University of King’s College receives $1-million donation to redevelop part of campus
HALIFAX, N.S. — The University of King’s College has received a $1-million donation to redevelop the southeast corner of the campus.
The donation, made by the Alpha Aquilae Foundation, the family foundation of chancellor Debra Deane Little and her husband Bob, will be used to redevelop that side of the campus and add a new residence.
The school noted that the new residence could double the current bed count at King’s.
Deane Little said she and her husband are excited to contribute to the redevelopment.
“We continue to invest in the admiration we hold for the exceptional educational experience offered at King’s, which includes its vibrant living-learning community,” she said.
“We are excited to get behind a project that will allow more students to experience the uniqueness of King’s.”
The redevelopment will be on the corner of the King’s Quad that houses its current gymnasium. The new facility will be home to a new gym and wellness centre below grade.
It will also see community access to a street-level home for the journalism school, student support spaces and up to six storeys of accessible, flexible residence space to accommodate up to 250 more beds.
“We thank Debra and Bob for the generosity they continue to bestow on our forward-looking plans and the excitement they share with us as our college community comes together to re-imagine the future King’s,” said William Lahey, King’s president and vice-chancellor.
“Our ability to welcome a greater number and a more diverse population of first year residence students, as well as more upper year students, graduate students and their families, will broaden the residential community of King’s — enriching college life for all.”
