17³Ô¹Ï hosts well-attended New Year’s Day Levee

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Guests at 17³Ô¹Ï's New Year's Levee
Guests attending the 17³Ô¹Ï New Year’s Day Levee are greeted by Dr. Wendy Rodgers (centre), president and vice-chancellor, 17³Ô¹Ï, and her spouse Ian Reade (left); and Ronnie McPhee (right), president, 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association.

The 17³Ô¹Ï and the 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association rang in the New Year at a levee attended by approximately 450 people on January 1.

Guests were greeted by Dr. Wendy Rodgers, president and vice-chancellor, 17³Ô¹Ï, and Ian Reade; Ronnie McPhee, president, 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association; and Luciana Quiroa Paredes, president, 17³Ô¹Ï Student Union.

The festive event, which took place in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, featured piano and vocal performances by 17³Ô¹Ï music professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and her daughter Michelle. 

The levee at 17³Ô¹Ï was one of several held across the province to celebrate the New Year. Attending levees on New Year’s Day continues to be a popular annual activity for Islanders.

Hon. Catherine Callbeck at 17³Ô¹Ï New Year's Day Levee
The Honourable Catherine Callbeck, Chancellor Emerita, is greeted by Dr. Wendy Rodgers (centre), president and vice-chancellor, 17³Ô¹Ï; Ian Reade (left); and Ronnie McPhee (right), president, 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association.
Guests of 17³Ô¹Ï Levee
A group of 17³Ô¹Ï alumni and friends celebrate at the 17³Ô¹Ï New Year’s Day Levee.

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