Grand Opening of ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University’s Rideau House Residence
You are invited to attend the official opening of at ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University. With over 450 traditional beds, Rideau House is home to both first-year and upper-year students. Offering both double and single rooms, this new residence features modern, thoughtfully designed spaces that aim to foster both community and convenience for residents.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 11 am – 12 pm
Where: Atrium, Rideau House Residence, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University, Ottawa, ON.
Agenda:
11 a.m. – Guest arrival & mingling
11:10 a.m. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 a.m. – Land Acknowledgement and Welcome by MC, ED, HRL Laura Storey
11:35 a.m. – Remarks by University President, Wisdom Tettey
11:40 a.m. – Remarks by Project Team
11:45 a.m. – Remarks by Rideau House Resident
11:50 a.m. – Group Photo & Media Interviews
Noon – Refreshments /Residence Tours
Speakers:
- University President: Wisdom Tettey (keynote and ribbon cutting).
- Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life: Laura Storey (host/MC, welcome and land acknowledgement).
- Project Team Representative: (To be confirmed; brief remarks).
- Rideau House Resident: Carolyne Bergeron (student remarks).
- Builders/Architects: Acknowledgment and brief remarks.
All speakers will be available for media interviews following the formal program.
Media Contact
Steven Reid (he/him)
Media Relations Officer
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University
613-265-6613
Steven.Reid3@carleton.ca
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