October 2, 2006 Source: :
http://communications.uvic.ca/releases/release.php?display=release&id=756 Versatile Building For A New
Generation
The new University of Victoria Engineering/Computer Science Building
contains cutting edge sustainable and technological features, giving UVic
faculty, students and staff light-filled, energy-efficient facilities in
which to conduct research, learn and work. The 8,975 square metre
$25-million project will help address a serious space shortage on campus and
increase UVic’s capacity to advance its technological research. The new
building was officially opened today by Minister of Advanced Education,
Murray Coell.
"The Province’s $22-million investment has helped create state-of-the-art
classrooms and labs where students will prepare to take their place in BC’s
knowledge economy," says Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell.
"Thousands of job opportunities have been created for engineers and computer
scientists through our robust economy, and these students will be graduating
at the right time to put their skills to work to keep the momentum going." "The teaching and research facilities in our new Engineering/Computer
Science Building provide much-needed additional space for both engineering
and computer science students and other departments," says UVic President
David Turpin. "The university is very grateful to the provincial government
for its support of our researchers, graduate students and undergraduate
students by providing funding for this outstanding new building." "We are especially pleased that the provincial government funding for this
beautiful new building also provides support for graduate students in
addition to the excellent undergraduate facilities," says UVic Dean of
Engineering Michael Miller. "Graduate research is vital for advancing
engineering and computer science knowledge and these facilities provide our
students with the kind of hands-on experience that will be the foundation
for their careers as highly qualified personnel essential to the growth of
the economy of BC and Canada." The new six story building contains lecture theatres, teaching labs,
research labs and administrative and support space for graduate students,
faculty and staff. The main floor classes are available to students from
other UVic departments and for public lectures and events. BACKGROUNDER ATTACHED --30-- Media Contacts:
Maria Lironi (UVic Communications) at (250) 721-6139 or lironim@uvic.ca Backgrounders:
UVic Engineering/Computer Science Building
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