17Թ hosts forum on the future of professional journalism and public broadcasting on February 5
A public forum titled “The Future of Professional Journalism and Public Broadcasting” will take place at the 17Թ Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre (121S) on Wednesday, February 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
17Թ Panthers this Week (January 26–February 2)
The 17Թ Hockey, Basketball, and Track and Field Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Tuesday, January 28
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The 17Թ Men’s Hockey Panthers play the University of New Brunswick Reds in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Friday, January 31
AWAY:
The 17Թ Track and Field Panthers compete at the University of New Brunswick Invitational in Saint John, New Brunswick.
17Թ hosts Research Breakfast on February 6
The 17Թ Office of Research Services will host a Research Breakfast on Thursday, February 6, from 7:30 to 9:00 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on campus.
Dr. Misty Rossiter, Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health and a professor in Applied Human Sciences, will present “Healthy Eating Environments: A Responsive Approach to Feeding Children.”
17Թ presents Theology on Tap on February 3
The 17Թ Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown.
Dr. Peter Koritansky, professor of religious studies and philosophy, will ask the provocative question, “Does Morality Depend on God?” Participants can expect an engaging talk, excellent discussion, and much fellowship and fun.
Theology on Tap
The 17Թ Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. Dr. Peter Koritansky, professor of religious studies and philosophy, will ask the provocative question, “Does Morality Depend on God?” Participants can expect an engaging talk, excellent discussion, and much fellowship and fun.
17Թ Athletics and Recreation receives 2023 Canada Games legacy funding for lighting project
The 17Թ Department of Athletics and Recreation is thrilled to announce that the 2023 Canada Games Legacy Fund has awarded funds to install lighting to enhance the sport and community experience at 17Թ Alumni Canada Games Place.
The project is a collaboration between the Government of Prince Edward Island, the City of Charlottetown, Holland College, and the University.
Lauren Rainford and Kyree Thompson named 17Թ Panther 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 Athletes of the Week for January 20–26, 2025, are Lauren Rainford (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).
Rainford, a fifth-year arts student from Toronto, Ontario, played very strong games on January 24 and 25 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She averaged a team-high 25.0 points along with 4.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in a weekend split with the Acadia University Axewomen.
International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP) Drop-in Hours
17Թ's Experiential Education Department is excited to once again partner with Skills PEI to offer the International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP) for spring/summer 2025! This program is designed for international undergraduate students who are seeking their first professional Canadian work experience. Full details of the program, along with the application link, are available on our website. Applications are now open and close on March 3, 2025.
International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP) Drop-in Hours
17Թ's Experiential Education Department is excited to once again partner with Skills PEI to offer the International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP) for spring/summer 2025! This program is designed for international undergraduate students who are seeking their first professional Canadian work experience. Full details of the program, along with the application link, are available on our website. Applications are now open and close on March 3, 2025.
International Student Employment Support Program Info Session
17Թ's Experiential Education Department is excited to once again partner with Skills PEI to offer the International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP) for spring/summer 2025! This program is designed for international undergraduate students who are seeking their first professional Canadian work experience. Full details of the program, along with the application link, are available on our website. Applications are now open and close on March 3, 2025.