2019 Chinook Project provides care to animals in northern Labrador
In June 2019, the Chinook Project team travelled to northern Labrador to provide free veterinary services to two locations. Nain is the northernmost community in Labrador, and this was the fifth time the Chinook Project has visited the hamlet. Natuashish (moved from Davis Inlet in 2002) is one of the two Innu communities in Labrador.
Health researchers seeking participants with cancer for exercise training program
Researchers from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are seeking people with cancer, or who have previously had cancer, to participate in exercise programs in Montague and Charlottetown. In Charlottetown, the exercise program is open to participants who have been previously diagnosed with any type of cancer. In Montague, the program is open to anyone who has been previously diagnosed with breast cancer.
UPEI expresses concern and extends support for students impacted by Hurricane Dorian
On behalf of faculty, staff and students, the University of Prince Edward Island is expressing profound concern and extending support to students impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
The challenges and aftermath of the catastrophic flooding and devastation will no doubt become clearer over the next few days. For students from the Bahamas, who are either returning to or beginning their first year at UPEI, it is an extremely stressful time as they worry about family and loved ones back home. Approximately 80 students from the Bahamas are currently enrolled at UPEI.
AVC receives $1.3 million in federal funding for dairy research
The Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, has received approximately $1.3 million in funding from the federal government’s dairy cluster program for research projects that will benefit the dairy industry.
The Hon. Wayne Easter, MP for Malpeque, and Sean Casey, MP for Charlottetown, announced the funding at an event held at AVC on Thursday, August 29. The projects are part of the $16.5-million dairy research cluster, led by Dairy Farmers of Canada, and funded by the federal government and the industry.
UPEI extends condolences on the passing of Father Charlie Cheverie
University of Prince Edward Island President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement to the University community today on the passing of UPEI alumnus, donor, professor emeritus, and founder, the Reverend Charlie Cheverie, LLD.
“Our University has lost a great friend in Father Charlie,” said President Abd-El-Aziz, “He had such immense impact on students, faculty, and staff as well as the broader community through his pastoral ministry and involvement in the revival and preservation of traditional music on the Island.”
Iraqi and Syrian Student Project: A Response to Sanctions, War, and Displacement
On Monday, September 9, co-authors of the book Never Can I Write of Damascus will be on campus to discuss their experience with the Iraqi and Syrian Student Project. In their presentation, "Iraqi and Syrian Student Project: A Response to Sanctions, War and Displacement," Theresa Kubasak and Gabe Huck will discuss their global experience through the lens of comparative education, education's relationship to cultural, economic, and social issues and their reflections on teaching contemporary social and global issues.
UPEI Soccer hosts the Mulligan Cup
UPEI Athletics and Recreation is excited to announce the 2019 Mulligan Cup schedule and invites the community to come out and enjoy “the beautiful game”, August 30 to September 1, at the UPEI Turf Field.
The Mulligan Cup provides an excellent opportunity for coaches to make final roster decisions. This eighth annual cup honours Vince Mulligan, the varsity UPEI soccer and hockey coach throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The Cup has four participating schools this year: Université de Moncton, Mount Allison University, Holland College, and the University of Prince Edward Island.
UPEI Panther Package now on sale
The UPEI Panther Package is on sale now! For just $100, you receive tickets for all regular season home games for Women’s Rugby, Women’s Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Men’s and Women’s Basketball!
With your Panther Package, you receive a Panther coin (your “ticket” to all those games!), a 2019–2020 poster calendar with all regular season games listed, a pocket schedule, and a 50th anniversary UPEI ball cap or toque.
