algoma university foundation & the essential elements campaign

Essential to the Future of

Sault Ste. Marie

June 18, 2008Bill 80 by Royal Assent

Algoma University became an independent, autonomous university

“A strong Algoma University is building a more vibrant and prosperous community, and contributing to the general prosperity of our province and our nation.

Algoma U is a university-of- choice for students from Sault Ste. Marie, Northern Ontario, across the country and around the world.”

Dr. Richard MyersPresident, Algoma University

Investment in the Community Through Algoma University

Capital Growth: • BioScience & Technology Convergence Centre• Downtown Student Residence• Fine Arts and Music Education Centre

Research & Innovation:• Invasive Species Research Institute• Health Informatics Research Institute• Algoma Games For Health• Community Economic & Social Development

Student Financial Aid:• Ontario Trust Fund for Student Opportunity• Algoma University Foundation Endowment

Algoma University – next 5 Years

As university grows to about 3,000 students, total economic impact on the region will increase to approximately $ 75 million per annum.

Construction required to accommodate this growth will create about 1,200 to 1,600 jobs and will inject $74.6 to $99.5 million to our local and regional economy.

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A growing university creates opportunities:

• For our community,• For our work force,• For our economic growth,• For our students.

About 80% of Algoma U alumni live and work in Northern Ontario.

Algoma University ‘On Track’

• 2009/2010 – enrolment increased by 12%• 2010/2011 – enrolment increased by 10%• Hiring faculty and administrative staff

“A university town makes for happier citizens .”

Dr. Richard Florida

Biosciences and Environmental Sciences

Fine Arts and Music

• $6.0 Million Campaign Goal• $2.5 Million Scholarships/Bursaries • $2.0 Million Bioscience Technology

Convergence Centre• $1.5 Million Fine Arts & Music Education

Centre (former Windsor Park)

Build the Endowment for Scholarships and Bursaries

Essential Elements

Campaign for Algoma

University

Essential Elements

Campaign for Algoma

University

Biosciences and Technology

Convergence Centre

Naming of Building

$ 2 million

Naming of Floor

$ 1 million

Algoma University Centre for Fine Arts

and Music

Naming of Building

$ 2 million

Naming of Theatre

$1 million

Other campus naming

opportunities

Naming of Classrooms$100,000

Endowed Scholarship

fund $20,000

Naming of Atrium

$1 million

Naming of Floor

$ 500,000

Naming of ICT Centre$1 million

December 13, 2010The Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre

One hundred years from now, it won't matter how

much money you had in the bank or what kind of car

you drove.

But if you were important in the life of a young person, or in the life of a university,

now that will make a difference

~ Seymour Schulich

Algoma University

Deborah LoosemoreExecutive Director, Algoma U Foundationdeborah.loosemore@algomau.ca705-949-2301 ext 4115