The Cadre +
17 March 1998
Lack of heat plagues blanchard hall
BY KRISTEN PATTERSON
Starting this August, con- sultants from Coles and Asso- ciates, who have yet to be officially hired, will be per- formlag en enalyainot alliah of UPEI's residences, paying large attention to the heating problems at Blanchard Hall.
Marc Braithwaite, the current Residence Manager, states that this “is the day of reckoning. Residence condi- tions have come to a head.”
The analysis and repairs, estimated to cost between $140 000 and $150 000 are expected to be completed in September of 1998, in time for residents’ return.
Braithwaite is quick to reassure that non-resident stu- dents will not be paying for the
repairs, as the residence pro- gram is a business run outside the university’s budget. The money will come from the pro- gram’s own budget, to be paid out over several years, and therefore will notaffect tuitions and student fees.
When hired in Novem- ber of 1994, he came with a mandate to increase residence occupancy and improve main- tenance and conditions of resi- dence facilities. He is confi- dent that repairs will be com- pleted this year.
“Itis acredibility issue,” he said.
Since 1979, when the Residence Manager at the time wrote a letter to the physical plant, expressing dissatisfac-
Miranda Wadman July 26, 1979 - March 1, 1998
The first words that come to mind when thinking of Miranda Wadman, are “What a beautiful person”. Anyone who knew her, would agree. She not only shone on the outside, but also on the inside. Her mere presence could light up any room. Miranda was a kind, caring person, who always had a smile for anyone. Her love for life, and her passion for singing, was what made her truly unique. I don’t think anyone could say a bad work about her. She was loved, and is sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Taken from our lives, but not from to sing with the angels, for the short time we're apart.
By - Lindsay Johnston
our hearts-
tion with Blanchard Hall, stu- dents have been subject to un- acceptable living conditions. Gaps in insulation, poorly-installed windows, and erratic heating patterns that students have no control over are the obvious reasons for what can be unbearable situa- tions. To ensure residents’ fu- ture comfort and well-being,
the analysis will cover more than just the obvious, to in- clude other possibly problem- atic areas such as plumbing and electricity. By tackling everything now, the residence program will switch from its present “reactionary” attitude to a “pro-active” attitude where maintenance is con- cerned, which will save the program a lot of money.
Braithwaite contends that “it is time to invest in the residence program. We do have a problem.” He states that there is great support for this investment from beth the university’s President and Vice President.
“Students are only look- ing for windows that close and beds that are comfortable. These up-grades are quite do- able.”
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