Nominations open for 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
The 17吃瓜 invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2026.
Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, 鈥渇or the sake of honour,鈥� and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements, or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University鈥檚 highest honour.
Island Lecture Series lecture on January 20 focuses on debate over Newfoundland鈥檚 Churchill Falls project
Dr. Jeff Collins, assistant professor of political science at 17吃瓜, will give a talk titled 鈥淧ower Plays: Newfoundland鈥檚 Fight Over Churchill Falls鈥� on January 20, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building.
Dr. Collins鈥檚 talk is part of the annual Island Lecture Series hosted by the Institute of Island Studies.
17吃瓜 hosts well-attended New Year鈥檚 Day Levee
The 17吃瓜 and the 17吃瓜 Alumni Association rang in the New Year at a levee attended by approximately 450 people on January 1.
Guests were greeted by Dr. Wendy Rodgers, president and vice-chancellor, 17吃瓜, and Ian Reade; Ronnie McPhee, president, 17吃瓜 Alumni Association; and Luciana Quiroa Paredes, president, 17吃瓜 Student Union.
The festive event, which took place in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, featured piano and vocal performances by 17吃瓜 music professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and her daughter Michelle.
Robertson Library Tours February 2-5
The Robertson Library is hosting library tours from February 2-5, and we would love for you to join us. The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the library spaces and learn more about what the library has to offer.
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We can't wait to welcome you and show you around!
Robertson Library Tours January 26-29
The Robertson Library is hosting library tours from January 26 to 29, and we would love for you to join us. The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the library spaces and learn more about what the library has to offer.
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We can't wait to welcome you and show you around!
Robertson Library Tours January 19-22
The Robertson Library is hosting library tours from January 19 to 22, and we would love for you to join us. The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the library spaces and learn more about what the library has to offer.
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We can't wait to welcome you and show you around!
Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues鈥揘ovember聽2025, Issue聽2
We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! In just over three months, we have received a total of 131 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 November (organized in alphabetical order) below.
Message from the President: Passing of Professor Tim Carroll
The following message was emailed to students, staff, and faculty on December 31, 2025. A celebration of life for friends and members of the University community will be held later in the spring.
Dear 17吃瓜 Community,
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the death of Tim Carroll, Associate Professor, McDougall Faculty of Business, on December 27, 2025.
17吃瓜 Panthers this Week (January 5鈥�11)
The 17吃瓜 Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, January 7
AT HOME:
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers host the Universit茅 de Moncton Aigles Bleus at MacLauchlan Arena.
Friday, January 9
AT HOME:
6:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Basketball Panthers host the Dalhousie University Tigers at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
Virtual Volunteer Showcase
Attention 17吃瓜 students and alumni! If you鈥檙e eager to contribute to the community and enhance your skills, look no further! The January Volunteer Showcase is right around the corner. It鈥檚 an excellent chance to engage with local organizations seeking volunteers. Don鈥檛 miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference!
The organizations that will be featured in the showcase are:
