Belleville, ON, March 1, 2024 – Loyalist College is proud to announce the next instalment of its Speaker Series, hosting Canadian comedian, television personality, and author Rick Mercer. On Tuesday, March 26, at the college’s Belleville campus, Mercer will bring his bestselling memoir Talking to Canadians to life on stage, sharing unforgettable memories from his youth, his days as an aspiring actor, and how he established himself as a hilarious national treasure. Students, staff and community members will have an opportunity to enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from a beloved Canadian comic.
With television hits such as The Rick Mercer Report, Made in Canada, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Mercer is known for his keen observations and sharp satire of Canadian life and politics. In addition to Talking to Canadians and The Road Years, Mercer’s literary contributions include the Rick Mercer Final Report and three other national bestsellers. Mercer was a 2019 recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement for his outstanding contributions to Canadian entertainment and literature. His other accolades, including an Officer of the Order of Canada, over 25 Gemini Awards, and a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, acknowledge his lasting impact on Canada’s cultural landscape.
“We are honoured and excited to welcome Rick Mercer, a true Canadian icon, to Loyalist College,” says Loyalist College President and CEO Mark Kirkpatrick. “Mercer’s ability to blend humour with insightful commentary on Canada’s cultural and political landscape, coupled with his inspiring life story, makes him a perfect fit for our Speaker Series. Expect to be inspired, engaged and, of course, entertained.”
Tickets are available for $10. Visit loyalistcollege.com/speakerseries to learn more. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Loyalist College Student Food Cupboard and used to support students facing food insecurity.
About Loyalist College
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
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Contact:
Hannah Brown
Director of Marketing and Communications
613-921-0784
hbrown@loyalistcollege.com