2010-2011 Annual Report - University of Winnipeg

THANK YOU DONORS!Corporate DonorsCorporations, Foundations & OrganizationsPower Corporation of Canada3-Phase Electrical Ltd.Homers RestaurantAESESAcsion Industries, Inc.Ad In Advertising Inc.Aeroguard GroupAikins MacAulay & ThorvaldsonAbe and Barbara AnhangAssembly of Manitoba ChiefsAssiniboia DownsAssociation of Manitoba Hydro Staff& Supervisory EmployeesAssociation of Universities &Colleges of CanadaBachman & AssociatesBMO Employee Charitable FoundationBeaver Ionic Lodge No. 25Bell CanadaBetter Air Manufacturing Ltd.Jeff Warburton and Terry WarburtonBockstael Construction Ltd.Boom Done NextBoston Pizza Foundation andWinnipeg Police ServiceBowes Leadership GroupBoys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Inc.Brent Business Services Ltd.Business Council of ManitobaC.U.P.E. LOCAL 949CIBC Commercial Banking CentreCanad InnsCanadian Blood ServicesCanadian Hemophilia SocietyManitoba ChapterCanadian Imperial Bank of CommerceCangene CorporationCarpathia Credit UnionCenovus Energy Inc.Cerebral Palsy Association of ManitobaChartier Property Management Inc.Children's Aid FoundationCity of Winnipeg-Human ResourcesClarence Atchison President'sAward FoundationCoca-Cola Beverages Ltd.Columbia InstituteCommunity and Youth SolutionCongress of Black WomenCorporate Programming Ltd.Corporation of the Council of Ministerof Education, CanadaCox Morris Insurance BrokersCrosier Kilgour & Partners Ltd.Crown Utilities LimitedRobert W. Cunningham Family andCunningham Business InteriorsDakota Ojibway Tribal CouncilDavian Construction Ltd.Deloitte & Touche CharteredAccountantsDessert Sinsations Cafe Inc.Diane Phillips and AssociatesDomo Gasoline Corporation LimitedDr. Brian Lukie Medical CorporationDr. Leon MowchunMedical CorporationGiving Back to Life on CampusMany of Ken Grower’s fondest memories at The University of Winnipeg came from his time in residenceat Graham Hall. Originally from St. Claude, Manitoba, Ken graduated from The University of Winnipeg witha Bachelor of Arts in History in 1970. Reflecting upon his days in residence, Ken recalls numerous enjoyableexperiences he had during his stay. Along with his fellow housemates, Ken found entertainment in variousactivities such as intramural sports, going to hockeyIt is only through the philanthropy ofgenerous individuals like Ken, Marjorie,James and George, that projects ofthis magnitude are made possible.games, and trips to the local drive-in for dinner.However, it was attending a formal dinner in RiddellHall during his second year that changed his life. It wasthere that he met the love of his life, Marjorie, who isalso a graduate from The University of Winnipeg (BA ’71).“The men came in from Graham Hall and the womenfrom Sparling,” recalls Ken. “Marjorie just happened to sit down across from me. A few weeks later, wewent on our first date to a Gordon Lightfoot concert.”Marjorie Grower’s own ties extend beyond her days at The University of Winnipeg and staying in SparlingHall. Her father, Frederick Westwood, also graduated from the University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1936and lived in the Wesley Hall residence where he was the UW Student Association Senior Stick. Mr.Westwood was also known for recounting fond memories of his days in residence.The University of Winnipeg’s Doors and Windows Campaign was launched in 2007 with an aim to providecomfortable and affordable living arrangements for students while they pursue higher education. McFeetorsHall: Great-West Life Student Residence, opened in September 2009, serves as a home away from home,for over 200 University of Winnipeg students, to share memorable experiences and build lifelong friendships.The residence is a modern state-of-the-art facility that contributes to The University of Winnipeg’s continuousgrowth and further solidifies its place as one of the leading educational institutions in Canada.In recognition of their generous contributions, Ken and Marjorie Grower, along with James Westwood(Marjorie’s brother) have placed a plaque in memory of Frederick S. Westwood outside of a double roomin McFeetors Hall.The Growers have also donated to the campaign with Ken’s roommate, from his days in Graham Hall and1970 UWSA President, George Van Den Bosche (B.Sc. ’69). They too, have a plaque placed, in their honour,outside of a single room in the new residence.It is only through the philanthropy of generousindividuals like Ken, Marjorie, James andGeorge, that projects of this magnitudeare made possible.20