News

A chronological list of 17Թ media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

 
| University

17Թ is holding information sessions to learn about its Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree program.

 
| University

The 17Թ and Holland College have formalized a degree pathway for graduates of the Holland College Environmental Applied Science Technology program.

 
| Seminar/Conference

From May 25–27, the Folklore Studies Association of Canada/L’Association canadienne d’ethnologie et de folklore will be holding its annual meeting at the 17Թ in collaboration with the Institute of Island Studies. 

 
| Administration

The 17Թ Board of Governors approved a balanced operating budget of $120 million for the 2018–19 fiscal year at its May meeting last night.

“The annual operating budget outlines how operating expenditures of the University are funded,” said 17Թ President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. “Our budget process helps us identify opportunities to invest in strategic initiatives that expand 17Թ’s community impact and global reach while minimizing the burden of tuition costs on our students.”

 
| Athletics

Chris Huggan, 17Թ’s director of Athletics and Recreation, is pleased to announce Matt Gamblin has signed on to be the next head coach of the 17Թ Women’s Basketball team.

 
| Community

Approximately 100 people gathered on May 7 at 17Թ Alumni Canada Games Place for the historic raising of the Mi'kmaq National Flag.

 
| Atlantic Veterinary College

AVC’s Class of 2018 celebrated their entry into the profession of veterinary medicine at two ceremonies—AVC’s annual White Coat Ceremony on May 11 and 17Թ Convocation on May 12. 

 
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. Alice Crook, coordinator of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College, has received international recognition for her work in animal welfare from the World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Ceva Santé Animale, a multinational veterinary pharmaceutical company. Click to watch a video created by the WVA about Dr. Crook's work.

 
| University

17Թ’s annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit and 25-Year Service Awards were presented to faculty and staff at a ceremony on May 16, 2018. The awards, created by President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, recognize outstanding performance and dedication to students and our community on-campus, provincially, and globally. 

 
| Events

Island Studies Press will launch its newest book, Called to Serve: Georgina Pope, Canadian Nursing Military Heroine, by Katherine Dewar in both Charlottetown and Summerside.