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ConnectionsTHE MAGAZINE FOR LOYALIST COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS

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MANAGING EDITORKerry Lorimer

EDITOR & WRITERAshliegh Gehl

CONTRIBUTORSFrancine NobesFrancine ShortLyndsay Kerik

PHOTOGRAPHYAaron BellBen QuaiffErnon SchneebergerIndustryous PhotographyJohn SchneebergerJonathan Matthie Katherine NakskaMike GaudaurPat FinneganRonald RiveraStudent Government

DESIGNArc & Co. Design Collective

PUBLISHERKerry Lorimer, Acting Executive Director, College Advancement & External Relations

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FOLLOW LOYALISTFacebook.com/LoyalistGradsLoyalist College Alumni@LoyalistGrads@LoyalistCollege

ON THE COVER (Left to Right)

Cannabis Applied Science post-graduate student Emilie Leneveu is an environmental and mental health advocate who volunteers with Enactus Canada, Jack.org and Let's Talk Science. A 2018 graduate of Loyalist’s Biotechnology – Advanced program, Emilie was Valedictorian and captain of the Women’s Volleyball team.

Loyalist Student Government President Scott Rook is a post-graduate Public Relations – Event Management student. He graduated from Loyalist’s Film & TV Production program in June 2018.

General Arts & Science student Angelo Sarsonas, from Toronto, is captain of the Men’s Basketball team and a 2017/18 OCAA All-Star athlete who enjoys hairstyling in his spare time. Check out @gelo.blends on Instagram to see his latest cuts.

Second-year Customs Border Services student Jacinta Obasohan was elected by Loyalist students to serve as their representative on the Loyalist College Board of Governors for the 2018/19 term. Jacinta, who is from Montreal, volunteers at York Regional Police as crowd control support.

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DESTINATION LOYALIST

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS

NEW PROGRAMS

PATHWAYS TO IRELAND

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

THE APPLIED RESEARCH CENTRE FOR NATURAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL CANNABIS

THE WESTON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP IN THE SKILLED TRADES

PREMIER’S AWARDS NOMINEES

2018 CCAE AWARDS

DONOR WALL

FUNDRAISING ON THE GREENS

THANK YOU TO OUR LOYALIST COLLEGE DONORS

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(Far right) The Hon. Todd Smith (Bay of Quinte), Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Government House Leader, who is a Loyalist College graduate, joined (left to right) Bob Forder, Chair, Loyalist College Board of Governors; Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Loyalist College President & CEO; and 2018 Premier’s Awards Nominees Mike McDonald, Kim Egan, Jens Naumann, Brett Lyons, Kasey Waterman and John Narraway for the Awards gala in Toronto. Absent: Dylan Black.

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DestinationLoyalist

01WHEN IT COMES TO GRADS GETTING JOBS, LOYALIST IS THE #1 COLLEGE IN ONTARIOAccording to Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released in November 2018, 90.8 percent of 2016-17 Loyalist graduates were employed within six months after graduation, compared to the provincial average of 85.7 percent for Ontario’s 24 colleges.

In fact, Loyalist placed above the provincial average for all five annual KPIs, including graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, student satisfaction, and graduation rate.

“A Loyalist College education provides a direct pathway to employment through engaging, experiential and work-integrated learning, centred around emerging industry clusters,” said Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Loyalist College President & CEO. “These excellent KPI results reflect our graduates’ job readiness. I am very impressed with the immediate impact they are making in the workplace, and proud of our caring faculty and staff who effectively prepared them through a well-rounded, reflective and real-world approach.”

LOYALIST’S ECONOMIC IMPACTAn October 2018 report by Economic Modeling Specialists International (Emsi) shows that Loyalist contributes 5.8 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $465 million annually to the regional economy. This represents the sum of the operations spending impact, the construction spending impact, the student spending impact, and the alumni impact. According to the study, Ontario will receive a present value of $1.8 billion in added provincial income over the course of Loyalist students’ working lives.

Society as a whole in Ontario will benefit from $15.5 million in present value social savings related to increased health and well-being, fewer demands for income assistance and reduced crime. Provincial taxpayers to the College are expected to fully recover the cost of the original investment and also receive a return of $7.90 in addition to every $1 they paid towards the College.

Loyalist students will receive a 19.4 percent average annual return rate on their investment in their post-secondary studies. “In learning the skills required for an increasingly globalized workplace, our students are well-positioned to earn higher future wages that will continue to grow throughout their working lives,” said President Vaughan. “For example, Loyalist diploma graduates are expected to earn an undiscounted value of approximately $625,800 more during the course of their career than if they had a high school diploma or equivalent.”

A NEW VISIONLoyalist, as one of Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges, has a Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for the 2017 – 2020 period. The agreements help promote student success and institutional excellence. They encourage institutions to work with the government to help build a highly skilled workforce and also put an emphasis on collaboration and openness. They focus on each institution’s strengths to enhance quality and outcomes, as well as planned enrolment growth and financial sustainability.

Loyalist will be Ontario’s Destination College, known locally, nationally and internationally as a deliberate choice of students, faculty and staff, where their experiences are enabled by an engaged and supportive culture. Loyalist empowers students, faculty, staff and partners through experiential, cluster-based education, training, and applied research programs that provide job-ready graduates for, and knowledge transfer to, industry and the community.

To read the agreement between Ontario and Loyalist, visit loyalistcollege.com/sma.

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(01) Loyalist students Alex Cox, Hannah Dossett, Cam Frenken, Matt Bridgeland and Josh Roberts welcome new students to campus on Orientation Day. (02) Belleville’s first pride crosswalks. (03) Students from all over the world study at Loyalist.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND SUPPORTLoyalist believes that it must develop proactive and preventative health and wellness measures to build resilience in its students and support its employees. Loyalist’s recently developed Health and Wellness Commitment identifies strategies and actions that will enable us to achieve this. The College has employed a Health and Wellness Coordinator whose focus is the well-being of students.

INSTITUTIONAL APPROACH TO INNOVATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTIn partnership with Loyalist, businesses leverage education and training, resources, research, access to a highly skilled workforce, financial incentives, and industry connections supporting the development of innovative technologies, and products and services for commercialization. Through projects with the College, organizations find solutions to practical problems that deliver economic benefits, while enhancing the educational experience for Loyalist students and faculty.

