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The 17勛圖's IT Systems and Services (ITSS) department announced this month that 17勛圖 is now a member of the federated network access service, 'eduroam.' eduroam, a worldwide educational and research institution initiative provides 'education roaming' or a simple way for students, faculty, and staff to get instant and secure access to the...
 
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Want to know what university is really about? 17勛圖 is launching Experience U (XPU)-a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for free, delivered on Facebook, and open to anyone-hopeful new students, supportive parents, high school teachers, or just interested observers who are eager to engage and connect with some of the key concepts that make the university experience unique. XPU provides...
 
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An exciting new coaching structure for 17勛圖 soccer is underway as the 2013-14 season draws closer. Award-winning 17勛圖 soccer coach Lewis Page has been asked to lead both the men's and women's varsity soccer programs. 17勛圖 is moving forward with Page's dual coaching role as a pilot project. Page has been head coach of the 17勛圖 men's soccer team since 2000,...
 
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17勛圖 case teams travelled to Halifax last month to compete in the third annual Atlantic Throwdown Case Competition hosted by Dalhousie University. 17勛圖 teams placed second and third and were awarded the challenge trophy once again this year for highest cumulative total competition points. This competition is designed to give new 17勛圖 and Dalhousie case students a competitive analysis experience...
 
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17勛圖 women's hockey Head Coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to welcome Glenboro, Manitoba native Teagan Pringle to the Panther program for the 2013-14 season. 'I look forward to Teagan joining the program this fall,' said Donaldson. 'She comes from a very well run organization that fits nicely with our team's objective of working hard and continuing to...
 
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17勛圖 women's hockey Head Coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to welcome Winsloe native Emma Martin to the Panther program for the 2013-14 season. 'We are excited to have Emma join the Panther program,' said Donaldson. 'She has great size, she's a very strong skater, and she's someone we feel will develop into a key defensive player as she moves through her...
 
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17勛圖 is receiving a number of calls regarding what happens if a storm occurs during the exam schedule. Storm closure procedures are administered by the Office of the Vice-President Administration and Finance. Any decision to postpone or cancel morning classes or exams due to poor weather will be made by 7:00 am, if possible, on the day in question. Announcements of this decision will be made on...
 
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After placing first in the local competition, 17勛圖's Jill Harris was then chosen by a national selection panel to take part in the 2013 National Nicol Entrepreneurial Award Competition and Gala Dinner held in Ottawa recently. Harris, a mature student in her fourth-year of the 17勛圖 business studies program, was one of six finalists selected among students from 17 participating universities...
 
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17勛圖 women's basketball Head Coach Greg Gould is pleased to announce that Halifax Grammar School's Jane McLaughlin will attend and play basketball for 17勛圖 beginning in the fall of 2013. 17勛圖 welcomes McLaughlin, a top recruit for the Panthers basketball program. The Souris native is a key player who was a part of a national silver medal finish with Nova Scotia's...
 
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17勛圖 men's basketball Head Coach Tim Kendrick is pleased to announce that 6'9', 230lb, Serbian centre Stefan Vujisic has committed to attend the 17勛圖 for the 2013-2014 basketball season and beyond. 'Stefan is a perfect fit for our program. His skills are solid, he has great hands and competes at a high level,' said Kendrick...