Spring/Summer 2023

Dear Georgian,

Each and every day, individuals like you help create an unrivaled experience for Georgian students. Because of You is our way of showing the incredible impact your donation has on the lives of our students. No matter the size of your gift, the value is immeasurable; helping them to grow, learn and achieve greater heights with each passing day.

This summer, more than 3,850 students graduated with their Georgian credential - a major milestone that you helped make possible. Georgian donors create access, new learning opportunities and room for students to grow. As our graduates proudly walked across the stage to receive their credentials, we thank you for being there to support them throughout their journey.

In this edition, you’ll learn how the Nursing and Wellness Wing at the Owen Sound Campus is equipping students for their careers, how Georgian's most recent 2023 GivingTuesday campaign stocked the Food Locker for the Georgian College Students' Association, and about an alumnus who became a donor to give back to the program that gave him his start.

We hope you enjoy these stories and we look forward to keeping in touch!

The grand opening platform party cuts the ribbon on Sept. 22, 2022, officially opening the new Nursing and Wellness Wing at Georgian College’s Owen Sound Campus.

Community builds Nursing and Wellness Wing

As part of the Frontline Support: Health-Care Heroes Closer to Home campaig n, the community rallied to create a space for future health care providers to learn with state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring comprehensive care right here in our community. It's because of donors like you that this project has made such a big impact.

Since its grand opening last September, students have found their home in the state-of-the-art facilities at the Owen Sound Campus, including Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing student Mikenna Stewart.

Hear from Mikenna

Earlier this year, the Advancement and Alumni Relations department went for a tour of the GCSA Food Locker to learn about the impact of donations from alumni and friends.

GivingTuesday helps stock Food Locker

No student can learn on an empty stomach, which is why our Grizzlies Give Back program supported the Georgian Food Locker during the 2022 GivingTuesday appeal. Each gift was matched by Johnson Insurance, and together we raised more than $12,000 for various initiatives, with $8,600 going to the Food Locker to stock the shelves.

The Food Locker program is administered by the Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA). Earlier this year, we met with members of the 2022-23 GCSA including Past President Ishaan Sachdeva (class of 2021), Past VP Changemaking and current VP EDI&B Arjav Patel, Past VP Health and Fitness Neh Thakkar (class of 2023) and Tannis Peacock to discuss the impact of the Food Locker on Georgian students.

Hear from the GCSA

Georgian alumnus gives back to his program

During his time at Georgian, alumnus Curtis Copegog (class of 2012 and 2014) received a student award, and it sparked his desire to help others. Curtis realized first-hand the inspiring impact donor-funded awards and scholarships have, how valuable they are to the student experience, and how they make education more accessible.

In 2022, Curtis founded the Copegog Indigenous Community Award of Excellence for students enrolled in the Indigenous Community and Social Development program. In the 2022-23 academic year, two hard-working students received the award to support the remainder of their studies. Learn more about the award.

Congratulations to the inaugural recipients, Ruby and Paishence, and thank you Curtis!

Curtis Copegog with fall 2022 award recipient, Ruby Panamick

Curtis Copegog with winter 2023 award recipient, Paishence Johnston

Thank you for being a part of our community of generosity!

*2022-23 represents Georgian College's fiscal year which runs from April 1 to March 31 annually.

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