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BUHLER CENTRE – 460 PORTAGE AVENUE

KEY DATES

  • The University of Winnipeg Board of Regents approved the project in the 2009-2010 Capital Budget on June 23, 2009
  • The official sod-turning on the former United Army Surplus site was held on October 8, 2009 and construction began immediately
  • The Buhler $4 million donation is the University’s largest private donation, announced on Friday, January 22, 2010, to support construction of the Buhler Centre at 460 Portage Avenue

FEATURES

  • Will house UWinnipeg's Faculty of Business and Economics, Division of Continuing Education and Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
  • The eco-friendly, Silver LEED building will be approximately 50,000 square feet
  • Building cost is approximately $15 million.  The project is a joint venture between the University and Plug In and will be cost shared by the two parties
  • Generous donations to the Faculty of Business and Economics include $250,000 from the Certified Management Accountants of Manitoba and $250,000 from the Manitoba Certified General Accountants Association
  • The Buhler Centre is slated to open in this fall, 2010

VALUED PARTNERS
Gift by: JOHN and BONNIE BUHLER; JOHN AND BONNIE BUHLER FOUNDATION INC.

  • John Buhler is a renowned Winnipeg businessman and philanthropist. In 1997 he was awarded the Manitoba Entrepreneur of the Year Award, in 1998 the Manitoba Citizen of the Year Award, and in 2000 the Queen’s Jubilee Medal. Over the past ten years he has donated to a wide variety of community organizations and capital campaigns. His primary interest is in supporting health care projects, educational institutions, museums and centres associated with human rights. Throughout Winnipeg several buildings and centres are named after Mr. and Mrs. Buhler.  Some examples are The Buhler Gallery at St. Boniface Hospital, The Buhler Cancer Centre at Victoria Hospital, The Bonnie and John Buhler Centre at Seven Oaks Hospital, the Buhler Reflective Gardens at St. Amant Centre, The John Buhler Research Centre at the University of Manitoba and the Buhler Commons and John And Bonnie Buhler Library at Red River College. Mr. and Mrs. Buhler’s donations to these and other organizations have been instrumental in contributing to the growth and prosperity of Manitoba.   

PLUG IN INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

  • Established in 1972, Plug-In Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is a centre for the presentation of art that confronts ideas and issues affecting contemporary society. Plug In seeks to engage visitors from all walks of life through award-winning exhibitions, publications, public programs, and professional development opportunities. Plug In ICA continues to evolve and build upon its role as a research institution, and proximity to the university campus will enhance research activities. Plug In's participation in the 460 Portage Ave development is possible because of support from The Winnipeg Foundation, the Department of Canadian Heritage which supported preliminary design and feasibility studies, the City of Winnipeg and private donors and volunteers. http://www.plugin.org/

UWINNIPEG’S 460 PORTAGE AVENUE RESIDENTS
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

  • UWinnipeg’s Faculty of Business and Economics breaks down the barriers between traditional management disciplines and exposes students to a wider range of study than at most business schools. Our approach to business education aims to graduate students that are socially conscience business leaders and entrepreneurs and capable of adapting to the ever-changing needs of the modern business world. The Faculty of Business and Economics combines two programs- business/economics and liberal arts- in a student-focused, multidisciplinary learning environment. It is unique in that it allows students to enter directly into the Faculty of Business and Economics and start taking classes in their first year of study. It is not necessary to complete a year in another faculty prior to entering the business program. http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/fac-bus-ec-index

DIVISON OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Since 1972, the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) has been known as a dynamic learning centre and an integral part of The University of Winnipeg. With over 300 programs and courses to choose from, DCE is the perfect place to be for adult learners who want to upgrade their skills or launch new careers. Many Certificate or Diploma credits from DCE can be transferred for credit towards a University of Winnipeg degree. Approximately 3.200 individuals take an average of 2.5 courses annually at DCE.  http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/dce-index

UWINNIPEG’S COMMUNITY RENEWAL CORPORATION

  • Campus development at The University of Winnipeg is spearheaded by The University of Winnipeg Community Renewal Corporation (UWCRC), which was incorporated on April 6, 2005 as a controlled entity of The University of Winnipeg. The UWCRC’s mandate is to develop a sustainable University community that promotes the attractiveness of the University to its faculty, staff, students and the greater community. The UWCRC actively develops partnerships with community, private and public sector organizations. UWinnipeg does not use operating funds to pay for new buildings. Campus improvements are funded through active fundraising and are possible because of generous alumni and community donors, as well as loan support from the Province of Manitoba. http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/crc-index