July 28, 2009

World’s most romantic city to host annual fundraiser for student scholarships and bursaries

OSHAWA, ON. – On Friday, September 18, business leaders, community partners and special guests are invited to visit the most romantic city in the world as Venice, Italy plays host to the Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) 2009 Legacy Gala.

Known for its canals, beautiful streets, stone walkways and cafes, Venice is home to several historical landmarks including Ponte di Rialto, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri and Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square) – the inspiration behind the 2009 gala’s silent auction.

Guests will watch as the historic charm and lure of Venice’s watery landscape comes to life through masquerade, music, a live auction, dancing and wine tasting.

Co-hosted by Ida and Tony Albis, the event will take place at Tosca Banquet Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the silent auction, drinks and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an authentic Venetian dinner, entertainment and more.

Held each September to raise funds for the college’s and university’s scholarship and bursary programs, the Legacy Gala also increases awareness about post-secondary students’ need for financial assistance while acknowledging the generous contributions of community members and local businesses. More than $1 million in total has been raised through the annual event, with last year’s gala raising more than $250,000.

Sponsorship opportunities, including silent and live auction donations, are still available for businesses, organizations and individuals interested in participating and helping to build a legacy of opportunities for post-secondary students.

For more information on how to contribute to or attend the 2009 Legacy Gala, please contact Pamela Dunn, event co-ordinator at 905.721.2000 ext. 2278.

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About Durham College
At Durham College, the student experience comes first, an approach it has taken for more than 40 years. Through a vast range of market-driven programs that are taught by exceptional professors with real-world experience, students develop the skills required to meet the ever-changing needs of employers and the job market. Moving forward, Durham College’s expansion plans will see its Whitby campus grow by 40,000 square feet including the construction of an energy-neutral living laboratory for new technologies and education that will serve the growing needs of the emerging energy sector. The expansion will also provide new opportunities for skilled trades training, an area vitally important to Ontario’s ability to grow and prosper in the years ahead. Durham College has more than 6,300 full-time students, thousands of part-time students and more than 1,400 apprentices. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:
Allison Rosnak
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2333
allison.rosnak@durhamcollege.ca

 

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