Emily Duffy, Kaleb Pearson, and Kamari Scott named ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Athletes of the Year

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½â€™s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2023–24 season at the annual ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Panther Celebration—Athletic Awards Gala on Friday, April 5, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and the community.

This year, the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Emily Duffy, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Women’s Rugby. The Male Athlete of the Year co-winners are Kaleb Pearson, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Men’s Hockey and Kamari Scott, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Men’s Basketball.

Young Canada Works Information Session: Building a Career in Heritage

Are you a current high school or post-secondary student or post-secondary graduate interested in working in the heritage, museum, or arts sectors? Join Young Canada Works (YCW) for an information session on Wednesday, April 24, at 5 pm ADT to learn how they can help you find short-term work experiences in Canadian museums and arts organizations. YCW is a federally funded program that helps create work opportunities for Canadian youth aged 30 and under in the heritage sector throughout the year.

Yukon author Joanna Lilley will give reading at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ on April 16

Yukon poet and fiction writer Joanna Lilley will give a public reading as part of an Atlantic Canada tour in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00 pm.

Born in the south of England, Lilley lived in Wales and Scotland before moving to Whitehorse, Yukon. Before migrating, she earned an MLitt degree in creative writing from the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde.

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ grants title of Chancellor Emeritus to Honourable Catherine Callbeck

The Honourable Catherine Callbeck, former Chancellor of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½, has been named Chancellor Emerita in recognition of her outstanding service to the University from 2018 to 2023.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Board of Governors made the decision to grant the title to her at a meeting held on April 2, 2024. The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Senate had previously endorsed the honour at their meeting on March 15, 2024. She will officially be granted the title during Convocation this May.

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition

You are invited to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½'s 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

3MT is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in three minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The winner of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ 3MT Competition moves on to the regional 3MT competition in June.

Come cheer on the competitors, and learn more about graduate students' research at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½!

Light refreshments will be provided.

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

You are invited to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½'s 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

3MT is a competition for graduate students in which participants present their research and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less to a panel of non-specialist judges. The winner of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ 3MT Competition moves on to the regional 3MT competition in June.

Come cheer on the competitors, and learn more about graduate students' research at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½!

Light refreshments provided.

Dean Smith is thrilled to be here!

Greetings. everyone,

As I step into my role as dean of the Faculty of Medicine, I’d like to share a few thoughts on the road ahead and why I find myself drawn to this opportunity.

Firstly, it’s wonderful to be back on the Island. My wife Jane, our two dogs Murphy and Lincoln, and I recently made the journey from Saskatoon to Stanhope, and the warmth of your Island welcome hasn’t gone unnoticed. We are thrilled to be here. Thank you for making us feel so at home.

Under the Moon: ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Jazz and Popular Music Ensemble Concert

On Tuesday, April 9, the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Jazz and Popular Music Ensemble will present a night of music titled "Under the Moon." The show begins at 7:30 pm on the SDU stage at the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Steel Recital Hall.

Under the leadership of Shawn Doiron, the night will feature a variety of musical genres from old classics to modern pop hits. There will be many featured vocalists and instrumental soloists, as well as performances of original music by ensemble members.

Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students, payable by cash at the door.

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Choral Concert

The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform an evening of choral music on Saturday, April 6, at the SDU Stage, Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, the ensembles will perform Christopher Tin’s Sogno di Volare, an inspirational theme song from the video game Civilization VI; staged musical selections from the opera Carmen; Mass in G by Schubert; and choral gems by Byrd, Whitacre and Rutter, among others.

Admission, payable by cash at the door, is $20 for adults and $10 for students.