Released on November 15, 2000
The provincial government is investing $500,000 in Saskatoon's St. Thomas MoreCollege (STM). The college will use the money to renovate the building and
improve on-line training and student services.
"Strengthening our public institutions is one of the best ways we can celebrate
Saskatchewan's centennial," Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training
Minister Glenn Hagel said. "Saskatchewan people have always placed a high value
on education. Our universities and their federated colleges are a driving
force in Saskatchewan's social, cultural and economic development."
The funding will enable St. Thomas More College to make major renovations to
its auditorium/theatre/classroom making a multimedia, technology-enhanced
facility for 200 people. Money from the province's Centenary Fund will also
pay for construction of a computer lab in the STM Shannon Library and a major
roof repair.
"With the Centenary Fund support, the Government of Saskatchewan has made an
important contribution and investment in its future through the many students
and faculty who will benefit by this financial assistance," St. Thomas More
College President Reverend George T. Smith said. "All of these improvements
were made possible by the generous support of the Government of Saskatchewan
and are appreciated greatly by the students and faculty here at STM."
The Centenary Fund, announced in this year's budget, was designed to leave a
legacy of Saskatchewan's Centennial for future generations. Leading up to the
centennial celebrations in 2005, the Saskatchewan Government is funding
projects that support key infrastructure needs in the post-secondary education
and skills training sector.
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For more information, contact:
John Biss Don Gorsalitz
Executive Director, University Services Director of Development
Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training St. Thomas More College
Regina Saskatoon
Phone: (306) 787-5900 Phone: (306) 966-8918