News

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Media Releases

| Athletics

UPEI’s women’s hockey team is reinforcing their blueline for the stretch run. Twenty-one-year-old Wasyn Rice joins the Panthers, playing defence and bringing a wealth of experience that should pay dividends during the second half of the season and when they host the 2022 U Sports Women’s Hockey Championship currently scheduled from March 24–27.

| Department Updates

After being on pause for the 2020–21 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UPEI Master in Global Affairs program was off to a good start for the 2021 Fall Academic Semester.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.

| Academics

The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre and the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies will host the second virtual talk in the Teaching Matters! Series on Monday, January 10 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm Atlantic.

| University

In a message to faculty, staff, and students, President Keefe announced several updates to COVID-19 guidance including the extension of online course deliver until at least January 30, 2022. 

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Due to emergency service staffing shortages, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Small Animal Emergency Service overnight coverage for veterinary clinics on Prince Edward Island will change on Thursday, January 6, 2022. These changes are being implemented to ensure that all pet owners can access safe and focused care for their pets around the clock.  

| Students

Starting in January 2022, science students at UPEI can register for a new 21-credit minor in biotechnology and two new associated courses, BIOT 1020: Field Studies in Biotechnology on PEI and BIOT 2020: Case Studies in Biotechnology.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, is pleased that Dr. John VanLeeuwen accepted the role as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), effective December 13, 2021.  

| Athletics

In a news release issued December 22, 2021, Atlantic University Sport (AUS) announced it will pause all university sport competitions until at least January 19, 2022.

| University

In a message to the campus community, President Keefe announced updates to the 2022 Winter Academic Semester.