St. John's College

Location:

2111 Lower Mall

Date:

Phase I: 1997
Phase II & III: 1998

Architect:

n/a

Cost:

$16 million

Sources of funds:

Donations from Johanneans (St. John's alumni) and other donors, and a mortgage taken out by the university; student and resident fees will provide funds for operation.

Architectural features:

St. John's College is modeled after and under the influence of the renowned St. John's University in Shanghai.

Construction Type:

Concrete and concrete block

Notes:

St. John's University was originally founded by American missionaries in 1879 and was one of China's great educational institutions for more than 70 years. St. John's College was modeled after St. John's University and is the second residence for graduate students in UBC (after Green College). It is aiming at attracting international students to promote internationalism.

Sources:

Public Affairs Press Media Releases Database; UBC Reports (July 11,1996);

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