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In 2017, Georgian will celebrate its 50th anniversary and you are invited to be part of the fun. There is lots to be proud of. Georgian was established during the formation of Ontario's college system in 1967, and has grown from 101 to 11,000 full-time students spread across seven campuses. With more than 125 programs, 62,000 graduates and 6,200 employer relationships, Georgian has impacted the lives of generations of people in a meaningful and lasting way. It is a launch pad for countless careers, a hub for exceptional learning experiences, and a vital workforce resource for the business community. I am excited to help Georgian mark this milestone and I hope you are too. Send us a paragraph about how Georgian helped you achieve a goal, with or without a picture. Email it to Mark50@georgiancollege.ca. All those who submit a Mark 50 story will be entered into a draw for a $50 VISA gift card. The winner will be notified by email on Feb. 1, 2016. Your story could be featured in the 2017 special anniversary edition of GeorgianView. Georgian certainly helped me reach my goals and continues to today. I look forward to reading how the college helped impact your life. Georgian graduates are innovators, changemakers and problem-solvers. They're helping to grow our local economy by investing in and building strong communities and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Many have become successful entrepreneurs, others leaders in the workplace. They're risk-takers, critical thinkers and idea-generators – and you can count on them to develop practical solutions to almost any challenge. We are proud to have played a part in their personal and professional development, to have helped accelerate their learning and success. But we know we can do more. That's why Georgian has launched the second phase of our Power of Education fundraising campaign and it's all about transforming the student experience. We want to give our students an entrepreneurial edge, provide them with one stop for all the tools and resources they need virtually and in-person. We'll expand our use of technology and develop collaborative learning spaces. We'll also continue to offer career- relevant programs that will place them ahead of the pack as graduates. Part of this means growing program offerings at the University Partnership Centre at Georgian and empowering students with more choice when it comes to their postsecondary education. We're launching a number of exciting new programs this year — including a Bachelor of Interior Design and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Management and Leadership), with the first intake next fall. Alumni can also choose from more than 15 graduate certificates. This year we'll embark on the development of a new strategic plan (see page 24 for how you can provide input). One thing that won't change is our commitment to maintain these critically important connections with you, our alumni, generous donors and community partners. I hope you enjoy this edition of our GeoriganView magazine and encourage you to stay connected and informed by regularly visiting GeorgianCollege.ca. MaryLynn West-Moynes President and CEO Stephen Roth Electronic Technician, 1978 Chair of the Alumni Association Executive Council MARK 50 WITH GEORGIAN LET'S CELEBRATE OUR GRADS AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS GEORGIANVIEW 2015 4 VIEWS FRoM THE PRESIDENT AND CEo, AND ALUMNI CHAIR