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We Love Our Students Month

Seneca’s employee giving initiative, Campaign for Students, culminates in We Love Our Students Month, every February.

We are thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 Campaign for Students was a smashing success! Thanks to the generosity of our employee donors, volunteers, events hosts and participants, we raised $391,473.

We extend a special thanks to the Seneca Student Federation (SSF) for their exceptional generosity and dedication to our shared mission of supporting our students.

We are amazed by what our employee collective continues to accomplish, together. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the 2023-2024 Campaign for Students.

Ways to Give

Employee Cabinet

The cabinet is composed of representatives from across Seneca. Collectively, members help to promote fundraising initiatives and builds a culture of philanthropy across the institution. For more information or to join the cabinet, email Seneca Advancement.

Co-chairs

  • Carman Dang
    International Student Immigration Specialist, International Student Services
  • Rosemare Mariaseelan
    Academic Program Manager, Faculty of Continuing Education

Immediate past co-chair

  • Shazeela Nabi
    Student Life Coordinator, Orientation & Transition, Student Life - Student Development

Members

  • Samir Abdi
    Manager, Marketing & Communications, Seneca Student Federation
  • David Agnew
    President, Seneca
  • Amanda Barnes
    Manager, Financial Aid
  • Nadia Bedok
    Chair, School of Marketing
  • Catherine Brassard
    Talent Acquisition Specialist, Talent Recruitment
  • Rose Caruso
    Professor, School of English & Liberal Studies
  • Kate Collins
    Project Manager, HELIX
  • Jason Cousins
    Associate Director, Enterprise IT Client Services
  • Aidan D’Souza
    Senior Service Hub Representative, Customer Support – Operations
  • Irina Danilenko
    Service Hub Representative, Customer Support – Operations
  • Gary Galbraith
    Chair, Faculty of Applied Arts & Health Sciences
  • Michelle Hamer
    Manager, Recreation & Wellness, Athletics & Recreation
  • Michelle Hutt
    Associate Vice-President, Academic
  • Danielle Mercier
    Chair, Faculty of Continuing Education
  • Maurice Platero
    Professor, Seneca Business
  • Akarshannoor Singh
    President, Seneca Student Federation
  • Rei Tang
    Manager, International Settlement, International Student Services
  • Rema Tavares
    Manager, Employee Inclusion, Office of Reconciliation & Inclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Every dollar you give goes directly to supporting our students. Donor funds are never spent on administrative costs or expenses.

The choice is completely yours, and there are many options. For example, you can direct your gift to the Campaign for Students Endowment that funds bursaries for students in each faculty. Other options include the student experience fund, areas of greatest need or various named awards. List of available fund designations.

Yes. Tax receipts are issued for all donations of $20 and above.

  • Online donations: a digital tax receipt will be sent by email
  • Cash or cheque: a paper tax receipt will be sent by mail
  • Payroll donations: reflected in Box 46 of your T4 tax slip 

Yes, you can opt out from being publicly recognized. For instructions on how to remain anonymous, email Teresa Cheng or call 437.312.0864.

Student Testimonials

Sharifa Sidhu

I am grateful that there are donors that give to students, like me. As a new mom, I was able to use my parental leave as an opportunity to network, volunteer and participate in specific early childhood education workshops. This award assisted me in being able to access those opportunities that I would otherwise be struggling to fund. Thank you again for supporting me in my future aspirations.

- Sharifa Sidhu, Honours Bachelor of Child Development


Irtaza Shah

Growing up in a Toronto Community Housing residence, the struggle to make ends meet were constantly there; therefore, this award means a lot. Thanks to your generosity, I can now afford to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud program in order to complete my portfolio and begin searching for a job in my field. This award is more income than I make in one month of working as an on-call security guard. Thank you so much.

- Irtaza Shah, Interactive Media Design


Orly Sharma

I am truly thankful for receiving this award. Seneca has supported me since the very beginning of my studies and has given me a lot of encouragement, even in difficult times. It was not easy for me to go back to school while juggling full-time work, raising and educating my three children and putting nursing studies among my first priorities. Thank you again for the outreach and support you have provided.

- Orly Sharma, Practical Nursing

Contact Us

Campaign Inquiries

Teresa Cheng 437.312.0864 teresa.cheng@senecapolytechnic.ca

Charitable Registration Number

10796 7168 RR0001

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