MEDIA RELEASE: 25 January 2019 – R00010
A new era is about to begin for Brock University’s Goodman School of Business.
On Friday, Feb. 1, the University will host the official opening for the transformational $24-million expansion and renovation project.
What started out as a facilities expansion to give the growing business school more physical space has, in the process, rooted the School at the centre of Brock’s campus and given the Goodman community a sense of place.
“Buildings are the embodiment of the culture of an organization,” says Goodman Dean Andrew Gaudes. “What we have here now allows us to create opportunities for collaboration not only within the School but also with our stakeholders beyond the campus in our community.”
The project is a combination of new construction and an ambitious overhaul of Goodman’s existing layout.
Features of the new building include:
- 79,000 square feet of new and renovated space
- A striking two-storey engagement atrium
- Six new and nine refreshed classrooms
- Five new interview rooms that will be used by employer partners
- A new Bloomberg financial research lab
- Graduate student study space, faculty research space and additional offices
All classrooms in the new building feature state-of-the-art technology and all spaces feature new environmentally friendly LED lighting.
The project to transform and modernize the Goodman School was made possible by a major gift from the family of former Brock Chancellor Ned Goodman, along with a $10-million commitment from the Government of Ontario and the support of many generous donors.
“It is incredible to see how Brock University continues to create new venues of opportunity for its students that will aid them in becoming future leaders in Ontario and beyond,” said the Honourable Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. “In order for our students to achieve their highest potential, they need access to modern tools and facilities to help them develop the skills needed for today’s and tomorrow’s job market.”
Media and the community are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting celebration to officially open the space and thank the donors and organizations that made the building possible.
What: Official opening of the new Goodman School of Business
When: Friday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Goodman School of Business Atrium
For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:
* Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970
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