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Every September when fall semester begins, 17³Ô¹Ï sees an influx of new students unsure of where to park on campus as well as returning students looking for places to store their vehicle while attending classes. This year, students will be welcomed to the 17³Ô¹Ï campus by clearly identifiable Security Services staff who will be stationed at the entrances of the various general...

Given the tropical storm warnings in place for Charlottetown, new student orientation (NSO) events at 17³Ô¹Ï on Saturday, September 4 have been cancelled. Where possible, NSO events that have been affected will be rescheduled throughout the week or later in the month. NSO traditionally attracts upwards of 600 participants, many who commute to campus. In light of the impending weather, 17³Ô¹Ï...

The first annual Palmer Conference on Public Sector Leadership began Thursday, August 26 at 17³Ô¹Ï with a bevy of leaders in attendance from Canada's public and private sectors including Kevin Lynch, former clerk of the Privy Council, who is this year's conference chair. John Manley, former deputy prime minister and chief executive officer, Canadian Council of Chief Executives, will...

The 17³Ô¹Ï is launching a new University Preparation Certificate for Adult Learners this October. 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 Learning is pleased to be partnering with the...

The goaltender who led the Kelowna Rockets to a Western Hockey League (WHL) title and the championship game of the 2009 Memorial Cup will be playing for the 17³Ô¹Ï men's hockey team this fall. Forbes (Forbie) MacPherson, head coach for the hockey Panthers said, 'Mark Guggenberger comes to our program with a wealth of experience and a proven track record, which includes a WHL...

The 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï) today signed a licensing agreement with PEI bioscience company Nautilus Biosciences Canada Inc. for 17³Ô¹Ï-developed technology to extract anti-inflammatory agents from sea coral. The deal has the potential to create millions of dollars in benefits to the University, and Nautilus Biosciences Inc. 'This is a truly exciting day for us at 17³Ô¹Ï,...

17³Ô¹Ï men's hockey forward Cory Vitarelli will be returning for a fifth season says head coach Forbie MacPherson. 'As a coaching staff, we are very excited that Cory Vitarelli has decided to return for his fifth year of eligibility,' MacPherson said. 'We believe that having Cory back, somewhat unexpected, would be the equivalent to securing a blue-chip recruit....

The Centre for Life-Long Learning at 17³Ô¹Ï is your first point of contact as an adult learner. Offering dynamic academic and student support, flexible programming to fit your schedule, and small class sizes, the Centre will help you with all your education and training needs. For the second year, The Centre has released an insert in The Guardian for adults who are considering coming back to school...

17³Ô¹Ï's Dr. Steel Recital Hall will be the venue for the ‘Vocal Mosaic of AIRS', a community event from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on August 12 featuring workshops, demonstrations, guest speakers, and an evening concert. Chaired by Dr. Annabel Cohen, a leading researcher in the field of auditory perception and music cognition with the 17³Ô¹Ï Department of Psychology, the day-long event is...

Undergraduate science students at 17³Ô¹Ï have planned and now will host a research conference at 17³Ô¹Ï on August 6. ‘USURC', or the 17³Ô¹Ï Science Undergraduate Research Conference, is an annual student-led initiative that features students presenting their research projects before an audience of professors, family, and peers. 'It's not often possible for undergraduate students...