Book launch: The Belfast Riot of 1847
Dr. Callum Beck's new book, The Belfast Riot of 1847, will be launched on March 5, 2025, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building Room 201, 17吃瓜.
AfroFusion Pub (19+)
The 17吃瓜 Student Union hosts an Afrofusion Pub (19+) as part of Black History Month, featuring DJ Alfred and DJ Selecta Chevron.
Opening Vibes (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM): AfroFusion Spotify Playlist to set the mood
Party Hours (10:00 PM - 2:00 AM): Live DJ sets by DJ Alfred & DJ Selecta Chevron
Black History Month kick-off
The campus community is invited to a kick-off for Black History Month hosted by the 17吃瓜 Student Union, featuring a celebration of African and Caribbean heritage through food, music, and culture. Enjoy a specially curated menu brought to you by the 17吃瓜SU, Black History Month Advisory Committee, and the African Students Association, featuring the following:
Applications open for Food Ecosystem Tour
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is pleased to present a Food Ecosystem Tour, in partnership with BioFoodTech, Food Island Partnership, and Canada's Smartest Kitchen. Twenty 17吃瓜 students will get the chance to attend a full day where they will tour the facilities of BioFoodTech and Canada's Smartest Kitchen and learn about the resources and support available to entrepreneurs in the food product development sector!
Raising of Pan-African flag to mark Black History Month
Every year in February, we celebrate Black History Month. Members of the campus community are invited to join the 17吃瓜 Student Union, the Black Cultural Society, and the African Student Association at the raising of the Pan-African flag at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building at 11:30 am. All are welcome!
17吃瓜 marks Black History Month 2025
The following message has been sent to 17吃瓜 faculty, staff, and students.
Business Plan Basics workshop for Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting a workshop focused on teaching the basics about creating a business plan on Thursday, February 11, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Participants will learn about the major components of a business plan and what sort of information should be included in the document. Attendees participating in the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program will also receive suggestions, tips, and tricks for how to make the most of their business plan for their written award submissions.
President鈥檚 Town Hall: Let鈥檚 Celebrate our Panther Pride!
The following message was also emailed to 17吃瓜 students, faculty, and staff on January 31, 2025.
鈥疍ear 17吃瓜 Community,
鈥痀ou may recall that I 鈥�sent a message 鈥痠n December to 鈥渟ave the dates鈥� for several town 鈥痟alls during the 2025 winter semester.
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.
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