KINGSTON – St. Lawrence College has received its largest gift ever – $3 million from the Britton Smith Foundation.
The money is going toward the “Uncommon Campaign” – a campaign that started Thursday, looking to raise $11.5 million over five years for a new Student Life and Innovation Center.
The behavioural research center will also have health care labs on the Cornwall, Brockville and Kingston campuses.
“St. Lawrence College has a tremendous impact on our community, and I am very happy to support the College in its efforts to help the youth in our region build a brighter future,” A. Britton Smith said.
The donation brings the campaign over the half-way mark and is already “off to a fantastic start,” Foundation chairman Bonnie Ruest added.
Contributions to the campaign will also help students with tuition and equipment purchases for the campuses, SLC said.