Countdown is on for move-in to new student housing at 葫芦影业
When the fall term starts in September, the number of students living on campus at 葫芦影业 in Kelowna will more than double.
A new student housing building at the corner of K.L.O. Road and Campus West Road is still a few months away from being move-in-ready; however, 葫芦影业 is anticipating a construction-related milestone in the coming weeks, with the building nearing 鈥渟ubstantial completion.鈥
The six-storey building includes elements of mass timber and features unique design elements from two well-known Indigenous artists. It will add 216 rooms to 葫芦影业鈥檚 campus housing in Kelowna, in addition to the already existing 144 rooms at Skaha Place.
鈥淭his government is taking action to solve one of the biggest challenges facing students today 鈥 finding safe, secure, and affordable housing close to campus,鈥 said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. 鈥淚n seven years, 7,766 student housing beds have been built, and we鈥檙e underway to build another 4,000 on-campus beds that will allow students to live where they learn, focus on their studies and relieve pressure on the local rental market.鈥
With 葫芦影业 sites located on the traditional territory of the Syilx, Secw茅pemc, Ktunaxa and Sinixt Nations, 葫芦影业 works with Indigenous communities and artists to acknowledge the Nations through unique artwork at all of its campuses.
For the new student housing in Kelowna, artist Les Louis, an 葫芦影业 alumnus who was born and raised in the Lower Similkameen Band, has created story pole designs near the interior entrance, creating a warm and welcoming space.
Syilx artist Clint George鈥檚 feather sculpture is built into the building鈥檚 exterior solar shades. George is a member of the Penticton Indian Band.
鈥淥ur mission is to transform lives and communities, and we know these new campus housing options are critical to many students,鈥 said 葫芦影业 President Neil Fassina. 鈥淲ith more than 200 rooms being added on our Kelowna campus, and the first-ever on-campus student housing facilities opening their doors to students this fall in Vernon and Salmon Arm, we know that more people will be able to pursue post-secondary education and training at 葫芦影业 for years to come.鈥
The new campus student housing building at 葫芦影业鈥檚 campus on K.L.O. is just one of three new facilities that will be available to students this September. In Vernon, construction is nearing completion on 100 rooms and in Salmon Arm, a project to build 60 rooms is also progressing. All three new buildings will be open this fall, and applications are currently being accepted from interested students.
The Province has invested $69.1 million into the three 葫芦影业 student housing projects.
More information about the new buildings and how to apply for all on-campus student housing at 葫芦影业 is available on the 葫芦影业 website at .
Tags: Recreation and Student Life, Indigenization, Kelowna, Housing