Belleville, ON, Oct. 25, 2022 – Today, Loyalist College proudly launches Destination Loyalist, a leading-edge digital campus experience created in partnership with Arcadis IBI Group, a global leader in technology-driven design.
“The pandemic accelerated an already shifting post-secondary landscape to prioritize new digital modes of engagement for students,” said Mark Kirkpatrick, Acting President of Loyalist College. “As a small, agile institution, Loyalist has quickly adapted. Destination Loyalist is a ‘campus in your pocket’ – a unique virtual resource that connects students, employees, community and industry with information, support and future-focused solutions – anytime, anywhere.”
Bringing Loyalist’s spirit of community and innovation into the next generation of virtual experiences, Destination Loyalist’s continually evolving digital environment will host content on the latest programming and campus news, mirroring the flow of activity for the College’s services and events. The space includes five navigational nodes, each highlighting different aspects of the Loyalist College experience, from a “Welcome” node to “Community,” “Innovation and “Campus Life.” In addition, an “Events” node will provide a virtual gathering place for hosting live events.
Destination Loyalist uses Arcadis IBI Group’s unique IMMRSV technology. Primarily employed for conferences, open houses, and institutional celebrations, IMMRSV is a transformative engagement and event platform that allows users to retain a sense of agency and exploration as they engage with the virtual landscape. Destination Loyalist is the first permanent campus environment using the IMMRSV platform.
“We are proud to partner with Loyalist College as they embrace the future of digital engagement using experiential technology. Their strong vision of a virtually integrated campus is setting the bar for digital student experiences,” said David Thom, President, IBI Group.
Explore Destination Loyalist today, or visit Loyalist College in person at our Open House on Oct. 26 to discover the power of small for yourself.
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 $396.3 million annually to the regional economy – based on an October 2021 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:
Braden Root-McCaig
Director of Marketing and Communications
647-523-4300
brootmccaig@loyalistcollege.com