A transformational change in Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s engineering education is on the horizon, thanks to an unparalleled gift from financial-services entrepreneur and Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s 카지노게임사이트 alumnus, Stephen J.R. Smith (Sc카지노 게임 컬렉션72, LLD'17).
In what is now the largest donation of its kind to an engineering faculty in Canada, Mr. Smith카지노 게임 컬렉션s gift is founded on his commitment to nurturing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, supporting the engineers of tomorrow, and preparing and empowering Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s engineering graduates to confront society카지노 게임 컬렉션s most pressing challenges head-on.
The impact of the gift will be recognized in Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s engineering graduates who will be equipped with the practical and technical skills, and the multi-disciplinary and experiential academic background to make a difference around the world.
At a special event in Mitchell Hall today Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane acknowledged this extraordinary gift and announced that in recognition of Mr. Smith카지노 게임 컬렉션s $100-million donation the faculty will now bear his name: the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s 카지노게임사이트, to be known colloquially as Smith Engineering.
카지노 게임 컬렉션The education I received as a student at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s was foundational to the success I카지노 게임 컬렉션ve achieved in my professional and personal life,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Mr. Smith. 카지노 게임 컬렉션I have long admired Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s commitment to STEM education and research, and I am proud to be able to contribute as it transforms engineering education to prepare graduates to address the greatest challenges of our times.카지노 게임 컬렉션
In 1972, Mr. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s and has since become one of Canada카지노 게임 컬렉션s most successful financial entrepreneurs and a leading philanthropist. He is the Chairman and CEO of Smith Financial Corporation, which has significant equity investments in a range of financial services businesses: First National Financial Corporation, Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Corporation, Fairstone Bank of Canada, Peloton Capital Management, Equitable Bank, Glass Lewis & Co., and Home Capital Group.
Beyond his business ventures, Mr. Smith actively supports Canadian culture by making substantial contributions to the arts, history, and numerous charities. Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s bestowed Mr. Smith with an honourary degree in 2017 to celebrate his contributions to the university, the local community, Canadian society, and to the world.
카지노 게임 컬렉션Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s is incredibly grateful for this remarkable gift from such a distinguished alumnus and outstanding Canadian as Stephen Smith,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane, who announced Mr. Smith카지노 게임 컬렉션s donation during an official celebration event on November 2. 카지노 게임 컬렉션Stephen카지노 게임 컬렉션s transformational gift will benefit faculty and students for generations to come. The significance of this investment and the renaming of the faculty herald a new era for engineering education at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s and underscores our university카지노 게임 컬렉션s commitment to shaping a better future for people and the planet.카지노 게임 컬렉션
The majority of the $100 million gift will be endowed to provide an enduring legacy of talent and resources from around the world for generations to come. The balance will facilitate the development and implementation of groundbreaking programs, as well as investments in research, technology, and equipment.
카지노 게임 컬렉션This gift is about our students. It is about re-imagining engineering education to prepare them to help solve the grand challenges facing humanity,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Kevin Deluzio, Dean of Smith Engineering. 카지노 게임 컬렉션It is about changing what we teach and how we teach to equip our students with deep technical knowledge and an awareness of societal factors.카지노 게임 컬렉션
Smith Engineering is now positioned to pioneer transformative advancements in engineering education, including problem-based and multidisciplinary learning, competency-based education, and experiential opportunities.
카지노 게임 컬렉션New generations of Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s engineers will blend top-tier technical expertise with a deep understanding of society and the world,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Dean Deluzio. 카지노 게임 컬렉션Our graduates will be equipped to tackle the major challenges of today and tomorrow, developing modern solutions that prioritize human and environmental needs.카지노 게임 컬렉션
This is Mr. Smith카지노 게임 컬렉션s second notable gift to Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s, following his $50-million contribution in 2015 to bolster the university카지노 게임 컬렉션s leadership position and its business school카지노 게임 컬렉션s reputation both nationally and internationally. Since then, Smith School of Business has attracted top-tier talent, advanced innovative programs, and garnered national and international acclaim.
Learn more about Stephen J. R. Smith카지노 게임 컬렉션s remarkable gift and the future of .
This story first appeared in the Queen's Gazette.
