Impact of Giving

Fuelling Innovation: JDI, Limited's $1M Investment in Digital Pathways at UNB and NBCC

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: October 13, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: News and Events


Adrienne Oldford, executive director of the McKenna Institute, announced the digital pathways program partnership with NBCC and UNB Saint John, made possible with a $1m gift from JDI, Limited at an event on Oct 12, 2023.   Focused on developing a talent pipeline to improve digital technology competitiveness for organizations in New Brunswick, the pathways program will invest in student...

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Year Two for first recipient of prestigious Lady Vi Aitken Scholarship

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: October 6, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: News and Events, Tribute Gifts, Scholarships and Bursaries


Inaugural Lady Vi Scholar, Arushi Sabnis stands with the Max Aitken, president of the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation and Charlotte Aitken, board member, in front of a portrait of the Aitken's grandmother, Lady Violet (Vi) Aitken, at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery during a Beaverbrook Scholars celebration on Sept. 29, 2023.   UNB is a long way from home for Arushi Sabnis. Now in her second...

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