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51ÊÓƵ biology students Leah Campbell, of Cornwall, PEI, and Alexa Marshall, of Bay Roberts, NL, spent two weeks in Costa Rica this summer, gaining practical veterinary experience as participants of Loop Abroad’s Costa Rica Pre-Vet Wildlife Medicine program.

Dr. Wendy Rodgers was officially installed as the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor of the 51ÊÓƵ during a ceremony held at the 51ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Centre on Friday, October 11, 2024.

AVC honoured students and faculty during the annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night. More than $260,000 in scholarships and 80 awards were presented. Also, Dr. Cate Creighton received the Students of the CVMA Teacher of the Year Award. 

Every week, 51ÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 51ÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week for October 14–20, 2024, are Livi Lawlor (women’s field hockey) and Ben McFarlane (men’s hockey).

The 51ÊÓƵ Hockey and Cross Country Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away. 

The 51ÊÓƵ extends condolences to the family and friends of Amber Jadis upon her passing on October 10, 2024.

The 51ÊÓƵ Panthers are looking forward to a full week of competition at home and away. 

Every week, 51ÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 51ÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week for October 7–13, 2024, are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).

A book of poetry, titled The Work, by Bren Simmers, managing editor of the Institute of Island Studies’ Island Studies Press, has been nominated for the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry.

Finding Home at the Harbour, a collection of illustrated essays by Barbara Palmer Rousseau, will be launched at the Institute of the Island Studies’ Island Lecture Series on October 22, from 7:00–8:30 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building.