The Estate of Kerry Willoughby to make a major contribution to UOIT and Durham College
June 21, 2006
OSHAWA, Ont. - The Estate of Kerry Ernest Willoughby will make a significant contribution to students at Durham College and UOIT. The announcement, which will include the donation amount, will have a far-reaching impact on students' access to post-secondary education in Durham Region.
Long-time, quiet supporter of local schools, Willoughby's generous gift will honour his late spouse Marjorie Elizabeth Willoughby. Andy Lyons, friend of the late Kerry Willoughby and executor of the estate, will announce the contribution. In appreciation and gratitude, Leah Myers, president of Durham College, Dr. Gary Polonsky, president of UOIT, and David Chambers, vice-president of Advancement, will be joined by Shivon Scott and Maureen Banton, the first students to benefit from the generous donation.
When:
Thursday, June 22, 2006
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where:
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College
Business and Information Technology building atrium
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 1 parking lot.
Media contact:
Heather Middleton
Communications and Marketing
905.721.3111 ext. 2197
heather.middleton@dc-uoit.ca
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