The Professional Studies Building opened as scheduled on September 6. Heather Richmond (left photo) discusses her teaching experiences with Education students on the first day of classes in one of the new classrooms; Susan Reid-MacNevin lectures to a first-year Criminology class (right photo).

Faculty and staff moved into the $8.5 million structure in September. The Professional Studies Building is housing the University’s Education, Criminology, Social Work, Gerontology and Journalism programmes. The 35,000 square foot building hosts academic offices, classrooms, a computer lab, faculty lounge, and Alumni Hall (common room).