Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre to host webinar series
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜), is pleased to announce its 2025 Webinar Series, featuring expert discussions about animal welfare in small mammals kept as pets.
The series will take place on April 15, 22, and 29 from 4 to 5 pm ADT, and will feature three distinguished speakers addressing key animal welfare issues in small companion mammals such as rodents and rabbits.
Webinar schedule and speakers:
Curtis Lauzon named head coach of 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Rugby Panthers
The 17吃瓜 is pleased to announce Curtis Lauzon as the new head coach of the 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Rugby team.
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What brought you to Prince Edward Island?
I moved to PEI almost six years ago now, having left a small town in the area near Ottawa, Ontario. Since then, I have been building my professional life as an engineer with MDS Coating Technology in Slemon Park, PEI. My background is technical, but my interest is in the business side of the aerospace industry.
Coffee Chats with the President
Join 17吃瓜 President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Tuesday, April 1 from 8:00-8:45 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the 17吃瓜 community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
17吃瓜 hosts space-related public lecture by Dr. Hilding Neilson
Dr. Hilding Neilson, assistant professor, Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography, Memorial University, will give a public lecture titled 鈥淪pace is Part of the Land: Moving from Colonialism and Space Exploitation to Indigenous Models of Operating in Space,鈥� on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Kelley Memorial Building 237, 17吃瓜.
17吃瓜 launches new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation as part of the Cleantech Academy
The 17吃瓜 officially launched its new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation (MCLT) program on March 24 in Georgetown, PEI.
17吃瓜 hosts space-related public lecture by Dr. Hilding Neilson on April 2
Dr. Hilding Neilson, assistant professor, Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography, Memorial University, will give a public lecture titled 鈥淪pace is Part of the Land: Moving from Colonialism and Space Exploitation to Indigenous Models of Operating in Space,鈥� on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, Kelley Memorial Building 237, 17吃瓜.
The lecture is presented by the 17吃瓜 Department of Physics, in collaboration with the Chairs of Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE) as part of CISE's Spark Lecture Series.
17吃瓜 presents Theology on Tap on April 7
The 17吃瓜 Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on April 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown.
Dr. Callum Beck, a sessional lecturer at 17吃瓜, will give a presentation titled 鈥淩iots, Civil Disobedience, and Protests: Theological and Practical Reflections on the Belfast (1847) and Orange Day (1877) Riots.鈥�
President's Town Hall: It's easy "Bein' Green"!
The following message was also emailed to students, staff, and faculty on March 19, 2025.
Dear 17吃瓜 Community,
You may recall that I sent a message in December to 鈥渟ave the dates鈥� for several town halls during the 2025 winter semester.
17吃瓜 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering students achieve success at national competition
17吃瓜 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) students competed at the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) 2025 held at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 16.
