Student Life CampaignUpdate King’s new living room: Darryl J. King Student Life Centre The Darryl J. King Student Life Centre officially opened its doors on January 8, 2014. The King Centre is named in recognition of a generous donation from alumnus Darryl J. King ’97. Darryl was attracted to King’s as his post-secondary school of choice, because of its Western connection and its Roman Catholic roots. He credits his experience at King’s for not only much of his professional success but for developing his philanthropic outlook and belief in giving back to the community. After earning a history degree at King’s, Darryl went on to start his own transportation company, Logikor Inc., a Cambridge, Ontario, based firm. Darryl’s financial contribution in support of the Student Life Campaign makes him the largest alumni donor in the history of King’s. “We demonstrate our values to the world not simply by what we say but the actions that we take. This building exemplifies charity, community, collaboration, commitment and spiritual reflection. Those are values our community needs,” Darryl King.
Photos on this page, clockwise from top left: Jen Carter, KUCSC president, has the honour of cutting the ribbon at the King Centre Grand Opening Celebration. (L-R): Darryl J. King ’97, David Sylvester, Joan Smith, Jen Carter, Helen Spriet, Andy Spriet, Michael Tattersall, Mary Carol Watters, Claire Callaghan ‘71. Joan Smith and Lynne Cram lead the way into the King Centre for the Sneak Peek celebration that took place during Homecoming weekend. Ryan Gauss ’08, past Students’ Council president, Haley Gauss, Linda Killan and former Principal, Dr. Gerry Killan. Darryl King and Kerry Crawford with their family at the King Centre Grand Opening celebration.
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The King’s Herald | spring 2014