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The Medical Student & Alumni Centre (MSAC) Vancouver is a UBC Faculty of Medicine social and recreational facility located on the northeast corner of 12th Avenue and Heather Street in Vancouver, BC.
Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall is the centre’s largest meeting room. It is just under 1000 square feet with 25-foot ceilings, skylights, and French doors opening into the courtyard. It is equipped with a fireplace, piano, and stereo, and is videoconference capable.
Capacity: 60 seated at tables, 80 theatre seating, 100 reception
Latham Hall
Latham Hall North contains Wolf’s Bar, named after Wolfgang Felix, engineer for the UBC Faculty of Medicine, who was instrumental in MSAC’s design and construction. Latham Hall South has tables and chairs.
Capacity: 30 seated at tables, 45 theatre seating, 70 reception
Alumni Room
MSAC’s Alumni Room contains the photos of every MD graduating class at UBC – from 1954 and photos of the current and past MAA Presidents. This room is equipped with couches, a boardroom table and chairs.
Capacity: 12 seated around the table, 25 theatre seating, 30 reception
Gym
Medical students, resident members, alumni, and faculty members are fortunate to have excellent gym facilities at MSAC, open 24 hours/day. The UBC Medical Undergraduate Society buys and maintains equipment for the MSAC gym.
The Studio
This room is most frequently used as a dance and music studio.
Capacity: 25 seated at tables, 45 theatre seating, 60 reception
Heritage Time Capsules
MSAC houses a set of Heritage Time Capsules, one for each UBC Faculty of Medicine graduating class. Historical documents and mementos from each class are stored for viewing at UBC Medicine class reunions. If medical alumni have historical items from days in medical school to add to the Time Capsule, please contact the Alumni Engagement Office at 604-875-4111 ext 62032 or med.alumni@ubc.ca.
UBCMJ Room
Named after the medical student publication, the UBC Medical Journal, this is a small meeting room.
Capacity: 6 seated around the table
Music Room
The Music Room is perfect for small meetings and music rehearsals. It is equipped with a piano, chairs, and a sofa.
Capacity: 6 seated around the table, 15 for a music rehearsal
