News

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

Media Releases

| Special Event

The 17勛圖 community is invited to the installation ceremony on April 5, 2024, for 17勛圖's next Chancellor, the Honourable Diane F. Griffin.

| University

The 17勛圖 Board of Governors welcomes two new members for a three-year term: 17勛圖 faculty members, Bill Waterman and Dr. Gary Evans.

| University

In an email on March 22, Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the 17勛圖 Board of Governors, invited members of the campus community to a special Board meeting on Zoom where the 17勛圖 Action Plan will be presented to the Board for approval.

| Events

The 17勛圖 Environmental Studies program is hosting the Science Atlantic Environment conference from March 22 to 24 at the Universitys Charlottetown campus.

| Research

Dr. Xander Wang, an associate professor with the 17勛圖 School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has been awarded a total of $1.6 million to investigate ways to protect PEI from coastal erosion and to build Island communities resilience to climate change.

| Events

Senator Kim Pate will give a presentation titled Why We Need a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income at two public events on PEI in April.

| Events

The 17勛圖 Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation is hosting an exhibition titled Wisqoq, The Basket Tree, by Climate-Artist-in-Residence Elder Francis Jadis, until May 7.

| Athletics

Before a solid crowd of over 100 people that featured fans ringing cowbells and cheering on their favourite teams, 17勛圖 Womens Hockey was feeling the pressure when the players took to the ice at MacLauchlan Arena on March 14, looking to defeat a team made up of, for the most part, much older faculty and staff.

| University

Members of the campus community have an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback regarding the three finalist candidates for the position of President and Vice-Chancellor via an online form until 11:59 pm, March 24, 2024. 

| Events

Dr. David Cairns, scientist emeritus with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, will give a lecture titled The Biogeography of North Atlantic Islands on March 26 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, 17勛圖.