Thomas J. Condon Student Centre
Building Name: Thomas J. Condon Student Centre
Other Names: University Student Centre
Civic Address: 100 Tucker Park Road, Saint John
Sod Turning: 15 March 1985
Cornerstone Laying: N/A
Opened for Use: 3 March 1986
Official Opening: 22/23 May 1986 (officially renamed the Thomas J. Condon Student Centre at this time)
Architect: Mott, Myles and Chatwin Ltd.
Named for: Thomas J. Condon, Vice-President of UNBSJ (1977-1988)
Renovations/changes/additions: Renovations to the interior of the building took place between Spring and Fall 1987, creating teaching and study space, an art gallery, the campus bookstore, as well as removing asbestos insulation; further renovations in 1997 created more space for student club offices; and in 2003 the building was updated, including the campus bar, Col. Tucker's, as well as new flooring on the second floor and new paint throughout the building.
Notes: The building is approximately 25,354 square feet and contains the campus cafeteria, social club, SRC offices, campus radio station, newspaper and yearbook offices, as well as meeting rooms. It is connected via overhead walkway to the G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre, and via tunnel to the Sir James Dunn Residence.
Source(s):
- UA Case 180; Section 4; File 10.
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