Donation supports Algoma U Anishinaabe students

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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY

*************************** Generous donation will support Anishinaabe students

SAULT STE. MARIE - "The RBC Foundation has made a strong statement of support for Algoma University and the future of Sault Ste. Marie," says Mr. Brian Curran, volunteer chair of the Essential Elements Campaign. 

Curran was at Algoma University today to acknowledge a generous donation from the RBC Foundation to support Algoma University's outreach to Anishinaabe students.

This generous donation of $50,000, will be used to continue Algoma U's successful efforts to encourage Anishinaabe students to attend university.

"Many Anishinaabe students face additional barriers when considering a university education," says Curran. "And many of these students are the first in their families to attend university. This donation will help Algoma University continue its program to reach out to these students and assist them in reaching their goals."

Caroline Kelly, vice-president branch manager; Anthony Pucci, vice-president investment advisor; Les Dunbar, investment advisor from RBC Securities; Beverley Szatanski branch manager; Mimi Silk, branch manager; Tony Corallo, vice-president commercial markets, and Greg Defelice, commercial account manager from RBC joined Curran and representatives from the Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students Association for the presentation of this generous donation.

Algoma University has recently launched the Essential Elements Campaign, raising $6 million to increase the Algoma U Foundation's endowment and support the construction of the Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre and the Fine Arts and Music Education Centre.

About Algoma University

Algoma University offers a wide variety of liberal arts and sciences degree options including programs in psychology, computer science, business administration, fine arts, community economic and social development, and biology in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins.

As a partner with Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Algoma U is committed to respecting Anishinaabe knowledge and culture.

Algoma University has launched is Essential Elements Campaign to expand its campus and offer more scholarships and awards to students.

To learn more about Algoma University, visit www.algomau.ca.

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