Institute of Island Studies hosts public lecture on January 24
The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI will host a public lecture titled “Towards Energy Sovereignty on Labrador’s Remote Island of Ponds” on January 24 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building.
2023 FISU Winter World University Games Team Canada Men’s Hockey Schedule
The 2023 Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Winter World University Games is underway, and two UPEI Panthers, TJ Shea and Matt Brassard, are among 22 student-athletes representing Team Canada. UPEI forward Kyle Maksimovich was also selected to play but could not attend due to a recent injury.
Nominations are now open for the Atlantic Award of Excellence
The Atlantic Veterinary College is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.
UPEI’s 16th annual Shoot for the Cure will take place on January 26
UPEI Athletics and Recreation will host the sixteenth annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, when the Women’s Basketball Panthers take on the University of New Brunswick Reds at 6 pm on their home court. The event was originally scheduled for January 13, but had to be postponed due to weather conditions.
Update on the UPEI Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Greg Keefe, President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim), invites faculty, staff, and students to attend an update on the UPEI Faculty of Medicine on Friday, January 13, at 10:45 am, in the Duffy Amphitheatre (Room 135), Duffy Science Centre. For those who are not able to attend, a link to a video recording will be available following the update. All are welcome!
Taylor Gillis and Jonah Capriotti named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for January 2–8 are Taylor Gillis (women’s hockey) and Jonah Capriotti (men’s hockey).
UPEI appoints new associate vice-president research and dean of graduate studies
Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, professor of biology, has been appointed associate vice-president research and dean of graduate studies at UPEI, effective January 1, 2023.
Applications now open for the Atlantic Veterinary College’s Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp (AVC Vet Camps).
The four, one-week camps are offered annually in the summer and provide an opportunity for junior high and senior high school students to learn what it is like to be a veterinarian. Participants have the opportunity to work alongside faculty, staff, students, and experts in the field during a number of hands-on activities, labs, lectures, field trips, and discussions.
