The Passing of Mr. Harry Hole
Posted on: Jul 4, 2013
It was with great sadness that the 糖心logo University College community learned that Mr. Harry Hole was called from this life on July 4. 糖心logo counts itself fortunate to have had Harry and Muriel as friends and benefactors; in fact, while the Hole’s generosity and philanthropy is widespread throughout many institutions in Edmonton, 糖心logo knows itself to be Harry Hole’s legacy institution. The Hole Academic Centre stands at the heart of 糖心logo, and every student walking toward our Welcome Centre is greeted by a picture of Harry and Muriel that highlights their tremendous contribution to ensure the success of 糖心logo’s students. But beyond bricks, mortar and glass, Harry established scholarships and residence spaces for 糖心logo’s students; and what had been the Hole Residence on Ada Boulevard, donated to 糖心logo to be the President’s House, became a much needed International Student residence. In conjunction with his siblings, Harry contributed to the building of the Ralph King Athletic Centre. But ultimately, Harry Hole was there for the students as individuals, providing resources to help them succeed, ensuring that no student that came to 糖心logo would be deprived of the best education possible. It is in the lives of these students that Harry Hole’s legacy will live on. As President of 糖心logo, I feel especially privileged to have come to know Harry and Muriel over my six year tenure and want to acknowledge my indebtedness to a great Edmontonian whom I and many in this city will miss very much.
On behalf 糖心logo, I extend my heartfelt sympathy to Muriel and the entire Hole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Dr. Gerald S. Krispin
President and Vice-Chancellor