Through an innovative partnership between the Université de Moncton
and Shannex RLC Limited - a provider of long-term care in the province -
a university living complex for seniors is being built on the Moncton campus.
It is the first of its kind in New Brunswick.
The agreement was concluded with U de M Développement Inc. that
will act as a trustee for the management of the project. It will include
a 60-bed long-term care facility, a retirement complex, a special needs
facility and apartment buildings for independent retirees. Economic spinoffs
from the partnership will mostly be allocated to research on the health of
seniors. The project will create opportunities for student internships and
employment for graduates.
This represents an investment of $50 million for Shannex. The first phase of
the project will be completed in the fall of 2017.
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The dream takes shape
First university living complex for seniors in New Brunswick
Annual Report Highlights
2015-2016
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Engagement
The Université de Moncton’s role in developing and
enhancing Francophone and Acadian society has
been well entrenched in its mission for fifty years.
Dedicated to the advancement and transmission
of knowledge, the university must also serve public
interest in a significant way. As an institution
of education and research, the university must
continue to strive to contribute to the general
improvement of society by providing fact-based
research that provides a better understanding of
its evolution and ensures its vitality.
The university also wants to provide students with
opportunities for experiential learning to sensitize
them to societal issues and help them become
engaged citizens.
Raymond Théberge to co-chair the
Consortium national de formation en santé
The Association of Colleges and Universities of the
Canadian Francophonie appointed president and
vice-chancellor Raymond Théberge as co-chair of
the Consortium national de formation en santé for
a two-year mandate.
Professor Benoit Doyon-Gosselin admitted
to the Royal Society of Canada
French studies professor Benoit Doyon-Gosselin has
joined the ranks of The College of New Scholars,
Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada.
He also holds the Canada Research Chair in Acadian
Studies and Minority Communities at the university.
Moncton campus celebrates three
anniversaries
More than 950 people took part in the festivities
surrounding the 50
th
anniversary of the J.-Louis-
Lévesque arena at the Moncton campus. In addition
to the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, Her
Honour the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau,
guests also included the friends of the Aigles,
former hockey team members. Suzanne Lévesque,
the chair of the Fondation J. – Louis Lévesque, was
present to celebrate her father’s great legacy.
The school of nursing celebrated its 50
th
anniversary
in November. A day of activities was organized
for the occasion to reflect on the journey and
the accomplishments of the school. A reunion
took place in the evening to allow the alumni to
reconnect.
The 50
th
anniversary of the founding of the
Champlain library was also marked. It was an
opportunity to present the work done by the
master builders of the library and to highlight its
contribution to the academic success of students.
Participation in the delegation from New
Brunswick to the Ivory Coast in anticipation
of the Francophonie Games
The university participated in the provincial
delegation that went to the Ivory Coast to convince
the Organizing Committee to hold the 2021 Games
of La Francophonie in New Brunswick. The mission
was successful: New Brunswick has been selected to
host the event. It is the largest sporting and cultural
event of the International Francophonie dedicated
to youth. It attracts more than 3,000 participants
aged 18 to 35 years from more than 80 countries.
Shippagan campus welcomes the Governor
General of Canada
During his visit to Shippagan in the spring of
2015, His Excellency the Right Honourable David
Johnston, Governor General of Canada, visited the
research and development centre (Carrefour de
la recherche et développement) at the Shippagan
campus where he met with researchers. During his
visit, he also presented the Caring Canadian Award
to eight community volunteers.
Cooperation with FIFA Canada 2015
The City of Moncton hosted seven matches of
the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 at the outside
stadium on the Moncton campus. The Université
de Moncton participated in the presentation of this
major event to ensure the success of the important
international competition and to feature the
university and its facilities.
2015 Ovation Night
Brian Gallant, 33
rd
Premier of Nouveau-Brunswick,
received the Université de Moncton alumni award,
the
Ordre du Mérite
. Philippe St-Onge who holds
three degrees from the Université de Moncton and
is an accomplished researcher received the 2015
Prix
Émergence
.
Mathieu Lemieux, a most inspiring leader
under 40
Mathieu Lemieux, student at the Edmundston
campus, is among a group of the 50 most inspiring
leaders under 40 selected to participate in 21inc’s
Under 40 Summit. He is the president of the student
union at the Edmundston campus.
