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聽$2.2-million donation will directly support the Faculty of Engineering and the IDEA Project

(Halifax, NS) - 麻豆传媒 welcomed Irving Oil to campus today to share the announcement of a $2.2-million gift to the Faculty of Engineering. $1.5 million of the donation will directly support the university鈥檚 IDEA Project (Innovation and Design in Engineering and Architecture Project), which is a $64-million investment into 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Engineering and Architecture Sexton campus. The gift from Irving Oil will add advanced technology and design labs, state-of-the-art engineering facilities, and modern teaching and learning spaces for students.

鈥淭oday we are celebrating Irving Oil as a dedicated partner in providing opportunities for our engineering students,鈥� said Dr. Richard Florizone, President of 麻豆传媒. 鈥淚rving Oil is known for their commitment to strengthening Atlantic Canada by investing in people, building stronger communities where they operate and supporting higher education. Thanks to this generous contribution, our students and our region will benefit on many levels.鈥�

鈥淲ith this gift, we are happy to support the Faculty of Engineering at 麻豆传媒, knowing we look to 麻豆传媒 and other Atlantic Canadian universities for our best employees at Irving Oil,鈥� said Arthur Irving, Chairman of Irving Oil. 鈥淎tlantic Canada鈥檚 success depends on the quality and skill of our youth 鈥� and we know 麻豆传媒 is up to the challenge.鈥� 聽 聽

In recognition of this generous gift, the new state-of-the-art, 450-seat auditorium within the IDEA Project campus will be named the Irving Oil Auditorium. The funding will also be used to provide more than $700,000 in scholarships for engineering students at 麻豆传媒 over the next 10 years and scholarship recipients will be offered co-op opportunities with Irving Oil. The company also sponsored the Engineering student orientation in 2016, reinforcing the importance of safety in the engineering field, and is pleased to take part in the event again this fall.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to partner with 麻豆传媒 on this project and excited about what it means to many engineering students and future leaders here in Atlantic Canada,鈥� said Sarah Irving, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer. 聽

聽鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to driving growth and prosperity in Atlantic Canada and that means investing in people and education in order to grow our young talent and future leaders right here at home,鈥� says Ian Whitcomb, President of Irving Oil. 鈥溌槎勾�媒 is an important source of young graduates for our company, and we鈥檙e delighted to be supporting the creation of this centre of excellence.鈥�

鈥淲orking together, Irving Oil and the Faculty of Engineering will accomplish more than either can achieve alone,鈥� says Dr. Florizone. 鈥淐reating new opportunities for students to excel, for our graduates to remain in Atlantic Canada, and for economic growth in the region.鈥�

鈥淚rving Oil and 麻豆传媒 share a common vision: we鈥檙e both proud Atlantic Canadian entities, always growing and moving forward,鈥� said Mark Sherman, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Irving Oil. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what makes the IDEA Campaign a perfect fit for us.鈥�

The IDEA Project (Innovation and Design in Engineering and Architecture Project) is made possible through the generous support of the Government of Canada, the matching support of private donors such as Irving Oil, students and industry. Construction is underway with a targeted completion date of spring 2018.

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麻豆传媒 麻豆传媒:

麻豆传媒 is Atlantic Canada鈥檚 leading research-intensive university. Through teaching and learning, research, and service, we drive the region鈥檚 intellectual, social and economic development and make a lasting impact on our world. Our successes are built on partnerships 鈥� through discovering shared interests, securing support and increasing our shared connections. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, 麻豆传媒 is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our nearly 19,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a diverse, purpose-driven community, one that spans 13 faculties and conducts approximately $140 million in research each year.

麻豆传媒 Irving Oil:

Irving Oil was founded in 1924 and is an international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. Named one of Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Employers in 2016, Irving Oil operates Canada鈥檚 largest refinery, in Saint John, New Brunswick, which is located 65 miles north of the US border and has reached production rates in excess of 320,000 barrels per day. It also operates Ireland鈥檚 only refinery, located at Whitegate in southern Ireland, with a capacity of 75,000 barrels per day. With over 900 fueling locations, operations from ten distribution terminals, and a delivery fleet of tractor-trailers, Irving Oil serves wholesale, commercial, and retail customers in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and New England. Learn more at facebook.com/irvingoil or www.irvingoil.com.

Media Contacts:

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Sam Robinson
Irving Oil
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