uOttawa-- Alex Trebek Alumni Hall

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #1 Posted **Oct 24, 2012, 6:11 PM**

It appears that the university has made a final decision to put the proposed alumni pavillion in an existing building---at 155 Seraphin-Marion Pvt.

This building dates back to about 1875 and has been restored and is in great condition.
The Dept of History has offices there, so I presume they will get some new digs somewhere on campus.

The Alumni Association is contributing and sharing the cost of the alumni Pavillon , with the university ,and had collected 100,000 dollars as of March to put toward their contribution.

c_speed3108 · #2 Posted **Oct 24, 2012, 7:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeadingEdgeBoomer

It appears that the university has made a final decision to put the proposed alumni pavillion in an existing building---at 155 Seraphin-Marion Pvt.

This building dates back to about 1875 and has been restored and is in great condition.
The Dept of History has offices there, so I presume they will get some new digs somewhere on campus.

The Alumni Association is contributing and sharing the cost of the alumni Pavillon , with the university ,and had collected 100,000 dollars as of March to put toward their contribution.

Neat, the house next door was home to first graduate for some portion of his life. I am guessing some space in Desmarais may have been freed up by the new social sci building. And a quick Google run and yes it appears they are on the 9th floor.

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #3 Posted **Jan 27, 2015, 5:19 PM**

This will open during alumni week and alum are invited to visit it on May 9. registration is asked for and there is no charge.
In the evening a gala will be held in front of this building on the newly redone Tabaret lawn.

The pavilion is being built by combining two of the historic houses on Séraphin-Marion and creating new and beautiful space in behind their spectacular façades.

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Alumni Hall Open House

Be among the first to visit our brand new Alumni Hall in the heart of campus! For the first time since 1848, alumni will finally have their own home on campus. This new hall will be a living symbol of alumni commitment towards their alma mater, and a recognition by the University of its proudest ambassadors.

Meet the University’s Chief Archivist, Michel Prévost, as he describes the rich history of the building where our first graduate lived.

The new hall will give alumni of all ages a central place to meet and celebrate their years of study at the University. It will be a lively place of learning and a window on the faculties and on the whole university community.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, 157 Séraphin-Marion, Ottawa

*Bilingual event
**Refreshments will be served.

This activity is part of our family programming, so be sure to pick up your family passport at the registration table as you enter the Faculty of Social Sciences Building at 120 University. Make sure you have your passport stamped at every family activity you attend.

Hand in your passport at Alumni Hall before 3:30 p.m. for a chance to win a prize.

Free parking in all our outdoor campus parking lots (except the lot in front of the Faculty of Social Sciences Building, 120 University).

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #4 Posted **Apr 30, 2015, 2:25 PM**

Q-Graduates of a school.

A--What are alumni?

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MEDIA ADVISORY: uOttawa unveils first ever Alumni Hall with guest alumnus Alex Trebek

OTTAWA, April 30, 2015 — The University of Ottawa invites members of the media to the inauguration of its brand new Alumni Hall. Alex Trebek, alumnus and host of the popular game show Jeopardy!, will be present at the inauguration ceremony.

During the ceremony, the City of Ottawa will also officially proclaim University of Ottawa Alumni Week.

WHAT: Inauguration of the new Alumni Hall
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 157 Séraphin Marion

PARKING: Limited parking available for media behind Alumni Hall

For the first time since 1848, alumni will finally have their own home on campus. Located in the heart of the campus, the new hall will give uOttawa alumni of all ages a central place to meet and celebrate their years of study at the University.

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #5 Posted **May 2, 2015, 6:11 PM**

It came out today that this will be named the Alex Trebek Alumni Hall after he agreed to pick up 2.3 million dollars of the renovation costs. plus fund the Alex Trebek Lecture Series at uOttawa from this year onward.

More than likely he will be named as Honorary Chairman of uOttawa's 400 million dollar fund raising drive which will be launched this coming week.

loga0082 · #6 Posted **May 3, 2015, 2:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by LeadingEdgeBoomer

It came out today that this will be named the Alex Trebek Alumni Hall after he agreed to pick up 2.3 million dollars of the renovation costs. plus fund the Alex Trebek Lecture Series at uOttawa from this year onward.

More than likely he will be named as Honorary Chairman of uOttawa's 400 million dollar fund raising drive which will be launched this coming week.

