Attend the groundbreaking celebration for CMU's new Library & Learning Commons and Bridge
This coming Monday, July 8, CMU President Cheryl Pauls will gather with federal, provincial and civic representatives for a groundbreaking celebration to mark the start of construction of the university's new Library & Learning Commons and Bridge.
As an alumnus, you are heartily invited to attend this event.
"This summer marks an exciting milestone in CMU's history as construction of the CONNECT project–the new library, learning commons, and bridge–begins," Pauls recently wrote in a letter to alumni.
Recently, she added that CMU is excited to launch construction of this project, "the impact of which will be experienced by students, faculty and the broader constituency and community for decades to come."
To date, the CONNECT Campaign has raised $10 million of the $13.9-million construction cost. As an alumnus of CMU or of one of our founding colleges, you have a unique opportunity to help the campaign meet its fundraising goal.
Come Together–Be a Bridge Builder by purchasing a $500 bridge floor tile engraved with a message that is meaningful to you.
Your tile may be engraved in a number of ways: display your name, the years you attended, the name of a loved one whose contribution to CMU you wish to honour, or the name of a church or other group which has purchased the tile. Your gift will create an ongoing witness to your support of CMU's vision and this important project.
Kyle Penner (Bachelor of Church Ministries, 2005) says he bought a bridge tile with his two-year-old daughter in mind.
"If she was enrolled for CMU or Outtatown for the fall, I would be super excited, so I want to make sure that there's a good building for her in 15 years," he says. "Until then, I want CMU students to have the same great facility that I hope my own child will have."
Paul (Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Studies, 2002) and Joani (BA, Biblical and Theological Studies, 2006) Neufeldt decided to buy a tile in part because of the impact CMU has had on their lives.
Paul says the year he spent studying at CMU before becoming a mechanical engineer influenced the way he sees things and how he integrates faith in the engineering profession.
"I see it in how I approach different problems, how I interact with different people, and how I work on different contracts with different employers," he says.
Joani says that when she first came to CMU, it quickly became home.
"I really discovered my faith and who I was while I was at CMU," she says.
To buy a tile, visit www.cmu.ca/connect.
You are invited to attend the ground-breaking celebration, which will take place near the site of the new Library & Learning Commons and Bridge (Shaftesbury at Grant Avenue).
In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will take place indoors in the Great Hall, accessed via the main entrance at 500 Shaftesbury Blvd.
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