Five outstanding leaders to receive honorary degrees at 17³Ô¹Ï Convocation
Five outstanding leaders will receive honorary degrees, and four graduates will deliver valedictory addresses over four Convocation ceremonies at the 17³Ô¹Ï, May 14 to 17. Over 1,200 graduates comprise the Class of 2024.
Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship opens at 17³Ô¹Ï
The 17³Ô¹Ï launched its new student entrepreneurship hub at an official grand opening event today. Named in honour of 17³Ô¹Ï’s 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.
17³Ô¹Ï student creates species-at-risk painting to mark Earth Day
Paige Campbell, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student at 17³Ô¹Ï, 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 17³Ô¹Ï’s tenth Chancellor
The Honourable Diane F. Griffin was installed as the tenth Chancellor of the 17³Ô¹Ï during a ceremony held at the University on Friday, April 5. She was unanimously elected to the volunteer position earlier this year by 17³Ô¹Ï’s Board of Governors.
As Chancellor, Griffin will preside over the University’s Convocation ceremonies each spring, conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
17³Ô¹Ï Action Plan outlines University’s efforts to build a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion
The 17³Ô¹Ï Board of Governors approved the at a special meeting of the Board this afternoon.
17³Ô¹Ï researcher receives federal funding for project to build PEI’s resilience to climate change
Dr. Xander Wang, an associate professor with the 17³Ô¹Ï 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’ 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 17³Ô¹Ï.
17³Ô¹Ï awarded Canada Research Chairs by Government of Canada
The 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï Presidential Search.
17³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI release health system capacity report
17³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI have released the findings of the health system capacity report (the Spindle report).
The Spindle Strategy Group was engaged by 17³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI to understand and catalogue the health care system’s capacity to successfully integrate medical learners; to identify any gaps in infrastructure, human resources, policies and programs, systems, and structures; and to devise an evidence-based roadmap including necessary investments and timelines to address those gaps.
17³Ô¹Ï celebrates Black History Month 2024
Every year in February, we celebrate . As we embrace the significance of Black History Month, we are reminded of the rich tapestry of contributions, resilience, triumphs, and the legacy of Black Canadians that have shaped our society.