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(Wolfville,
NS) - Acadia University today announced it will purchase
9,000 Dell™ Latitude™ D600 notebook computers over three years for
use by undergraduate students from Dell Canada Inc. (Dell Canada).
The partnership will enhance Acadia’s leading technology-rich
teaching and learning environment while helping lower total cost of
ownership for the University.
Acadia was the first
university in Canada to integrate notebook computers into the
undergraduate curriculum. This environment helps students develop
the advanced analytical skills they require to adapt to
ever-changing study and work environments.
To execute this
program, Acadia University has chosen Dell Canada to supply notebook
computers and to provide a creative and innovative solution that
will seamlessly integrate the Dell business model into the
University’s existing infrastructure and future plans. Beyond
supplying notebook computers, Dell Canada will provide a dedicated
web portal with 24-hour access to information and student bundle
packages to enhance the student’s learning experience.
"The association
between Dell Canada and Acadia University far exceeds the typical
technology supplier – end user relationship. As a valued partner of
Acadia, Dell understands the importance of encouraging students to
use technology to enhance their skills and create opportunities,"
said Dr. Gail Dinter-Gottlieb, President and Vice-Chancellor of
Acadia University. "Dell Canada has created an intern program, and
made a number of international placements and scholarships available
to Acadia University students. We are pleased to be working with
Dell Canada, and very much appreciate the enthusiasm the company has
demonstrated for enhancing the future of education in Canada through
the use of technology."
"As an organization
committed to the value of life-long learning, Dell Canada believes
in supporting both Canadian students and the educational
institutions they attend. Dell Canada is thrilled to be involved
with such a progressive university as Acadia, that facilitates the
use of mobile technology in the classroom. We look forward to
growing this relationship and making new technology available to
students in the years to come," said Lawrence Pentland,
vice-president of Dell Americas International.
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About Acadia University
Located in Wolfville - 100 kilometres from the
provincial capital of Halifax – Acadia University is nestled in Nova
Scotia’s picturesque Annapolis Valley. Acadia’s small-town location
and predominantly residential character encourage personal growth
through close contact with fellow students, leading researchers and
faculty, participation in intramural and intercollegiate activities,
and a wide variety of cultural programs. Acadia's commitment to
innovation is evident across academic disciplines through its
technology-rich teaching and learning environment that integrates
university-supplied notebook computers into the undergraduate
curriculum. Acadia's students will receive Dell notebook computers
for use during the academic year, and their computers become an
integral part of their learning experience. Students will use
today's technology to develop the advanced analytical skills they
need to adapt to ever-changing study and work environments. Acadia
has topped the Maclean’s Magazine reputational survey of primarily
undergraduate universities for the past ten years. While it
continues to look to the future, Acadia hasn't forgotten its rich
history. Since 1838, Acadia has challenged students to excel both in
an out of the classroom. Noted Acadia Alumni include Dr. Charles
Huggins, winner of the 1966 Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine
and former chancellor of Acadia. Acadia prides itself on a tradition
which embodies academic, athletic, cultural, organizational, social,
and spiritual development. More information about Acadia can be
found at www.acadiau.ca
About Dell Canada
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Dell Canada Inc.
is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dell Inc. Dell Canada is among the
leaders in desktop products, notebooks, servers and storage.
Information on Dell Canada and its products can be obtained on the
World Wide Web at www.dell.ca
About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) is a premier provider of
products and services required for customers worldwide to build
their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company
revenue for the past year totaled $41.4 billion. Dell, through its
direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products
and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive
selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its
products can be obtained at www.dell.com.
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