Campus Address: 294 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R1
The Massey Building at 294 William Avenue in Downtown Winnipeg is the temporary home of Providence Downtown Campus until we move to our permanent home, the Webb Place Building.
According to Winnipeg Architecture Foundation (n.d.), the historic Massey Building was built in 1885 by the Massey Manufacturing Company at the Exchange District.
The Welcome Centre is the first office you will see when you enter the building. Here, you will find the Help Desk, which is run by Student Services Assistants. They are your first point-of-contact for any student services inquiries.
Group Study Room
The Group Study Room is where Peer Tutors holds their one-on-one tutoring and group study sessions.
Quiet Study Room
The Quiet Study Room is a space for students to study on their own or read a book. This is also the work area of Grading Assistants, so compliance to the quiet noise level is compulsory.
Students can book meeting rooms for group study purposes. Student Leaders can book meeting rooms for events and activities.
Students are welcome to use classrooms during their breaks to eat and socialize.
Students can book classrooms for group study purposes. Student Leaders can book classrooms for events and activities.
Student Leaders use this workspace for meetings or to work on their projects and initiatives together.
Student Lounge
The UC Student Lounge is a space for students to come and eat together as a community.
Blackett Student Lounge
The Taylor Student Lounge is the only designated loud area on campus. Students are welcome to play music and laugh out loud.
To book a room, use the Room Booking Request Form below:
Safe Walks are one of the ways students stay safe at the Downtown Campus. We highly encourage students to have walking buddies especially for evening and night classes.
If you would feel more comfortable, you can request for volunteers from external organizations to join you and your walking buddies, by contact the phone numbers below:
If you regularly need volunteers for Safe Walks from these organizations, you can fill out the Regular Safe Walks Request form, and our Help Desk will request Safe Walks volunteers on a regular basis on your behalf.
The Covenant of Community Life reminds us of our duties and responsibilities as co-owner of our Mission:
From these principles, we derive the Providence Downtown Building Policies:
Every room and hallway are assigned a noise meter level. Students are expected to comply with them.
The whole Massey Building is a scent-free zone. Out of respect for other people, do not wear perfume, cologne, body spray, or strongly scented lotions. Scent-free deodorants are highly encouraged.
As a rule of thumb, body smell should not be distracting for other people (this includes body odor or perfume).
Students are expected to throw their garbage at the trashcan. Pencil shavings should be thrown on the trashcan.
Before posting anything on any bulletin board, you need permission from the Help Desk.
Stairwells and washrooms are not places to congregate with peers. Follow the maximum capacity poster posted in the washrooms. If needed, line up outside the washrooms.
Running can be a safety hazard and noisy. Walk at a normal pace on campus.
Students can bring guests to the building. However, they are liable for their guests’ behavior, contributions, and damage to the building.
Students will be informed via their student emails and/or Populi Groups in cases of official class cancellations and/or emergency building closures.
When you see a FIRE on your floor:
Fire extinguisher instructions:
When you hear a fire alarm on your floor:
When you get outside:
Throughout your time in the program, the Student Services Advisor will regularly plan community building activities for you to connect with your fellow students and learn more about Canada and about Winnipeg. Please watch for communication from the Student Services Advisor regarding those events.