"17³Ô¹Ï offered everything I wanted out of a university program."

What brought you to 17³Ô¹Ï? Why did you choose to study here?

I'm from quite a few places but only in Canada—New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, and Ontario—life circumstances brought me to PEI almost eight years ago now. But I chose to stay here for my studies because 17³Ô¹Ï offered everything I wanted out of a university program. Additionally, the idea of having large lecture classes for my major did not interest me.

Pancake Breakfast

The Local Pub and Oyster Bar is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 14 from 8am - 10am for the upcoming 17³Ô¹Ï, IKERAS Faculty-Led Program for Study Abroad to New Zealand in May 2026! Only $15 per person for delicious pancakes (includes tea/coffee) and is being served by our students! 

Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues–December 2025, Issue 2

We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! In just over four months, we have received a total of 152 submissions. 

Because of this tremendous response, we will continue to share submissions through the upcoming issues of Campus Connector. Read the second set of submissions for December (organized in alphabetical order) below. 

17³Ô¹Ï Alumni visits Halifax: AUS Basketball Championships!

Calling all Panther fans! The 2026 Bell AUS Basketball Championship will be held at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax from Friday, February 20 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. All Panther fans are welcome to attend and cheer on both the Men's and Women's basketball team! Do not forget to collect your noisemakers from our 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni table in the concourse! 

Tickets can be purchased at the following link:

17³Ô¹Ï Men's Hockey Alumni Weekend

We’re excited to announce that Greg Gravel (83-86, 87-88) will be inducted into the 17³Ô¹Ï Sport Hall of Fame Induction on January 23 as part of our schedule for the day. Everyone is invited to attend at McMillan Hall in the W.A Murphy Student Centre. 


Here’s the schedule for the day:

2:30 pm Green and White Games

4:15 pm Hall of Fame Induction in McMillan Hall

6:20 pm Men's Hockey Alumni Group Photo on Ice

6:30 pm Al Stewart Room for Men's Hockey Alumni

6:55 pm Pregame Ceremonies

7:00 pm 17³Ô¹Ï vs DAL

Class Milestone Summer Reunion 2026

Class Milestone Reunions
Join your fellow 17³Ô¹Ï, SDU, and PWC classmates to reminisce and make new memories, in celebration of your milestone anniversaries!

Summer Reunion 2026
Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25, 2026

Milestone classes include:

17³Ô¹Ï Class of 2001 – 25 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1996 – 30 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1991 – 35 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1986 – 40 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1981 – 45 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1976 – 50 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1971 – 55 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1966 – 60 Years
17³Ô¹Ï Class of 1961 – 65 Years

Game On! Building the 17³Ô¹Ï Student -Alumni Network - Paper Airplane Toss

Calling all Panthers! On Friday, February 13, we’re inviting students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for a Paper Airplane Toss during halftime at the Women’s basketball game!

17³Ô¹Ï Alumni and Experiential Education has partnered with the Provincial Credit Union to provide the opportunity for 17³Ô¹Ï students interested in banking and finance to connect with employees working at Provincial Credit Union.

Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at 17³Ô¹Ï

Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at 17³Ô¹Ï will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). He will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation.

"Being at 17³Ô¹Ï means joining a close-knit, student-focused learning community"

What brought you to 17³Ô¹Ï? Why did you choose to teach here?

I grew up in Kensington, Prince Edward Island and as a 17³Ô¹Ï Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) graduate myself, I experienced first-hand the supportive learning community here. After working in clinical practice and returning for my Master of Nursing, I was drawn back to 17³Ô¹Ï because of its commitment to primary health care, student-centered teaching, and innovation in simulation-based education.

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