17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Basketball Panther Kamari Scott honoured with Rory Beck Award after stellar career

The 17吃瓜 Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to announce that 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Basketball standout Kamari Scott is the 2025 recipient of the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award.

Scott received the prestigious honour during 17吃瓜鈥檚 convocation ceremony for the faculties of Business and Sustainable Design Engineering on May 14. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

President's Town Hall: 17吃瓜 Action Plan Update

The next President's Town Hall will feature the progress report on Year 0 and Year 1 of the 17吃瓜 Action Plan鈥攁nd the Year 2 Implementation Plan.

Kate Richard, Jane Ngobia, and Wendy Rodgers will present and discuss the activities completed in years 0 and 1, and some of the bigger implementation plans for Year 2.  

This Town Hall will be open to the broader 17吃瓜 community, including partners from government, members of our Board of Governors, and other relevant groups.  

"I wanted to be in a place where my research could give back to the community."

What motivated you to pursue a graduate degree at 17吃瓜? Why did you choose to study here?

I live in Stratford, grew up on the Island, and wanted to be in a place where my research could give back to the community. I鈥檝e had excellent experiences at both 17吃瓜 (I graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology) and Health PEI, so pursuing a Master鈥檚 degree that allowed me to work with both of these organizations was a significant motivator.

Provincial ADHD program at 17吃瓜 transitions to Health PEI

The provincial ADHD program operated by the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) transitioned to Health PEI, effective April 1, 2025.

鈥淭his milestone represents a significant advancement in the program鈥檚 journey, ensuring ongoing support and services for Islanders living with ADHD,鈥� said Marilyn Barrett, Director of Distributed Medical Education and Family Medicine, and former director of the 17吃瓜 ADHD program.

17吃瓜 graduate students present research at 2025 3-Minute Thesis event

Building social awareness in robots, the impacts of physical activity for persons with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, and data solutions for hidden potato crop stresses were the focus of prize-winning 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations by 17吃瓜 graduate students on May 7, 2025.

The 3MT competition challenges graduate students to explain their thesis within three minutes and in a format that a general audience can understand. The winner earns a place at the regional 3MT competition in St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland and Labrador, on June 4, and the top three presenters receive prize money.

Spring into Wellness Challenge

Join the 17吃瓜 Spring into Wellness Challenge! 

 
The 17吃瓜 Spring into Wellness Challenge is designed exclusively for 17吃瓜 staff and faculty to prioritize well-being through fun, themed, daily activities. This exciting four-week individual challenge starts on Monday, May 26 and ends on Sunday, June 22, 2025. 

Panther Wellness Prowl

17吃瓜 staff and faculty, take a leisurely tour of the campus to learn more about the programs, services, and resources our 17吃瓜 departments offer to support your health and well-being. This is a great opportunity to connect with what's available to help you thrive at work and beyond!

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