Emma MacLean and Ben McFarlane named 17Թ Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, 17Թ Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17Թ Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 30–October 5 are Emma MacLean (women’s rugby) and Ben McFarlane (men’s hockey).

MacLean is a fifth-year business student from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. She was unstoppable in the October 4 matchup against the Saint Mary’s University Huskies, scoring three tries in a dominant 72-0 win. 

Dr. Donna Hardy Cox appointed Associate Vice-President, Students

The following message was also emailed on October 7 to 17Թ students, faculty, and staff on behalf of the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research. 

Colleagues,

On behalf of the Search Committee, I am pleased to share the news that Dr. Donna Hardy Cox has been appointed as the Associate Vice-President, Students, for a five-year term, effective November 1, 2025.

Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues – September 2025, Issue 1

We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! Our first full month of the program saw another 31 incredible submissions —each one highlighting the generosity, dedication, and positivity that make our University such a special place. 

Because of this tremendous response, we will be sharing the submissions across the next three issues of Campus Connector. Read the first set of submissions (organized in alphabetical order) below.

17Թ Panthers this Week (October 6–12)

The 17Թ Women’s Rugby and 17Թ Hockey Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition on the road. 

Friday, October 10
Away:
7:00 pm: The 17Թ Women’s Rugby Panthers play the Acadia University Axewomen in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, for their regular season finale.
7:00 pm: The 17Թ Women’s Hockey Panthers play the St. Francis Xavier University X-Women in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
7:00 pm: The 17Թ Men’s Hockey Panthers play the Saint Mary’s University Huskies in Halifax, Nova Scotia.