Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition 2025
The annual Dr. Frances Gray Performance Competition is a public recital that showcases five of the Department of Music鈥檚 outstanding emerging artists selected in a preliminary round:
Seth Cudmore-Gallant - trombone
Timothy Luk - piano
James Ronahan - baritone
Emi Smith - soprano
Nathan Wright - alto saxophone
The top awards include a cash prize, and the winners will be chosen by an adjudication panel consisting of distinguished members of PEI's musical community. We gratefully thank this year's adjudicators, Jacques Arsenault, Sannu Lawt, and Laura MacLeod.
EDIHR department hosts display for Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, the 17吃瓜 Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights (EDIHR) is hosting an educational display titled 鈥淣ot Peripheral鈥� outside McMillian Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, from Tuesday, February 4, to Friday, February 28.
Community Thank You
The EDIHR department is grateful for all the support throughout this project from the community. Thank you, ASA (African Student Association), 17吃瓜SU, and BIPOC USHR, for your time and thoughts.
Display Description
Talking Points
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scramble your way through a presentation you have no control over? It鈥檚 more fun than you think, and you can experience it yourself (or just come to watch!) on Tuesday, February 4, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library! No pre-registration required!
Note: If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.
AVC鈥檚 Artist-in-Residence brings snow elephants to life on campus
If you鈥檝e passed by the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) sign recently, you may have noticed a few unexpected visitors鈥攁 herd of elephants sculpted entirely from snow. The artist behind them is Christopher Griffin, the Atlantic Veterinary College鈥檚 (AVC) artist-in-residence, who turned a snowy day into an opportunity for creativity.
Department of Music Faculty Recital-Magdalena von Eccher, piano
17吃瓜 piano professor Magdalena von Eccher will present a solo piano recital featuring Robert Schumann's colourful Faschingschwank aus Wien, Op 26 (Viennese Carnival) alongside Bach's marvelous Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911, interwoven with other selections including Schoenberg's Op. 19 and Ravel's Sonatine. Magdalena will be joined by pianist Glen Montgomery for Debussy's charming piano duet, Petite Suite.
Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.
17吃瓜 professor emeritus wins SSHRC Exchange Publication Award
Dr. Edward MacDonald, professor emeritus of history, has been awarded a $7,000 SSHRC Exchange Publication Award for his book The Geography of Home: Poems from a Lost Time.
The SSHRC Exchange Publication Award is given out annually to support the publication of a manuscript written or edited by 17吃瓜 faculty in the social sciences and humanities. The book will be published by Island Studies Press in the fall of 2025.
Forum on the future of professional journalism and public broadcasting
A public forum titled 鈥淭he Future of Professional Journalism and Public Broadcasting鈥� will take place at the 17吃瓜 Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre (121S) on Wednesday, February 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
2025 Summer Job and Career Fair
Discover exciting summer job opportunities or kickstart your career at the 2025 Summer Job and Career Fair! Hosted by 17吃瓜鈥檚 Experiential Education Department, this fair will bring together a diverse range of employers from various industries actively seeking to hire students and recent graduates. By attending, you鈥檒l have the chance to network with employers and explore both summer job positions and full-time career opportunities.
17吃瓜 hosts forum on the future of professional journalism and public broadcasting on February 5
A public forum titled 鈥淭he Future of Professional Journalism and Public Broadcasting鈥� will take place at the 17吃瓜 Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre (121S) on Wednesday, February 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
17吃瓜 Panthers this Week (January 26鈥揊ebruary 2)
The 17吃瓜 Hockey, Basketball, and Track and Field Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Tuesday, January 28
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers play the University of New Brunswick Reds in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Friday, January 31
AWAY:
The 17吃瓜 Track and Field Panthers compete at the University of New Brunswick Invitational in Saint John, New Brunswick.
