Université de l'Ontario français (in Daniels Waterfront)

[Towered]

 

[jje1000]

The project above is different, right?

Regardless, it'll be nice to have both a French-language college and university in the area.

 

[interchange42]

Press release:

Mayor Tory's statement on the Joint Federal-Provincial Funding Agreement for the Université de l’Ontario français

"Today, the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario announced a funding agreement for the Université de l’Ontario français. The Université de l’Ontario français will be located right here in Toronto and will open for its first cohort of students in September 2021. This is good news for our city, for Toronto's Francophone population, and Francophones across Ontario.

As Mayor, I am proud that Toronto will be the home of the first French-language university governed by and for Ontario Francophones. I have long supported the idea that a French-language university should be located in our city with the support of the other levels of government.

I want to congratulate Ontario Minister of Francophone Affairs Caroline Mulroney and Federal Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly on negotiating this agreement and finding a way forward when it comes to this important university. I know how much effort both Ministers in particular put into bringing us to this day and this positive announcement. I want to also thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford for their leadership in making this investment in a new university in Toronto.

And I also want to congratulate members of the Francophone community who have fought long and hard for this university to become a reality. Today's announcement is a culmination of their determination to make sure there was a place for people to pursue post-secondary education in French in our province."

 

[TossYourJacket]

I realise it's basically an obligatory part of the statement, but thanking Doug Ford for his role in this is hilarious.

 

[JasonParis]

After all that year-long confusion, I forget where this is going now?

 

[Towered]

After all that year-long confusion, I forget where this is going now?

In the proposed "ribbon" building in the Distillery, I believe.

 

[JasonParis]

And the first classes are to be at Boreal College at One Yonge I believe.

 

[Northern Light]

Announcement, coming tomorrow, Feb 26, 9am, at The Sugar Gallery at 5 Lower Jarvis

Ontario Newsroom | Salle de presse de l'Ontario

news.ontario.ca

 

[Northern Light]

We have a location, as per Radio Canada. (article in French)

Le campus de l'Université de l'Ontario français sera sur les berges du lac Ontario

Le campus de l'Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) sera situé dans le quartier riverain de Toronto.

ici.radio-canada.ca

Translation of important bits:

The campus will be located in a new building at 9 Lower Jarvis Street, near the Distillery district. (note that is a direct quote, I don't think it's that near either)

According to a call for tenders for architectural services obtained by Radio-Canada, the UOF is finalizing the lease for 4,645 square meters (50,000 square feet) in a building by developer Daniels Corporation. Construction is underway and the UOF plans to be a tenant in August 2020.

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

That's the Daniels Waterfront building (well - the podium levels of the residential towers)

 

[jje1000]

Not a bad spot- will draw more people east of Yonge and provide a reliable customer base for the food services in the area.

But the East Bayfront LRT will be badly needed to tie this area to the rest of the city, and the space will still feel a bit windswept for the next few years- won't be as picturesque as Boreal's location in the Distillery District.

 

[AlbertC]

Interesting to see more educational institutions locating themselves in newer residential/mixed-use developments. Kingsway College School are going to be at Eau du Soleil, while Humber College have also recently announced they will be opening campus space downtown at the Casa 3 condos podium.

 

[Sandpit]

Interesting to see more educational institutions locating themselves in newer residential/mixed-use developments. Kingsway College School are going to be at Eau du Soleil, while Humber College have also recently announced they will be opening campus space downtown at the Casa 3 condos podium.

Also Niagara University at the Expo towers in Vaughan IIRC.

 

[AlbertC]

Ontario’s first French-language university finds a home in downtown Toronto

By Isabel Teotonio Education Reporter
Wed., Feb. 26, 2020

The Université de l’Ontario français (UOF), slated to open in the fall of 2021, will be housed in the Daniels Waterfront complex, at the corner of Queens Quay East and Lower Jarvis Street, according to a government announcement Wednesday revealing the location of the long-awaited school.

...

The federal government will cover start-up costs of $63 million over the next four years — then, the province will pitch in the same amount for the following four years. After that, UOF will be funded like all other universities in the province.

The university will join George Brown College and OCAD University, which also have a presence in Daniels, a mixed-use community that includes Artscape Daniels Launchpad, commercial space and residential towers.

UOF will occupy the second floor of 9 Lower Jarvis Street, which is still under construction. Over the next year, work will continue to get the 50,000-square-foot premises ready for classes in September 2021.

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In 2021, UOF will begin offering degree programs in urban studies, human plurality, digital culture, global economy and pedagogy in higher education. And, it will partner with other universities and colleges to offer other programming, such as a degree in management.

The plan is to grow the school from about 1,000 to 2,000 students in its first decade, which will depend on funding and program development.

Ontario’s first French-language university finds a home in downtown Toronto

The Université de l’Ontario français is slated to open in the fall of 2021 and will be housed in the Daniels Waterfront complex, at Queens Quay East and Lower Jarvis Street.

www.thestar.com

 

[AlbertC]

Ontario's French university receives only 19 applications from province's students​

Jan 24, 2021

After much pushback and protest kept Universite de l'Ontario Francais alive, the new French language school has only received 19 applications from Ontario students as of Jan. 17.

Vice-rector Denis Berthiaume confirmed that the University has also received around 20 additional admission requests from abroad or from adults who are considering a return to school. That brings the total number of requests received so far to 39.

Rector André Roy had previously said the school's goal was to have 200 students for its first semester, which is scheduled to begin this September.

Admission applications can still be submitted, but Jan. 17 was the first deadline in the university calendar across the province.

The applications also don't mean that students will necessarily choose the university, which is located in downtown Toronto, if they are admitted, as students can apply for admission to multiple programs.

Berthiaume told Radio-Canada that the start of the school year will go ahead as planned in September, no matter the number of confirmed students.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-french-university-applications-1.5884181