University College Renovations
After an extensive four-year renovation, the Faculty of Arts & Humanities has returned home to University College! All units have now moved and new office locations are listed below. Please note that we will do our best to promptly reply to emails and phone calls as we settle in to the new space. Please check department websites below for the most accurate and current information regarding hours of operation. Regular business will resume when areas are settled into University College and websites will indicate hours of operation. Thank you for your patience.
NEW OFFICE LOCATIONS
Department of English & Writing Studies
*NEW LOCATION: UC 2401
Arts & Humanities Dean's Office
*NEW LOCATION: UC 2220
Arts & Humanities Academic Counselling Office
*NEW LOCATION: UC 2230
Arts & Humanities Students' Council
*NEW LOCATION: UC 2135
Department of French Studies
*NEW LOCATION: UC 2205
Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
*NEW LOCATION: UC 2210
Technical Services
*NEW LOCATION: UC 1124
Our updated address is:
The Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Western University
University College
1151 Richmond St London, ON N6A 3K7
If you have any questions regarding the move, please contact Andrea Purvis ajpurvis@uwo.ca or Joanne Gribbon jgribbo2@uwo.ca
Since 1922 University College has dominated the hill overlooking the Thames River, inspiring incoming generations of students, staff and faculty to set their sights high. For more than 90 years, it has been an iconic representation of our academic aspirations. But after all those years, the interior infrastructure was no longer able to match the majestic exterior.
Western has just completed a major renovation that will prepare University College to house the 21st century academic experience. Critical elements, like plumbing, wiring, heating, ventilation and windows were upgraded. Classrooms have been outfitted with modern technology, and student and community spaces have been given attractive new settings and improved connectivity. The result will help to shape the academic goals and aspirations of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities for decades to come.
View architectural renderings in this fly-through video!
Renovation In-Progress Photos (as of February 2017)
Student Space (click images to view larger)
- Multi-level, open-concept student lounge space
- Seating and workspace with access to technology
- Centrally located in building
- Premium vending options
Accessibility
- Improved indoor/outdoor access
- Removal of interior glass doorways through corridors
- Increased and improved elevator service
- Easier access to all three levels
Classroom Space
- Bright contemporary learning space
- Addition of an Active Learning classroom space
- Multi-purpose theatre rehearsal space
- Improved technology
Floor Plan
- Improved circulation of people within the building
- Focus on natural light throughout the building, including corridors
- Preservation of heritage features
- Addition of elevator to third level
- Addition of staff lounge space on third level
- Increased storage space
- Open-concept student lounge space connects all three levels