There’s never been a better time for doing business in the Bay of Quinte region. A culture of collaboration fuels the expansion of a diverse economy, spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, Artsand Mathematics (STEAM). The area’s growth clusters include: Bio Economy and Agritech; Advanced Manufacturing and Business Automation; Creative, Communication and Social Economy; Health, Human Services, Social Development and Public Safety; and Progressive Trades and Transportation. The fact that economic development groups such as Quinte Economic Development Commission and Trenval Business Development Corporation are located on campus speaks to the importance and value of their relationship with the College. As

the only post-secondary institution in the region, the College is critical to industry development. In identifying its areas of differentiation, Loyalist utilized regional economic development plans, key interviews with government and private sector leaders, and in consultation sessions with regional economic developers.

STRENGTHENING ENTREPRENEURIALISM Loyalist and Startup Bay of Quinte have launched a partnership that leverages the College’s campus as a hub of entrepreneurial activity.

As a branch of the national Startup Canada entrepreneurship organization, Startup Bay of Quinte will continue to provide the Loyalist community and the local business community with related support, resources and industry connections from its new home base at the College.

“We’re pleased to welcome Startup Bay of Quinte to our Belleville campus,” said President Vaughan. “We are aligned in our commitment to empowering entrepreneurs through access to education and training, financial incentives and a culture of collaboration that inspires innovation. Entrepreneurialism, which is threaded throughout our academic programming, is key to developing new technologies, products and services for commercialization.”

Loyalist and Startup Bay of Quinte will host its third Startup Weekend April 5 - 7, 2019. It will be the second Startup Weekend focused on youth participants. The first Startup Weekend was held in June 2017.

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CampusImprovementsUPGRADED NORTHUMBERLAND WINGThe newly renovated third floor of the Northumberland Wing in the Kente Building is where students and faculty from Loyalist’s Health & Wellness programs and other disciplines collaborate on innovative programming, projects and applied research. This experiential learning space includes a state-of-the-art interprofessional simulation centre and high-tech classroom environments. The contemporary student spaces, provided by Student Government, enhance group learning and social engagement.

WELLNESS LOFTThe Wellness Loft is a technology-free space for students to relax, create and inspire their senses. Located in Room 3L10, the Wellness Loft is open Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Feel free to stop by and say “hello” to the team, enjoy a snack with a cup of tea, chill in the giant bean bag chairs and check out all that the space has to offer!

In addition to the drop-in hours, the space is also used for a variety of programming, including mental health seminars, relaxation nights, yoga classes, guided meditation classes and more!

THE BEEHIVELocated on the third floor of the Kente Building, this hybrid study and lounge space provided by Student Government is perfect for both solo and group work. It features a giant whiteboard on which to brainstorm and doodle, as well as a study room with a TV for presentations.

RESIDENCE COMMONSThis revitalized space features various zones for student activity, such as dining, entertainment, games and quiet areas. The facility also contains numerous seating options as well as three meeting/study rooms.

THE PIONEER CAFÉRecently renovated and expanded by Student Government, The Pioneer Café incorporates two separate zones of activity – a lively, energetic café and a quieter area for study.

REVIVE CAFÉLocated within the Student Centre, Revive Café is a new food service location which features baked goods, sandwiches, wraps and an assortment of caffeinated beverages.

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(01/02) In the College’s upgraded Northumberland Wing, Health & Wellness students learn in interprofessional simulation labs and collaborate in student spaces. (3) The Beehive is buzzing with students. (04) Visit the Wellness Loft to meet the team.

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New Programs

POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS

CANNABIS APPLIED SCIENCEThe legalization of cannabis has created a burgeoning cannabis job market. Students develop the in-depth skills needed to support cannabis product development, inform process optimization, and address natural product quality, consistency and safety within this emerging industry.

Learn more: loyalistcollege.com/csgs

In response to industry and local employer demands, the College has launched a number of diploma and post-graduate programs at its Belleville campus and through Continuing Education offerings.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS CERTIFICATE

FIRE SERVICE CAREER PREPARATION & DEVELOPMENTThis Loyalist Board of Governors Certificate program is designed for volunteer and career firefighters. Offered through a combination of online theory courses and hands-on practical training delivered at the Hastings Prince Edward Mutual Aid Association Fire Training Complex in Trenton, the program can be completed in as little as two semesters. The program teaches scientific principles of fire safety; fire prevention practice; fire suppression; firefighter first responder emergency patient care; confined space and environmental hazards; and rescue operations.

Learn more: loyalistfocus.com

DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

ADVERTISING & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS - CREATIVE DESIGNUse your creativity and inspiration in a career that lets you play with ideas. Develop strategic plans and create engaging concepts to connect brands with their customers through emerging media, online communities, radio, television and print, outdoor advertising and guerrilla marketing. Unleash your imagination in this unique program.

Learn more: loyalistcollege.com/acdj

COMPUTER NETWORKING & TECHNICAL SUPPORTAs IT is essential to the success of both small and large enterprises, skilled computer networking and technical support professionals are in high demand. Students learn the specialized skills needed to develop, operate, troubleshoot and maintain computer and network systems.

Learn more: loyalistcollege.com/cnts

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HOSPITALITYHospitality professionals work in hotels, restaurants and resorts, striving to provide guests with incredible service and unforgettable experiences. Students prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in the fast-paced hospitality and tourism industry with a combination of customer service, business, leadership and marketing skills.

Learn more: loyalistcollege.com/hods

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT & PHYSIOTHERAPIST ASSISTANTOccupational therapist assistants and physiotherapist assistants (OTA/PTA) support individuals in achieving optimal mobility and daily functioning. OTA/PTA students engage in interactive learning experiences in the College’s fitness facilities and state-of-the-art interprofessional simulation centre, and through more than 500 clinical placement hours in a variety of health care settings. Students gain confidence and experience with the implementation and evaluation of safe and effective occupational and physical treatment modalities for individuals of all ages and with a variety of physical, social or cognitive exceptionalities.

Learn more: loyalistcollege.com/otpt

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CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

CANNABIS CAREER TRAININGThrough a program partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Loyalist is offering three Cannabis Career Training courses, including Plant Product and Facility Management, Marketing, Sales and Drug Development, and Financing a Cannabis Enterprise in Canada. This suite of non-credit courses is designed to train professionals in a number of key areas and were created in collaboration with industry experts. 02

PROJECT MANAGEMENTOrganizations depend on the efficient and successful completion of projects to remain competitive in a global economy. Project management professionals have the expertise to oversee project timelines, costs and resources, ensuring organizations meet their objectives and get results.

