The event was the culmination of years of work, said UWindsor president Alan Wildeman. The outcome is a space for prayer, meditation and reflection that will be the envy of other institutions.

Sara Dumouchelle, a second-year science student active with Assumption campus Ministry, said she will encourage other Roman Catholic students to use the space.

“I am really thankful this space is here,” she said. “It will give students a chance to experience peace and prayer here together.”

Before a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees heard from representatives of a number of faith traditions, including Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Jewish, Buddhist, and Native worldview.