Sarah Forsythe and Kyle Maksimovich named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for November 21–27 are Sarah Forsythe (women’s hockey) and Kyle Maksimovich (men’s hockey).
UPEI Panthers this Week (November 28–December 4)
The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers play two games at home during the week of November 28–December 4.
Wednesday, November 30:
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers (11-4-1) are in Rink A at MacLauchlan Arena against Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus (10-6-0). The two teams each have a win against one another with Moncton holding the 5-4 scoring edge.
Bren Simmers first PEI resident to win CBC Poetry Prize
Congratulations to Bren Simmers, managing editor of Island Studies Press at UPEI, on winning the 2022 CBC Poetry Contest for her collection of poems, Spell World Backwards. She is the first person from Prince Edward Island to win the prestigious prize.
“I am incredulous and so grateful!” said Simmers. “I’ve always wanted to win the CBC Poetry Prize but never thought it would happen. I know my mom would be proud too.”
Have you met… Fiep de Bie?
Can you tell us about your path to the Atlantic Veterinary College’s (AVC) Wildlife Service?
I have always been fascinated by wildlife and volunteered with seal rehabilitation at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) before I started working as a wildlife necropsy technician with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative in 2007. After volunteering at the AVC and other wildlife service centres across Canada, I started working at the AVC Wildlife Service in 2015.
UPEI Choral Ensembles Recital
On Friday December 9, the UPEI Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Womens’ Vocal Ensemble, and Music Alumni, under the musical direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and assisted by pianist Leo Marchildon, will present an eclectic mix of choral music and Christmas repertoire. Included in the program are Handel’s “The King Shall Rejoice,” “Candlelight Carol” by John Rutter, Gjeilo’s “O Magnum Mysterium” for mixed chorus and cello solo, featuring Natalie Williams Calhoun, among many other choral gems.
Tickets will be available for purchase with cash at the door of the event.
UPEI String Orchestra Recital
Under the direction of Natalie Williams Calhoun, the UPEI String Orchestra will perform a recital on December 2. The program will feature composers Bloch, Vivaldi, Bartok, among others. Laura Ono, piano, will be featured as a soloist for this recital.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, and will be available for purchase with cash at the door of the event.
UPEI Wind Symphony Recital
The members of the UPEI Wind Symphony are excited to return to live performance for the first time in a year with a program of works by British composers. Featured works for this December 1st recital include Philip Sparke's playful and expressive “Hanover Festival,” Ralph Vaughan William's iconic “Folk Song Suite” (including the original 4th movement, “Sea Songs”), a set of three musical “Portraits of the North” by British Canadian composer Robert Buckley, and the first movement of Edward Gregson's “Tuba Concerto” featuring UPEI Music student Olive MacPhail as soloist.
Dr. Aitazaz Farooque presented his research at COP27 in Egypt
Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, interim associate dean of the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation recently attended the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC), “COP27.” It was the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, held from November 6 to 18, 2022, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Atlantic Veterinary College's bald eagle 450 has found a new home in Nova Scotia
For many at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), it is bittersweet news that bald eagle 450 (450) is ready to be transferred to his new home at Hope for Wildlife.
UPEI celebrates eleventh annual MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing
UPEI celebrated the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing on Friday, November 18. This was the 11th year for the awards, but the 9th for an in-person celebration and the first one since 2019. The awards were presented to recipients, acknowledging their effective writing skills - a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
