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| Students
Students from UPEI’s School of Business won second place at the Scotiabank Ethics in Action Case Competition held at Dalhousie University over the weekend of November 4 and 5.
 
As part of the Scotiabank Ethics in Action Conference—which includes a panel discussion, speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities that allow students to interact with industry experts and peers from across the country—the case competition provides an opportunity for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in practicing ethical leadership.
 
| International

The University of Prince Edward Island signed memorandum of understandings (MOUs) this week with three universities at the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) Annual Conference in Ottawa. 

 
| Administration

October was Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada, but UPEI encourages students, faculty and staff to “protect while you connect" year-round.  There are several simple ways to stay safe online, says Dana Sanderson, UPEI’s Chief Information Officer.

 

 

 

 
| Music

The UPEI Wind Symphony will perform its final recital of the Fall semester on Friday, November 25 at 7:30 pm at Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown.

 
| Athletics

Congratulations to Marie-Soleil Deschenes (Women’s Hockey) and Dut Dut (Men’s Basketball), the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the week for November 7-13!

 
| Administration

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) honoured 11 innovators, leaders, connectors, and emerging stars of international education with its 2016 Excellence Awards.

 
| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) honoured the late Dr. Brian Hill, a founding faculty member, with the 2016 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award for his contributions to the early development of the College.

 
| University

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce that a pension agreement has been ratified with all of the unions. The final step in the approval of the pension agreement happened last night when UPEI’s Board of Governors approved the agreement. 

 
| Events

UPEI’s Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. 

 
| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Jenna Mae Ellsworth (Women’s Basketball) and Tyler Scott (Men’s Basketball), the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the week for October 31-November 6!

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