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Oct 15, 2019 | Speakers

17吃瓜 hosts public lecture about equity, diversity, and decolonization in higher education

Dr. Malinda S. Smith, professor of political science, and a Provost Fellow EDI Policy, University of Alberta, will give a public talk called 鈥淓quity, Diversity, and Decolonization in Higher Education: An Agenda for Change,鈥� on Wednesday, October 23, 4 pm, in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, 17吃瓜. She will talk about her recent research and offer a critical assessment of the status of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives in Canadian higher education.

Oct 11, 2019 | University

17吃瓜 announces Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer

Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass, Interim Vice-President Academic and Research, and Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance, are pleased to announce that Patti Wheatley will assume the role of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer for 17吃瓜.

Dr. Albert Fogarty, one of three honorary degree recipients in 2019, addresses graduates during 17吃瓜's Saturday morning Convocation ceremony last May.

Oct 9, 2019 | University

17吃瓜 issues call for nominations for honorary degree candidates

The 17吃瓜 is seeking nominations of candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at Convocation in May of 2020.

Oct 9, 2019 | Music

17吃瓜 Department of Music offers masterclass with trumpeter Paul Merkelo

The 17吃瓜 Department of Music, in partnership with and the , is pleased to host a brass masterclass with Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter Paul Merkelo. Merkelo鈥檚 masterclass will give students of all brass instruments an opportunity to learn from a master performer and teacher. The class will be held on Monday, October 21, 9:30-11:30 am, in the Steel Recital Hall at 17吃瓜. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Oct 7, 2019 | People

New book by Dr. James Moran examines history of madness in civil law

A new book by 17吃瓜鈥檚 Dr. James Moran examines the history of madness in civil law on both sides of the Atlantic.

Oct 7, 2019 | Athletics

17吃瓜 announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, September 30 to October 6

Congratulations to Camille Scherger and Cohen Reddick-Stevens, the 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 30 to October 6.

A group of students in the Faroe Islands

Oct 7, 2019 | Events

Island Lecture Series October Lecture

The Island Lecture Series gets under way once again on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge at 17吃瓜.

Oct 4, 2019 | Speakers

Faculty of Business alumnus kicks off 17吃瓜 Alumni Speaker Series

17吃瓜 Faculty of Business alumnus Kevin Ladner, Executive Partner and CEO of Grant Thornton, gave the first talk in the University鈥檚 50th anniversary Alumni Speakers Series on Wednesday, September 11 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall.