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On Thursday, January 20, 2011, the 17吃瓜 Wind Symphony was presented with Music PEI's award for 'Best Classical Recording of the Year' for its CD, Cathedrals. The CD, recorded throughout the 2009 - 2010 academic year, includes the title track, 'Cathedrals' by Katheryn Salfelder, 'Pictures at an Exhibition' by Modest Moussorgsky, 'Bugs...

The 17吃瓜 Student Union (17吃瓜 SU) launched a new website recently for societies and campus events. The website allows student union-ratified societies to have a common place to post content and communicate with members. Developed in partnership with Integrated Communications, the project was a collaborative effort between representatives from various societies, and 17吃瓜 SU Vice-President...

The 17吃瓜 builds on its strong record of publication with the launch of eight new books from the Faculty of Arts. The launch is Friday, January 28 from 4-6 pm in the Faculty Lounge of 17吃瓜's Main Building. The titles launched at this event include books, journals, and CDs with Arts Faculty members as authors, performers, or primary editors. They are:...

17吃瓜 celebrates its third annual Diversity Week from January 17 to 21, and everyone is invited to take part in the events. All events are open to the public and are free of charge. 'Diversity Week is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics-both visible and invisible-that make individuals unique, in an atmosphere that promotes inclusion...

After a successful offering in O'Leary, 17吃瓜 is offering its new University Preparation Certificate for Adult Learners in Charlottetown and Montague this February. The program is designed to help adult learners explore their interest in university studies and provide them with skills and strategies for a successful transition to post-secondary learning. 'The Centre for Life-Long...

Jim Randall, Vice-President, Academic is pleased to announce that Laura Lee Noonan has been appointed interim director of Student Services, effective January 4. Laura Lee comes to us from the provincial Department of Education and Early Childhood Development where her most recent position was as Youth/Student Services Coordinator. Laura Lee brings with her considerable experience in the...

Research on Tap returns Tuesday, January 11, at 7:00 p.m. in Mavor's Bar in the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Dr. Carla Di Giorgio, associate professor of Education at 17吃瓜, will lead the discussion, 'Do gifted students need special attention? Addressing the high end of the educational spectrum in PEI's school system.' 'There's a common attitude that gifted...

Wade MacLauchlan, 17吃瓜 President; Fred Hyndman, 17吃瓜 Board of Governors Chair; Perlene Morrison, 17吃瓜 Alumni Association President; and President-designate Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz welcomed over 500 alumni and friends in Don and Marion McDougall Hall at the 17吃瓜 New Year's Levee held Saturday, January 1, 2011. This year's event marked the second time for the levee to be held...

17吃瓜 student Landon Holmes is overwhelmed by the traffic driving by his house to see his Christmas light display. The 18-year old from Stratford said, 'It's a cool feeling to know so many people are coming by to see the lights and donate to the cause.' Close to $1500 has already been raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Holmes estimates about 300 vehicles have been...

At the President's Annual Christmas Social held December 16, three 17吃瓜 staff members were recognized with Academic Support Group Staff Achievement Awards. Jay McPhail, long-time employee of Audio Visual Services, received an award in the Career Achievement category. Having worked for 17吃瓜 for 23 years, Jay was nominated by 14 colleagues across campus, and was cited for his dedication...