Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI
Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). He will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation. The Student Ambassador will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211 every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment: Information and Feedback Sessions for Policy Development
The Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment (FTPR) Committee was formed as part of the Action Plan commitment to
Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment: Information and Feedback Sessions for Policy Development
The Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment (FTPR) Committee was formed as part of the Action Plan commitment to
First-year course registration OPENS April 2, 2025!
First-year course registration is happening soon! When you are ready to register in courses, please visit this webpage and follow the directions in the video:
https://www.upei.ca/registrar/register-for-courses
We recommend planning your Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 courses as soon as possible as classes fill up quickly. You will be able to register for both of these semesters on April 2.
CWHC-Atlantic Region honoured with PEI Heritage Recognition Award
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative-Atlantic Region (CWHC-Atlantic Region), based at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, has been honoured with a Heritage Recognition Award from the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation.
AVC alumnus appointed dean of Sri Lanka’s veterinary school
Congratulations to Dr. Anil Kalupahana who has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, in Sri Lanka for a three-year term effective November 1, 2024.
UPEI Relay for Life event
The UPEI Relay for Life is holding an event on March 29, from 12:00-6:00 pm, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre to celebrate those who have been affected by cancer and put a spotlight on the fundraising efforts of the students at the University!
Come and enjoy performances, activities and more! We hope to see you there.
To register, visit the UPEI Relay for Life website, or $20 at the door.
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre to host webinar series
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is pleased to announce its 2025 Webinar Series, featuring expert discussions about animal welfare in small mammals kept as pets.
The series will take place on April 15, 22, and 29 from 4 to 5 pm ADT, and will feature three distinguished speakers addressing key animal welfare issues in small companion mammals such as rodents and rabbits.
Webinar schedule and speakers:
Curtis Lauzon named head coach of UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers
The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce Curtis Lauzon as the new head coach of the UPEI Women’s Rugby team.
"The connections you make have the potential to open doors you never knew existed."
What brought you to Prince Edward Island?
I moved to PEI almost six years ago now, having left a small town in the area near Ottawa, Ontario. Since then, I have been building my professional life as an engineer with MDS Coating Technology in Slemon Park, PEI. My background is technical, but my interest is in the business side of the aerospace industry.
