University of Calgary receives multi-million dollar donation
Posted Apr 12, 2013 2:09 pm.
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A local philanthropist has made the largest ever single donation in the history of the University of Calgary.
Don Taylor has handed over a $40-million cheque that will go towards the Institute of Teaching and Learning that will bear his name when it’s complete in 2016.
“The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning is a one-of-a-kind initiative that will completely transform the University of Calgary, ensuring the best possible learning experience for all students and teachers,” says President Elizabeth Cannon.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Taylor family, lessons learned at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning will have a significant impact on the learning experience throughout the University of Calgary. Institute discoveries can also be applied to improve teaching and learning practices across Alberta’s K to 12 and post-secondary education systems.”
Students are looking forward to the opening.
“For students, the Institute for Teaching and Learning represents a clear commitment to the quality of education on our campus – something students at University of Calgary consistently identify as integral to a positive university experience,” says Kenya-Jade Pinto, vice president academic, Students’ Union.
“The institute can provide students from across disciplines and faculties the opportunity to work together in ways they previously might not have. Ultimately the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning has the potential to encourage a greater sense of community on our campus, while bolstering support for a world class education that students at the University of Calgary can be proud of.”
