UPEI’s Mawi’omi Centre hosting series of events in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre at UPEI is hosting a series of events leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which is September 30, 2023.
“All of these events are put together to encourage relationship-building as a means of unveiling truth and walking toward reconciliation,” said Jasmine Pauzé, Mawi'omi Centre Coordinator. “When we understand and strengthen our relations, we better understand our own identity and our role in influencing change."
Building Emergency Plans - Warden and Guardian Presentation
UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment will hold a building emergency plan session for chief wardens, floor wardens, and guardians on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 1:30 pm in Duffy Science Centre (DSC) Room 135.
Please let hse@upei.ca know if you are interested in attending.
Eastern Canada Recruitment Tour 2023 Meet & Greet
Saskatchewan Health Authority will be hosting an on-campus Employer Meet and Greet at the University of PEI on October 3, 2023, from 12:30–1:30 pm. Visit saskhealthauthority.ca/ECRT for more information.
Time to Write Retreat, October 10 to 13
Time to Write retreats offer concentrated time to support your writing efforts and can be instrumental in the initiation or completion of scholarly work such as an article, book or book chapter, grant proposal, curriculum or OER development, conference presentations, or other scholarly, creative projects. Time to work on writing projects away from home and campus for a few days can be incredibly productive.
Building quizzes in Moodle workshop
This session will cover building online tests, quizzes, and exams in Moodle. This will be an online session and the recording will be available following the session. The session will be held on September 28 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Register here.
Moodle honour agreements workshop
When conducting assessments, clear communication of expectations can help your students perform their work with a clear understanding of what academic integrity means in your course. This session will cover some approaches for setting up clear and concise honour agreements and building the requirements into your Moodle assessments. The session will take place in the Teaching and Learning Centre (located in the Robertson Library Annex) on September 19 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
UPEI mourns the passing of Leo Cheverie
The University of Prince Edward Island is mourning the passing of Leo Cheverie, a passionate and dedicated member of the University community. Leo passed away on Thursday, September 7, surrounded by his family and music.
SEASON PREVIEW: UPEI Cross Country looking forward to a great 2023
UPEI’s Cross Country program has taken massive strides in recent years, including earning all-star selections in back-to-back seasons and welcoming runners from across the conference for their first turn as hosts of the AUS Championships.
It’s a lot to be proud of, but the team is looking to accomplish even more in 2023.
“We’re looking for more consistency from our runners this season,” said Panthers head coach Mike Peterson. “Success in our sport comes from stacking weeks, months, and years together until you are consistently relevant. That’s what we’re after.”
Atlantic Veterinary College welcomes Class of 2027
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) proudly hosted its annual AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony, marking a significant milestone for incoming students on the journey to becoming veterinarians.
Atlantic Veterinary College performs great white shark necropsy for first time
Dr. Megan Jones, of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), couldn’t believe she had a great white shark on her post-mortem table, prepped for a necropsy—the first white shark to be necropsied at AVC.
Discovered on Greenwich Beach on the north shore of Prince Edward Island on August 7, the shark weighed almost 500 pounds and measured close to nine feet.
