Proceeds from the Assiniboine College Foundation's Legacy Gala Dinner, held on March 19 at the North Hill campus, will support financial awards for students entering the college's Sustainable Food Systems program.
The college, recently named a Top 50 Research College in Canada, is currently constructing a new expanded teaching and research greenhouse a $5 million project that will support the expansion of applied research that is prominent in programs like Sustainable Food Systems.
"Applied research is an important fixture at the college. It helps industry partners solve problems and improve practices, and provides exceptional hands-on learning experiences for students," said Mark Frison, President at Assiniboine.
"We're grateful for the investments made toward our greenhouse facility and the partnerships that support our applied research projects. Our talented faculty have been pivotal in attracting and mobilizing these investments to grow our research portfolio. Adding this financial support to students in this area will contribute to this continued growth," he said.
In recent years, the applied research being conducted at Assiniboine has made significant contributions to advancements in sustainable horticulture, with a focus on integrating research with the student experience.
"The Legacy Gala is always a remarkable evening and is our largest fundraising event each year. It's an opportunity for guests and partners to connect with the college and support future students," said Tracy Baker, Assiniboine College Foundation Board President. "I want to thank our sponsors and guests for investing in students pursuing training related to innovation in food security and sustainable production, an important area of focus for the college and its partners."
The annual Legacy Gala is held in the historic Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts building. The evening features a gourmet dining experience hosted by our talented students. Guests are treated to an exclusive multi-course menu with wine pairings at each course.
In recent years the Legacy Gala proceeds have contributed to financial support for Early Childhood Education students (2019), emergency student needs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020), students in healthcare programs (2022), black Canadian students (2023), women in public safety (2024), and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (2025).
