17吃瓜鈥檚 Dr. Libby Osgood named a 3M National Teaching Fellow
Dr. Libby (Elizabeth) Osgood, associate professor in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE), has been named a 2024 3M National Teaching Fellow by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada.
鈥淭his is incredible news! I'm so proud of Libby and her accomplishments,鈥� said Dr. Wayne Peters, interim dean of FSDE. 鈥淚'm thrilled that she brings this level of quality, dedication, and passion to our program and its students.鈥�
17吃瓜 announces seventh President and Vice-Chancellor
The 17吃瓜 Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Wendy Rodgers has been appointed as the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor after a comprehensive 12-month search. Dr.
Five outstanding leaders to receive honorary degrees at 17吃瓜 Convocation
Five outstanding leaders will receive honorary degrees, and four graduates will deliver valedictory addresses over four Convocation ceremonies at the 17吃瓜, May 14 to 17. Over 1,200 graduates comprise the Class of 2024.
Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship opens at 17吃瓜
The 17吃瓜 launched its new student entrepreneurship hub at an official grand opening event today. Named in honour of 17吃瓜鈥檚 former chancellor, the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship was made possible through a $2.25 million gift from the River Philip Foundation, a contribution of $372,000 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and a further $372,000 from Innovation PEI (IPEI), and a $100,000 donation from the Credit Unions of PEI.
17吃瓜 student creates species-at-risk painting to mark Earth Day
Paige Campbell, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student at 17吃瓜, is marking Earth Day, April 22, with a painting of species at risk on PEI.
Students in the Environmental Studies 4010 Public Scholars on Environmental Issues capstone course were given the choice to do a semester-long research project with a local community partner or a creative project.
The Honourable Diane Griffin installed as 17吃瓜鈥檚 tenth Chancellor
The Honourable Diane F. Griffin was installed as the tenth Chancellor of the 17吃瓜 during a ceremony held at the University on Friday, April 5. She was unanimously elected to the volunteer position earlier this year by 17吃瓜鈥檚 Board of Governors.
As Chancellor, Griffin will preside over the University鈥檚 Convocation ceremonies each spring, conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
17吃瓜 Action Plan outlines University鈥檚 efforts to build a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion
The 17吃瓜 Board of Governors approved the at a special meeting of the Board this afternoon.
17吃瓜 researcher receives federal funding for project to build PEI鈥檚 resilience to climate change
Dr. Xander Wang, an associate professor with the 17吃瓜 School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has been awarded a total of $1.6 million to investigate ways to protect PEI from coastal erosion and to build Island communities鈥� resilience to climate change.
The project is supported with a $864,226 contribution previously announced through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); $619,090 from the through its Innovation Fund; and $64,410 from 17吃瓜.
17吃瓜 awarded Canada Research Chairs by Government of Canada
The 17吃瓜 has been awarded two new Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs, and a current Tier 2 Canada Research Chair has been renewed, all for five-year terms.
Message from the 17吃瓜 Presidential Search Committee
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
I am pleased to update the campus community on the upcoming Fireside Chats with the Finalist Candidates for the 17吃瓜 Presidential Search.
