A step in the right direction Imperial Oil donates $1 Million to Mount Royal University

A step in the right direction Imperial Oil donates $1 Million to Mount Royal University by Brendan Greenslade, June 11, 2011, Mount Royal University
June 11 marked a monumental day for Mount Royal University and the Iniskim Centre as the official launch of the Aboriginal Science and Technology Program (ASTEP). The launch of the program coincides with the announcement that the Imperial Oil Foundation has committed to investing $1 million over five years to establish ASTEP. This investment in ASTEP is an extension of the existing support of Mount Royal University’s Iniskim Centre, a centre dedicated to increasing enrolment and retention of First Nation, Inuit and Métis students. “Science and technology are essential to progressing growth in our business and to the overall competitiveness of our country,” said Bruce March, Imperial Oil Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe ASTEP will empower Aboriginal students to achieve success in science and help to meet Canada’s needs for a skilled and diverse workforce.” … “Without the generous support of the Imperial Oil Foundation this program would not exist,” said Mount Royal President David Docherty. “We are very grateful to have the support of such a strong community partner as Imperial Oil and look forward to the future development of this program.” [Emphasis added]

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