Campaign UpdateBuilding Tomorrow Together, is a $16 millioncapital campaign, and only the third capitalcampaign in the <strong>Mount</strong>’s 135-year history.Proposed Alumnae GardenP r o g r e s sU p d a t eWe are currently at64%<strong>of</strong> our Campaign goal!We are over the $10 million mark!Kudos to the Alumnae AssociationDuring the Annual Dinner for <strong>Mount</strong>Alumnae & Friends, Lara Ryan, BPR ’92,President <strong>of</strong> the Alumnae Association,beamed with excitement whenannouncing a second pledge in theamount <strong>of</strong> $<strong>30</strong>,000 that the <strong>Mount</strong><strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Vincent</strong> Alumnae Associationmade to the Building TomorrowTogether campaign. This brings theAlumnae Association’s total gift tothe <strong>University</strong>’s Capital Campaign to$50,000! The Association’s first pledge<strong>of</strong> $20,000 will be completed one yearahead <strong>of</strong> schedule.This is a great jumpstart for theAlumnae Campaign and once again thisdemonstrates the strong commitmentthat the alumnae have to theCampaign.Ryan says, “This gift makes theAlumnae Association an ‘Investor’ inBuilding Tomorrow Together. Investor– what a powerful message for thecommunity…<strong>Mount</strong> alumnae areinvested in the future <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Saint</strong><strong>Vincent</strong> <strong>University</strong> students.”The $50K will be an installmenttowards the ro<strong>of</strong>top garden <strong>of</strong> the newTeaching, Learning and Research Centre.With the financial support fromindividual alumnae, the Associationhopes to name this unique space theAlumnae Garden. The ro<strong>of</strong>top gardenis just one <strong>of</strong> many spaces in the newbuilding for students to gather to studyand/or socialize.Many thanks to the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Saint</strong><strong>Vincent</strong> Alumnae Association for theirongoing dedication to <strong>Mount</strong> students!Make a gift to the <strong>Mount</strong> today and assist us in creating the best university experience for all members <strong>of</strong> our community.
GOALS1.Expanding Our Campus$12 MillionThe new five-storey state-<strong>of</strong>-the-artTeaching, Learning and Research Centrewill replace the ‘temporary’ <strong>30</strong> year-oldSeton Annex and the two 90 year-oldhouses which are home to our pr<strong>of</strong>essionaland mission-driven programs, and forthe <strong>University</strong>’s groundbreaking appliedresearch. Students will benefit from moreindependent and team study space andinnovative academic technology.2.Enhancing Academic Excellence$2 MillionThe <strong>Mount</strong> will create a Chair in LearningDisabilities to develop “best practices”programming so that the teachers <strong>of</strong>tomorrow will gain the skills they needto ensure all children are able to realizetheir academic potential. To maintain itsposition as a leader in Flexible Educationand Distance Learning, the <strong>Mount</strong> willinvest in leading-edge tools for e-learningand remain at the forefront emergingtechnologies. The <strong>Mount</strong>’s already enviableacademic holdings will be expandedthrough Library Acquisitions, ensuringthat scholarly materials are availableelectronically and in print.3.Ensuring Student Success$2 MillionThe <strong>Mount</strong> is committed to the accessibility<strong>of</strong> a university education. In the past few<strong>years</strong> the <strong>Mount</strong> has more than tripled theamount <strong>of</strong> money for scholarships andbursaries. However, there is still more to do.Raising scholarship funds is an importantpart <strong>of</strong> our campaign, so even morestudents realize their academic goals.How to Give…Donate online at www.msvu.caOr download a pledge form from ourCampaign website www.msvu.ca/bttOr contact the Department <strong>of</strong><strong>University</strong> AdvancementPhone: 902. 457. 6470Fax: 902. 445. 3962<strong>University</strong> Advancement<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Vincent</strong> <strong>University</strong>166 Bedford HighwayHalifax, NS B3M 2J6Left-right: Jane M. Smith,Lonsdale (Lonny) W. Holland andDaniel Holland. Reprinted withpermission from the Halifax Herald Ltd.Beacon SecuritiesEndowed Scholarship<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> <strong>Vincent</strong> is proud torecognize the generosity <strong>of</strong> BeaconSecurities Limited: Lonsdale (Lonny)W. Holland, Chairman; Jane M. Smith,President; and Daniel Holland, ExecutiveVice President. In recognition <strong>of</strong> the<strong>University</strong>’s capital campaign, BuildingTomorrow Together, Beacon SecuritiesLimited established the BeaconSecurities Endowed Scholarship tosupport female undergraduate orgraduate students in their pursuit <strong>of</strong>higher education. We are very gratefulfor their commitment to the Campaign.They have been very kind to share somethoughts and insights in regards to theirinvolvement with the Building TomorrowTogether capital campaign.Beacon Securities has been activelyinvolved in supporting the communityfor a number <strong>of</strong> <strong>years</strong>. What is theconnection that leads you to supportingwomen in our community who pursuea higher education?In fact, Beacon has been supportingthe community since our founding in1988. Holland has <strong>of</strong>ten been heard tosay that one <strong>of</strong> the major influences inhis life was his mother. His mother wasa strong and independent personalitywho, being widowed at an early age,keenly understood the value <strong>of</strong> thedollar and hard work. “She would <strong>of</strong>tensay, take care <strong>of</strong> the pennies and thedollars will take care <strong>of</strong> themselves.”Holland recalls, “My mother taught methree important lessons. She would sayplay fair, try your best, and share.” Hefeels fortunate in life and feels a deepresponsibility to give back.Through your generous gift to theBuilding Tomorrow Together campaignto establish the Beacon SecuritiesEndowed Scholarship fund – whatcompelled you to give to this campaign?Beacon focuses its giving in thecommunities where our business isfocused. Clearly, there is a commitmentto the <strong>Mount</strong> as Smith served on the<strong>University</strong>’s Board <strong>of</strong> Governors. “Lonnyhas always been very supportive<strong>of</strong> my involvement with the <strong>Mount</strong>as I worked on various committeesand eventually became Chair <strong>of</strong> theBoard.” Beacon has also hired from the<strong>Mount</strong>. Terry Milne, BBA ’00, startedwith the company as a co-op studentand continues to work there today.Holland was introduced to Sister Francisd’Assisi, historian and President <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Mount</strong> from 1954-1965, and felt thatshe was “an outstanding woman.” Sothe connections are many: personal,volunteer, and graduates.Why did you decide to award thesescholarships to women who are fluentin both French and English?Holland is passionate aboutencouraging and promoting the bilingualnature <strong>of</strong> our country. Born in Montreal,formative <strong>years</strong> in Winnipeg and backto Montreal, he came to appreciatethe value <strong>of</strong> Canada’s two <strong>of</strong>ficiallanguages. It certainly played a role inhis career in the investment businessas it has his son Daniel. Both havespent a portion <strong>of</strong> their career overseasand the “second” language was afacilitating factor.
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