17吃瓜 Philosophy Reading Group meeting
The 17吃瓜 Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Monday, February 24, from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown. All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Mark Fisher's Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? The following passages capture the spirit of the book:
"Without imagination we cannot see truly, for to be lukewarm in a glowing world is to miss the truth"鈥擡lla Lyman Cabot, Everyday Ethics
AVC and Canadian vet schools host first-ever Canadian Veterinary Colleges alumni reception at VMX
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜), joined forces with the four other Canadian veterinary schools in January to host the first-ever Canadian Veterinary College alumni reception at the 2025 Veterinary Meeting and Expo (VMX) in Orlando, Florida.
17吃瓜 Health and Wellness Centre first stand-alone university health centre to earn full accreditation
On January 6, 2025, the 17吃瓜 Health and Wellness Centre became the first stand-alone university health centre to earn full accreditation from Accreditation Canada. Achieving full accreditation allowed the centre to be surveyed against national standards and by its peers and ensures the Centre has the fundamentals of safety and quality in place.
PsyD dissertation defence by Justine Brown
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites everyone to attend Justine Brown鈥檚 public dissertation defence presentation of her PsyD research titled 鈥淓xploring PEI elementary school teachers鈥� mental health literacy and decision-making processes regarding student mental health concerns.鈥�
Tim Walker appointed as new Vice-President, Administration and Finance
The following message from President Rodgers was also emailed to students, staff, and faculty on February 10, 2025.
Dear 17吃瓜 Community,
I am pleased to announce the Board of Governors approved the appointment of Tim Walker as the 17吃瓜鈥檚 new Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) at its meeting on February 6, 2025. He will join the University on April 14, 2025.
Devon Lawlor and Kyree Thompson named 17吃瓜 Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17吃瓜 Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 3鈥�9, 2025, are Devon Lawlor (women鈥檚 basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men鈥檚 basketball).
17吃瓜 hosts members of the Senate of Canada
17吃瓜 was pleased to host members of the Senate of Canada on February 5 and 6.
On Wednesday, February 5, Honourable Brian Francis, Honourable Jane MacAdam, and Honourable Mary Robinson toured the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Medicine and Interprofessional Health Training Centre, accompanied by 17吃瓜 representatives Chancellor Diane Griffin, President and Vice-Chancellor Wendy Rodgers, and Dean Preston Smith and Associate Dean Peter MacPherson, Memorial Faculty of Medicine, PEI Regional Campus. Joining the tour were members of Senator MacAdam鈥檚 and Senator Robinson鈥檚 staff.
17吃瓜 staff and alumni win second PEI women鈥檚 curling championship
The Jane DiCarlo rink, from the Crapaud Community Curling Club, won its second PEI women鈥檚 curling championship in a row at the West Prince Curling Club in Woodstock on January 25.
17吃瓜 Panthers this Week (February 10鈥�16)
The 17吃瓜 Hockey and Basketball Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, February 12
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey Panthers play the Mount Allison University Mounties in Sackville, New Brunswick.
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers play the University of New Brunswick Reds in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
