October 5, 2006 Source: :
http://www.uregina.ca/news/releases/2006/october/5.shtml Shumiatcher donates $225,000 to
support English graduate
students Release:
October 5, 2006
Contact: Sabrina Cataldo, External Relations
E-mail: Sabrina.Cataldo@uregina.ca
Phone: (306) 585.5632
Mobile: (306) 536.4312
Fax: (306) 585.4997 Shumiatcher donates $225,000 to support English graduate students
Jacqui Shumiatcher, honorary degree recipient from the University of Regina
and well-known patron of the arts, has donated $225,000 to the Building
Dreams and Futures campaign at the U of R to establish the Dr. Morris C.
Shumiatcher Graduate Fellowship in English. The fellowship pays tribute to the life of Morris Shumiatcher and recognizes
the long-time Regina lawyer, intellectual, philanthropist and writer. Given
the opportunity to write, debate and speak in public most of his life,
Shumiatcher was convinced that a command of the English language is
essential to the enrichment of the learning experience. "He was passionate about the English language and he was like that until the
end. He loved it. And I thought that would be a nice way to remember him by
– his passion," said Shumiatcher. "The work that is being undertaken at the
University is very worthwhile and adds much to the life of this city and
this province and even beyond. It’s not only the present; it’s our future. I
only wish I could do more." The fellowship provides funding support to University of Regina master of
arts and PhD candidates in English, with preference given to those who have
participated in University debate competitions. "Drs. Jacqui and Morris Shumiatcher have changed the face of this University
and community with their philanthropic support of the arts and higher
education," said University of Regina President and Vice-Chancellor Robert
Hawkins. "This new fellowship will provide opportunities for English
graduate students for generations to come, helping us attract the best and
brightest students to our University. We are pleased that Dr. Shumiatcher
has continued her ongoing support of our University with this generous
gift." Jacqueline Shumiatcher was born in Vendin-le-Vieil, Pas de Calais, France.
She worked in a number of positions before forming Managerial Services Ltd.
to provide secretarial and managerial services. She has provided leadership
and commitment throughout the Regina community. Her community work and
philanthropy has been recognized with a number of distinctions, including an
honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Regina, the YWCA Women
of Distinction Award, and the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
She and her husband, Morris, have been long-standing donors and patrons of
the arts, the community and the province, including donating a theatre to
the University of Regina (Shu Box) and contributing to the capital campaign
of the First Nations University of Canada. Morris passed away peacefully on
Sept. 23, 2004. Building Dreams and Futures is an ambitious campaign to raise $100 million
for priority areas of the University of Regina, including student and
research support, the Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport and emerging
priorities. Funds are being raised from a variety of funding sources,
including donations from individuals, corporations, and community
organizations. Information on the campaign and how to make a contribution is
available at 1-877-779-4723 or www.uregina.ca/campaign. -30-
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