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Amidst a global pandemic, UPEI’s Co-operative Education program had a landmark year with its highest number of students drawn from the widest variety of academic programs securing work term placements this summer.
All members of the University community (faculty, staff, and students) who are going to be on campus from September to December are reminded that they must fill out the Attestation and Exemption Form at go.upei.ca/vaccine, regardless of their vaccination status.
Students from UPEI’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a four-week exercise training program, plus pre- and post-assessment sessions for six weeks total.
In a message sent to students, the Associate Vice-President of Students and Registrar reminded them that they must fill out the Attestation and Exemption Form, regardless of their current vaccination status, as part of the UPEI Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
For the second year, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island has made the decision to cancel AVC Open House.
“Open House is one of AVC’s signature events and one that we take great pride in. We know that many people look forward to this event every year, which made this decision even more difficult,” explains Dr. Greg Keefe, dean, Atlantic Veterinary College. “Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we decided it would be best to be cautious and look to resume Open House next year.”
As UPEI’s Men’s Soccer program ushers in a new era, head coach Lewis Page is leaning on past experiences to help his team stay competitive.
If the exhibition results are any indication, the UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers should be a fun team to watch this season.
After years of watching his young son skate laps on the same ice surface where he made a name for himself, retired NHLer and former Toronto Maple Leaf Nik Antropov knew Danil was destined for great things.
UPEI’s Concussion Awareness Program (CAP), in collaboration with the PEI Department of Health and Wellness, will celebrate Concussion Awareness Week from September 27– 29, 2021.
In this message to the University community, the UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor welcomes faculty, staff, and students to the 2021–2022 academic year.