September 5, 2006 Source: :
http://announcements.usask.ca/news/archive/2006/09/u_of_s_law_coll.html U of S Law College launches major expansion University of Saskatchewan College of Law, the oldest university law school in Western Canada, with a long and distinguished history of excellence in teaching, research and innovation, officially launched a $16.5 million expansion at a sod-turning on campus today. The new building, which includes state-of-the-art classrooms and a lecture theatre will unite the Native Law Centre with the College. As well, there will be additional office space for student organizations, a new student lounge and administrative space - all designed in environmentally-responsible ways. The building is the first on campus, and within the Meewasin Valley Authority, to follow LEED guidelines (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It features a green roof, materials and equipment to reduce water consumption and an energy efficient building envelope to dramatically reduce heating cost. "I am delighted that construction is underway," said Dean of Law Brent Cotter. "This substantially increases our capacity to enhance teaching excellence at the College and will significantly benefit students and faculty alike. I applaud our funding partners, alumni and friends for their generosity and vision. This is one more significant step in The Building of Our Future." Funding for the building is a joint venture between the University, the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan and alumni and friends of the College of Law. Joining Cotter were U of S President Peter MacKinnon, Alma Wiebe from the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, Richard Nieman, Chairman of the Board of the Meewasin Valley Authority and John Hampton, on behalf of the donor community. Traditional Elder Jimmy Myo performed a traditional pipe ceremony prior to the sod-turning event. The addition is expected to be complete in fall 2007. The College of Law has a current enrollment of 347 full and part-time students. Aboriginal students comprise 15 per cent of enrolment. -30- For more information, contact: Jennifer Molloy
Development Officer
College of Law
University of Saskatchewan
306-966-5898 A black and white rendering of the building is available on request.
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