Media Invitation - Centennial College to hold opening event for Canada's first LEED Gold, zero carbon, mass timber, higher-education building on Sept. 21

TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Centennial College will hold an opening event (ribbon-cutting) for Canada's first LEED Gold, zero carbon, mass timber, higher-education building on September 21, 2023, alongside project partners.

A-Building, an approximately $112-million expansion, forms a new gateway to Centennial's Progress Campus highlighting the College's commitments to sustainability and reconciliation. Its design reflects Indigenous values and principles, based on the concept of 'two-eyed seeing' – viewing the world through the dual lens of Indigenous knowledge and Western knowledge.

"Reconciliation and stewardship of the environment are central to the A-Building expansion at Centennial," said Dr. Craig Stephenson, President and CEO, Centennial College. "As the gateway to our Progress Campus, it's a beacon that articulates the importance of inclusivity, Indigeneity, and sustainability to the Centennial Community."

                       Media Opportunity – Formal opening event

When:	Thursday, September 21, 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Where:	A-Building, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave., Scarborough
Who:	The opening will feature remarks from Indigenous leaders, College and student representatives, project partners, and elected officials, including:
	Dr. Craig Stephenson, President & CEO, Centennial College
	Seán Kinsella, Director, The Eighth Fire, Centennial College

This event is open to the media and will be livestreamed here.

For members of the media who would like a preview of the new facility in advance of the opening, individual tours can be arranged.

SOURCE Centennial College

Media contact: Michelle Ervin, Media Relations Manager, Centennial College, 647-633-2092; [email protected].