17吃瓜 researchers awarded over $1.7 million in federal funding
Researchers at the 17吃瓜 have been awarded over $1.7 million in federal funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
President's Town Hall - 17吃瓜 Action Plan Audit Results
You鈥檙e invited to join the campus community at the next event in the President鈥檚 Town Hall series on the audit results for years 0 and 1 of the 17吃瓜 Action Plan that were received by the 17吃瓜 Board of Governors at its last meeting.
Dr. Donna Hardy Cox appointed Associate Vice-President, Students
The following message was also emailed on October 7 to 17吃瓜 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 鈥� 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 鈥攅ach 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.
17吃瓜 Panthers this Week (October 6鈥�12)
The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Rugby and 17吃瓜 Hockey Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition on the road.
Friday, October 10
Away:
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Rugby Panthers play the Acadia University Axewomen in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, for their regular season finale.
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey Panthers play the St. Francis Xavier University X-Women in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers play the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The Shannon K. Murray Lecture on Hope and the Academy
The title of this year's Murray Lecture is Water as Teacher: What water can teach us about hope in hard times
Strength in unity: 17吃瓜 Panthers built to turn lessons into playoff run
The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey Panthers are hungry for playoff success this year, and they have the determination and focus to get there.
Last year, they missed the playoffs by a single point, but that loss lit a fire under the team.
For head coach Sean Fisher, it reinforced both the team鈥檚 potential and the importance of consistent execution.
Coffee chat with the President
Join 17吃瓜 President Wendy Rodgers for her casual "coffee chat" this Thursday, October 9 in The Fox and Crow at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre while CBC's Island Morning and Radio-Canada's Le r茅veil are broadcast live! The two radio shows will air simultaneously, beginning at 6:00 am, with each featuring different guests from 17吃瓜 on a variety of topics, in addition to regular show elements.
IT Ecosystem Tour application deadline
Get ready Panthers, the highly anticipated IT Ecosystem Tour is happening on Thursday, October 16! Check out the itinerary below:
17吃瓜 Philosophy Reading Group underway for 2025鈥�2026 academic year
The 17吃瓜 Philosophy Reading Group is starting up again for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year. The group meets monthly at various downtown locations and is open to faculty, staff, students, and members of the general public.
This year, the group will focus on the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze, beginning with his book Nietzsche and Philosophy.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future meetings, please contact Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca.
