17吃瓜 researchers seek to identify climate-resilient and wart-resistant potato varieties on PEI
A multidisciplinary team at the 17吃瓜 made up of experts in climate change, gene sequencing, agriculture diseases, and precision agriculture has received $20,000 in funding from for a research project titled 鈥淚dentification of Climate-Resilient and Wart-Resistant Potato Varieties for PEI.鈥�
17吃瓜 Experiential Education seeks community partners for Changemakers program
The 17吃瓜 Experiential Education department is seeking non-profit organizations on PEI to participate in its ChangeMakers program, which is aimed at developing, supporting, and celebrating students鈥� community work.
PEI Bunny Hop takes place April 16
For the second consecutive year, the 17吃瓜 Distance Running Program is managing the popular PEI Bunny Hop, which will take place on Saturday, April 16, starting at 8:30 am.
Since the 1970s, the Bunny Hop has been a popular road-running race on PEI, typically considered the official start to the Island鈥檚 road-racing season. The race is a fun run through Charlottetown, with distances of 5k and 10k. The first 100 registrants receive a free Bunny Hop T-shirt. The cost is $25.
PEI Symphony Orchestra: A Concert for Ukraine
The following is a media release issued by the PEI Symphony. Among the musicians performing in the concert will be faculty members and graduates from the 17吃瓜 Department of Music.
Executive MBA Information Session
17吃瓜鈥檚 Faculty of Business will hold information sessions for those interested in the MBA in Global Leadership and Executive MBA programs.
MBA in Global Leadership program - 12:00 pm
Executive MBA program - 5:00 pm
Both events will be held virtually. Please register by emailing mba@upei.ca.
MBA in Global Leadership Information Session
17吃瓜鈥檚 Faculty of Business will hold information sessions for those interested in the MBA in Global Leadership and Executive MBA programs.
MBA in Global Leadership program - 12:00 pm
Executive MBA program - 5:00 pm
Both events will be held virtually. Please register by emailing mba@upei.ca.
Charting her own path in aquaculture
When Dr. Bernita Giffin graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17吃瓜 in 2009, she could have never guessed her journey in veterinary medicine would take her to Paris, France.
Climate change survey for PEI potato farming practices
A research team led by Dr. Xander Wang, associate professor in the 17吃瓜 School of Climate Change and Adaptation, invites the public to participate in a research survey focusing on potato farming practices in Prince Edward Island.
The data collected through this survey will be used in a research project that focuses on assessing the climate change impacts on potato yields in PEI. Toyin Adekanmbi, a MSc student supervised by Dr. Wang, will conduct the project.
Jolena Gillard and Elijah Miller named 17吃瓜 Athletes of the Year
17吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2021鈥�22 season at the annual 17吃瓜 Panther Celebration鈥擜thletic Awards Gala on Thursday, April 7, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and serving the community.
This year, the 17吃瓜 Alumni Association鈥檚 Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Jolena Gillard on the 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Basketball team.
