JDUC revitalization Archives

JDUC redevelopment to start ‘on schedule’

Written on September 21, 2021. Posted in News.

Despite initial setbacks in fundraising, the JDUC redevelopment project is set to begin in May 2022. Queen’s announced in February that the project start date would be delayed by a year due to a failure to obtain sufficient funding. The University will be contributing $11.8 million to the $62.3 million...

Queen’s pushes start date for JDUC redevelopment

Written on February 26, 2021. Posted in News, University.

The University announced on Feb. 16 that it will defer the start of the JDUC redevelopment by one year to May 2022. Though the University said the design plans are complete, the ability to move forward with the project hinges on whether the required funding will be obtained. The University will contribute...

At AMS Assembly, Principal Deane answers questions about JDUC redevelopment

Written on February 9, 2021. Posted in News, Student Politics.

The AMS was joined by Principal Patrick Deane at a special meeting of its Assembly last Thursday to learn more about The Conversation and the semester ahead. The Conversation is a project Deane launched to discuss the University’s values, aspirations, and goals with different groups across the University....

Queen’s misses initial deadline to collect donor funding for JDUC renovation

Written on October 9, 2020. Posted in News, University.

When the University conditionally approved the JDUC renovation project in 2019, it also agreed to contribute $10 million in donor funds before the project could break ground. As of October, the University has raised just over $3 million of that goal. “Fundraising completed prior to the pandemic has...

JDUC redevelopment on schedule

Written on March 27, 2020. Posted in News.

Since the passage of a $40 fee in January, 2019, that enabled the JDUC redevelopment project to move forward, the project has been well underway for more than a year. According to Chloe Draeger, AMS special projects officer, the revitalization is still on track despite changes due to COVID-19. “Our...

Proposed JDUC design wins architectural award

Written on January 10, 2020. Posted in News.

Canadian Architect magazine announced on Nov. 29 that plans for the JDUC revitalization project had won the 2019 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence. The award jury lauded the sustainability focused designs and incorporation of historic features, describing them as complex and skillfully executed. “Our...

JDUC renovations to commence May 2021

Written on November 8, 2019. Posted in News.

AMS Assembly convened on Nov. 7 to discuss student election procedure and hear an update about the JDUC renovation. AMS President report In his report to Assembly, AMS President Auston Pierce encouraged all students to attend Patrick Deane’s open conversation sessions. According to Pierce, “the...

AMS talks JDUC redevelopment updates

Written on September 9, 2019. Posted in News.

The JDUC redevelopment plan will prioritize new space for student services over the AMS and SGPS offices, both of which are located in the building. The AMS, Queen’s undergraduate student government, told The Journal they will focus on expanding public space in the building by shrinking the footprint...

Board of Trustees conditionally approves JDUC redevelopment

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in News.

After spending years seeking studentapproval for the JDUC redevelopment, the AMS has one final challenge: raising $10 million in donor funding. The Board of Trustees conditionally approved the JDUC project on Mar. 1, requiring the AMS, SGPS, and University to raise a minimum of $10 million in donor...

AMS vote OKs multi-million dollar JDUC redevelopment

Written on January 19, 2019. Posted in News.

The multi-million dollar JDUC redevelopment project passed in a referendum on Friday evening, clearing its last major hurdle. Voter turnout was 25.6 per cent—up almost 5 per cent from last year’s unsuccessful JDUC referendum vote, according to an AMS press release. Students who voted in favour of...

Redevelopment of JDUC up for vote Jan. 17-18

Written on January 15, 2019. Posted in News, University.

Through online voting Jan. 17 to 18, Queen’s students will have the opportunity to vote for the redevelopment of the JDUC—or to vote against it again. In an email released to Queen’s students on Jan. 9 by AMS Vice-President (University Affairs) Munro Watters, the new model for the JDUC’s redevelopment...

AMS Assembly Recap: Nov. 29

Written on December 1, 2018. Posted in News, Student Politics.

JDUC AMS Assembly voted on Thursday to call a special referendum for a JDUC redevelopment fee in January. Liam Tharp, vice-president (operations), told Assembly efforts like town halls have increased student engagement in the JDUC redevelopment process. He added the Society was addressing concerns...

News in Brief: week 4

Written on October 4, 2018. Posted in News.

AMS strikes JDUC Working Group On Sept. 21, the AMS announced a new working group to oversee the creation of a new JDUC. The group will focus on marketing and communication strategies to improve the project’s appeal to students. In an interview with The Journal, Student Life Centre Managing Director,...

AMS seeks JDUC architect before vote

Written on September 21, 2018. Posted in News, Student Politics.

On Thursday night, AMS Assembly met in Macdonald Hall for its first meeting of the academic year. Members passed the Society’s governance budgets, approved members of the Judicial Committee, and discussed issues ranging from the University District Safety Initiative, to the JDUC redevelopment project. In...

JDUC revitalization student fee fails at AMS Special Referendum, passes at SGPS level

Written on February 14, 2018. Posted in News.

Last Updated: 10:42 AM. After a year of consulting students and a week-long campaign, the AMS and SGPS have to go back to the drawing board to find another way to secure student support for the proposed JDUC revitalization project. In a special referendum from Feb. 12-13., the AMS asked “Do you agree...

JDUC revitalization to break ground on Monday

Written on January 15, 2016. Posted in News.

The long-awaited $1.2-million JDUC revitalization project is set to begin construction this upcoming Monday. Last year, the AMS surveyed students on which project designs were the most appealing. Three project designs were chosen — a skylight in the upper ceilidh, a restoration of Wallace Hall and...

Tag: JDUC revitalization

JDUC redevelopment to start ‘on schedule’

Queen’s pushes start date for JDUC redevelopment

At AMS Assembly, Principal Deane answers questions about JDUC redevelopment

Queen’s misses initial deadline to collect donor funding for JDUC renovation

JDUC redevelopment on schedule

Proposed JDUC design wins architectural award

JDUC renovations to commence May 2021

AMS talks JDUC redevelopment updates

Board of Trustees conditionally approves JDUC redevelopment

AMS vote OKs multi-million dollar JDUC redevelopment

Redevelopment of JDUC up for vote Jan. 17-18

AMS Assembly Recap: Nov. 29

News in Brief: week 4

AMS seeks JDUC architect before vote

JDUC revitalization student fee fails at AMS Special Referendum, passes at SGPS level

JDUC revitalization to break ground on Monday

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