Belleville, Ontario, November 3, 2016 – Loyalist College presented 266 students with 313 awards with a total value of close to $177,000 during its annual Undergraduate Awards Program on Thursday, November 3.
Many of the awards were provided through The Loyalist College Foundation, which was established in 1995 to provide leadership in meeting the goals for long-term development and fundraising to benefit Loyalist students and programs. Other funds are donated by individuals, businesses and community organizations. Their generosity has contributed to the development of five new awards/bursaries this year.
Recipients were congratulated by Board of Governors Chair June Hagerman, and Loyalist Foundation Chair Susan Scarborough. “This recognition is shared by many in your lives – your family and friends – and we all join in congratulating you,” said Chair Hagerman.
“We are pleased to help provide financial support as well as encouragement and community recognition,” added Foundation Chair Scarborough.
New Awards/Bursaries:
Douglas Leroy Tufford Bursary – The purpose of this bursary is to provide financial support to returning students registered in a Human Services program, such as Child and Youth Care; Developmental Services Worker; Early Childhood Education and Social Service Worker.
The Viola Barbara Michalski Bursary – Sponsored by the Edith Fox Life and Loss Centre, two new bursaries of $200 each will be awarded to students in any program within the School of Health, Human and Justice Studies who are residents of Prince Edward County.
The Practical Nursing “Leaving your Mark” Award and Bursary – Established by the Practical Nursing graduating class of 2015, the $250 bursary will be awarded to a Practical Nursing student. The $250 award will be given to a second-year Practical Nursing student who demonstrates leadership, team building and participation in class.
The 5% Club Nursing Award – An award of $1,500 will be presented to a second-year male student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who demonstrates leadership, team building and participation in class. This award was established by three of the first male students to graduate from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Union Gas Leadership Award – Two new awards of $500 each will be awarded to returning students in any program who have demonstrated leadership skills through active involvement in the community (i.e. as a volunteer either in the school community, or in the community at large).
About Loyalist College
We put you to work™. When it comes to grads getting jobs, 87.4 percent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 83.6 percent, according to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released in April 2016. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre, which is LEED® Silver certified, are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. The College is a key driver of the social and economic health and prosperity of the area and contributes 5.4 percent to the Gross Regional Product. This represents an overall effect on the regional economy of $530 million – based on a 2014 Report by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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