Message from the President on the passing of 17吃瓜 faculty member Dr. Carlo Lavoie
Dear Members of the University Community,
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of Dr. Carlo Lavoie, former chair of the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts on October 11, 2023, after a long illness.
Charlotte Branchflower and Max VanWiechen named 17吃瓜 Panther 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 Athletes of the Week for October 9鈥�15 are Charlotte Branchflower (women鈥檚 rugby) and Max VanWiechen (men鈥檚 soccer).
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates outstanding students and faculty
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17吃瓜 shone a spotlight on academic excellence and community impact during its annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night, held in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
PsyD dissertation defense by Rachel Kerzner
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Rachel Kerzner's public dissertation defense presentation of her PsyD research titled Examining Cognitive Differences and Posttraumatic Growth in Older Adults. Please join us on Tuesday, October 31, from 1:30-3:30 pm ADT through the Zoom link below:
Meeting ID: 650 0264 3700
Community engagement event in Georgetown on October 18 about net zero project
Residents of Georgetown, PEI, and other stakeholders are invited to participate in a community engagement event about the Georgetown net zero project on Wednesday, October 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Georgetown Elementary School.
The event is hosted by the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering鈥擣uture Urban Energy Lab for Sustainability (FUEL-S), the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the 17吃瓜 Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation.
October Volunteer Showcase
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community and gain valuable experience at the same time? Look no further than 17吃瓜 Career Services鈥� monthly volunteer showcases! These virtual sessions will be held throughout the Fall and Winter semesters, allowing you to network with recruiters from various organizations in our community.
17吃瓜 ITSS reminds campus community about the importance of cyber security
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and with that in mind, ITSS would like to remind you to 鈥減rotect while you connect.鈥�
Whether you鈥檙e sending emails, downloading files at work or school, banking online, or connecting with friends, the Internet has become an essential part of everyday life. It鈥檚 also a breeding ground for criminal activity and a place where your information can be compromised. If you take the time to learn about the common threats and risks, and online security, protecting yourself can be easy.
Province appoints new members to the 17吃瓜 Board of Governors
The following news release was released by the Government of Prince Edward Island's Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population on October 10, 2023. Read more about 17吃瓜's process to select Board of Governors.
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island.
An Afternoon of Service with the Mount 鈥� Pumpkin Carving!
Gain volunteer experience in our community! In partnership with the 17吃瓜 Experiential Education Department, the Mount Continuing Care Community will host a group of student volunteers to help with a fun activity: pumpkin carving with the residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community, meet other students, and gain some new skills.
17吃瓜 appoints new dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Dominique Griffon has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the 17吃瓜 for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.
鈥淚 am very pleased to welcome Dr. Griffon to 17吃瓜,鈥� said Dr. Greg Naterer, vice-president academic and research at 17吃瓜. 鈥淚 look forward to working with her as we move forward to an exciting future for the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), and the University as a whole.鈥�
