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Scotiabank Supports Campaign for Loyalist College

October 22, 2014

Belleville, Ontario, October 22, 2014 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce a major donation from Scotiabank in support of the Campaign for Loyalist College. The commitment of $50,000 will benefit the Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre on campus. The $6 million campaign is in place to complete and equip the Skills Centre and will provide support for student financial assistance.

This donation reflects Scotiabank’s philanthropic focus on education – one of the six pillars of the bank’s global philanthropic program, Bright Future.

“Scotiabank’s contributions in the Belleville and Quinte Area and all of our communities span from education, social services, sports, arts and culture, environment and health care,” said Scotiabank Area Manager, Ana Bento. “Today we are proud to announce a Scotiabank donation of $50,000 in support of the Loyalist College Skills Centre.”

Nick Toritto, Scotiabank Vice President for Central East District also added, “Scotiabankers have a history of giving back to our communities. Our charitable efforts are aimed at being relevant and responsive to the needs of the local community at a very grassroots level. We are very proud to help Loyalist College build a bright future for their students.”

“This is outstanding support for the Campaign for Loyalist,” said Loyalist President and CEO Maureen Piercy. “The Skills Centre allows us to develop new programming to meet the needs of our communities and employers. This donation from Scotiabank will support purchasing the equipment which is essential to providing those training opportunities.”

Nick Toritto, Scotiabank District Vice President, Ontario Central East; Ana Bento, Scotiabank Area Manager, Belleville Area; Rose Walker, Branch Manager, Belleville; and Christopher Skinner, Branch Manager, Belleville, attended.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada’s most international bank. Through Bright Future, our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level across six pillars: health, education, social services, arts and culture, environment and sports. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average some $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

About Loyalist College

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. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and more than 500 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 LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.

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Media Contact: Dianne Spencer, Executive Director College Advancement & External Relations,
Loyalist College, dspencer@loyalistc.on.ca, 613-969-1913, ext. 2235

 

Maureen Piercy and Ana Bento(1)

Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy (left) and Ana Bento, Scotiabank Area Manager, Belleville Area

 

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Left to right: Campaign for Loyalist College Co-Chair Bernie Ouellet; Nick Toritto, Scotiabank District Vice President, Ontario Central East; Loyalist College Board of Governors Chair Brian Smith; Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy; Ana Bento, Scotiabank Area Manager, Belleville Area; Dianne Spencer, Executive Director, Loyalist College Advancement & External Relations; Christopher Skinner, Branch Manager, Belleville; and Rose Walker, Branch Manager, Belleville.

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