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News Release
Tyndale University College and
Seminary Launches $58-million capital campaign
June 3 , 2008 -- For Immediate Release
TORONTO, June 3, 2008 -Tyndale announced the public launch of their
$58-million Uncommon Ground Capital campaign at the new Bayview
Avenue property on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Dignitaries in attendance
included Honourable Jason Kenney; Honourable John McKay; MP Allan
Tonks; MPPs David Zimmer and Frank Klees; and City Councillor, David
Shiner. They were joined by Tyndale leadership, faculty, students,
alumni, friends and supporters.
President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Brian C. Stiller, introduced
some of the 36 members who serve as volunteers on the Capital Campaign
cabinet. They include well-known Canadian business leaders including
Tim Hearn, former Chairman and CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd. and Chair
of the Capital Campaign; Archie McLean, former CEO, Maple Leaf Foods
and Vice-Chair of the Capital Campaign; and Jake Epp, Chairman of
Ontario Power Generation and Chancellor of Tyndale.
Understood to be one of the largest fundraising campaigns undertaken
by a Christian organization in Canadian history, the importance
of this initiative was emphasized by Campaign Chair, Tim Hearn,
who noted, "Our world needs young people with a highly developed
sense of ethical values and accompanying skills to make a difference
to our society. Our vision is to raise up generations who are committed
to those moral principles and values so needed. Those who by their
courage and determination will bring energy and life to our world,
be it in business, government, the arts, the many professions or
the vital service roles needed today. In purchasing this beautiful
Bayview property, Tyndale has taken an enormous step forward in
their vision of educating students."
The plan of the Uncommon Ground Campaign is for the cabinet members
to call on Canadians with a will to participate in such an historic
opportunity, providing Tyndale with the resources to expand its
educational capacity in the filling out of its vision to serve.
The three primary objectives of the Uncommon Ground Campaign: to
underwrite the purchase of the Sisters of St. Joseph Morrow Park
property on Bayview Avenue in Toronto; provide seed funds for the
development of new academic programs; and fund internal renovations
to the new campus, as well as the other campus on Ballyconnor Court.
Stiller said, "We're celebrating the vision of Tyndale to
play a major role in providing leadership in Canada and the world.
We are thrilled with the generosity of those who have contributed
to the first phase of the campaign, putting the campaign at the
$37 million mark, a strong beginning as we reach to achieve the
goal of $58 Million that will allow us to implement our vision for
future expansion."
Tyndale University College & Seminary has been a major centre
of Christian higher education in Canada since 1894. Currently, it
offers undergraduate liberal arts and graduate degrees to a diverse
population of 1,200 students who represent over 40 faith denominations.
Funded solely by tuition and public philanthropy, Tyndale was given
university status in Ontario in 2003.
Tyndale, through the university, offers BA and BA (Honours) degrees
in the humanities, social sciences and business, as well as a consecutive
Bachelor of Education degree. The seminary offers both masters and
doctoral degrees and prepares leaders to serve in the church, mission
agencies and the marketplace, across Canada and around the world.
Additional information is available at www.tyndale.ca.
Media Contact:
Tyndale University College & Seminary
Jacqueline Getfield, MSc
Director, Corporate Communications
Email: jgetfield@tyndale.ca
Tel: 416- 226-6620 ext. 2784
Natasha Carr, Hon. BA Communications Assistant
Tyndale University College & Seminary
25 Ballyconnor Court Toronto, Ontario, M2M 4B3 Canada
Phone: 416-226-6620 x2113
Fax: 416-226-6746
E-mail: ncarr@tyndale.ca www.tyndale.ca
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