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At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about support for publishing in a province where the tourism industry is built largely on the success of a single book. Dr. Richard Lemm, professor of English at 17³Ô¹Ï, will lead a talk entitled: Who needs books in the land of Anne? 'I'll focus on the provincial support for Island authors and Island publishers, sung to the tune of...

On Tuesday, January 28, 17³Ô¹Ï's Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie and her research team at the University will present new research findings on abortion access for PEI women. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, January 28 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 242 from 6:30-8:00 pm. The focus of the presentation will be on understanding the impacts of PEI's abortion policies on women...

The 17³Ô¹Ï recently celebrated the behind-the-scenes efforts of two outstanding individuals with the first two Katherine Schultz Research Recognition Awards. Dr. Lisa Chilton, associate professor of history, and Dr. Jonathan Spears, assistant professor of biomedical sciences and 17³Ô¹Ï's University Veterinarian, were given these awards in thanks for their work to...

17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation have scheduled the seventh annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser taking place on Saturday, February 8. The women's basketball team will host CIS #1 ranked Saint Mary's Huskies with a tip off time of 3:00 pm. Shoot for the Cure is a fundraising initiative by the CIS women's basketball coaches association to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer...

The Honourable Gail Shea, Canada's Minister for Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of State (Science and Technology) announced today the renewal of two Canada Research Chairs at the 17³Ô¹Ï. Dr. Russell Kerr begins a second term as the Canada Research Chair in Marine Natural Products. The announcement also saw Dr. Crawford...

17³Ô¹Ï student group, the Mindfulness Club, will host an introductory session on transcendental meditation on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 pm in Main Building's Faculty Lounge. The session will be led by Peter Cameron, certified transcendental meditation instructor with over 40 years of teaching experience in Atlantic Canada. Cameron will present some of the research that verifies the many...

The annual 17³Ô¹Ï music department performance competition finals concert will be held on Thursday, January 23 at 17³Ô¹Ï's Dr. Steel Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. The students chosen from the preliminary round include: Rebecca Apps, third-year voice major, performing music by Weinzweig, Floyd, and Somers; Jillian Clow, third-year voice major, performing music by Samuel...

17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation announced the 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of January 13-19. 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation showcase these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports throughout the season. 17³Ô¹Ï Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition...

The Public Health Agency of Canada advises how to protect yourself and others from the flu: · Get your annual flu shot · Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water · Keep your hands away from your face · Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand · If you get sick, stay home until your symptoms are gone · Keep...

Laura Simms, award-winning performer, writer, and educator, advocating storytelling as compassionate action for personal and community transformation, will highlight the 2014 International Development Week at 17³Ô¹Ï. This year's theme is 'International Storytelling.' Simms received the Brimstone Award for Engaged Storytelling, the CHOICE award for best story collection, and...