Georgian College

GRADitude Second phase launched to raise $25-million for scholarships and entrepreneurial education In May, Georgian announced that not only had individuals, businesses, community organizations and industry partners helped Georgian reach its $25- million Power of Education fundraising campaign goal, but their generosity helped to exceed it. At the time of the announcement, Georgian had raised $40 million, allowing the college to progress and continue to offer the best possible education to students. The college also announced that it would aim to raise another $25 million in a second phase of the Power of Education campaign. This brings the cumulative campaign total to $65 million. The second phase will focus on expanding entrepreneurial studies for all students, no matter their program or discipline, through the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, as well as awards and scholarships. To read more about the Entrepreneurship Centre, turn to page 32. "Our donors have made a positive impact in the lives of almost 20,000 students who have graduated since we began this campaign. There isn't a corner of this region that hasn't been touched by the power of education and the vision of those donors who support this campaign," says Chris Gariepy, Chair, Development Committee of the Board. Since the Power of Education campaign began in 2006, the following additions have been made to Georgian College to serve our 11,000 full-time students and our part-time students who account for 28,000 Continuing Education courses registrations a year: • Sadlon Centre for Health and Wellness • Centre for Sustainable Technologies • John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus • Muskoka Campus • Boating Centre for Excellence at the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus • Upgrades to the Great Lakes International Marine Training and Research Centre at the Owen Sound Campus • More than $3-million to awards and scholarships • Georgian College cenotaph who helped Georgian exceed the first phase of its $25-million power of education campaign! tHank you to eVeryone GeorgianView 2012/13 | 39

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