17吃瓜

The 17吃瓜 honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them 鈥淔ounders,鈥� an initiative established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000.

The award is presented to members of the campus community鈥攐ften retired faculty and staff鈥攚ho have played a direct role in 

• supporting the vision, reputation, and continued success of the University, and/or
• creating a new era of educational, research, and/or service excellence at the University. 

To submit a nomination, please , or email your submission to communications@upei.ca by Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm AT (noon). 

Recipients will be honoured at a Recognition of Founders Ceremony, date to be confirmed.

For more details on nominations visit Call for Nominations: 2025 17吃瓜 Founders