Construction has just started on the new $23 million Zekelman Centre of Business and Information Technology at the St. Clair College Windsor campus. The design of the building is very unique and includes the erection of two floors adding 40,000 square feet of space to the southwest wing of the campus. (Rendering above courtesy of St. Clair College).
Ontario Construction News states that the project will distinguish St. Clair among other post-secondary institutions of its size.
The expansion will include the following features:
- Classrooms
- Student study areas
- Meeting rooms
- Coffee shop
- Two small lecture halls
- Offices for faculty
- Large auditorium with 140 seats called Alumni Hall which will be used for guest speakers, lectures and other large events
- Canada's first Esports Arena
Funding will come from the college, student fees administered by the Student Representative Council, the school's Alumni Association and also from the Zekelman family.
"We are thrilled to finally break ground and commence the construction of what will be the area's predominant school of business. The Zekelman School of Business and Information Technology will provide a platform for future entrepreneurs to launch their careers and pursue their dreams. we are proud to have our name associated with such a great community institution."
Chairman & CEO of Zekelman Industries | Barry Zekelman
The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Foundation has supported many charities and causes in Windsor and Essex County and has created many jobs and economic growth and in the area.
Many of the 5,000 business students will continue to attend the Zekelman School of Business and Information Technology which is located at One Riverside Drive West.
The new Esports Arena will be the first of its kind in Canada. It will be setting the bar not only in Canada but also internationally for collegiate esports facilities.
According to O.Canada, two years ago a $5 million donation by the Zekelmans launched the college's school of business in Windsor. The expansion at that time was not sufficient and this new expansion became necessary.