Learn more: loyalistcollege.com/pjmg

(01) The inaugural class of Loyalist’s Cannabis Applied Science program, including (first row, right to left) Ann Drennan, Senior Vice-President Academic and Chief Learning Officer; Natasha Perkins, Director of Business Development, PrairieCann Growth Corporation, and Cannabis Applied Science faculty; Dr. Kari Kramp, Bioscience Faculty and Principal Investigator; and (first row, far left) Dr. David Francis, Dean, School of Applied Sciences, Skills and Technology. (2) Loyalist College and the Hastings Prince Edward Mutual Aid Association launched the College’s Fire Service Career Preparation and Development program in June 2018.

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Pathways to IrelandGraduates of numerous Loyalist College two- and three-year diploma programs now have the opportunity to earn a degree in as little as one academic year through advanced standing entry into bachelor programs at the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) and the Institute of Technology Tralee in Ireland.

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT – ANIMATION & GAME DEVELOPMENT THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

CULINARY MANAGEMENT TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

FITNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design (Year 4)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) – Accounting (Year 4)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) – Management (Year 4)

Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts (Year 3)

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education (Year 3)

Bachelor of Science in Health and Leisure (Year 3)

Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering (Year 3)

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TRALEE AGREEMENTS

LOYALIST COLLEGE QUALIFIED PROGRAMS

ACCESS TO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYTRALEE BACHELOR PROGRAMS

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Games Design and Development (Year 4)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bioanalysis and Biotechnology (Year 4)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies with Sports Management (Year 4)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Enterprise and Innovation (Year 4)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies with Sports Management (Year 3)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Enterprise and Innovation (Year 3)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Enterprise and Innovation (Year 3)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Marketing and Management (Year 3)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental and Analytical Science (Year 4)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Civil Engineering Management (Year 4)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Development (Year 3)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management (Year 3)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Film and TV Production Studies (Year 4)

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) in Marketing and Management (Year 3)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Studies with Sports Management (Year 3)

Bachelor of Arts in Community Sports Development

Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies with Travel and Tourism Management

ACCESS TO LIT BACHELOR PROGRAMSLOYALIST COLLEGE QUALIFIED PROGRAMS

LIMERICK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENTS

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT – ANIMATION & GAME DEVELOPMENTTHREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

BIOTECHNOLOGY – ADVANCED THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

BUSINESSTHREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

BUSINESS TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

BUSINESS SALES & MARKETING TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

COMMUNITY & JUSTICE SERVICES TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

ESTHETICS & SPA MANAGEMENT TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

INTERACTIVE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT – FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION THREE-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

RECREATION & LEISURE SERVICES – SPORTS TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

CULINARY MANAGEMENT TWO-YEAR ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA

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EXPERIENCING THE FLAVOURS OF MOROCCOLoyalist Culinary students travelled to Morocco in April/May 2018 to explore the spice markets of Marrakesh and Fes. While there they learned how to cook with a tajine and sampled roast lamb, vegetable couscous, pigeon bastilla and other Moroccan culinary delights.

“Each location we visited gave us a cultural understanding of Morocco,” said Brandon Klimpel, a second-year Culinary Management student. “Experiencing a different culture is extremely important. Travel gives cooks-in-training the opportunity to pick up different culinary styles and understand first-hand how people prepare and appreciate food.”

Beyond the kitchen, they drove through the High Atlas Mountains, walked along the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert and wandered the porcelain markets in Fes.

“The benefits of travelling and experiencing global culture is transformative,” said Chef John Schneeberger, a professor in Loyalist’s Culinary Skills/Management programs. “It’s a unique learning platform that is unattainable in a classroom. Having the opportunity to travel in an educational setting with peers presented a new environment for discovery that was enhanced by the interactions and dynamics of students being together.”

“The benefits of travelling and experiencing global culture is transformative.”

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LEARNING LEADERSHIP AT WALT DISNEY WORLDEvery Fall, students in Loyalist’s Business Sales & Marketing and Sports & Entertainment Sales & Marketing programs travel to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida to take courses in Business Leadership, Teamwork and Guest Excellence.

“These courses prepare students to work with businesses in building their brand,” said Kim Grimes, Coordinator of the Sports & Entertainment Sales & Marketing program. “By experiencing first-hand how an entertainment leader like Disney, which owns companies such as ESPN, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar, American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and FOX Broadcasting Company, has mastered areas such as teamwork and guest excellence, our students take in high-level best practices which prepare them for their careers.”

“These courses prepare students to work with businesses in building their brand.”

(01) Sports & Entertainment Sales & Marketing student Hannah Cowell. (02) Students in Loyalist’s Business Sales & Marketing and Sports & Entertainment Sales & Marketing programs learn first-hand from Disney. (03) Police Foundations students helped drivers protect their cars from theft (L-R): Brayden Peters, Alexis Gauthier, James Wilding, Leigh McCormick, Jordyn Declair, Trent McEwen, Alicia Douglas, Laura Demers and Kendra Lochhead. (04) Paramedic students receive trauma medicine training and certification from the Canadian Ski Patrol.

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VOLUNTEERING AT BATAWA SKI HILLLoyalist’s Paramedic program is the only College program in Canada which incorporates the Canadian Ski Patrol’s Patroller Education Program within its first year of study. The course of study includes training in accident scene management, chairlift evacuation, rescue, communications and avalanche search and rescue.

“This exciting partnership allows Loyalist and the Canadian Ski Patrol to produce excellent patient advocates and care to communities across Canada,” said Andrew Larcombe, Frontenac Zone President of the Canadian Ski Patrol and Loyalist College Simulation Laboratory Specialist.

Through this experiential educational component, students volunteer with the Canadian Ski Patrol upon becoming certified. The partnership contributes to students being viewed as stewards in the community through volunteerism.

“This partnership is a great way for our students to give back to the community,” said Vanessa Brooker, Coordinator of the Paramedic program. “They’re making important contacts while enjoying the health benefits of participating in skiing and snowboarding.”

