AVC faculty member receives Zoetis Award for Research Excellence
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island recently awarded Dr. Mark Fast, chair and professor, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC, the 2022 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence.
International Day of Persons with Disability panel discussion
Saturday, December 3, marks the 30th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as acknowledged by the United Nations General Assembly. Here in Charlottetown, a group of local organizations representative of PEI’s disabled community has come together to recognize this day on PEI.
A panel discussion will be held at the Fox & Crow at UPEI on Saturday, December 3, at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Environmental Studies students assist community organizations through volunteer internships
At the University of Prince Edward Island, experiential learning has been a core aspect of the Environmental Studies program since 2011. One way that experiential learning is incorporated into the program is through a required Environmental Studies Internship course for third-year Bachelor of Environmental Studies students.
L.M. Montgomery Institute launches new initiative, ‘L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf’
The L.M. Montgomery Institute and the Robertson Library at UPEI launched a new initiative, “The L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf: Highlighting a Favourite Writer’s Favourite Reading,” on November 30, the birthday of Prince Edward Island’s most famous author, L.M. Montgomery.
AVC presents 2022 Green Hat Award to philanthropist Roger Warren
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island recently awarded Mr. Roger Warren with the 2022 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award.
The award was presented during AVC’s annual Donor and Client Appreciation Night on Tuesday, November 29 to a crowd of over 100 attendees. Named in honour of the late Honourable Eugene F. Whelan, it is the highest honour given out by the College.
Classes begin for the 2023 Winter Academic Semester
Classes for the 2023 Winter Academic Semester begin for most programs on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
UPEI formally announced as 2023 Canada Games Bridge Builder partner
The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society formally announced the University of Prince Edward Island as a Bridge Builder partner at a sponsorship announcement on November 24. Island Coastal Services Ltd. and Irving Oil were also announced as sponsors of the national multi-sport event that will take place in February.
UPEI hosts Canada’s launch of National Adaptation Strategy at Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation
Against the backdrop of St. Peter’s Bay, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness; the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of Defence, and MP for Cardigan launched the National Adaptation Strategy at UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation on November 24.
Have you met… Dr. Lara Cusack?
Why did you choose to specialize in zoo, exotics, and wildlife (ZEW) medicine?
