RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited has made a $20,000.00 gift to the University of The Bahamas’ School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions in a tangible demonstration of its commitment to academic excellence and the resilience of the health care sector.
Officials made the gift on Friday 10th November, UB’s seventh charter anniversary. This monthalso marks a significant milestone for RBC which celebrates 115 years of dedicated service inThe Bahamas. For many years, RBC has been a legacy donor to UB and a strong supporter ofhigher education.
Managing Director and Vice President of Personal Banking at RBC FINCO, LaSonya Missick,said the company is proud of its longstanding partnership with UB, and will continue tochampion the transformative potential of a UB education.
“Our ongoing support for University of The Bahamas is a testimony to RBC’s belief in fosteringpartnerships that drive growth and resilience in our community,” said Mrs. Missick during thegift announcement in the RBC Auditorium at UB’s Oakes Field Campus. “We value ourlongstanding association with the University, and acknowledge the transformative role it plays inthe future of The Bahamas. With this donation, we aim to enhance the quality of healthcare inThe Bahamas by empowering future nurses who will undoubtedly continue to play a critical rolein our society.”
This special gift will positively impact not only the educational experiences of nursing majorsbut UB’s capacity to bolster the skills of future nurses. The funds will be used to create a stateof-the-art nursing simulation laboratory and outfit it with furniture, equipment and technologicalresources.
Acting UB President Janyne Hodder celebrated the bank’s generous giving and its longstandingsupport.
“I thank RBC for its commitment to education and also to healthcare in our country, bothimportant pillars of national development,” said President Hodder. “RBC’s investment impacts not only our students today, but their patients in the future and our broader healthcare system.The donors who support UB recognize that national development is a purpose in which we mustall invest with whatever means we have of our time, talent, and treasure.”
For years, RBC has been an integral part of UB’s success story and celebrated proponent oftertiary education. The venue for Friday’s donation, the RBC Auditorium in the Franklyn R.Wilson Graduate Centre, is a shining example. Back in 2008, when Hodder served as presidentof the former College of The Bahamas, RBC donated $1 million to fund the facility’sconstruction.
Interim Dean of Pure and Applied Sciences at UB, Dr. Veronica Toppin, heralded RBC’sdonation as a red-letter day for the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
“Your (RBC’s) generous gift is not just a financial contribution, but a valuable investment in thefuture of healthcare in The Bahamas,” said Dr. Toppin. “With your support, we are confidentthat our nursing programme will continue to excel, producing well-prepared and compassionatenurses who will make a positive impact on our patient care.”
On Friday, UB also marked its Day of Giving, during which a sustained period of donations toUB was encouraged for a full 24-hour period. Philanthropy is a pivotal part of growing theuniversity’s potential to meet its nation-building mission.
“And really, that’s why philanthropy matters, and it matters a lot,” said President Hodder.
“Companies like RBC recognize that while it’s a great responsibility for government and thepublic fund to uphold and support our social structures, the improvements we need, and access toquality, cannot be achieved by government alone.
“And while we are grateful for government funding, we need private support that generousphilanthropic organizations and individuals bring to us. Private philanthropy from companies,from organizations, our own alumni, and other individuals has to be a part of the transformationof our country.”
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited has made a $20,000.00 gift
to the University of The Bahamas’ School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions in a tangible
demonstration of its commitment to academic excellence and the resilience of the health care
sector.
Officials made the gift on Friday 10th November, UB’s seventh charter anniversary. This month
also marks a significant milestone for RBC which celebrates 115 years of dedicated service in
The Bahamas. For many years, RBC has been a legacy donor to UB and a strong supporter of
higher education.
Managing Director and Vice President of Personal Banking at RBC FINCO, LaSonya Missick,
said the company is proud of its longstanding partnership with UB, and will continue to
champion the transformative potential of a UB education.
“Our ongoing support for University of The Bahamas is a testimony to RBC’s belief in fostering
partnerships that drive growth and resilience in our community,” said Mrs. Missick during the
gift announcement in the RBC Auditorium at UB’s Oakes Field Campus. “We value our
longstanding association with the University, and acknowledge the transformative role it plays in
the future of The Bahamas. With this donation, we aim to enhance the quality of healthcare in
The Bahamas by empowering future nurses who will undoubtedly continue to play a critical role
in our society.”
This special gift will positively impact not only the educational experiences of nursing majors
but UB’s capacity to bolster the skills of future nurses. The funds will be used to create a stateof-the-art nursing simulation laboratory and outfit it with furniture, equipment and technological
resources.
Acting UB President Janyne Hodder celebrated the bank’s generous giving and its longstanding
support.
“I thank RBC for its commitment to education and also to healthcare in our country, both
important pillars of national development,” said President Hodder. “RBC’s investment impacts
not only our students today, but their patients in the future and our broader healthcare system.
The donors who support UB recognize that national development is a purpose in which we must
all invest with whatever means we have of our time, talent, and treasure.”
For years, RBC has been an integral part of UB’s success story and celebrated proponent of
tertiary education. The venue for Friday’s donation, the RBC Auditorium in the Franklyn R.
Wilson Graduate Centre, is a shining example. Back in 2008, when Hodder served as president
of the former College of The Bahamas, RBC donated $1 million to fund the facility’s
construction.
Interim Dean of Pure and Applied Sciences at UB, Dr. Veronica Toppin, heralded RBC’s
donation as a red-letter day for the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
“Your (RBC’s) generous gift is not just a financial contribution, but a valuable investment in the
future of healthcare in The Bahamas,” said Dr. Toppin. “With your support, we are confident
that our nursing programme will continue to excel, producing well-prepared and compassionate
nurses who will make a positive impact on our patient care.”
On Friday, UB also marked its Day of Giving, during which a sustained period of donations to
UB was encouraged for a full 24-hour period. Philanthropy is a pivotal part of growing the
university’s potential to meet its nation-building mission.
“And really, that’s why philanthropy matters, and it matters a lot,” said President Hodder.
“Companies like RBC recognize that while it’s a great responsibility for government and the
public fund to uphold and support our social structures, the improvements we need, and access to
quality, cannot be achieved by government alone.
“And while we are grateful for government funding, we need private support that generous
philanthropic organizations and individuals bring to us. Private philanthropy from companies,
from organizations, our own alumni, and other individuals has to be a part of the transformation
of our country.”
