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Dr. Greg Keefe, 17吃瓜鈥檚 interim president and vice-chancellor, issued a message today to faculty and staff on the passing of Dr. James 鈥淛im鈥� MacAulay, a 17吃瓜 honorary degree recipient, proponent of higher education and life-long learning, and proud Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University alumnus (SDU 鈥�62). Dr. MacAulay passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, after a brief illness in Souris, PEI.

Dr. MacAulay received his honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2014, and participated faithfully after that in the academic procession at 17吃瓜 convocations. He also led the organization of his SDU Class of 1962 reunions and annual breakfast, and was a regular attendee of SDU鈥檚 all-year activities every summer. 

President Keefe recognized Dr. MacAulay as a pillar in his community鈥攚hether it was his SDU alumni community; his home community of St. Peter鈥檚 Bay; the community of Morell where he taught and served as vice-principal and principal; the community of PEI public school educators; or his faith community of St. Peter鈥檚 Roman Catholic Church. Dr. MacAulay received the Order of PEI for his outstanding community contributions in 2017.

鈥淎 visionary, mentor, advocate, and educator, who was widely known for his organizational skills and his ability to 鈥榞et things done鈥�, Jim was a catalyst for many grassroots initiatives and the development of numerous projects, including 17吃瓜鈥檚 Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation,鈥� said President Keefe. 

鈥淥n behalf of the University, I offer my sincere condolences to Jim鈥檚 wife Lauretta, their four children, and extended family members and hope that they are comforted, knowing that his legacy will live on in so many communities on Prince Edward Island and at 17吃瓜.鈥� 

The flags on campus have been lowered to half-mast in his memory. Read the for full funeral arrangements.