USask Engineering embarks on transformational renovation journey
Via the Globe Content Studio: IDEAS building expansion promises innovative space development to enhance the future of engineering education
When Dr. Carey Simonson walked up to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering building to begin his bachelor’s degree in the fall of 1987, he felt a sense of excitement and determination. The red-brick facade, with its long hallways and crowded lecture halls would soon become his home.
Thirty-seven years later, Dr. Simonson is still at the University of Saskatchewan, now as a professor and interim dean of the college. The engineering building remains largely untouched – a relic of bygone years, presenting itself as a testament to tradition for some, and as a challenge to progress for others.
The University of Saskatchewan has set its sights on revitalizing the building, recognizing the need to adapt to the evolving landscape of education and industry. Plans are under way for a bold transformation – through the Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Applied Sciences (IDEAS) building expansion.