Belleville, ON, March 31, 2023 – This week, 59 Loyalist College students received 69 awards worth $119,450 during the Spring Awards Mixer on March 30.
Students, staff, donors and community partners gathered to celebrate student accomplishments, mingle, and tour the new facilities and upgraded learning environments at the College’s Belleville campus.
Recipients were congratulated by Loyalist College President and CEO Mark Kirkpatrick and The Loyalist College Foundation Chair Brian Smith.
“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our award recipients,” said President Kirkpatrick. “As you move forward in your studies and careers, I hope you will always feel our tight-knit Loyalist community supporting you every step of the way. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the donors and community partners whose generosity makes today possible. Thank you for recognizing that investing in Loyalist College students means investing in the future of our region.”
Among the award recipients were the first-ever beneficiaries of the City of Belleville Nursing Scholarships, established by the City of Belleville to support ten outstanding students training to enter the local healthcare workforce through the College’s Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
“We know many students struggle with financial burdens as they pursue their education and career goals,” said Mr. Smith. “That’s where the Foundation can step in – to offer students the support they need to focus on their education and build their futures. Congratulations to all award recipients. We’re proud to be your supporters and champions.”
About Loyalist College
Loyalist College is located on the territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee people. We acknowledge our shared obligation to respect, honour, and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within. Ranked one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, Loyalist College empowers students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. As Ontario’s Destination College, the College provides job-ready graduates for, and knowledge transfer to, industry and the community. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Loyalist College offers more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety, and skilled trades. Continuing education options are available through LoyalistFocus.com, including hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, and through the College’s 100+ university transfer agreements. Loyalist College is a key driver of social and economic health in eastern Ontario. It contributes 3.8 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $398.9 million annually to the regional economy – based on a November 2022 report by Emsi. For more information on Loyalist College’s Belleville, Bancroft and Toronto campuses and Port Hope satellite location, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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Contact:
Hannah Brown
Acting Director of Marketing and Communications
613-921-0784
hbrown@loyalistcollege.com