17吃瓜

World-famous author L.M. Montgomery drew inspiration for her writing from the beauty of her birthplace of Prince Edward Island. Now, writers at all levels 鈥� from the new to the frequently published 鈥� can experience the Island鈥檚 sea- and landscapes this summer as they explore their craft at the first annual SeaWords creative writing workshop. Supported by the L.M. Montgomery Institute and the...

The Tourism Research Centre (TRC) at 17吃瓜鈥檚 School of Business today announced the release of a report profiling United States visitors to PEI during the summer of 2007. 鈥淭his report really highlights the differences among our American visitors. Those visiting PEI from New England are much more likely to be repeat visitors and are more likely to be 鈥榙oers,鈥� rather than 鈥榮eers,鈥欌�� says Dr. Sean...

Four students from the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) will spend the summer working with two women鈥檚 groups in Kenya to help them and their communities lead healthier and richer lives. The project is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) through its Students for Development Program. Working with Farmers Helping Farmers, the students will help the Ruuju and...

"A Living Archives鈥� website, the end result of an innovative education project that used web-based technology to bring P.E.I. history and heritage to life for students, will be launched at a public event on Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m., in the Confederation Centre of the Arts鈥� Studio Theatre. During the 2007-2008 school year, grade seven and eight students and their teachers from 脡cole...

The Tourism Research Centre (TRC) at the University of PEI and the Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI), with funding partners Tourism PEI and ACOA, are proud to announce a new interactive research initiative geared towards tourism operators. While many tourism studies are focused on the demand side of tourism--that is, the tourist, the supply side of the industry is often overlooked....

Beginning in September 2008, the 17吃瓜 will offer a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) for mature students who want to combine part-time study with full-time employment and/or family responsibilities. 鈥淢ature students really add to the fabric of the university through their career and life experiences,鈥� says Dr. Richard Kurial, Dean of Arts at 17吃瓜. 鈥淭he BIS...

Beginning in September 2008, the 17吃瓜 will offer a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) for mature students who want to combine part-time study with full-time employment and/or family responsibilities. 鈥淢ature students really add to the fabric of the university through their career and life experiences,鈥� says Dr. Richard Kurial, Dean of Arts at 17吃瓜. 鈥淭he BIS...

Beginning in September 2008, the 17吃瓜 will offer a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) for mature students who want to combine part-time study with full-time employment and/or family responsibilities. 鈥淢ature students really add to the fabric of the university through their career and life experiences,鈥� says Dr. Richard Kurial, Dean of Arts at 17吃瓜. 鈥淭he BIS...

The 17吃瓜 has hired Angela Larter, of Charlottetown, as coordinator of its innovative and exciting Global Issues 151: Critical Thinking and Writing course. Larter, who began her position on May 12, brings over 10 years of experience in education and coordination to the position. She comes to 17吃瓜 from Holland College where she worked from 1998 to 2006 as a science...

The 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) was saddened to learn of the death of President Emeritus, Dr. C.W.J. Eliot, C.M., on Tuesday, May 20. Dr. Eliot passed away at the Sackville Hospital, after suffering a stroke at his home in Dorchester, New Brunswick, last month. Dr. Eliot served as president and vice-chancellor of the 17吃瓜 from 1985 to 1995, and was...