The New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) recently held a dedication ceremony at its East Greenwich campus in recognition of the many generous donations made by organizations and friends of the university as its recent campus expansion project is now complete.

Special thanks went to Arpin Van Lines for its generous donation of $25,000 with NEIT dedicating a lounge area to Paul Arpin.

The Paul G. Arpin Lounge is a spacious fire-placed sitting area located on the first floor of NEIT’s first-ever 400+ bed residence hall that provides a comfortable space for students to relax and socialize. Taylor Arpin, the grandson of the late Paul Arpin, represented the company at the dedication ceremony.  He spoke about the common interest that Arpin Van Lines and NEIT share in the use of renewable energy in vehicles. 

“It is an honour to unveil this space dedicated to my grandfather,” said Taylor Arpin. “He was always focussed on being ready for the future and was a mentor to the next generation – just as NEIT is working hard to prepare its students for a rapidly changing world. I know that he would be proud to see all the work we have accomplished.”

 NEIT President Richard I Gouse said, “We are so pleased that Arpin Van Lines is participating in the growth and evolution of our university. We are grateful to this fine organisation for their generosity and commitment to our students.  We are proud to display their name in the lounge area of our new residence hall which is home to students from around the world.”

 Photo:  Taylor Arpin