Southam Hall honours Carleton’s first chancellor and former publisher of The Ottawa Citizen Harry Stevenson Southam, who also donated a significant portion of the land on which the campus is built.
Here you will find the 444-seat Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton’s largest lecture hall. Two fully-equipped television studios on the sixth floor are used by Carleton’s instructional television service (CUTV), which provides distance education courses throughout the Ottawa Valley via digital cable television, and by students in the University’s highly acclaimed journalism program.
The Outdoor Amphitheatre between Southam and Paterson halls is used for concerts and classes during fair weather.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
15 accessible visitor parking spaces in P1. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible entrance to elevator, located near P1 and MacOdrum Library. Accessible entrance to Kailash Mital Theatre lobby on level 3 (note: this entrance only leads to theatre lobby and stairs to other areas of the building).
Interior Entrances
Tunnel access to elevator has ramp and door opener. Tunnel also provides access to Theatres A and B, and the bottom of Kailash Mital Theatre.
Elevators
1 elevator serves all levels. It features 2 panels with tactile and braille buttons, and an audible announcement system (voice and beeps).
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in all multi-stall washrooms on levels 3-6. However, only the washrooms on level 4 have door openers, and have a smaller path of travel. Closest accessible universal washroom located in Loeb Building, connected by the tunnel. MacOdrum Library accessible washrooms are also available via the tunnel.
Telephones
Pay phones located at tunnel level below stairs are accessible to wheelchair users but not to persons who are hearing impaired.
Classrooms
Generally accessible but need accessible desks or tables for wheelchair users.
Study Areas
No designated study areas but empty classrooms are often used.
Food/Beverages
Vending machines at tunnel level, second level of Loeb Building and tunnel junction. Close to Loeb Cafe on first level of Loeb Building.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.
Existing Obstacles
No access to the stage of the Alumni Theatre.