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LOCK IT OR LOSE ITLoyalist’s Police Foundations program partnered with the Belleville Police Service to assist with an awareness campaign that helps drivers protect their vehicles from theft. Small notices, indicating safety precautions and prevention tips, were placed on checked vehicles.

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ENHANCING CAMP FIRES WITH ONTARIO PARKS Second-year Welding & Fabrication Technician students have produced fire pits for Ontario Parks since 2015. This year, the fire pit was redesigned to include a new logo cut-out on the front. This special detail was made possible by new CNC Plasma cutting equipment and CNC Brake Press equipment housed within The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre.

“When we first started this project, we knew it would use all of the skills students learned in the program,” said John Grieve, Coordinator of the Welding & Fabrication Technician program. “By incorporating new technology to cut the Ontario Parks logo into the front of the fire pit, our students enhance their skills and campers enjoy the way fire lights up the logo at night.”

COMMUNITY AGENCIES USE INTERPROFESSIONAL SIMULATION CENTREMany community agencies are booking time and space in the College’s newly renovated third floor of the Northumberland Wing (Kente Building) for recertification and programming in the Wing’s interprofessional simulation centre.

Lab space has been booked by Hospice Quinte, Northumberland Hospice, and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health for volunteer training and education sessions using simulation.

ACTIVE LIVING AND STRENGTHENING INCLUSIONLoyalist’s Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports and Fitness & Health Promotion programs partnered with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to raise awareness about the importance of living active lives. Students delivered Heart Healthy Kids Presentations to Grade 4 students at various schools in the Belleville area. Reaching more than 100 students, the one-hour presentations focused on the heart and its basic functions, nutrition, tobacco, Canada’s Food Guide, nutrients, portion sizes, the importance of being physically active and how to read logos and food labels. Students will work with the Heart & Stroke Foundation again this year.

Move for Inclusion (MFI), an organization which encourages everyone to get active and understand the importance of inclusion and acceptance for all, collaborated with Loyalist to launch MFI Lancers in early 2018. This active program provides youth, aged five to 12 years old with a variety of physical or intellectual exceptionalities, an opportunity to try adaptive sports and engage with interactive crafts. MFI Coaches are second-year students in Loyalist’s Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports and Fitness & Health Promotion programs. The MFI Lancers program begins at Loyalist’s Belleville campus on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Visit moveforinclusion.com/lancers to register.

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(01) Welding & Fabrication Technician student Jorden Sichantha assisted in the design and creation of fire pits for Ontario Parks.(02) Christine Madogo (Architectural Technology, second year) presents her designs for downtown Port Hope in a public meeting and open house at The Sculthorpe Theatre (Cameco Capitol Arts Centre) in Port Hope.

ASSESSMENT AND CHANGE EDUCATION SERIESThird-year students in Loyalist’s Interactive Media Development – Film & Television Production program are directing and producing a TED Talks-style Personalized Assessment and Change Education (PACE) series led by Dr. Mukesh Bhargava, Chief of Staff at Northumberland Hills Hospital.

PACE talks are free and open to the public. Speakers are not sponsored by pharmaceutical companies or for-profit organizations. The sessions alternate between Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg and the Port Hope Northumberland Community Health Centre. For registration details and the full 2019 speakers listing, please visit the PACE website at pacetalks.com.

CITY OF PORT HOPEThe second-year class of the College’s Architectural Technology program presented design proposals and revitalization ideas to the City of Port Hope in April 2018.

The main intents of the project were to:

• Celebrate the history of Port Hope and the role of the railway along Lent Lane.

• Relocate and incorporate the historic Hayward Street Train Station to highlight the age of steam railways.

• Provide a welcoming and engaging pedestrian walkway from downtown Walton Street towards Memorial Park, Town Hall, the Market Area, and the Harbour.

• Introduce cafés and retail spaces to both enhance public life and create a natural public extension south from downtown Walton Street.

• Create a new visitor centre, an art gallery, and washrooms for public use.

The Municipality of Port Hope has started design and construction work on Lent Lane – and they have indicated that some of this work was inspired by ideas from Loyalist’s Architectural Technology students.

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The Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis

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In January 2018, Loyalist announced the opening of its Applied Research Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis (ARC), an 1,800-square-foot state-of-the-art laboratory which builds on the success of the College’s Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction Applied Research Laboratory. Since then, the ARC has received worldwide attention for its groundbreaking applied research projects. Loyalist was the first College in Canada to have a laboratory approved to conduct research activities with cannabis under the Narcotic Control Regulations, as listed on the Government of Canada’s website. In February 2018, the ARC was awarded $660,000 in funding through the Government of Ontario’s Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund, administered by Ontario Centres of Excellence in partnership with Colleges Ontario. This grant will allow the College to extend cutting-edge research conducted by the ARC. Combined with $660,000 from industry partners, the total value of the project is $1,320,000.

In November 2018, the ARC was awarded $150,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s College and Community Innovation (CCI) Program – Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grant through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). This grant will support the purchase of research equipment to enhance the ARC’s capacity to respond to industry and support innovation.

PROVINCE BRANDS OF CANADAIn April 2018, the ARC launched a year-long applied research project with Province Brands of Canada, makers of alcohol-free cannabis beers and spirits. The research project aims to help Province Brands of Canada further develop and commercially scale up their patent-pending process for converting cannabis plant components into an aqueous solution as a base for producing fermented beverages, including premium beer products. It is a significant contribution to Province Brands of Canada’s efforts to bring to market the world’s first beers brewed entirely from cannabis plants, instead of barley or grains. This project is funded through the Government of Ontario’s Colleges Applied Research and Development Fund, administered by Ontario Centres of Excellence in partnership with Colleges Ontario.

ENTOMO FARMSIn May 2018, the ARC extended its applied research project with Entomo Farms. The ARC collaborated with Entomo Farms in 2017 to determine optimal storage and a ‘best before’ date of 12 months for their cricket powder product. Throughout the year-long study, the powder did not show any significant signs of deterioration. As a result, the ARC is conducting another year of analyses in order to gather additional data. In March 2018, Entomo Farms’ cricket powder hit the shelves as a President’s Choice product. The ARC’s research contributed to the product’s ‘best before’ date. This project is funded by NSERC.

(01) Dr. Kari Kramp, Bioscience Faculty and Principal Investigator in the ARC. (02) Loyalist Biosciences graduates Dallas Bonner and Robyn Neri work alongside bioprocess engineers from Province Brands of Canada in the ARC.

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The Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades

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The W. Garfield Weston Foundation has a long history of support for excellence in education. For 60 years the Foundation has provided assistance to students and removed barriers to success. Loyalist partnered with the Weston Foundation in the Fall of 2013 to launch The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Fellowship, a three-year pilot project which began with 15 students and apprenticeships. Today, the College and the Weston Foundation have supported 175 students entering skilled trades programs.

As a result of the Fellowship’s success, and the positive impact it was having on the skilled trades, the initiative was extended at Loyalist until 2020 and went nationwide in 2018 as the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades.

Weston Family Scholars receive up to $4,000 in bursaries from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and a tuition credit from Loyalist. They have access to a network of dynamic and responsive academic support, and a culture of peer mentorship among Weston Family Scholars; guidance from a community of like-minded individuals, and a unique understanding of social, personal and intellectual support services; and opportunities to engage with employers and develop employability skills through Weston Family Scholar activities.

The Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades program helps grow awareness of the diverse career opportunities available and the value of the trades as a long-term career option. As a Canada-wide program, it is currently being adapted to local needs and replicated

by other colleges, training providers and social service agencies.Loyalist has seen first-hand how students succeed when they receive wrap-around support, not just financial, and the College is thrilled that students at other institutions can advance their education through this program. Weston Family Scholars are talented, dedicated and carry the spirit of mentorship with them as they enter the workforce. Robert Steenburg, who graduated from Loyalist’s Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial program in June 2018, had limited electrical experience when he began his studies.

“It was a massive learning curve,” said Robert. “I came into the program not knowing what Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) were or how to properly wire something. The professors were great at building my confidence. As a Weston Family Scholar, I was able to learn about other areas of the skilled trades, and meet people with diverse backgrounds and interests. That was very important to me.” Mentorship and comradery are an integral part of being a Weston Family Scholar. Together, Scholars collaborate on community projects and are often leaders in the classroom. “Mentorship is paramount in the skilled trades,” he said. “The Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial program prepares you for the industry, but once you’re employed there’s so much to learn. If you want to specialize in a certain area, you really need to have a mentor so you can develop your skills.”

“Mentorship is paramount in the skilled trades.”

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(01) Left to Right: Jeremy Braithwaite, Project Lead of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades; Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, Loyalist College President & CEO; and the September 2018 cohort of Weston Family Scholars.

As an electrical designer at Mack Global Engineering, Robert maps out wiring for large scale projects. Electrical designers can wire anything from full buildings to a phone or a small device. Anything that draws on electricity, an electrical designer has a hand in developing. Robert learned about the company and the position through the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades and describes the culture as being close-knit and supportive.

“It’s a small company that’s rapidly growing and I’m exposed to different areas of the industry,” he said. “I’ve been doing quite a bit of mechanical drawing, and while that’s not what I went to school for, it meets the needs of the business. I get to learn from coworkers who are proficient in that area. It’s important to be open, flexible and willing to learn new skills because you never know where they’ll take you.”

To learn about the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades, please visit loyalistskills.com.

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Premier’s Awards Nominees

The Premier’s Awards recognize outstanding college graduates and their tremendous contributions to the success of the province.

This year’s Awards were held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel on November 26, 2018 as part of the Higher Education Summit.

TECHNOLOGY

We asked Loyalist Premier’s Awards Nominees to share

insights about their industries and experiences.

JOHN NARRAWAYCEO & Founder, AIRIS Aerospace – Urban Air Mobility

Advertising, 1992

John Narraway is an innovative thinker who has one foot in the future at all times.

He’s the visionary CEO of AIRIS Aerospace, an “air taxi” start-up which will see

initial roll-out of urban air taxi services in 2025, in Los Angeles, Dallas and Dubai.

He’s also a consultant to the Bermuda Government, with a mandate to breed

economic diversification for Bermuda in the areas of emerging technologies. John’s

passion for informing others led him to start TEDxBermuda.

“When I attended Loyalist in 1992, there were huge clunky cell phones, the internet

was a few years away from prime time and the desktop publishing revolution

was in full swing. While elementary compared to today’s hyper-connected, high-

definition world, it was, for those of us in the throes of it, a brand new day. What

we experienced was the advancement of new technology. We were among the first

“digital natives.” Fast-forward to today, we are still in an accelerating technological

world that feels, at times, as if everything we ever read in sci-fi as kids is coming true.

The sky’s the limit! Or is it?

To call them “flying cars” ignites the imagination, but more accurately what we are

developing at AIRIS are electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Uber is leading

an aggressive charge to break the boundaries of aviation and to offer, by 2025, an

air-based equivalent to its already widely adopted ride-sharing service. In a mere

seven years, traffic in urban cities will be even more congested and Uber has a

foresight to take to the skies. We share this vision and going step-by-step, we also see

how we need to carefully tread into this new world to successfully supply Uber with

aircraft. Passenger comfort, safety and peace of mind are the defining principles for

our intense years of engineering work ahead.

It’s still very early days for AIRIS, but we have been here before. We have seen the

convergence of technologies make entirely new industries. It’s a matter of when,

not if, for the integration of new battery technology, autonomous flight systems

and advanced rotor design for our industry, and we are proud to be pioneers of

this new frontier.”

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

JENS NAUMANNDevelopment Project Administrator, Gems Field Private School CC

Social Service Worker, 2013

By the age of 20, Jens Naumann had lost his sight, forcing an abrupt

lifestyle change as seemingly insurmountable challenges bombarded

him as he raised nine children. Jens took part in developmental surgery

and had an experimental vision system that used a computer and video

camera connected to electrodes implanted in his brain. The endeavour

ended in 2004, leaving Jens without his vision. Embarking on a journey

of self-discovery, he and his family moved to an off-the-grid farm in

Africa. While there, Jens worked in Mozambique as a Teacher Training

College instructor and operated his own solar energy system installation

company.

After graduating from Loyalist, Jens moved to Namibia to explore the

implementation of education, energy and agricultural projects for the

country’s future. This led to building a school; a self-initiated African

humanitarian development project.

“Arriving in Northern Namibia in 2015, toting a plan, a pocket full of

enthusiasm and cash to build a school intended to enhance global

integration of its young population, I came prepared for a full range of

logistical and financial challenges. Perhaps, I thought, the funds wouldn’t

suffice, or the building material wouldn’t be available, or regulations would

inhibit the plan; but for each scenario there was a new solution.

