College Receives Largest Corporate Donation Ever

Lambton College is celebrating a $2-million donation from NOVA Chemicals for a new health centre building.

Over 100 people attended the announcement presentation at the college's event centre Friday.

The money will help fund construction of the $30-million facility and includes corporate naming rights for what will be known as the NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre.

Lambton College President Judith Morris says it's the largest donation to the college ever by any industry or company.

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Morris says NOVA Chemicals has a longstanding partnership with the college, supporting 224 co-op students and hiring 118 graduates since 2008.

Launched in June, the college's Envision Tomorrow Capital Campaign includes the $30-million health centre, a $12-million athletic complex and $3-million for equipment renewal.

To date, the campaign has reached $33.3-million of its $45-million goal.

Over a hundred people attended the NOVA Chemicals donation announcement presentation at the Lambton College Event Centre Friday. October 30, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Lambton College President Judith Morris says its the largest donation by any industry or company to the college ever. October 30, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Students read speeches Friday of how the $2-million donation from NOVA Chemicals will benefit their education at Lambton College. October 30, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Students read speeches Friday of how the $2-million donation from NOVA Chemicals will benefit their education at Lambton College. October 30, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Lambton College receives $2-million sponsorship from NOVA Chemicals to help fund the future NOVA Chemicals Health & Research Centre. October 30, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)