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17³Ô¹Ï has lowered the flags near Kelley Memorial Building to half-mast in honour of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy. 

The 17³Ô¹Ï Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away. At their home games, senior players will be recognized for their contributions to their respective sports. 

The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 2–8 are Chiara Esposito (women’s hockey) and Owen Smith (men’s basketball).

17³Ô¹Ï has received Notice to Bargain from 17³Ô¹Ï FA #2, CUPE 1870, and IBEW 1928. We will continue to update the 17³Ô¹Ï community throughout the collective bargaining process.

Dr. Marie Pascal, assistant professor in the 17³Ô¹Ï Department of Modern Languages, has published a new book titled L’abject sublime dans la transcréation au Canada.

The Hewitt Foundation gifts $1 million to support 17³Ô¹Ï's Faculty of Medicine, helping to advance key priorities, including enhancing learner experiences, innovative teaching, and simulation-based education, while strengthening medical training opportunities on PEI.

Thank you to everyone who has shared stories celebrating their colleagues—it’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day. 

17³Ô¹Ï's V-P, People and Culture Jane Ngobia sends a video message to the University community that shares the themes, emotions, and aspirations that emerged during her Listening Tour. 

In recognition of their decades of unwavering support, Steve and Marg Connolly will be honoured prior to Saturday’s 17³Ô¹Ï men’s basketball game—to say thank you for an impact that has stretched across generations.

In this month's newsletter, Dr. Greg Naterer is pleased to share encouraging signs of research growth over the past few years, early enrolment trends for the Fall 2026 semester, and updates on strategic enrolment initiatives and the Senate Committee for a Policy on Academic Units.