The new $14.0 million dollar facility features 3,000 s.m. of technology focused learning space, including a lecture theatre, three large hands-on ag-tech labs, collaboration and group areas for students, as well as a student commons space located in the heart of the building. The new facility was made possible, in part, thanks to the generous support and commitment from Dave Werklund and his spouse Sue Norman-Werklund.
“We are honoured to have this incredible learning space named after us. The programs offered through the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology will lead the way to a revolutionary change in agricultural learning,” commented Dave and Sue. ‘We believe in Olds College’s vision - they want to become recognized as a world-leading educator in innovation technology in the agricultural industry. We firmly believe in investing in youth and education. Olds College of Agriculture & Technology was a natural choice for us because of its longstanding commitment to agriculture education.”
The new Werklund Agriculture and Technology Centre will house the College’s Werklund School of Agriculture & Technology programs, including the College’s new Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree; the first baccalaureate degree to be offered by Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.
“The Werklund Agriculture and Technology Centre is a state-of-the-art learning facility that creates a high-tech learning environment for our students,” comments Patrick Machacek, Vice-President, Development & Strategy. “On behalf of Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, I would like to thank David and Susan for their continued support of our students and for investing their time, wisdom and entrepreneurial spirit in support of our continued growth as Canada's premiere agriculture college.”
