Introducing the RBC Concourse in 17Թ’s School of Sustainable Design Engineering
At the recent opening of the new , 17Թ 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 17Թ’s 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 17Թ,” said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, 17Թ 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 17Թ’s new School of Sustainable Design Engineering and commend the university for being a leader in this field.”
The 17Թ 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—17Թ has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17Թ 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.