Alex Trebek was once a student at Ottawa U many years ago and he has been doing 'Jeopardy' for over 30 years, why not name it 'The Alex Trebek Alumni hall? He graduated with a Bachelor degree in Philosophy over 50 years ago? I believe that man is now 74 years old.

loga0082

loga0082 · #7 Posted **May 3, 2015, 2:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by LeadingEdgeBoomer

It appears that the university has made a final decision to put the proposed alumni pavillion in an existing building---at 155 Seraphin-Marion Pvt.

This building dates back to about 1875 and has been restored and is in great condition.
The Dept of History has offices there, so I presume they will get some new digs somewhere on campus.

The Alumni Association is contributing and sharing the cost of the alumni Pavillon , with the university ,and had collected 100,000 dollars as of March to put toward their contribution.

I love how this history department is nicely renovated. It looks so new with the red bricks. My mother did her degree in history: a Bachelor's, a Master's, and a PHD in the 1980's and 1990's. So she use to go to that History department a lot to talk to her professors about her research. That history department has certainly been renovated, since I graduated from the University of Ottawa in 2010 with my BA in Classics. I have not been a student at Ottawa U since then.

loga0082:

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #8 Posted **May 6, 2015, 12:17 PM**

The porch has been restored to what it was when the the place was first built--but with a wheel-chair access ramp on the Cumberland side of the building--plus safety railings on the front steps for we old alumni to hang onto.

MoreTrains · #9 Posted **May 6, 2015, 1:03 PM**

Now Im dissappointed that they didnt already do this.

loga0082 · #10 Posted **May 6, 2015, 9:14 PM**

It would make sense that the Alumni Hall should be called Alex Trebek because he donated lots of money for many many years. Was it actually Alex Trebek who picked up 2.3 million dollars for reservations? He was a former student there over 50 years ago and he is a famous game show host.

Loga0082

J.OT13 · #11 Posted **May 7, 2015, 10:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by loga0082

It would make sense that the Alumni Hall should be called Alex Trebek because he donated lots of money for many many years. Was it actually Alex Trebek who picked up 2.3 million dollars for reservations? He was a former student there over 50 years ago and he is a famous game show host.

Loga0082

EDIT: Please see LeadingEdgeBoomer's reponse.

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #12 Posted **May 7, 2015, 11:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by J.OT13

Yes; Alex Trebek picked up the full tab for the renovations. It's awesome to have ambassadors like him who don't forget where they came from.

To be fair.

Trebek donated 2.3 million dollars of the 3.5 million cost of restoring these heritage buildings.

The rest came from other donors , the major ones being Johnson Insurance, MBNA Canada, and Canada Life. All three have been long time sponsors of the uOttawa Alumni Association

Alex Trebek has donated a lot more money to his alma mater spread over many years. Usually without public recognition.
The Global and Community Development Office at uOttawa has been a big beneficiary of his generosity. This office matches university student , staff and alumni volunteers to charities at home and abroad that can use their skills. Think of student and staff of uOttawa Medicine and Nursing Schools going a broad to do volunteer work in clinics in underdeveloped countries ---as only one volunteer opportunity this office arranges.
Trebek has donated hundreds of thousands to this office.

Saturday evening uOttawa will officially launch its 400 million dollar fundraising campaign.
The Campaign Chair is Perry Dellelce, a prominent Toronto lawyer (corporate finance transactional law) and uOttawa grad. The Vice Chair is Daniel Lamarre , President and CEO of Cirque de Soleil, and a uOttawa alumnus.
Shortly after the launch we will probably hear of other large donations, like Mr. Trebek's , that were pre-booked before the official launch.

P.S.--last month Camille Villeneuve, an Outaouais entrepreneur, and uOttawa alumnus gave 1.5 million to the Telfer School of Management at uOttawa.

J.OT13 · #13 Posted **May 7, 2015, 11:47 PM**

Thanks for the correction.

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #14 Posted **May 10, 2015, 1:05 PM**

An acquaintance of mine , Ken Guarisco, receives an Alumni Association award for Commitment to the University. Ceremonies like this are pne of many uses the new Hall will be put to.

There is a little boutique at the main entrance where one can buy uOttawa Alumni Association swag.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...28241873911974

loga0082 · #15 Posted **May 11, 2015, 2:07 AM**

Dear Leadingbloomer:

I congratulate your acquaintance for receiving the Alumni Association Award. Did your acquaintance do a Bachelor, Master's, or PHD at the University of Ottawa. I hope that he enjoys his Alumni Award. He should he proud of himself.

loga0082

LeadingEdgeBoomer · #16 Posted **May 4, 2016, 2:33 PM**

It is uOttawa Alumni Week once again----and this morning Alex Trebek donated another 5 million dollars to his alma mater. Not sure exactly what his donation is earmarked for, but it will be made clear soon.