A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
Date Posted: Jun 28, 2024
Cape Breton University Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
On this date, June 28, 1974, the College of Cape Breton (CCB) was established, combining the Sydney Campus of St. Francis Xavier University (Xavier College) and Nova Scotia Eastern Institute of Technology (NSEIT) into a single post-secondary institution under an autonomous Board of Governors. The College paved the strong foundation for the University College of Cape Breton, the first university college of its kind in Canada, in 1982 and eventually Cape Breton University in 2005.
The story of CBU is a celebration of the history of our home and the trust that you, the people of Unama’ki – Cape Breton, have placed in us. We listened to what our Island told us it needed and dreamed of what we could be. As we grew, we recognized our role in impacting the communities around us, striving to reflect the diversity and heritage of the people who have made their home here. We could not have reached this milestone without you.
To our community, partners, donors, students, alumni and past and present employees – your support, dedication and contributions have been the foundation of our success and growth over the past five decades.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look to the next 50 years and beyond, envisioning a new dream with global scope and scale. With your continued support, we will achieve even greater heights. We are proud to share Unama’ki – Cape Breton with the world and thankful to have you be part of our past, our story and our future.
Sincerely,
David C. Dingwall
President and Vice-Chancellor, Cape Breton University
To stay up to date on the 50th celebration, visit CBU.ca/50
