Browsing Feature Stories by Subject "Darke Hall"

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    • Feature Story: $250,000 Given for College Avenue Campus Renewal Project 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-02-26)
      The University of Regina has received a $250,000 contribution from Muriel Glenn, in memory of her husband, Dr. Gale Glenn, in support of Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project.

    • Feature Story: A bright past and even brighter future for Darke Hall 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-02-18)
      The man behind Darke Hall was a community-minded person who thought Regina needed a performing arts centre in the 1920s – and he backed up his idea with a large donation. Francis Nicholson Darke probably could not image ...

    • Feature Story: Architectural firm selected for renewal project 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-07-09)
      Regina-based architectural firm P3 Architecture Partners (P3A) in association with heritage experts Donald Luxton and Associates have been selected to lead the renewal of the University’s historic College Avenue Campus. ...

    • Feature Story: Big plans for Darke Hall renovations 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-07-27)
      There are no summer holidays at Darke Hall this year, where restoration work on the 88-year-old building is in full swing. The project is being led by Donald Luxton & Associates Inc., a Vancouver-based firm that specializes ...

    • Feature Story: Celebrating the first 50 years of Regina College 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-05-27)
      It was 55 years ago this month that Regina College marked its first half century with a special graduation ceremony that put the college’s history in the spotlight. “The colourful jubilee year celebrations at Regina College ...

    • Feature Story: City of Regina donates land to the College Avenue Campus Renewal Project 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-08-30)
      On August 29, City Council approved the donation of 2.6 acres of land to the College Avenue Campus (CAC) Renewal Project, enabling the University to proceed with a partnership with Conexus Credit Union. The proposed ...

    • Feature Story: College Avenue Campus Renewal to Benefit Community 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-02-13)
      More than 100 years ago, the University of Regina opened its doors at the College Avenue Campus, then known as Regina College. For decades the campus provided a place for students to learn, grow, and thrive. Now the ...

    • Feature Story: Darke Hall comes alive in sold out concert 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-05-15)
      Darke Hall, the performance venue for the University of Regina’s Conservatory of Performing Arts continues its storied role as a centre of musical and theatrical performances and community events. On Friday, May 15, 2015, ...

    • Feature Story: Darke Hall Home to Prestigious Piano 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2014-01-29)
      In a generous contribution to Building Knowledge – The College Avenue Campus Renewal Project, local supporters of the University of Regina , Dr. Roberta McKay and Mr. Elmer Brenner, have gifted a Fazioli concert grand piano ...

    • Feature Story: Darke Hall receives $1 million federal accessibility grant 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2019-04-25)
      The University of Regina's Darke Hall, one of the country's premier heritage buildings for the arts, is being brought back to life - and today it received a much-needed boost so that the entire community can access and ...

    • Feature Story: Darke Hall receives $1 million gift from anonymous donor 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-05-12)
      Ilana van der Merwe says one of the happiest days of her life was when she picked up her cello at the age of five. “I remember actually making a sound,” she says. “It was amazing.” Now, she is immersed in the world of ...

    • Feature Story: Fall Convocations in the early days of Regina Campus 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-10-18)
      Fall Convocation is an autumn tradition at the University of Regina, and this year’s event will be held on Friday, October 21 at the Conexus Arts Centre. Here is a look back at the early Fall Convocations in Regina.

    • Feature Story: FLASHBACK: August highlights in the history of the University of Regina 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-08-01)
      The month of August is often considered a time to get prepared for a new academic year – and August has also been a busy month for announcements for the University of Regina and its forerunners, Regina College and the ...

    • Feature Story: FLASHBACK: Highlights from the month of May in the history of the University of Regina 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-05-14)
      The first students to attend the new Regina Campus graduated with their degrees on May 17, 1965. Previously, students could take classes in Regina – but had to then move to Saskatoon to earn degrees. At that first convocation ...

    • Feature Story: FLASHBACK: May highlights in the history of the University of Regina 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-05-23)
      Among the historical highlights at the University of Regina and its forerunners during the month of May:

    • Feature Story: FLASHBACK: November highlights in the history of the University of Regina 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-11-11)
      Among the historical highlights at the University of Regina and its forerunners during the month of November:

    • Feature Story: Generosity of community allows University to begin Darke Hall upgrades 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-09-08)
      On September 8, 2015, President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons announced a $1 million anonymous donation towards ensuring accessibility at Darke Hall. In addition, Dr. Timmons announced the allocation of $3 million, ...

    • Feature Story: Homecoming show will set the stage for Darke Hall renewal 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2016-05-05)
      The stage at Darke Hall will serve as a special homecoming for two amazing performers on May 6. Jane Leibel (soprano) and Rachel Andrist (pianist) are performing in the “Homecoming Show” produced by Regina’s Golden Apple ...

    • Feature Story: JazzFest at historic Darke Hall 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-06-16)
      Historic Darke Hall is the venue for two of the headliner acts at this year’s Regina JazzFest June 17 – 21. “Darke Hall is a wonderful venue for jazz,” says Peter Champagne, President of the Regina Jazz Society, which is ...

    • Feature Story: JULY HIGHLIGHTS: Students take classes at the new campus for the first time 

      External Relations, University of Regina (External Relations, University of Regina, 2017-07-14)
      Among the historical highlights at the University of Regina and its forerunners during the month of July: