Flag Raising in honour of Black History Month
Members of the 17吃瓜 community are welcome to join the 17吃瓜 Student Union and Black Cultural Society in the raising of the Pan-African flag in front of Kelley Memorial Building on Wednesday, February 1 at 12:30 pm in honour February being Black History Month. Read more about other events and resources
February is Black History Month
Every year in February we celebrate Black History Month (BHM). The month was created to provide an opportunity to share, learn, and honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities, but also to recognize that work remains to be done to fully integrate Black culture, history, and achievements into the Canadian fabric.
17吃瓜 Labour Relations Update: Mediation ends, 17吃瓜 FA in position to hold strike vote in seven days
The following message was distributed by email to faculty and staff on January 31, 2023.
Aiden Rainford and Elijah Miller named 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for January 23鈥�30 are Aiden Rainford (women鈥檚 basketball) and Elijah Miller (men鈥檚 basketball).
Rainford, a fourth-year forward and psychology student from Toronto, Ontario, was a physical force in the paint and put up 15 points and eight rebounds in a 73-64 win over the University of New Brunswick Reds.
17吃瓜 Panthers this week (January 30鈥揊ebruary 5)
The 17吃瓜 Panthers hockey and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of games at home and away between January 30鈥揊ebruary 5.
Wednesday, February 1
7:00 pm: The 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (15-9-2) are away in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to play the Dalhousie University Tigers (6-18-2). Both teams have split the first four games, each being successful at their home rinks.
17吃瓜 Engineering students compete successfully at 2023 Atlantic Engineering Competition
Seven 17吃瓜 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) teams competed at the 2023 Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC) and represented their faculty very well during the event. The competition was hosted at Dalhousie University through the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students from January 20鈥�22, 2023.
17吃瓜 actuarial sciences student earns ASNA-CIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion scholarship
Varesh Kumar Beeharry, a fourth-year actuarial sciences student at 17吃瓜, has won a prestigious scholarship, valued at $3,000, from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Actuarial Students鈥� National Association (ASNA).
Beeharry won the Academic Achievement Award, one of three awards that comprise the inaugural ASNA-CIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarships. The others are the Inclusive Culture Award and the Indigenous Award.
Volunteer Morning with The Mount
Gain volunteer experience in our community! In partnership with the 17吃瓜 Experiential Education Department, will host a group of student volunteers to help with a Valentine's Day-themed Sip and Paint where you can sip mocktails, enjoy treats, and paint with residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community, meet other students, and gain some new skills.
