Research on Tap

As a part of the graduate students orientation week, we invite all students, faculty, staff, and community to the first Research on Tap event of the 2017-18 academic year, with a public presentation by Dr. Adam Fenech.

Environmental Sciences and Human Biology (ESC-HUB) seminar

The Environmental Sciences and Human Biology (ESC-HUB) seminar series for the new academic year begins on Friday, September 15, 2017.  Katie Donahoe, MSc student in the Department of Applied Human Sciences, will present a talk entitled: “The Effects of a Topical Creatine Cream on Muscle Power Output and Fatigue Following Acute Application and Short-Term Loading†Date: Friday, September 15, 2017 Time: 12:30 pm Room: DSC 204 All are welcome!

Green vs. White Basketball Intersquad Showcase

It will be civil war on the court as 17³Ô¹Ï Basketball hosts itself in an exciting preseason event 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation is calling Green vs. White. The women’s and men’s basketball teams will be split in half for a pair of intersquad games Saturday, September 23. The women hit the court at 6 pm. The men play at 8 pm. The event is sponsored by the 17³Ô¹Ï Bookstore. “Playing an intersquad game in front of fans will be a great opportunity for the coaches to see the girls in a game atmosphere, as well as give their fans a glimpse of what this years team will look like,†said Greg Gould, coach of 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Basketball. “Twelve players are returning for this season, including all five starters from last year’s team. The team has been practicing hard with the goal of improving on our fourth-place AUS finish.†“I am excited about the year ahead,†said Darrell Glenn, coach of 17³Ô¹Ï Men’s Basketball. “There are several strong returning players and a talented and athletic group of recruits. We are only two weeks in, but I am really pleased with their work ethic. This game will be a great way to showcase the new team to all Panthers and Panther fans.†The teams will be sorted over the next week by daily flips of a Panther coin. Follow the Panthers social media for sorting updates! Admission is free, but those who bring a donation of food or money for the 17³Ô¹Ï Campus Food Bank will receive a green or white T-shirt so you can cheer on your favourite squad in style! The winning team from each game will receive a pizza party. The stakes are high! Don’t forget to buy your Panther Package! For just $75, the package includes admission to every home game for 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s and Men’s Soccer, 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s and Men’s Rugby, 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s and Men’s Basketball, and 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Hockey. Head to gopanthersgo.ca and click on ‘tickets’! And don’t forget, 17³Ô¹Ï students can attend Panther home games for free. Let’s fill the stands and make 2017–18 the best season ever!