National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - no classes. 


September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also referred to as Orange Shirt Day—a day to “honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.” (Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada).

AVC’s Dr. Darcy Shaw receives Distinguished Member Award at CVMA Convention in Calgary

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at UPEI is proud to announce that Dr. Darcy Shaw, professor emeritus, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, is the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Member Award awarded by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). The award was presented at the CVMA convention held in Calgary, Alberta, on June 26.

CWHC monitoring bat populations in Atlantic Canada

The weather is warm, the insects are out, and our friendly neighbourhood bats have been getting cozy in their summer roosts.

The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC), Atlantic Region at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is working with the Government of Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) Fish and Wildlife Division to help monitor one of our elusive resident bat species: the Northern Myotis. 

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