Local Radio Station Contributes in a Big Way to RDC Music Students
Red Deer, November 14, 2011 – RDC Music students have just received a lasting contribution from a local radio station. Red Deer’s 100.7FM The River (Harvard Broadcasting Inc.) has committed $160,000 to RDC students over the next 7 years. This generous donation will create an endowment, meaning future scholarships will be available for students through the interest on the endowment principle.
The River’s donation will endow the Harvard Broadcasting Music Excellence Endowment. This will provide Music program students the opportunity for one of five $1000 annual awards. The receiving student must exemplify outstanding achievement or progress in private music lessons, as well as demonstrate outstanding contributions to the RDC Music Ensembles. Those who meet the criteria and prove financial hardships will be given preference.
“We are honored that 100.7FM The River has chosen to invest locally, in RDC students,” says Dr. Dale Wheeler, RDC Chairperson, Performing Arts. “As new as they are to the region, they continue to demonstrate their commitment to community. Their major donation to support our Music students will provide rewarding and deserved scholarships, encouraging our students to strive for the best and pursue their artistic dreams.”
Music students will start benefitting this year from the generosity of Harvard Broadcasting.
“We’re very excited about being able to provide on-going financial assistance to the Music students of RDC,” says Daryl Holien, General Manger and Program Director, 100.7FM The River. “We believe that this investment will be of great benefit to those students who chose to make music their future.”
This major donation highlights The River’s philanthropic giving style, and what timing! Canada is celebrating National Philanthropy Week November 14-18. Philanthropy Week “celebrates this (philanthropic) spirit and promotes the importance of involvement and giving at all levels by individuals, companies, and organizations,” as stated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
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About Harvard Broadcasting: Harvard Broadcasting Inc. is one of Western Canada’s fastest growing private broadcasters having grown from 3 radio station to 10 radio stations in just under 5 years. In all the markets that Harvard serves, they are committed to the community with a locally focused approach both on and off the air.
About Building Communities Through Learning and RDC Fund Development: The continued growth of RDC hinges on significant investments from government, as well as major commitments from community partners, corporations, foundations and individual donors and philanthropists. Over the past few years, private supporters have committed more than $20 million to RDC, helping to expand our programs, our student support by $6 million alone, and our facilities with an additional 200,000 square feet of new learning space.
RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.
About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.
For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Lara Andary, Development Communications Consultant
Development, Community Relations
403.342.3374