UPEI soars at Atlantic Engineering Competition
Students from UPEI’S Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering made a terrific showing at the annual Atlantic Engineering Competition, held recently in Fredericton, New Brunswick. UPEI’s senior students took first place in their division. The junior team placed second. Both teams are invited to the Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC), being held next month in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Atlantic Veterinary College hosts public workshop about animal behaviour
Dr. Karen Overall, a board-certified specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, will give a public workshop on Tuesday, February 25, about the issue of behavourial problems in cats and dogs. Her presentation, titled “Help! I think my dog/cat needs a shrink! How the modern science of veterinary behavioural medicine saves lives, families, and sanity,” will take place at 7 p.m. in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island.
Neuroscience Journal Club
The UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held on Friday February 14, 2020 from 3-4 pm in the Fishbowl conference room of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All faculty, students and staff with an interest in neuroscience are most welcome. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Jessica Rock (jrock@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)
AVC hosts public workshop on animal behaviour
Dr. Karen Overall, a board-certified specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, will give a public workshop on Tuesday, February 25, about the issue of behavourial problems in cats and dogs. Her presentation, titled “Help! I think my dog/cat needs a shrink! How the modern science of veterinary behavioural medicine saves lives, families, and sanity,” will take place at 7 p.m. in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. Dr. Overall will talk about some of the common problems that afflict cats and dogs, driving their owners crazy in the process.
Panthers at Home, February 13 to 14
The regular season is done and gone for AUS men’s and women’s hockey. Both UPEI teams have advanced to the playoffs. Both are looking for important first-round wins at home. Here’s your Panthers at Home schedule for February 13 to 14
Thursday
UPEI’s women’s hockey team is coming off a tremendous season. They kick off the 2019–2020 playoffs Thursday evening with a home game against the Université de Moncton.
Public book launch and lecture at UPEI with Dr. Darryl Leroux
The UPEI Diversity and Social Justice Studies program, the Dean of Arts, and the Dean of Education will host a launch of Dr.
UPEI men's hockey hosts Saint Mary's
UPEI men's hockey hosts Saint Mary's University in round one of the AUS playoffs. Contact the Eastlink Centre Box Office for tickets.
UPEI women's hockey hosts U de M
UPEI women's hockey hosts Université de Moncton in the first round of the playoffs. Tickets available at the ticket desk.
Public book launch and lecture at UPEI on March 10
The UPEI Diversity and Social Justice Studies program, the Dean of Arts, and the Dean of Education will host a launch of Dr. Darryl Leroux’s book, Distorted Descent: White Claims to Indigenous Identity, on Tuesday, March 10, at 4 pm in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI.
Leroux, an associate professor at Saint Mary’s University, will give a lecture at this free public event.
UPEI announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, February 3 to 10
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Sophie Vandale and Elijah Miller, the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 3 to 10.