The numerous cultural differences I learn on a daily basis slow my once-

confident forward gait to that of a lighter, more careful step. The sheer

power that a society’s cultural norms have over the individual’s manner of

thinking has to be appreciated, respected and understood before the final

impact of a community development project can be accurately predicted.

In the meantime, I find myself sitting in a quiet place before a large pot of

coffee, spending weekends elaborating on which move should come next,

and exactly where is the final destination?”

BUSINESS

KIM EGANExecutive VP & CFO, GH Manufacturing

Accounting, 1982

Kim Egan is a successful leader in the manufacturing industry. As the Executive

VP & CFO of GH Manufacturing, she uses a collaborative approach to bring

strategic business initiatives and plans to fruition. Her success is driven by

her commitment to community through her involvement on many non-

profit boards, speaking engagements and presentations during International

Women’s Day and involvement with local school boards. Kim has been

recognized with the Jack Hartling Volunteer of the Year Award, presented to

her on two occasions, for her unwavering commitment to the United Way.

“After graduating from Loyalist’s Accounting program, I worked as an

Accounting Clerk in a company that had been around for decades in our

community. Employees looked forward to getting their 25, 30, 40 year awards

and having their children work there. This company eventually closed its local

factory and relocated its operations to the United States. Fortunately, I had

already moved on to another job at the head office in Ottawa.

None of the publicly traded corporations that I previously worked for exist

today in their respective communities. Reflecting back, none of these companies

were able to retain a niche or competitive advantage there in order to survive.

None were sufficiently strategic or committed enough to their communities

and employees. Downsizing, rationalization and realizing synergies became a

very normal part of business and of my role as a finance team member – to

help identify and realize cost savings. Today, businesses focus on strategic and

succession planning at all levels. Risk identification and mitigation are now

an official part of management’s responsibility. Corporate social responsibility

and the environment are standards that successful businesses implement.

Young people entering the workforce are evaluating potential employers, their

culture, ethics and ability to provide career advancement. But sadly and finally,

women are still struggling to get career advancement and equality (yes, some

advancements have been made). This should not be a discussion anymore –

it should just be happening because it is fair, respectful and good for business.”

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HEALTH SCIENCES

MIKE MCDONALDExecutive Vice-President, Patient Care and Community

Partnerships, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Nursing, 1984

With executive level oversight of emergency, medicine units

and mental health programs, and community partnerships,

Mike McDonald focuses his energies on improving care for

the vulnerable and marginalized. As a past board member of

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Kingston and as a current board

member of Home Base Housing, Mike sees first-hand how

social determinants – poverty, homelessness, mental illness and

addictions – affect overall health.

Mike’s career in health care has taken him across Canada, to the

Northwest Territories.

“Northern remote emergency nursing gave me such broad

experiences – from delivering babies to doing airlifts of critically

ill and injured patients to managing with limited resources. Those

experiences really built my confidence to care for patients in any

setting and I learned so much from the Inuit people; I have a deep

and abiding respect for what they taught me.”

Now, as the Executive Vice-President, Patient Care and

Community Partnerships at Kingston Health Sciences Centre,

Mike has been channeling his energy into developing community

partnerships to improve care, transitions and support for people

with addictions and mental health issues.

APPRENTICESHIP

KASEY WATERMANLicensed Technician, Mercedes Benz

Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship, 2017

Weston Family Scholar

Paving the way for women in trades, Kasey Waterman is the

first woman in Ontario to be certified as a Mercedes-Benz

Automotive Services Technician. She advocates for women

in trades by taking part in various promotional events to

encourage other women to get involved. Kasey aspires to

become an expert in the field so she can give back by teaching

and guiding the next generation of technicians. Kasey believes

the normalization of women in the trades starts at a young age.

“If both men and women see more women in the trades as well

as in front of the class instructing, then this becomes the norm

and we can break down the stigma around gender barriers

in the trades. Having diversity in the trades, including people

with disabilities, helps with inclusion in the workplace and this

eventually helps change the norms of society. This change doesn’t

happen overnight but over time this will not be a major topic

of discussion. I feel that both men and women should be seen

as equal in the workplace, both bringing different strengths and

insights to the problem at hand. We all need to work together so

that our individual strengths are seen. The status quo needs to be

challenged.”

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CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN

DYLAN BLACKRadio Announcer, Boom 99.7

Radio Broadcasting, 1999

Dylan Black started his career as a radio announcer at Dawg

FM in 2010 and then moved to Torres Media as a morning

show host and assistant director. From there, Dylan moved to

Corus Entertainment where he has been employed since 2013.

Community-minded, Dylan uses his status and voice across

the airwaves to influence and encourage others to give what

they can. He aims to attend 365 community events a year – a

goal he has come close to achieving – having attended 225

events in one year.

Dylan is a huge supporter of The Children’s Hospital of

Eastern Ontario (having participated in 21 telethons); The

Children’s Wish Foundation; and The Max Keeping Fund

at C.H.E.O. Dylan, who believes in the gift of life, has made

81 blood donations and continues to donate. In 2018, he

received the Ottawa Humanitarian of the Year Award and

was nominated for Best Community Builder and Emcee of

the Year Award. Dylan is an Honorary Board Member of

Ability First Ottawa. In November 2017, he was awarded the

prestigious Corus Show We Care Award.

“I’ve always believed in the power of helping others. Through

the world of radio, I’ve been able to use my platform to be a

part of my community, in a way like no other I could imagine.

Loyalist prepared me with the proper tools to excel in both my

profession as well as my passion for philanthropy.”

BRETT LYONS Owner, Your Mobility Innovations

Entrepreneurial Studies – Business Launch, 2017

Business, 2016

From a very young age, Brett Lyons always knew something

needed to be done to address accessibility issues in his

community, particularly grab bars. Knowing they are not

“one-size-fits-all,” Brett often faced the challenge of being

out in his community, unable to reach the grab bars to help

him access the amenities he required. Born with cerebral

palsy, Brett knows first-hand what it means to get around in

a wheelchair and the challenges others with similar mobility

issues, including the elderly, face every day. His drive to

help others gain independence and confidence led Brett

to Loyalist where he started Your Mobility Innovations – a

company which develops adjustable grab bars.

