Giving
Georgian College’s expanded skilled trades facilities are taking shape, creating new opportunities for students to learn in environments designed to reflect the industries they will enter. Recently, partners from the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry were invited for a sneak peek at the future HVAC-R lab and […]
An $8,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Barrie is the latest in a series of contributions helping Georgian’s campus beehive program grow. The donation supported the expansion of the beehives at the Barrie Campus, along with new educational signage highlighting the important role bees play on campus and in […]
Four years after taking their first steps toward careers in nursing, three Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students graduated in June, thanks in part to the Joyce Family Foundation Nursing Access Bursary. Created through a $1.5-million gift from the Joyce Family Foundation, the Nursing Access Bursary recognizes that financial […]
In June, the Business and Professional Women (BPW) of Barrie marked its 80th anniversary with a gala, donating the event’s proceeds to Georgian College’s WOMEN’S inTUITION Endowment Fund. The fund provides annual awards that help women access and succeed in postsecondary education. The latest contribution strengthens the endowment, allowing Georgian […]
Georgian College welcomes its third cohort of Schulich Builders, with 10 students receiving scholarships valued at $20,000 or $40,000 to pursue skilled trades education.
When alumna and BScN student Rebecca Byers passed away, her family, friends, classmates, faculty and nursing colleagues wanted to honour her memory. The Rebecca Byers Memorial Award Fund at Georgian celebrates their generosity while ensuring her legacy lives on through future generations of nurses.
Georgian College is recognizing a $1.25 million contribution from GuardMe International Insurance in support of the new GuardMe Student Success and Care Centre at the Barrie Campus. The welcoming, inclusive space will bring together supports that help students feel connected, cared for and empowered to succeed.
Georgian College recently participated in the Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association’s (SCHBA) annual dinner, an evening that brought together industry leaders in the residential home-building sector.
At Georgian College, donor support is helping students move forward with confidence. With $1.7 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries distributed this past year, more than 600 students are experiencing fewer financial barriers and greater opportunity to focus on their education and future.
The Barrie Campus was buzzing with energy last weekend as Georgian College partnered with FIRST Robotics Canada to host the District Competition, presented by Honda of Canada Mfg. Hundreds of students, mentors, spectators and volunteers filled our spaces, transforming the campus into a celebration of innovation, collaboration and real-world learning in action.
An 82,000-pound structural bridge was lifted into place, marking a significant milestone in the Centre for Skilled Trades expansion project — a project made possible through the early investments of generous partners and community supporters.
A combined $52,000 commitment from Ford Motor Company of Canada and the Canadian Ford Dealers & Affiliates Pension & Financial Wellness Program will support students at Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada through new scholarships and a permanent endowment.