Your University Magazine No. 42 Winter 2014 BISHOP’S Canada’s largest online retailer Roger Hardy ’93 helps the world see. Easily and affordably. 2013-14 Bishop’s Annual Fund YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN for Matthew Robinson A second year International Studies and Charitable donations to the Annual In my short time here, I’ve had Sociology student on scholarship, Matthew Fund touch every aspect of campus life. so many opportunities, and I dove right into campus life. Among his They play a crucial role in providing the am looking forward to the rest extensive list of activities, Matthew has excellent classroom environment and of the discoveries“ in store for participated in volunteer blood drives, the enriching extracurricular experiences me at Bishop’s. SRC, the Bishop’s University Singers, the students like Matthew are able to take Thank you so much! Sociology Club, a student leadership retreat advantage of on a daily basis. Matthew Robinson and a fundraising phonathon team. Matthew When asked to support the Annual 2nd year from North Bay ON is the RA responsible for the Leadership Fund this year, please consider Development Block in Abbott and is helping responding generously to help Bishop’s first year students define the mark they want maintain its position as a leader in to leave on the BU community. undergraduate education. To make an important difference to the lives of BU students, visit ubishops.ca/gift or contact Liz Mazurek ’08: 1-866-822-5210,
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