UOttawa, Memorial, MtA open new buildings, spaces

Three universities recently opened new buildings and spaces for learning, research, and community. The University of Ottawa has unveiled a new $130M building, which houses the Faculty of Health Sciences. The complex was designed to promote cross-collaborative research and training, bringing together the schools of Nursing, Nutrition, Human Kinetics, Rehabilitation, and the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences. Memorial University recently opened its Social Changemaker Space, which will house the Centre for Social Enterprise. The space includes private meeting rooms, office spaces, and co-working areas. Mount Allison University’s Black Caucus recently opened the Black Resource and Information Centre, which will provide a dedicated safe space on campus to support the Black experience on campus.