Paige Chisholm adds leadership and experience to Panthers cross-country program
The last time a St. Francis Xavier University graduate and cross-country runner was accepted into 17吃瓜鈥檚 esteemed Atlantic Veterinary College, the Panthers鈥� cross-country team captured Atlantic University Sport (AUS) bronze.
In 2017, 23-year-old Lee Wesselius came in as a veteran runner and guided the men鈥檚 team to their first-ever medal. Now, four years later, Paige Chisholm is looking to do the same for the women.
Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers add scoring threat in former Owen Sound Attack forward Kaleb Pearson
After AUS all-star Kameron Kielly decided to go pro in 2020鈥�21, the 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers lost firepower. But Panthers head coach Forbes MacPherson is hoping his latest recruit can help fill that void.
Enter Kaleb Pearson, a 21-year-old right winger with a knack for putting the puck in the back of net.
鈥淚 think my greatest strength as a hockey player would be my offensive ability and awareness,鈥� Pearson said. 鈥淚鈥檓 a guy who wants to win. I can help by making plays and scoring goals and I hope to be part of the team that brings a championship back home to PEI.鈥�
Careers in Climate Change and Adaptation
The 17吃瓜 School of Climate Change and Adaptation and the ClimateSense Project is running a Careers in Climate - Youth Engagement Day for anyone between the ages of 15-30 on Friday, August 27th from 10am - noon at the Beaconsfield Carriage House (2 Kent Street).
AVC alumnus receives national CVMA award
AVC alumnus Dr. Ameet Singh has been named the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association鈥檚 2021 .
AVC hosts successful 2021 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp
After a hiatus in 2020 because of COVID-19, the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp was back in full swing this summer at the Atlantic Veterinary College. In the month of July, 200 young people from across Canada discovered what life as a veterinarian is like during four one-week camps for junior and senior high school students.
EY Neurodiversity Recruiting Event
EY Canada is expanding their team of neuro-diverse talent and launching a (NCoE) in Halifax.
EY is looking for graduates (or near to graduation candidates) from different educational backgrounds like computer science, business, engineering, etc., with an aptitude for programming and learning new technologies. An attitude that promotes teamwork and finding creative solutions to today鈥檚 biggest challenges is required.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at 17吃瓜
The 17吃瓜 Health and Wellness Centre will be offering a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to all students, staff, faculty and families on September 10, 2021, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at McMillan Hall, main floor of the W.A.
Three Oaks star Emily McKenna brings added dimension to 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Rugby
The Three Oaks Senior High Female Athlete of the Year鈥擡mily McKenna鈥攊s joining the 17吃瓜 Panthers. And she鈥檚 doing it as a rugby player.
After going through possible scenarios, McKenna鈥攁 three-sport athlete with the Three Oaks Axewomen鈥攗ltimately decided to pursue rugby at the next level, citing her love of the sport as the deciding factor.
鈥淛ust about everything about the sport piques my interest,鈥� McKenna said. 鈥淭he intensity is one of my favourite parts. I play every sport with a high intensity level, but sometimes you don鈥檛 get the same level in return.鈥�
