Candidate Seminar for Canada Research Chair in Veterinary Epidemiology
The Department of Health Management will be interviewing three candidates for the Canada Research Chair tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Epidemiology. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars: one suitable for graduate student level and the other a presentation of their research.
Our third candidate will be on-campus August 19 and August 20.
Candidate Seminar for Canada Research Chair in Veterinary Epidemiology
The Department of Health Management will be interviewing three candidates for the Canada Research Chair tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Epidemiology. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars; one suitable for graduate student level and the other a presentation of their research.
Our second candidate will be on-campus August 14 and August 15.
Call for Nominations – New Synapse Innovators of the Year Awards
The following was released by SYNAPSE.
Synapse is excited to be playing a role in UPEI's 50th-anniversary celebrations with the launch of two new awards recognizing outstanding innovators with a connection to the university.
MBA in Global Leadership students discuss leadership with retired US Army General
George Casey Jr., a retired four-star general and former chief of staff for the U.S. Army, recently presented to students in UPEI’s MBA in Global Leadership program. General Casey discussed leadership in an era of volatility, complexity, and uncertainty, and pointed to his experience as commanding general of the world’s largest and most complex organization, the 1.6 million-member U.S. Army.
Moncton native Mireille Martin commits to UPEI Women’s Hockey
Bruce Donaldson, head coach of UPEI Women’s Hockey, announced today that Mireille Martin has committed to the Panthers for the 2019–2020 season. Martin is a forward from Moncton, New Brunswick.
“Mireille brings a sense of maturity to her game,” said Donaldson. “She sees the ice exceptionally well and is a great passer. When you watch Mireille on the ice, you can tell that she loves to play the game. She is always watching the play and getting herself in open spots to create opportunities.”
6th Palmer Conference on Public Sector Leadership
This year’s conference, hosted at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), will focus on The Future of Work — the challenges and opportunities “emerging” and “disruptive” technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation are having on labour and consumption.
Those interested in attending can register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/palmer-conference-on-public-sector-leadership-tickets-61229167087
UPEI to host the 2021 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship
U SPORTS, the national body governing university sport in Canada, has awarded the hosting of the 2021 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship to the University of Prince Edward Island. UPEI has a proven track record in hosting national championships, including men’s soccer in 2005 and 2014, women’s soccer in 2010, and women’s hockey in 2019 and 2020.
Neuroscience Journal Club
The monthly UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday August 9, 2019 from 3-4 pm in the "fishbowl" conference room of the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre. All faculty, staff, and students with an interest in neuroscience research are welcome. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Simon Cunningham (secunningham@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca).
10 year reunion for AVC Class of 2009
Come and reminisce with the AVC Class of 2009 as they gather for their 10 year reunion on Friday, August 9 at 5 pm. Get caught up on the news and enjoy some light refreshments. RSVP to jmacwilliam@upei.ca by Wednesday, August 7. Hope to see you there!
