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17Թ’s UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability and the 17Թ Climate Research Lab will co-host a public forum on climate change adaptations and islands.
Canadians for Health Research (CHR) have named Dr. Andrew Tasker its .
The men’s and women’s soccer teams play at home Friday evening, playing host to Acadia.
17Թ President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement today on the passing of 17Թ honorary degree recipient Donald N. MacKenzie.
“On behalf of the 17Թ community, I would like to extend my condolences to Donald’s wife Marion and to his family and friends,” said 17Թ President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz.
All 17Թ Alumni, corporate partners, season ticket holders, and Panther fans are invited to Red Shores Racetrack and Casino to help us kick off the 2016/2017 season!
At the recent opening of the new , 17Թ was proud to dedicate one of the building’s main throroughfares as the RBC Concourse. The RBC Concourse was named in honour of a generous donation to 17Թ’s by RBC.
Every week, 17Թ Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Rebecca Chapman (women’s rugby) and Brett Strba (men’s soccer), the 17Թ Panther Subway Athletes of the week for September 5-11!
Researchers at 17Թ's Atlantic Veterinary College will receive a $2.5 million grant to support scientific research aimed at preventing and treating illness in Atlantic salmon. The grant is part of a new partnership between Dalhousie University in Halifax, 17Թ, and Memorial University in Newfoundland called the Ocean Frontier Institute.
AVC recently received funding from the Government of Canada for new equipment for its equine and virology services. The equine equipment, like the 4-K arthroscopic system shown above, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of lameness, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal conditions in horses. AVC is the only veterinary school in Canada to have a 4-K arthroscope. As well, AVC’s regional diagnostic virology unit purchased innovative diagnostic tools designed to increase animal health within the cattle and hog industry.
17Թ Athletics and Recreation is excited to announce the 2016 Mulligan Cup Invitational and Soccer Festival schedule and invites the community to come out and enjoy ‘the beautiful game’, September 2–4, at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall.