Donor stories
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People of Georgian: Hardship inspires research analyst to start student award
Meet Courtney Duthie, Research Analyst, three-time alumna, and Support Staff Representative on Georgian’s Board of Governors.
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Seven Georgian College alumni nominated for prestigious Premier’s Awards
Meet seven innovative powerhouses in their fields – from engineering to health care to skilled trades.
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New report celebrates Georgian College’s bold innovation and lasting impact
The report, Innovation for a Strong Future, contains highlights from the previous academic year, celebrates all Georgian has achieved, and reiterates the college’s deep commitment to students, alumni and its seven campus communities.
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Ten Georgian College students receive Canada’s largest skilled trades scholarships
Five students in a one-year certificate program and five students in a two-year diploma program will each receive $20,000 for every year of their programs.
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PBS Systems helps steer Georgian automotive business students to the future
Automotive business students at Georgian College will learn on industry-leading software through an innovative and multi-faceted partnership with PBS Systems.
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Georgian College Golf Classic drives record proceeds for students
This year’s tournament, hosted at The Club at Bond Head on May 23, provided golfers with a uniquely Georgian experience.
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Performance Boat rallies behind Midland Campus marine mechanic students
New funding will go toward the creation of new entrance and in-course awards.
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Jazz donates aircraft door trainer to Georgian College
Flight Services students will get hands-on training on how to best operate a Boeing 757 door in emergencies.
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Georgian ignites passion to help students at fundraising gala
A total of $410,000 was raised and will go toward scholarships, awards and bursaries, as well as the Georgian Food Locker.
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BMO supports Georgian College students with two major sponsorships
BMO will support the unrivaled student experience at Georgian College as the presenting sponsor of Georgian’s two upcoming major fundraising events – the Georgian Gala and Golf Classic. All proceeds from both events provide needed student scholarships, awards and bursaries.
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Georgian receives $100,000 from Bell Let’s Talk to enhance student mental health services
Georgian College will enhance existing mental health services across all campuses thanks to $100,000 from the Bell Let’s Talk Post-secondary Fund. With this new investment, the college will add a student mental health peer support program to its mental health and well-being resources.
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Georgian College Alumni Association invests in the future of nursing
For more than five decades, Georgian College has been training nurses and other health-care professionals to provide care for the people in our communities, and now Georgian’s Alumni Association Executive Council, which represents more than 90,000 graduates worldwide, has announced a major investment in the nurses of tomorrow.
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Bruce County couple support Georgian’s nursing campaign
John and Shirley Reaburn invest in the nurses of tomorrow Shirley Reaburn chuckles when she says she’s a newcomer to Bruce…
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Living a full life: Georgian College philanthropist shares her story and support
Seven-and-a-half years ago, Jane (Brown) Jackson’s life was changed forever. She had just come out of surgery, a ‘routine’ thyroidectomy to…
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County of Simcoe presents Georgian College with $1.5 million to support research and economic development
County of Simcoe councillors and Economic Development staff members joined Georgian students and staff, as Warden George Cornell presented Georgian…
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Larche family donates to Georgian’s Frontline Support: Health-care Heroes Closer to Home campaign
Health care, entrepreneurialism and community: these three words mean the world to Paul and Lawrene Larche and their family. On…
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Georgian and Hyundai Canada forge partnership to support Black and Indigenous automotive business students
Hyundai Canada is making a bold and powerful commitment to Georgian and the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) by…
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Student receives $10,000 Remembrance Scholarship
A Georgian nursing student is receiving a special gift of support, thanks to a scholarship in remembrance of the victims…
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Georgian takes the lead in advanced technologies thanks to partnership with global innovator Magna International Inc.
Magna – a Canadian mobility tech company with comprehensive global presence – will make a $1 million investment in Georgian…
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New state-of-the-art marine simulator unveiled in Owen Sound thanks to donation from Canada Steamship Lines
Thanks to a generous donation from Canada Steamship Lines, students in Georgian’s marine programs, cadets and working mariners will have…
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Honda powers dreams at Georgian
Georgian College students, staff and special guests celebrated the outstanding contributions of Honda of Canada Mfg. and the Honda Canada…
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It’s National Philanthropy Day: Thank you for transforming our college
Philanthropy is a powerful thing. On National Philanthropy Day (Nov. 15), we’d like to take a moment to reflect and…
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Honda of Canada Mfg. and the Honda Canada Foundation announce $1.8 million, multi-faceted partnership with Georgian College
HCM provides $900,000 in cash and in-kind for research and innovation quality improvement, supporting students, faculty and industry HCM strengthens Georgian…
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Grand opening of Georgian’s new Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre
The new Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre was officially opened today at the Barrie Campus of Georgian College with…
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Automotive Business School of Canada Board of Directors drives innovation forward
Collaboration and diverse thinking often lead to innovation. Georgian College and the automotive industry share a long history and thanks to…
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Growing Georgian receives funding from Chartwells and Coca-Cola
In 2017, the Georgian College Students’ Association, led by then-president Avery Konda, launched the Growing Georgian campus garden project. A…
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Alectra pushes innovation forward in Central Ontario with investment in Georgian College
Economic efficiency, social equity and environmental accountability are all important to Alectra and these same values resonate with changemakers at…
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Omron Canada Inc. recognized for putting technology in students’ hands at Georgian College
An important part of applied learning is having students hone their skills in the classroom using the tools they will…
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Innovative Automation donates $250,000 toward research and innovation at Georgian College
One in four employees at Innovative Automation is a Georgian College graduate. In recognition – and celebration – of how important…
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County of Simcoe presents Georgian College with $500,000 for health care and advanced technology education
County of Simcoe Councillors and Georgian students and staff celebrated a milestone on Feb. 6, when Warden Gerry Marshall presented…
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Georgian College students unveil renovated spaces at Orillia Campus
Students at Georgian College’s Orillia Campus are finding comfort in their home away from home with several newly renovated spaces. An…
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Georgian College celebrates 50-year history with the opening of a new Student Services Centre at the Barrie Campus
Members of the Georgian College Students’ Association join (top row, third from left) Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes,…
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Georgian College sports field officially dedicated as the J.C. Massie Field
The Georgian College sports field was officially dedicated as the J.C. Massie Field today in recognition of a generous gift…
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Georgian College donors meet the students their gifts impact
As a single mom and guardian to her grandson, Shivonne O’Brien struggled to pay her college tuition. But thanks to…
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Funding announced for Advanced Technology, Innovation and Research Centre at Barrie Campus
Funding was confirmed today for a new, $30-million Advanced Technology, Innovation and Research Centre at the Barrie Campus of Georgian…
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Sony Canada donates $20,000 in gear to Georgian College’s Digital Photography and Imaging program
Georgian’s Digital Photography and Imaging students will benefit from an in-kind donation of $20,000 worth of professional gear by Sony…
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J.P. Bickell Foundation donates $50,000 to support Georgian College’s mental health programming
Karen Snowdon-Steacy and Maxine Duncan, representing Scotia Wealth Management on behalf of the J.P. Bickell Foundation, present Lisa Banks, Vice…
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Education for the greater good: County of Simcoe contributes $500,000 to enhance student learning at Georgian
Georgian College officials visited Simcoe County Council Nov. 8 to provide an update on how the County’s annual pledge is…
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Direct Energy electric vehicle charging bay and solar array unveiled at Georgian’s Owen Sound Campus
Georgian professor Dr. Ron Sky explains the benefits of having a solar array on the Owen Sound Campus. The solar…
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New Segal International Centre at the Barrie Campus a home away from home for Georgian’s 1,100 international students
Taking part in the ribbon cutting for the new Segal International Centre at Georgian College’s Barrie Campus are, from left,…
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Georgian celebrates grand opening of new sports field at Barrie Campus
Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes, Grizzlies rugby player Kirk Sarfo, and Barrie Campus Georgian College Students’ Association President…
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Georgian celebrates grand opening of John and Eileen Holland Study Lounge in Automotive Business School of Canada
John Holland celebrates the opening of the John and Eileen Holland Study Lounge in Automotive Business School of Canada. There has…
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Ford-supported electric vehicle charging station powers up unique research at Georgian
Representatives from Ford Motor Company of Canada and Barrie Ford gathered at the Barrie Campus of Georgian College on June…
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Make a gift in memory or tribute of someone special
"In Memory" and "Tribute" donations are a wonderful way to remember or celebrate a loved one or friend. These donations…
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Major donation wraps up campaign goal for South Georgian Bay Campus
MaryLynn West-Moynes shown with Office Administration – Medical student Keitha Atkins and donor Gord Canning. When Georgian College opened its doors…
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Base Borden Run raises $27,000 for Operation Hero scholarship
The annual Base Borden Run, founded by the Simcoe County Home Builders Association and the Barrie Construction Association, raises funds…
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Two Great Lakes shipping companies invest $1.5 million in Georgian marine facility
Algoma Central Corporation and Lower Lakes Towing have come on board in support of Georgian College’s new Marine Emergency Duties…
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WOMEN’S inTUITION campaign raises $373,050 for scholarships to help female Georgian students
Donors have pulled together to raise more than $373,050 to fund scholarships for women studying at Georgian College. More than 100…
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Businessman Peter Moore donates $250,000 to future entrepreneurs following in his path
Computer Programmer Analyst student Luis Acevedo (right) explains his prototype for a snow-melting system for driveways to Peter Moore, founder…
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Collingwood developer believes Georgian students are important to his community
Businessman Larry Law, who has owned and operated Cranberry Golf Resort and Living Water Resort and Residences since 1992, has…
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Hydro One continues partnership with Georgian College with another $750,000 investment
Five years ago Hydro One launched a partnership with Georgian College to promote careers in the utility sector and train…
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Georgian students help build their new home in South Georgian Bay
Post-secondary students are investing in their futures by doing a lot more than hitting the books. The Student Administrative Council (SAC)…
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Blue Mountain Resort carves out $100,000 donation
Blue Mountain Resorts Limited, a pillar of the South Georgian Bay community for more than seven decades, has illustrated its…