News

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

Media Releases

| University

The 17勛圖 is pleased to announce that the Saint Dunstans University (SDU) Board of Governors has donated $1,050,000 to the Robertson Librarys $15-million Love Our Library revitalization campaign. 

| Events

17勛圖s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peters Bay, PEI, will host a public Open House on September 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
 

| Athletics

The 17勛圖 Womens Rugby team is poised for another unforgettable season in 2024, building on their historic success from last year. To kick off their season, the Panthers will host the Acadia University Axewomen at home on Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 pm at MacAdam Field (17勛圖 Alumni Canada Games Place).

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17勛圖 (17勛圖) proudly hosted its annual AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 23, marking the official entry of 71 students into the AVC Veterinary Medicine Program. Held at 17勛圖s Performing Arts Centre, the event celebrated the Class of 2028, the largest cohort in the Colleges history.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17勛圖 (17勛圖) is proud to announce that Dr. David Groman, fish pathologist in the Diagnostic Services department, has been honored with the prestigious S.F. Snieszko Distinguished Service Award. 

| Athletics

The 17勛圖 Cross Country, Soccer, and Rugby Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away. Donations of non-perishable food items are being collected at all home games this weekend in support of the 17勛圖 Food Bank.

| Research

A team of researchers from across Canada, led by Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, professor and interim associate dean of the 17勛圖 School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has received $6.93 million in federal funding to develop precision agriculture techniques to ensure food security and mitigate climate change. 

| People

Michele Cudmore is the new Chief Access and Privacy Officer at the 17勛圖. 

| Research

Building research partnerships among Canadian post-secondary researchers and farmers, producers, and private, public and not-for-profit organizations is key to tackle climate change and build resilience in the agriculture sector. 

| Athletics

The 17勛圖 Men's Soccer team is ready to claim its place among the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) contenders. With a proud tradition of success under head coach Lewis Page, the Panthers are looking forward to a great season, starting with their home opener against the Memorial University Sea-Hawks on Friday, August 30, at 7:15 pm.