TJ Shea named 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athlete of the Week
Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. With no women鈥檚 games on the schedule this past week, one 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athlete of the Week, men鈥檚 hockey forward TJ Shea, was named for November 28鈥揇ecember 4.
Shea, from Tignish, PEI, continues to enjoy a breakout season. Last week, the third-year business student scored the game-winner against the Universit茅 de Moncton Aigles Bleus and assisted on another. He also recorded an assist in a hard-fought game against the UNB Reds.
Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island helps clear the air around youth vaping
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island visited 19 intermediate schools across PEI this fall to deliver their 鈥淵outh Vaping Awareness Days鈥� events. The events reached over 1,250 grade 7 students from both French and English schools. These events were delivered in partnership with the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Nursing and included presentations, discussions, and games, all of which were intended to increase knowledge and awareness of the health harms of vaping.
Scholarships Virtual Information Session
The 17吃瓜 Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid Office, in partnership with the 17吃瓜 Recruitment team, will be hosting a virtual information session for prospective Fall 2023 students.
This session will include details regarding 17吃瓜 Entrance Awards, scholarship eligibility, the George Coles Bursary, and other financial assistance opportunities.
The session will take place at 5:00 pm AST on Thursday, December 15.
Students must register in advance for the virtual session.
Protect yourself and others鈥攕tay home if you are sick
The following message was distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 2, 2022.
Dear Members of the University Community,
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which takes place every year on December 6, marks the anniversary of the murders of 14 young women at l'脡cole Polytechnique de Montr茅al in 1989.
17吃瓜 will observe the day by lowering the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building to half-mast. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple ribbons to raise awareness about violence against women and children here on PEI, across Canada, and around the world while imagining what true safety for all people, of all genders, can look like.
AVC faculty member receives Zoetis Award for Research Excellence
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17吃瓜 recently awarded Dr. Mark Fast, chair and professor, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC, the 2022 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence.
International Day of Persons with Disability panel discussion
Saturday, December 3, marks the 30th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as acknowledged by the United Nations General Assembly. Here in Charlottetown, a group of local organizations representative of PEI鈥檚 disabled community has come together to recognize this day on PEI.
A panel discussion will be held at the Fox & Crow at 17吃瓜 on Saturday, December 3, at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Environmental Studies students assist community organizations through volunteer internships
At the 17吃瓜, experiential learning has been a core aspect of the Environmental Studies program since 2011. One way that experiential learning is incorporated into the program is through a required Environmental Studies Internship course for third-year Bachelor of Environmental Studies students.
L.M. Montgomery Institute launches new initiative, 鈥楲.M. Montgomery Bookshelf鈥�
The L.M. Montgomery Institute and the Robertson Library at 17吃瓜 launched a new initiative, 鈥淭he L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf: Highlighting a Favourite Writer鈥檚 Favourite Reading,鈥� on November 30, the birthday of Prince Edward Island鈥檚 most famous author, L.M. Montgomery.
