“In many ways, StFX is where it all started for my dad. It’s here where my dad learned how to make a difference.” The Honourable Caroline Mulroney
“For us, it certainly was inspiring to see someone from a small school, someone from our school, could achieve such success.”” StFX Board of Governors Chair Mike Boyd ’85
learning institution,” Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said during the opening ceremony, held in the architecturally-stunning 93,000 square foot glass-walled building, as he noted the gift Mr. Mulroney has given the province and country—a learning foundation that all can build on. “This magnificent institution could have been placed anywhere in this country. You chose to put it here. We are deeply grateful. We will never forget,” said the Hon. Frank McKenna ’70, fellow StFX graduate, former New Brunswick premier, and an instrumental part of the fundraising campaign. Mr. Mulroney, who was accompanied to the opening by his wife Mila and their family, personally raised $65 million from private donors and led the efforts securing $30 million from the federal government and $5 million from the provincial government to create the cornerstone of StFX’s Xaverian Commons Project. He expressed sincere gratitude to the generosity of donors who made this day possible. He also noted something near to his heart: a highly impressive and generous new scholarship and bursary program, including some $16 million to help young students acquire a StFX education.
StFX ALUMNINEWS l DECEMBER 2019
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