News

A chronological list of 17³Ô¹Ï media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

| Athletics

Every week, 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Athletes of the Week for October 9–15 are Anjali Simms (women’s hockey) and Kaleb Pearson (men’s hockey).

| Events

The official grand opening of two performance spaces at 17³Ô¹Ï—the new 17³Ô¹Ï Performing Arts Centre and the revitalized Dr. Steel Recital Hall—was held on Friday, September 22, 2023. The event, featuring tributes and performances by 17³Ô¹Ï Music faculty and students, was a thank-you to donors for their contributions to the successful Performing Arts Fundraising Campaign, which was coordinated by Development and Alumni Engagement and co-chaired by the departments of Music and English (Theatre Studies program) in the Faculty of Arts.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï) is excited to announce a unique collaboration with Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital (Coastal Care) in Halifax.

| Events

The 17³Ô¹Ï Recruitment and First Year Advisement team is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, October 27 from 12:00–4:00 pm. High school students interested in studying at 17³Ô¹Ï are invited to attend.

| Athletics

The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther hockey, soccer and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away.

| Department Updates

The 17³Ô¹Ï is saddened by the passing of Dr. Carlo Lavoie, chair of the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts, on October 11, 2023. 

| Athletics

Every week, 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Athletes of the Week for October 9–15 are Charlotte Branchflower (women’s rugby) and Max VanWiechen (men’s soccer).

| Atlantic Veterinary College

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17³Ô¹Ï shone a spotlight on academic excellence and community impact during its annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night, held in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.

| Community

Read the message that was also issued to students, staff, and faculty on behalf of the 17³Ô¹Ï Health and Wellness Centre and 17³Ô¹Ï Health, Safety, and Environment in advance of several mass flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held on campus.

 

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Residents of Georgetown, PEI, and other stakeholders are invited to participate in a community engagement event about the Georgetown net zero project on Wednesday, October 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Georgetown Elementary School.