Brett and his business partner have had the opportunity to

pitch their grab bar idea to the CBC’s Dragons’ Den. They won

$19,000 through the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation

Centre pitch competition and the Queen’s Innovation

Centre Summer Initiative. They were subsequently awarded

a provincial patent for their invention. With the business

knowledge Brett gained at Loyalist, he intends to grow the

company and introduce more products that can enhance the

lives of others living with mobility issues.

“It’s okay not to know what you need to do to take your

business where you want it to be. As long as you bring the

work ethic and commitment to persevere through unclear

times, there are people and programs in place to guide you.”

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Loyalist College and members of the Loyalist family were recognized with awards at the Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE) National Conference in Halifax in June 2018. CCAE includes colleges, universities and independent schools across Canada.

2018 CCAE Awards

2018 CCAE PRIX D’EXCELLENCE AWARD

Loyalist received a bronze Prix d’Excellence Award in the ‘Best Use of Multi-Media’ category. The College’s winning #Amazing50 Video Series comprises 24 Loyalist graduate videos, filmed in seven provinces and one territory. This campaign, in honour of the College’s 50th Anniversary in 2017, brings focus to the success of graduates living not only in the Bay of Quinte region, but in various parts of Canada.

Ashliegh Gehl, Loyalist Public Relations graduate, 2014, and Journalism – Online, Print and Broadcast graduate, 2012, accepted the Award on behalf of Loyalist. To watch the videos, visit youtube.com/goloyalist.

2018 CCAE RISING STAR AWARD

Christine Richard, a Loyalist Public Relations graduate, 2009, and Customs and Immigration graduate, 2008, was presented with the 2018 CCAE Rising Star Award and a $2,000 Presidents’ Scholarship to support her professional development next year.

The Rising Star Award recognizesa professional with three to five years’ experience in educational advancement who demonstrates achievements, accomplishments, early success and commitment in the field.

2018 CCAE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Dianne Spencer was presented with the 2018 CCAE Outstanding Achievement Award. It recognizes a CCAE member who has made extraordinary contributions to the field of educational advancement over a number of years. Mrs. Spencer, who retired from Loyalist at the end of August 2018, has worked at the College since 1987 in various roles that have included Interim President of Loyalist (Aug. 2016 – Nov. 2016) and Executive Director of College Advancement & External Relations. A founding director of The Loyalist College Foundation, Dianne has served as an ex-officio director and officer since it was established in 1995. Since then, the Foundation endowment fund for student financial assistance has grown to $11 million.

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Located in the area adjacent to The Parrott Centre, the Donor Wall amplifies the generosity of the College’s community. Major donor names appear on brick-like plaques mounted on the Wall, matching the design of the bricks on The Parrott Centre’s outer wall. Placement and size of letters on the bricks reflect the level of the donation.

Donor categories reflectingGiving Levels include:

$2M+: Visionaries $1M+: Patrons $750K+: Presidents’ Circle $500K+: Chairs’ Circle $250K+: Leaders $100K+: Champions $50K+: Friends $25K+: Builders $10K+: Pioneers $5K+: Supporters Legacy SocietyThe Loyalist College Legacy Society recognizes those who have indicated their plans to leave a bequest to the College.

Donor contributions of $500 - $4,999 appear on the video monitors.

Loyalist College and The Loyalist College Foundation are pleased to recognize the outstanding support of individuals, foundations, businesses and organizations for their cumulative financial contributions since the College was established in 1967. Thank you!

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(01) The Donor Wall was unveiled during the Loyalist College Donor Recognition Reception in May 2018.

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GOLDAramark Food ServicesEurest Services Kasian Architecture OntarioLaPalm Moving/Rentx WarehousingStarboard Communications Ltd.TD Insurance Meloche MonnexXerox Canada

SILVERHanley Corporation

BRONZEBeutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.Boston PizzaCampus Living CentresGym-Con Ltd.John M. & Bernice Parrott Foundation Inc.Rimawi LawTempleman TSS Building Science Inc.Wilkinson Financial Services

HOLE-IN-ONERBC Royal Bank

Fundraisingon the Greens

DONORSAkran Marketing; Aramark Food Services; Belleville Senators; Body Systems; C.E.S. Business Services; Dewe’s Your Independent Grocer; Electro Cables Inc.; Franklin Coach Lines; Greer Galloway; HH Angus; Murray Halliday; Phil Howlett; KONE; Loyalist College Varsity; Mary Brown’s; Mike Meehan; Mystical Distributing; Napanee Golf & Country Club; Bernie Ouellet; S&A Investments; Shorelines Casino Belleville; Don Sinclair; Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course; TD Insurance Meloche Monnex; The Fish & Chips; Tipper Financial Services; Tom Belch & Sons Building Contractors; Trenval Business Development Corporation; Trillium Wood Golf Club

Loyalist College’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament at Trillium Wood Golf Club was a success! The 112 golfers had a terrific time on the links and raised $21,470 for the Endowment Fund for student financial assistance. A spectacular meal was prepared by the chefs and students of Loyalist’s Culinary program.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and participants who made our 20th annual tournament a tremendous success.

(01) (R – L) President Ann Marie Vaughan with Student Government President Scott Rook, Chandy Davis and Liz Knuude (02) (2nd from left) Golf Tournament Committee Chair and Gold Sponsor Bernie Ouellet and tournament supporters (L – R) Wayne Dewe, Dave Albert and David O’Neil. (03) Overall winning team, City of QuinteWest: (L–R) Board Chair Bob Forder, Kevin Jackson, Brian Johnston and Mike Kotsovos.

