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Media Releases

| Upcoming Events

Members of the public are invited to attend the 2024 Harry Baglole Memorial Public Symposium in Island Studies, titled “Homelessness and Food Insecurity on Canada’s Food Island,†on November 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, at 17³Ô¹Ï.

| Athletics

If the preseason is any indication, then 17³Ô¹Ï Men’s Basketball Panthers fans have plenty to be excited about in 2024–25. Posting an impressive 7-1 record in exhibition play, the Panthers took down top-tier opponents, including perennial contenders like the St. Francis Xavier University X-Men and reigning U SPORTS champions, Laval Rouge et Or. With momentum on their side and a roster packed with potential, the Panthers are ready to make a statement this season.

| Music

The 17³Ô¹Ï Department of Music is thrilled to present the New Orford String Quartet in concert on Friday, November 1. 

| Community

The 17³Ô¹Ï invites community members across PEI to join in a conversation and share their thoughts as the provincial university builds its next five-year strategic plan.  

| Athletics

The 17³Ô¹Ï Panthers are looking forward to a big week of competition at home and away. 

| Special Event

The Bookmark and 17³Ô¹Ï’s Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) will host a book launch for Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga’s new book, The Knowing, on Thursday, November 7, at 7 pm, in the 17³Ô¹Ï Performing Arts Centre amphitheatre (Room 121S). 

| Athletics

U SPORTS has announced the seedings and bracket for the , hosted by the 17³Ô¹Ï. The tournament gets underway on Wednesday, October 30, and concludes on Sunday, November 3.

| Athletics

Every week, 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Athletes of the Week for October 21–27, 2024, are Grace Richard (women’s cross country) and Jack Roberts (men’s cross country).

| University

The 17³Ô¹Ï Recruitment and First-Year Advisement team is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, November 1, from 12:00–4:00 pm, for high school students interested in studying at the University. 

| Athletics

Fuelled by a veteran core determined to leave their mark, the 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Basketball Panthers is a team built to compete for a title in 2024–25. With years of experience, the Panthers are poised to make their strongest push yet as they embrace what could be their final chance to capture a title together.