A part of Regina’s education history will undergo a facelift.
Built in 1911, Regina Campus on College Avenue, which used to be the home of the University of Regina, will be revitalized as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Around 3,000 students visit Regina Campus every week for classes in conjunction with the University of Regina, so the plan is to spend $67 million to build a new addition and restore the buildings back to their original state.
“It’s a heritage and legacy site for Regina and we think we have an obligation to make sure it stays in good shape,” University of Regina Vice President of External Relations Barb Pollock said.
“The facilities, the equipment, just the way it’s configured is dated.”
It’s good news to Dr. Howard Leyton-Brown, who’s been teaching at Regina Campus since 1952.
“I’m 92, myself, so I’ve lived almost as old as this place has existed,” Dr. Leyton-Brown said.
When the current University of Regina was built on Wascana Parkway in the late 1960’s, most of the classes moved to the new facility. Dr. Leyton-Brown’s music classes stayed at the old campus.
Over time, however, more attention was given to the upkeep of the newer facility.
“As a result this was more or less neglected,” Dr. Leyton-Brown said.
A gala held Saturday night will help raise money to revitalize Regina Campus. Dr. Leyton-Brown is happy to hear the building will continue to house some of the world’s most talented musicians and conductors.
“People who are world famous now have come from this little community,” he said. “That’s a wonderful memory.”
Dr. Leyton-Brown knows the upgrades will make sure there are plenty more memories to come.
“It will be a wonderful place,” Dr. Leyton-Brown said. “Regina’s Taj Mahal.”
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