The University Commons
The University of New Brunswick's Saint John campus will put its best foot forward with the construction of the new University Commons building, the first stand-alone building of its kind in Atlantic Canada.
Fully accessible and designed to be a Certified LEED Silver Energy Efficient Building, the Commons is designed with faculty, staff, and the public in mind and will include a library, café, multi-purpose space and a learning commons.
21st Century Learning
In response to new learning methods and the habits of today’s digital students, the Commons will provide advanced technology and support to assist students in accessing information and completing assignments including public computer workstations, some with advanced multi-media capabilities, and wireless access. It will also include teaching facilities, study and research space, lounge areas to make users comfortable, collaborative workrooms, and tables in open areas.
Information specialists, a writing centre, math centre, and information technology help desk will all be available on site to to provide an exceptional university/college experience for students. The Commons is destined to become Saint John’s primary information resource for learning, teaching and research.
"The University Commons will provide support, not only for the emerging health cluster on campus, but also for the established research agenda of the Canadian Rivers Institute, and the emerging urban research agenda in Saint John, all of which connect UNB Saint John to the rest of the world," said Dr. Robert MacKinnon, Vice-President (Saint John).
Major donations from all levels of government, including municipalities across the Saint John area are allowing the university to keep up with the evolving information needs of its students.
