Princess Street Project on Target for Fall
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Programming and equipment will be paid for by tuition and the College Expansion Initiative, a provin- cial government undertaking that funds new college pro- grams. • Construction on the William block, a.k.a. Phase 1 of three, was started last April. The William buildings, 315 and 321, are going to house 350 students from the Creative Arts pro- grams next September, includ- ing Graphic arts, Creative Communications, and the new Digital Multimedia program. "'Ate William block is being totally refurbished," Williamson explained. "All the woodwork is being cleaned-up, the brick is being sandblasted ... its a lovely building." Phase 2 of construction, scheduled to be done by fall 2003, focuses on the Princess building, a structure that housed the first Winnipeg Grain Exchange. During Phase 2 construction, Creative Arts classes will take place in the finished William block. "No one has actually said noise from the construction is a The future Princess St. climate controlled atrium, not quite ready as of today, but slated for opening potential problem," Williamson 2004. said in an interview. "I'm sure mons will have a projection controlled atrium connecting all to accommodate the new cam- access to parking space. there might be some construc- screen on the building's exterior buildings and all floors will fin- pus. "There's no money in the tion noise ... I don't think it will displaying advertising and ish the project. "Our goal is to hire another budget to build a parkade. More disrupt classes totally. It's not graphics. In total, 2,010 students are vice-president to make sure the people are going to have to take deafening." A fitness facility and a lecture going to be at the Princess Street students are taken care of," he the bus." The second phase will hold theater will also be built during campus, making it the second said. He said that Princess Street Williamson said that the col- the Information Technology stu- the project's second phase. largest RRC campus. RRC has students will be charged less SA lege is working with the city on dents and the Administrative Phase 3 will wrap up con- three other Winnipeg, and four fees until the building is done. a parking strategy Assistant programs. struction with the Adelaide regional campuses. Desnoyers Notre Dame students are "There will be parking. We Phase 2 construction will building, housing mostly explained that college enroll- charged $65 yearly, while the hope to have some kind of plan include a "learning commons", Electronic Technology students. ment will increase through students at the new campus will in place that will make everyone like a library, to be built at the Certain Business Princess Street development. only pay $20 come fall. happy," he said. "We've identi- Princess St. and William Ave. Administration classes, includ- He said that spaces at the Notre "Tiered fees are one way of fied many spaces, but right now, junction. Owen Desnoyers, ing the newly developed e- Dame building will open up recognizing diminished access the cost is the problem." Executive Director of RRC's Commerce program, will also after some of the programs are to services." Williamson cited another Students' Association calls the move to Adelaide. moved to the new campus. Desnoyers said that one com- common Princess Street con- area 'a elibrary plus". After construction on the Desnoyers also said that there mon qpncem he's heard involv- cern: security. He called security Adelaide building, a climate will be some changes in the SA He said the learning com- ing reduced services concerns CONTINUED ON PAGE 2... 2 THE PROJECTOR - January 28, 2002 O Expo offers yo-yos and more CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES Engineering department has a talented students from across SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU SAND By Karla Zubrycki unique opportunity: visitors can Manitoba. make their own yo-yos. "It's a quality thing. We like to Rob Ataman, Coordinator of the get the right kind of students inter- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ested," says Scott. n February 12 and Manufacturing Technician depart- Come join our team, meet new people ment says that last year at the expo The RRC expo is coordinated and gain experience! 13, some RRC stu- the Mechanical Engineering with expos at both the University of Canadian Blood Services offers an opportunity for a dents just might department made about 2,400 yo- Winnipeg and the University of O yos. Manitoba. wonder if they're part of a Volunteer Child Supervision Attendant to provide "The schools hold them at the zoo exhibit. Why? Because "It went over so well that we had childcare for the children of donors while they are in line-ups," says Ataman. The visit- same time as a service to students the blood donor clinic at 777 William Ave. they'll notice groups of ing students watch the parts being from out of town. They can visit all For information please contact: Eltie Pearce, high school students and made in the various rooms of the three at once," says Scott. High other people interested in department and then get to put schools from across the province Volunteer Coordinator - 789-1063 or them together at the end. Ataman bring in busloads of students to e-mail: eltie.pearceCcOloodservices.ca RRC programs peeking says this year the visitors might visit the expos. around the school and even get to activate some of the Prospective students can sit machines that make the yo-yo down with an advisor and discuss Red River Co/lege [7°112 BEST PRICE IN TOWN touring the various depart- ments for RRC Expo 2002. parts. programs that they're interested in, Staff and Students From Welding to Aboriginal and Even though the yo-yos were a says Scott. They can also apply or rrefif( Teacher Education, all departments hit, Ataman says that the depart- register on the spot. 4116ronrON ment is devising an even better Current RRC students already in in the school will set up exhibits to a program need not feel left out. highlight their programs says attraction that could be unveiled as They can take advantage of the Recruitment Coordinator Ian Scott. early as next year's expo. However, \oo°abulous n glory expo by getting jobs as student Over 3 ,000 people are expected this plan is being kept top secret for 15X Off the moment, says Ataman. ambassadors, helping to set up this year he says. venues, giving tours and assisting 9-4FUTON The home base for the expo will A panel of student, staff and All Regular Priced Merchandise be the South Gym, but each depart- board of governors representatives visitors says Scott. DIAL 204-943-8866 The expo will be held from 6 ment will hold individualized that will tour the departments will BEST PRICE GUARANTEE judge the venues in categories such p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb 12 and from 70 Albert St. at McDermot Ave. MON, TUES, WED & FRI 10 AM TO 6 PM tours. All 49 programs in the THURS 10 AM TO 8 PM (Ifl the exchange district) as "most informative" and "most 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb 13. For SATURDAY 10 AM TO 5 PM SUNDAY 12 TO 0 PM school will be participating, up information on venue locations and from 37 last year. creative" says Scott. information session times check Each venue will offer informa- Last year, the Mechanical out the news and events link on the tion sessions and tours. Engineering department won for Kick start your career...Volunteer! RRC Web site a www.rrc.mb.ca Many departments are also plan- "most interactive" for their yo-yo Want to add experience to your education'? Gain practical skills like ning interactive and creative offer- idea. communicating, teamwork and problem solving? Volunteering can ings. For example, the Mechanical The expo was created to recruit help you develop the top labor market skills potential employers want. And it couldn't be easier to get to the Health Sciences Centre....just take the #27 Notre Dame bus directly from Red River College. 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