The Meighen Centre celebrated its 20th anniversary with a big party, and an even bigger present. Dozens of students, University staff, philanthropists, and experts in the field of learning disabilities gathered to reflect on the Centre’s successes and thank its supporters.The family after which the Centre is named used the anniversary as an opportunity to ensure the Meighen Centre enjoys at least another 20 years of achievement — with a $750,000 donation.
The T R Meighen Foundation’s gift prompted an additional endowment of $375,000 from an anonymous donor, for a total contribution of $1,125,000 to the Centre.
The Meighen Centre has gained wide acclaim both regionally and nationally for its work with students who have learning disabilities, and the Centre’s staff members have received national recognition for the work they do.
The Meighen Centre is one of the only centres in Canada at the post-secondary level with the sole mandate to support academic assistance, training, and research in that field. Services include a peer tutoring program, a note-taking service, test and exam accommodations, as well as academic and personal counselling.
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