College Avenue Campus Renewal Project receives donation

Posted: November 16, 2012 9:15 a.m.

Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life President Paul Mahon and University of Regina President Vianne Timmons Photo: U of R Photography

On Thursday, November 15 the University of Regina received its first corporate leadership gift to its number one capital fundraising project, Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project.

Standing before an eager crowd in one of the newly renovated classrooms at College Avenue Campus, Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life President Paul Mahon announced a $250,000 contribution to the project.
 
“We are grateful to Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life for their generous gift to this project and to our University,” said University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor, Vianne Timmons. “It demonstrates their commitment to our students and our community,” she added.

College Avenue Campus was established in 1911 as Regina College - a small high school with only 27 students. Over the years it became part of the University of Regina and today is home to the Centre for Continuing Education, Conservatory of Performing Arts, Darke Hall, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy and Lifelong Learning Centre.

The revitalization of the campus will transform it into a vibrant, accessible centre of learning, strengthening the University of Regina’s connection to the community and further contribute to the education of the next century of learners and leaders. The campus will be known as the University of Regina Leadership and Outreach Centre (LOC).

“The University of Regina has a compelling vision for campus renewal, and as longtime member of this community, we believe in it,” says Jan Belanger Assistant Vice-President, Community Affairs Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life.

“On National Philanthropy Day, we’re pleased to announce our early support for a project that will help rejuvenate this downtown campus and highlight the University’s campaign to move its tradition of excellence forward,” she added.

Further information about Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project can be found at www.uregina.ca/campaign or by calling (306) 585-5703.