Being a Global Leader right here in PEI
Elizabeth Iwunwa walks through the halls of the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce like she’s been there forever; a natural, comfortable fit, talking with co-workers, discussing her work, and how she helps newcomers to PEI get better connected to the province.
In reality, she’s only been on the job for about a month.
Biosafety Cafe
Come have your morning coffee break, between 10am-11am with 17³Ô¹Ï's Biosafety Officer and Biosafety Committee members. There will be cake, coffee, and chances to win fun prizes.
All are welcome!!
They’re back! 17³Ô¹Ï Homecoming Alumni Concert features all-star alumni line-up
Join us on Saturday, September 28, at 7:00 pm in McMillan Hall, 17³Ô¹Ï’s W.A. Murphy Student Centre, for a concert for the ages! The 50th Anniversary Homecoming Alumni Concert features an all-star line-up of artists, all of whom are alumni of 17³Ô¹Ï.
Breakfast of Champions featuring Leo Rautins
17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation announced on September 20 that veteran sports journalist Leo Rautins will speak at the inaugural Breakfast of Champions at the Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament on October 5. The annual tournament runs October 4–6, 2019 and features eight U SPORTS teams, four on the women’s side (Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, and 17³Ô¹Ï), and four on the men’s (Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, Saint Mary’s University, and 17³Ô¹Ï).
Leo Rautins to speak at inaugural Breakfast of Champions, October 5
17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation announced today that veteran sports journalist Leo Rautins will speak at the inaugural Breakfast of Champions at the Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament on October 5. The annual tournament runs October 4–6, 2019 and features eight U SPORTS teams, four on the women’s side (Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, and 17³Ô¹Ï), and four on the men’s (Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, Saint Mary’s University, and 17³Ô¹Ï).
From Syria to 17³Ô¹Ï
Thanks to a collaboration between 17³Ô¹Ï and the Syrian & Iraqi Student Project—a program that helps students in Syria and Iraq further their education in Canada and the US—Hadil Haddad had the opportunity to leave Syria to pursue her .
Kinesiology students seeking participants for exercise-training program
Students from 17³Ô¹Ï’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a five-week exercise program. Students will create personalized exercise-training programs for each participant based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.
Participants must be between 30 and 65 years of age. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 1:30 to 4:30, from the week of October 7 to the week of November 11. Volunteers will receive a fitness test the first and last week of the program, separated by three weeks of supervised aerobic and strength training.
Panthers at Home, September 18 to 22
17³Ô¹Ï varsity teams are busy at home on the turf, ice, and basketball court this week. Here is your Panthers’ home schedule for September 18 to 22.
Wednesday
The 17³Ô¹Ï women’s hockey team is preparing for another big season, including hosting the 2020 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship. Coach Bruce Donaldson is watching his team come together Wednesday in an exhibition match against Mount Allison University. The puck drops tonight at 7in MacLauchlan Arena.
17³Ô¹Ï Music Recital Series presents violinist Martin Chalifour and pianist Sarah Hagen
The next performance in the 17³Ô¹Ï Music Recital Series will feature an evening of masterworks for violin and piano. Violinist Martin Chalifour and pianist Sarah Hagen will perform together Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, 17³Ô¹Ï Steel Building.
Recognition of Founders
All are welcome to join us at the Recognition of Founders Ceremony as we recognize Don Gillis, FEC, P.Eng., and Don MacEwen, FEC, P.Eng., as Founders of the University.
