AVC professor serves as chair for international conference
In August, Halifax, Nova Scotia welcomed over 700 delegates from 54 countries to the International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE). Chaired by Dr. Javier Sanchez, professor, the Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), the conference’s theme was, “Connecting animals, people, and their shared environments.”
UPEI music professor Dr. Karem Simon releases first solo album
Dr. Karem Simon, professor of clarinet at UPEI, has released his first solo album, Solitary Clarinet.
UPEI Panthers this week (November 14–20)
The UPEI Panthers play hockey and basketball at home and away during the week of November 14–20.
Wednesday, November 16:
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers (8-4-0) are at home at MacLauchlan Arena, where they will play against the Acadia Axemen (3-8-1). The Panthers are 2-0 against the Axemen, having outscored them by a combined score of 8-3.
Friday, November 18:
Karla Yepez and TJ Shea 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 7–13 are Karla Yepez (women’s basketball) and TJ Shea (men’s hockey).
A fifth-year business student from Quito, Ecuador, Yepez was instrumental in the Panthers’ weekend sweep of the St. Francis Xavier X-Women. The forward veteran filled the stat sheet both games, averaging 13.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game.
Graduate Students Association Meet and Greet
Come and join our fall meet-and-greet event for all the graduate students and faculty of UPEI! This is an excellent time to mingle and get to know each other. Apps and soft drinks will be provided. We will also have some door prizes!
Video recording of Gwynne Dyer’s November 3 lecture at UPEI available
A video recording of Canadian author, journalist, and historian Gwynne Dyer's recent lecture at UPEI is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwpYUeeZm4w
Dyer gave a public lecture titled “Planetary Maintenance Engineers: A Last-Ditch Climate Rescue Strategy,” on November 3 at 7 pm in the UPEI Duffy Science Centre. He discussed challenges facing the world because of climate change and explored the concept of “geoengineering,” or cooling the planet by artificial means.
AVC student recognized for equine research
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island congratulates Anam Hamza (MSc ’21), a third-year doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) student, on two recent awards.
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates student and faculty achievements
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island hosted its annual Fall Awards and Recognition night on Wednesday, November 9 in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
New teacher resource promotes global citizenship education
One of the leading thinkers in global citizenship education has published a new book that shares decades of teaching experience. Dr. Linyuan Guo-Brennan, a professor at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is the author of Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainability: From Theory to Practice. This resource is an excellent guide for new and existing teachers looking to incorporate global citizenship themes into their classrooms.
Atlantic Veterinary College's Donor and Client Appreciation Night
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to host AVC's Donor and Client Appreciation Night on Tuesday, November 29 from 5 - 7 p.m. in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
The evening will include hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, a presentation of the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, and tours of the AVC and Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Guests will also have an opportunity to learn about new initiatives and equipment at AVC.
