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DONORS With just a little support from each retiree, we can change the future for many students at the College we helped to build. COLLEGE BUILDERS STILL LENDING A HAND Seneca Retirees establish new award. ONCE A SENECAN, ALWAYS A SENECAN. There is always a home at the College for valued faculty and staff members once they retire, thanks to the Seneca Retirees Association (SRA). The SRA was founded in 1994 by retirees Jack Routh, Dick Grannan, Mike O’Driscoll, Marie Wenman, Shirley Blain, Jean Hoult and Harold Atkins. The organization grew quickly and, in 1999, it officially became a chapter of the Seneca Alumni Association. Today, former Dean Bill Riddell proudly serves as SRA president. The Association’s mandate is to keep members up-to-date on news and events at the College and serve as a central hub for networking and social activities for retired faculty and staff. This includes monthly luncheons and the annual holiday reunion each December. Last year, members of the Association voted to establish the SRA Bursary Fund. In PHOTO: JOANNE RATAJCZAK one short year, the endowment has grown to more than $14,000. This is a great accomplishment for a first-time fundraising venture. In recognition of their generosity, the Retirees were honoured with a Senecans of Distinction Award in 2011. “Our bursary fund will provide significant financial support to students who have successfully completed the first year of a Seneca program and have demonstrated financial need,” says Bill. “With just a little support from each retiree, we can change the future for many students at the College we helped to build.” The first recipient of the SRA award was Business Administration – Information Systems student Volha Spirydovich. Volha received her award at the Association’s executive meeting, where she was able to personally thank those involved in establishing this fund. “The SRA has eased my financial burden,” says Volha. “This has allowed me to focus on the most important aspect of school: learning. Their generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope, one day, I will be able to help others achieve their goals just as the SRA has helped me.” Are you a retiree looking to reconnect with Seneca? Visit senecacollege.ca/retirees/ RED 2012 39 http://www.senecacollege.ca/retirees/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Seneca College Red - Fall 2012

Seneca College Red - Fall 2012
Contents
President’s Message
News for Alumni and Friends
SSF President’s Update
Beyond the Classroom
Co-op at Seneca
Campus
Huge Wins for the Sting
Fostering a new literacy for the digital age
Senecans' Stories
Donors
Chairman of Giving Back
Personnel
Back in the Day

Seneca College Red - Fall 2012