Introducing the RBC Concourse in UPEI’s School of Sustainable Design Engineering

At the recent opening of the new School of Sustainable Design Engineering building, UPEI was proud to dedicate one of the building’s main throroughfares as the RBC Concourse. The RBC Concourse was named in honour of a generous donation to UPEI’s Inspire! Campaign by RBC.

“I want to thank RBC for its generosity and vision in supporting what will be an exciting new chapter in the history of the University of Prince Edward Island,” said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor. “We’re creating an exciting future for our students and the Island, and we’re doing it with the help of RBC.”

“RBC is committed to Canadian youth with a focus on supporting young people to ensure future generations have the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive and prosper in a rapidly-changing world,” said Kirk Muise, RBC’s Regional Vice President, Eastern N.B. and P.E.I. “We are simply thrilled to support UPEI’s new School of Sustainable Design Engineering and commend the university for being a leader in this field.”

The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.