MacEwan Student Centre

Address: 402 Collegiate Blvd NW    
Building abbreviation: MSC
Building number: 39

The Writing Symbols Lodge provides a welcoming environment to encourage the success of Indigenous students by providing academic, personal, and cultural support services. The name was gifted to the University of Calgary by Traditional Knowledge Keepers from Treaty 7 Territory and beyond.

Writing Symbols Lodge

What's inside?


Students’ Union office and services

University of Calgary Bookstore

Centre for Career & Personal Development

Faith and Spirituality Centre

Writing Symbols Lodge

Centre for International Students and Study Abroad

Campus Security

Student Wellness Services


Building Construction

Completion Date

December 1987 

Main Contractor

Cana Management Ltd.

Lead Consultants

Architect: Maurice Sunderland Architecture Inc.
Structural: Maurice Sunderland Architecture Inc.
Mechanical: Maurice Sunderland Architecture Inc.
Electrical: Maurice Sunderland Architecture Inc.