Michael Williams (MWB, #239)

The Michael Williams Building (MWB) contains the offices of the university's executive team:

President
Vice-President Academic and Provost
Vice-President Finance and Operations
Vice-President External Relations
Vice-President Research
University Secretary

MSB also contains other administrative offices:

Research Services
Accounting Services
Pension Services
Institutional Planning & Analysis
Campus Planning and Sustainability

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ report for MWB.

Map

Emergency information

Building emergency assembly point map
367KB PDF file

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.

History

Michael Williams was a publican, visionary and Victorian who worked to preserve Victoria’s heritage buildings.

In 1990, the University of Victoria (UVic) granted Williams an honorary degree in recognition of his leadership in preserving and renewing Victoria’s Old Town district.

MWB was designed by CEI Neilson Architecture Planning Interiors and completed in October 2008. The building is registered with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Standards program.

This building was formerly known as the Administrative Services Building.