AVC to expand diagnostic imaging capacity with addition of MRI
With financial support from a major donor, the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, will expand its diagnostic imaging capacity with the addition of a magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) scanner.
Updates re: Pre-Travel Requirements for Travelling to and from PEI
I am writing to update you on some important developments about travelling to and from Prince Edward Island.
Masks to become mandatory in all indoor public spaces on PEI
The following message was distributed to students, staff, and faculty on November 18, 2020, via their @upei.ca emails, as well as posted on the UPEI website and UPEI SAFE app.
AVC launches new behaviour medicine service
The Atlantic Veterinary College has expanded the veterinary medical services it offers to include behaviour medicine. Leading the new service is Dr. Karen Overall, associate professor of behaviour medicine at AVC.
Updates re: Convocation/Winter Academic Semester
Dear students, faculty, and staff,
Travelling/Leaving PEI over the Holiday Break
UPEI Health Guidance Update: Easing of Mandatory Mask-Wearing Measure
The following message was distributed to students, staff, and faculty on October 22, 2020, via their @upei.ca emails, as well as posted on the UPEI website and UPEI SAFE app.
Dear students, staff, and faculty:
After consultation with UPEI’s Manager of Health, Safety, and Environment, our Offices will jointly ease restrictions regarding the mandatory wearing of masks in campus buildings.
Get moving! UPEI contributes to Canada’s first-ever 24-hour movement guidelines
UPEI researchers contributed to Canada’s first-ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults. The guidelines show Canadians what a healthy 24 hours looks like when it comes to physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and sleep, featuring recommendations for those 18–64 and 65 and older.
Message to students about travel over Thanksgiving/during Fall Break
The following message was distributed to current students on October 7, 2020, via their @upei.ca emails, as well as posted on the UPEI website and UPEI SAFE app.
Dear students,
As we approach Thanksgiving weekend and Fall Reading Week (October 12–16), it is understandable that those of you currently on Prince Edward Island may be considering travelling out of the Atlantic region to visit family and friends.
Message from the President: Celebrate Treaty Day, October 1!
Dear students, staff, and faculty,