February 12, 2008

After many years of planning, construction is beginning this week on arenovation to UNBC’s former Fitness Centre that will see it transformedinto a Northern University Student Centre. The project is being led bythe Northern Undergraduate Student Society (NUGSS).

The $2.4 renovation will cover about 20,000 square feet and includeadministration offices for NUGSS, CFUR campus radio, Over the Edgestudent media, the Prince George Public Interest Research Group(PGPIRG), space for student clubs, student lounge areas, and a campuspub that will include space for concerts and events.

IDL Projects Inc. of Prince George is undertaking the construction.

NUGSS is inviting the media and the entire campus community to aceremony this Friday to mark the start of construction. The event willinclude a presentation about the Student Centre, refreshments, and aceremonial wall demolition led by UNBC President Don Cozzetto and NUGSSPresident Liam Iliffe. The ceremony will begin at noon across from theCanfor Theatre.  

It’s expected that the Northern University Student Centre will officially open in September, 2008.

Contact:
Cameron Ehl, Vice-President, External Affairs, NUGSS – 250.960.6427
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622