April 11, 2012
 

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH OF OUR FIRST ALUMNI CHAPTER

      

We are pleased to introduce the Quinte & District Alumni Chapter, which will focus on bringing graduates closer to the College community and to campus life. Led by our Alumni Association, the Chapter will be formalized this Thursday, April 12th, during an evening networking event, which graduates are encouraged to attend.

 

When:                              Thursday, April 12, 2012

                                           5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where:                             Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario

 

"Today, Loyalist alumni, including me, number over 30,000 people," said Loyalist President, Maureen Piercy. "The creation of a Quinte & District Alumni Chapter is an important milestone in our 45-year history. It's an opportunity to reflect on how much our graduates have contributed to strengthening communities and economies in our area, across the province and our country. Through this new organization, we will continue to grow together."

 

If you are interested in attending please contact Alumni Services at alumni@loyalistc.on.ca or

613-969-1913 ext. 2307.

GENEROUS SUPPORT FOR THE LOYALIST COLLEGE SUSTAINABLE SKILLS, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES CENTRE
 

Through recent media reports, you may be aware of the generous support, which the College has received for its Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre.

 

Donations have been provided by Hastings County Council in the amount of $350,000 over seven years, and the City of Belleville in the amount of $500,000 over three years. We have also received a very important pledge of $500,000 from Quinte West.

 

These commitments, the largest ever in order of magnitude by our municipal partners, are a tremendous boost for the Skills Centre project, which includes much-needed new equipment. We look forward to keeping you updated on the progress of this initiative.

 

 

Photo: Hastings County Council confirmed their commitment at a meeting on Thursday, March 29th. Warden Terry Clemens (centre) made the presentation to (L-R) Campaign Co-chair Wilf Wilkinson, President Maureen Piercy, Board Chair Stuart Wright and Executive Director, College Advancement, Dianne Spencer. Past Warden Joanne Albert, Chair of the County Finance Committee, was also part of the presentation (second from the Right). 

Alumni Association News
 
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS LOYALIST COMMUNITY CHOIR
Chq Presentation to Loyalist Choir 
Photo: Peter Rooke (Alumni Association), Rosemary Rooke (Alumni Association President) and John McFarlane (Choir Director)
 

The Alumni Association was pleased to present a cheque for $1,000 to the Loyalist Community Choir on March 28th. Led by John McFarlane, the choir is comprised of graduates, as well as current students and staff. The proceeds will help the Choir purchase equipment and build their vocal group.

 

If you are interested in joining the choir, new members are always welcome. The Choir meets every Wednesday in Alumni Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, experience different genres of music and have fun with fellow alumni.
 
We hope to see you at our Alumni Executive meeting on April 18th at 5:00 p.m. in room 2H3 at Loyalist College. New members are always welcome. If you would like to attend please contact Alumni Services at 613-969-1913 ext. 2307 or alumni@loyalistc.on.ca. 
 
2012 Alumni Executive
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back Row (left to right): Brian Miller (Accounting, 1972); Dan Truman (Police Foundations, 2008; Public Relations, 2009); Bill MacKay (Radio, 1970); Doug Bellwood (Business, 1972); Peter Rooke (Business, 1973)

 

Front Row (left to right): Dave Bunnett, Vice President (Accounting, 1972); Rosemary Rooke, President (Paralegal, 2006; BAA Human Services Management, 2009; Social Service Worker, 2010); Richard Beare (Business, 1971)

  

Campus News

ISW STUDENTS PROVIDE SUPPORT IN MEXICOISW Mexico3

 

On March 2nd, the students in Loyalist's International Support Worker (ISW) program returned to Canada after five weeks in Chiapas, Mexico, helping with relief and development. The international placement experience is part of the one-year-post-graduate certificate, one of the only programs in Canada that focuses on international support.

 

CKWS TV in Kingston met with the students and did a television segment, which aired on March 14th, to watch it please click here

 

Work Your Wardrobe 1FABULOUS FASHION SHOW

 

Students in the post-graduate Public Relations program teamed up with the College's Career Centre to host Work Your Wardrobe Fashion Show and Spree. It was a great event featuring clothing from many local Quinte retailers. Soon-to-graduate students were also invited to take home gently-used professional outfits donated by the College Community. Over 100 students took advantage of the opportunity to spruce up their wardrobes and transition from school to work in style.

 

Student Government Go Green logo 
STUDENT GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
 
On February 23rd a ceremony was held to recognize the Student Government's dedication and commitment to sustainability, and the installation of six additional hydration stations, bringing the total to 15 throughout the campus.

 

 SIFE PictureSIFE GOES TO NATIONALS
 
For the second year in a row, the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team from Loyalist have been named TD SIFE Entrepreneurship Challenge Champions. They move on to the national level of competition, which takes place from May 7th to 9th at the 2012 ACE National Exposition in Calgary, AB. Click here to read more about it in the Intelligencer.
Recycle logoLOYALIST STUDENTS HELP THE ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE
 
Loyalist College Public Relations students helped coordinate, with Quinte Waste Solutions, a free electronics waste drop-off drive and in turn helped to support Camp Trillium.

 

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