Government of PEI supports nursing program, health centre expansion, and new faculty of medicine at 17³Ô¹Ï

Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor of the 17³Ô¹Ï, announced the expansion of the Faculty of Nursing and 17³Ô¹Ï Health and Wellness Centre, as well as the establishment of a new Faculty of Medicine at 17³Ô¹Ï. They were joined by Dr. Margaret Steele, Dean of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. The two universities will develop a joint Doctor of Medicine degree.

Panthers at Home on October 8 and 9

It’s home-opener weekend for 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s and Men’s Hockey! 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Rugby is also looking to improve its 2–2 season record with a home game on MacAdam Field in 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Canada Games Place.

The weekend kicks off on Friday night when the men’s hockey team hosts the University of New Brunswick at 7 pm in the MacLauchlan Arena. Head coach Forbes MacPherson is looking forward to putting his young team to the test.

COVID-19 Case on 17³Ô¹Ï Campus; Possible Exposure Location

The following message is being distributed by 17³Ô¹Ï Communications on behalf of the Office of the Vice-President Administration and Finance.

COVID-19 Case on 17³Ô¹Ï Campus; Possible Exposure Location

Dear Members of the 17³Ô¹Ï Community,

I am writing to advise you that earlier today the PEI Chief Public Health Office (PEI CPHO) shared with us the news of a positive COVID-19 test result on the 17³Ô¹Ï campus.

Dr. David Reid retires from 17³Ô¹Ï Health and Wellness Centre

After providing health care to students at the 17³Ô¹Ï for the past 30 years, Dr. David Reid has retired from the 17³Ô¹Ï Health and Wellness Centre.

Dr. Reid began practising at the health centre at 17³Ô¹Ï in 1991, making him one of the longest serving doctors on the campus. At the same time, he worked at walk-in clinics and maintained his family practice in Sherwood. 

AARAO Virtual Recruitment Fair – Nova Scotia Student night (online event)

7:00–9:00 pm Atlantic Time, online

The Atlantic Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers is holding a Virtual Recruitment Fair for Nova Scotia students on Wednesday, October 20. 

Our Recruitment and Advisement team will be there to answer any questions you have about 17³Ô¹Ï.

Contact apply@upei.ca for details!

SEASON PREVIEW: Women’s Hockey Panthers look to pick up where they left off as one of the country’s best

The last time we saw the 17³Ô¹Ï’s women’s hockey team, they were among the best teams in the country getting ready to battle for a national medal following a thrilling and emotional playoff run.

While a lot has changed since then, including a pandemic and an extensive roster turnover, one thing remains the same: their expectation for winning.

Head coach Bruce Donaldson believes his team has what it takes to reach that level again when fans eagerly waited each Tuesday to see where the Panthers placed in U SPORTS’ top-10 power rankings.