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David Strong (DSB, #215)

The David F. Strong Building contains a variety of classroom spaces, from seminar and break-out rooms to lecture halls. It also contains the 200-seat Mathews and McQueen Auditorium.

Map

Emergency information

The map above shows your building’s designated assembly point(s) in the event of an evacuation. These maps are designed for print and may not be fully accessible online. If you need help locating your assembly points, contact the emergency planner

Learn more about evacuations, emergency procedures and personal preparedness on the Emergency Planning website.

Rooms

History

David F. Strong was president and vice-chancellor of the University of Victoria (UVic) from 1990 to 2000. During his two five-year terms UVic acquired the Ian H. Stewart Recreation Complex and built residence structures that were used as the Athletes Village during the 1994 Commonwealth Games.

The building was constructed in 1996. It was originally known as the Classroom Building and was renamed the David Strong Building (DSB) in 2000.