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AAdtekAlarm Systems - The Reynolds FamilyAlumni of Loyalist CollegeRainhard AndrewsAramark Canada Ltd.Tania L. ArdleyAssociation of Architectural

Technologists of OntarioAssociation of Ontario Land SurveyorsDouglas Auld

BCathy M. BainDebra & Robert BartlettTroy BartlettLaura BartleySonja I. BataBay of Quinte Power

and Sail SquadronBayfield Treatment CentresKevin BeattyBell CanadaBell Media Inc.Belleville Metal SalesBelleville Odd Fellows Lodge #81BMO Financial GroupDar BennCharles W. BensonJohn BertelinkJennifer BlairNatalie Bohnen-TwiddyBrennan & Newell

Insurance and RetirementLisa BridgelandJody BrookerBuild All ContractorsCarrie J. Bulgajewski

Carol Lynn BurnettKathryn E. BurnsBrenda Bush

CBryan CallighanJohn CampbellCanadaHelps.OrgCanadian Federation of University WomenCanadian Imperial Bank of CommerceCanadian Union of Public Employees

Local 1842 (Paramedics)Jo A. CassanRoger F. CauleyReal P. CharleboisChartered Professional

Accountants of OntarioCIBC Securities Inc.City of Quinte WestAndy ClarkeCommunity Living Belleville and AreaKevin CoxPaul CragoCrime Stoppers Quinte Inc.CWA / SCA CANADA

DDorothy Davies-FlindallTom DeHaanBev DenyesDome ProductionsKaren DonovanMarissa DraganiAnn DrennanDrossbachScott R. DrummondKean Durant

EChristine E. EddyDanielle EmonEPOH Inc. Architects & Engineers

FShaun FilmoreFitzgibbon ConstructionFollett of Canada, Inc.Philip W. FournierFreedom 55 Financial, a division of

London Life Insurance Company

GG.D. Jewell Engineering Inc.General Arts & Science ExecutiveDean & Laura GibsonGifford, Harris Surveying Ltd.Donna & Jarrett GoodwinAnthony J. GraceTravis A. GrayGuard.me

(Student Guard/Global Guard)

HJune HagermanHastings County Hastings County Plowmen’s AssociationHastings District Women’s InstituteGlenn HayesHeritage Educational FoundationHMB CoatingsKaren Holder RendellSarah HopperCatharine P. HuffLanny HuffSteven HutchisonHydro One Networks Inc.

Thank You to our Loyalist College DonorsApril 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018The donors listed have made contributions to support students through financial awards or to complete The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre or other capital projects. All donations are recognized as support for the Campaign for Loyalist College. Thank you!

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IIndsale Ltd.Lesley A. IngrahamAllan IrelandIvan B. Wallace

Ontario Land Surveyor Ltd.

JFrank and Donna JeffersonJohn M. & Bernice Parrott FoundationMary JollimoreTerry Jones

KKawartha Credit Union LimitedPercy and Laura KearseMark Kirkpatrick

LCora-Lee LaneBecky LangmanDavid LewisMike and Heather LoftLoyalist College

MJune MacDonald-JenkinsBetty MacInnesSteven MacInnesDavid MacKinnonPaul MawesJennifer L. McCrackenEmerson McFaulMark McFaulBrandon McGonegalDuane MeeksJudy MeeksPauline M. MelochePaul A. MillerMary MilneMohawk Bay Recreational Park Inc.Debra J. MorrisonThomas MullinMystical Distributing

NLaura and Stuart Naumann Lynda Naveda

OMichael O’HaraDebra A. O’ShaughnessyOACETT Quinte ChapterOccasions by the Bay Ltd.Ontario Public Buyers AssociationOPSEU - Local 420Bernie Ouellet

PP. A. Miller Surveying Ltd.Jim PainchaudMaureen and Michael PiercyProsecutors’ Association of OntarioDonald Pysklywec

QQuinte Broadcasting Company LimitedQuinte Children’s Home Inc.Quinte Home Builders’ AssociationQuinte Vocational Support ServicesQuinwelch Management Inc.

RRBCBeverly ReillyLeona M. Reilly-DenisRentx Realties Corp.Jamie A. ReynoldsChristine K. RiedelJustina RigsbyKimberly RobertsRotary Club of BellevilleLaurie RossKevin RowcliffeRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 110

SGregory J. SchatzmannScotiabankGrace ScottScott Reid Foundation

Scholarship FundKatherine SedgwickSelect Referral Team AssociationRandy ShepherdTed & Sharon ShepherdGloria SherwoodFrank B. ShorttCraig SitwellSmart Serve OntarioKeith and Nancy SmithRuth S. SmithDianne and Murray SpencerJohn St. PierreStarboard Communications Ltd.Lisa StevensonDuncan O. StewartStorm Radio Inc.

THeidi TawseTempleman, Menninga LLPThe Kinette Club of BellevilleThe Kiwanis Club of BellevilleThe Loyalist College Foundation

The W. Garfield Weston FoundationRobert G. ThomasShirley and David ThomasGeorgina ThompsonLois ThompsonRoli and Linda TipperBeverley Townsend

UUnited Christian Broadcasters Canada Inc.United Food & Commercial Workers

Local 175 - Education FundUnited Way Hastings & Prince Edward

VVance MotorsDiandra Van OostenRobin M. VeermanVentrex Vending Services

WRob WashburnTracey WatsonWatson Land Surveyors Ltd.Susan M. WeatherupDavid & Donna WeirMargaret WerkhovenWest City HondaBill WhiteJack WhiteJim WhitewayWilkinson & Company LLPShauna Willits

YJennifer YascheshynYouth Habilitation (Quinte) Inc.

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PLANNED GIVINGIndividuals interested in providing a lasting legacy are invited to consider the possibilities of making a planned gift to Loyalist through The Loyalist College Foundation. Planned Giving options provide you with the opportunity to provide for your family and loved ones while planning a gift to the College as part of your estate plan. Significant tax savings are also possible.

If you are interested in discussing your options for making a Planned Gift, or in providing other support for College programs, please call the Foundation Office at 613-969-1913, ext. 2235.

LOYALIST LANCERS VARSITY GAMES Cheer on the Loyalist Lancers! Visit loyalistlancers.com for the 2019 schedule.

LOYALIST COLLEGE’S 30TH ANNUAL PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR) CONFERENCEMay 22-24, 2019Travelodge Hotel Belleville

SAVE THE DATE

SUMMER JOB FAIR Wed., April 3, 201911 am – 1 pmLoyalist College Dining Hall

Require seasonal, part-time or full-time employees? Register for Loyalist’s Summer Job Fair to find your next best hire. Space is limited to the first 30 organizations. This is a free event for employers.

Contact careers@loyalistcollege.com to register.

Loyalist College respects your privacy. From time to time Alumni Services contacts graduates regarding various programs, benefits, and fundraising campaigns for Loyalist College or The Loyalist College Foundation. If for any reason you do not wish to be contacted by mail, email or phone, please contact Alumni Services by email at alumni@loyalistcollege.com or call 1-800-99-ALUMN.

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