Retirees very impressed by
the new Student Centre at the College
Student Innovation Centre 2018
(Anne Breault’s Perspective)
I was a former Athletic/Student Life Department employee at St. Lawrence College, now retired. I recently had the privilege of touring the bright, spacious, Student Innovation Centre at St. Lawrence. It will house new Athletic, Aboriginal, and Fitness facilities, a Student Pub (Larry’s) and a Special Event Hall(s). These new facilities have been requested by students and needed for some time.
Gymnasium: Entering the new gym area we find a welcoming reception area and counter – a huge improvement from the old one-half door reception space. This very spacious state of the art facility is enhanced by much natural lighting and would make any former Athletic Director, staff, coach, or former student envious. The old gymnasium often had buckets sitting on the floor catching drips from a leaky roof and worn bleachers were always a problem. The new gym has ample, folding bleachers on both sides installed for use. The gym can be divided, resulting in two gym facilities. Overlooking the gym are ample student study and staff office spaces. . |
Fitness Centre: Visible behind the gym is the new, enlarged, and well equipped fitness centre. This space is operated by the YMCA, with each full time student having a membership. It is also opened to community members.
Aboriginal Centre: Entering this space you find a student friendly, welcoming area. There are separate areas for study and a computers lab. There is also a sound/smell proof smudging room for Aboriginal students. Campus Event Hall(s): This is a very large glassed wall area and patio. It can be divided into three spaces to accommodate multiple events happening at the same time and will be available for rent to the public. Student Pub: This new facility will be known as “Larry’s” and provides a long requested place for students to gather. The glass wall allows students to watch athletic events in the gym while relaxing with friends, food, and drink. Larry’s will be open Monday to Friday from 11 am to 8 pm. This space will enhance the student life for those attending SLC |