“It’s a huge vote of confidence for not just the J School but for journalism,” said Mark Taylor, Department Head of the School of Journalism. “We’re certainly grateful that the Foundation board shares our passion for journalism and has chosen to support our school at a time when the industry is facing many challenges. To see this donation at this time truly shows how important journalism is.” “The board chose to donate this money for one fundamental reason and that is to support to the largest extent possible, the development, through the U of R Journalism School, of trained journalists in print and electronic media,” said Bill Johnson, a Regina lawyer and founding member of the board.