Mount A students were given three million reasons to smile with today’s announcement by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty regarding government funding for the University’s new Student Centre.Minister Doherty announced an investment of $3 million towards Mount Allison’s new student centre, which includes $1.5 million from the University Infrastructure Trust Fund.
The new student centre will allow centralization and accessibility of such services as the admissions office, bookstore, and student health centre, which are currently located at different points throughout the campus. It will also include a physical fitness complex, student council administrative offices, and space for the campus newspaper and radio station.
The new student services complex will also house an international student centre. Since December 2006 the former Trueman House has been undergoing extensive renovations to house the new student centre and includes many environmentally friendly design features such as solar reflective glazing on windows and low-flow plumbing fixtures.
A room housing a mural by Mount Allison graduate Alex Colville will be preserved in the renovation process. Construction work on Mount Allison University’s new student centre is expected to be completed in time for students beginning classes in September 2008.
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