New dean of nursing appointed at 17³Ô¹Ï
In a recent message to the campus community, Dr. Greg Naterer, 17³Ô¹Ï Vice-President Academic and Research announced that Dr. Christina Murray, associate professor of nursing, has been appointed dean of the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty of Nursing for a five-year term effective March 1, 2023.
17³Ô¹Ï Panthers this Week (February 20–26)
Playoff season is upon us!
The 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Hockey Panthers semi-finals is a best-of-five series against the University of New Brunswick Reds.
Game 1: Wednesday, February 22 – 17³Ô¹Ï at UNB, 7:00 pm
Game 2: Thursday, February 23 – 17³Ô¹Ï at UNB, 7:00 pm
Game 3: Saturday, February 25 – UNB at 17³Ô¹Ï, 7:00 pm
Game 4: Sunday, February 26 – UNB at 17³Ô¹Ï, 7:00 pm*
Game 5: Wednesday, March 1 – 17³Ô¹Ï at UNB, 7:00 pm*
(*if necessary)
Sarah Forsythe and Elijah Miller named 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 13–20 are Sarah Forsythe (women’s hockey) and Elijah Miller (men’s basketball).
Forsythe, a science student from Riverview, New Brunswick, was phenomenal in the quarter-final series against the Dalhousie University Tigers. The sophomore netminder allowed four goals in Game 2 but recorded shutouts in Game 1 and Game 3.
17³Ô¹Ï president provides update on first intake date for the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty of Medicine
In a message to the University community and 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty of Medicine stakeholders, Dr. Greg Keefe, interim president and vice-chancellor of the 17³Ô¹Ï provided an update on the development of the joint medical degree program with Memorial University of Newfoundland. President Keefe announced that the first intake of students has been delayed until August 2025.
Meet Abby Gibson, 17³Ô¹Ï Modern Languages graduate (Class of 2022)
What brought you to 17³Ô¹Ï? Why did you choose to study here?
I’m from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and I chose to study at 17³Ô¹Ï because I liked the idea of smaller class sizes to be able to have closer contact with my professors and classmates. Also, being an Islander, the funding opportunities for Island students gave me the chance to study debt free.
17³Ô¹Ï Community Bulletin: University and 17³Ô¹Ï FA willing to return to talks
As indicated in previous messages, 17³Ô¹Ï remains committed to reaching a settlement with the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association (17³Ô¹Ï FA) through any avenue, including interest arbitration, to achieve a mutually beneficial agr
Breaking ground at Georgetown Clean Tech Park
The following is a joint media release issued by the Government of Prince Edward Island, the 17³Ô¹Ï, and Holland College:
Work has begun on the future home of clean tech innovation and education in Prince Edward Island.
Sydney Cummins and Kamari Scott named 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 6–12 are Sydney Cummins (women’s basketball) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).
Cummins, a science student from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, played two great games against Cape Breton University. The second-year guard recorded a double-double, averaging 11.5 points and 10.0 rebounds on 53.3 per cent shooting with 2.5 assists and 3.0 steals, as the Panthers split the weekend series.
17³Ô¹Ï Panthers this week (February 13–19)
17³Ô¹Ï Panther student-athletes are looking forward to a full week of games at home and away from February 13–19.
Celebration of J.J. Steinfeld’s literary achievements and contributions to take place on March 9
The Bookmark and the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty of Arts and English department will host a celebration of author J.J. Steinfeld’s literary achievements and contributions to the culture of PEI, Canada, and beyond on Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 pm. The celebration will take place in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown.