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Nelson Chan, Matt Gillberg, Jacky Weber, Philip Steenkamp, Spencer Walker, Russell Johnston, Cherylanne James, Shelby Blackjack stand in a line. Philip and Spencer hold a large cheque for $100,000 from CIBC to Royal Roads University.

$100,000 CIBC Gift supports Indigenous students at Royal Roads

December 05, 2024

Leadership Studies Business Giving Awards and grants Indigenous

New York Times newspaper displays "Trump storms back" on front page headline.

RRU in the Media: Trump chaos will probably be worse than you think

December 06, 2024

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$100,000 CIBC Gift supports Indigenous students at Royal Roads

December 05, 2024

Indigenous students entering any Royal Roads leadership and management program are eligible to receive a CIBC Entrance Award.

Giving Awards and grants Indigenous Leadership Studies Business

Two female students engaged in a classroom discussion.

Empowering Future Female Leaders in Finance

December 02, 2024

Royal Roads awards an annual $3500 Association of Women in Finance Scholarship, aimed at young women in business or leadership programs.

Human rights Financial aid Giving Business Leadership Studies

Janet Befo, Sarjina Hossain Trima stand next to each other in the Royal Roads gardens.

Building Connection: alumni, current students share cherished memories

November 28, 2024

Meet student callers Janet Befo and Sarjina Hossain Trima .

Financial aid Giving Students Tourism & Hospitality Management Communication & Culture

Solara Goldwynn stands in front of leafy greens at the Farm holding a wheelbarrow of squash

Gardens as teachers

November 16, 2024

RRU master’s student develops campus farm for produce, community and learning.

Convocation Giving Students Environment & Sustainability

President Steenkamp and alum Patricia Reichert walk through the sun drenched entrance on their tour of the castle.

President Steenkamp: A peek at RRU's newest campus space on Salt Spring

October 11, 2024

President Steenkamp and alum Patricia Reichert take a tour of Bloom Castle by the Sea.

Alumni Giving President

Hand-crafted Japanese Teahouse at Hatley Park

New Japanese Teahouse enriches cultural representation in RRU Gardens

August 29, 2024

Hand-crafted Japanese teahouse at Hatley Park unveiled where formal tea ceremonies and special gatherings can occur.

Campus Human rights Giving

Rebecca Sharma and Philip Steenkamp pose in front of Hatley Castle

President Steenkamp: Leading with Courage

July 19, 2024

There's no shortage of opportunities for donors to have an impact on student success, changemaking research or our beautiful campus spaces.

Giving President

View of waterfront Salt Spring Island acreages

Royal Roads receives largest gift in university’s history

July 12, 2024

Transformative gift will expand RRU programming to Salt Spring Island

Campus Giving President

Order up: coffee with a side of community inspires grad to give

July 08, 2024

James Gatiti benefited from a student award when he needed it most, inspiring him to pay it forward with a $15,000 award commitment over three years.

Alumni Giving Awards and grants Communication & Culture

$100,000 CIBC Gift supports Indigenous students at Royal Roads

RRU in the Media: Trump chaos will probably be worse than you think

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$100,000 CIBC Gift supports Indigenous students at Royal Roads

Empowering Future Female Leaders in Finance

Building Connection: alumni, current students share cherished memories

Gardens as teachers

President Steenkamp: A peek at RRU's newest campus space on Salt Spring

New Japanese Teahouse enriches cultural representation in RRU Gardens

President Steenkamp: Leading with Courage

Royal Roads receives largest gift in university’s history

Order up: coffee with a side of community inspires grad to give

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