Town Hall on Implementation Plans and External Governance Review

UPEI Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers will host a Town Hall on the implementation plans and external governance review on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm, in the amphitheatre at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121S). They would like to hear the thoughts of UPEI community members about these important plans as the University continues to make the changes needed to move forward, live its values, and achieve its mission of scholarship to the benefit of our Island and beyond.

Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre hosts annual animal welfare symposium in September

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC), Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), will hold its 2024 animal welfare in practice symposium titled “The human dimension of animal welfare: The intersection between animal care and the community” on September 13 and 14 in AVC Lecture Theatre A (Room 201). 

The hybrid symposium will feature a free public talk by Dr. Michelle Lem, DVM, MSc (Population Medicine), MSW, LLD (honoris causa), on Friday, September 13, from 4:30–5:30 pm ADT.

UPEI extends condolences on the passing of AVC faculty member, Dr. Sheri Ross

The following message was also emailed to faculty and staff on August 20, 2024.

The Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, and the broader community have suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Dr. Sheri Ross, Associate Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine, on August 16, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

"I've met so many people that made adjusting to life in a new country easy."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

I knew I wanted to study actuarial science, and my research found that UPEI is one of only 14 universities in Canada with an actuarial science program. I'm originally from Savanne, Mauritius and what made UPEI stand out for me was how calm and cozy it seemed. I also spoke with a few friends, and they told me how nice the place was, so I decided to go for it.

"The quality and transferability of this program is integral for a more sustainable future."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

I've have had a long-standing interest in environmental sustainability and climate change adaptation, and an engineering degree felt like the natural starting point in being part of the greater solution to these global issues. UPEI had a relatively new full-degree program established while I was still in high school, which seemed to align with my personal values. I also have a very close relationship with my family. As I grew up on PEI, at the end of high school I did not feel quite ready to move too far from them.

UPEI Field Hockey team to compete in U SPORTS National Invitational Championship in 2024

UPEI Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce that its field hockey team will now have the opportunity to compete in the Field Hockey Canada U SPORTS National Invitational Championship.

“We’re excited to see our team compete at the national level and showcase the talent we have at UPEI,” said Jane Vessey, UPEI’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. “It’s truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.”

UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers recruit PEI native Zach Biggar

For athletes, few feelings are more comforting than looking up in the stands and seeing loved ones cheering you on.

Zach Biggar will experience plenty of that, as the Portage, PEI native has decided to return home to play for the UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers.

Growing up, Biggar spent countless hours cheering on his hometown team and envisioning the day he would take to the ice as one of them. That dream is now a reality, and Biggar couldn’t be more excited to play in front of family and friends who have supported him throughout his hockey journey.

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