New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner arrives at the Atlantic Veterinary College
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) was a buzz of activity this morning as a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner was lifted by crane into the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
UPEI Women’s Curling Panthers capture silver medal at AUS Championships
The UPEI Women’s Curling Panthers captured a silver medal at the Subway AUS Curling Championships hosted by the University of New Brunswick at the Capital Winter Club in Fredericton, New Brunswick from February 2-5. The team has also qualified for the U SPORTS Curling Championships being held in Sudbury, Ontario from March 15-19.
UPEI Panther Pitch Student Mixer
Are you a current UPEI undergraduate student with an interest in developing an entrepreneurial venture? The UPEI Experiential Education Department is hosting an event to launch the 2023 Panther Pitch program. Come learn more about the program and how you could win a portion of the $56,000 prize money to support your business idea, and meet other students who share your interest in entrepreneurship.
Free public screening of “The Ice Walk” documentary at UPEI on February 8
The Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre at UPEI invites the general public to a free screening and panel discussion of the documentary, "The Ice Walk," with director Eliza Knockwood and other honoured guests on February 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The event will take place in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion MacDougall Hall.
UPEI Panthers this Week (February 6–12)
UPEI Panthers student-athletes are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away from February 6–12.
Wednesday, February 8
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers (16-9-3) host the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus (11-15-2). This is the last regular season home game, and graduating seniors TJ Shea, Troy Lajeunesse, Kyle Maksimovich, Conor MacEachern, Carson MacKinnon, Jordan Maher, Andrew Picco, and RT Rice will be recognized. The Panthers own a 3-1 record against Moncton and outscored them 11-8.
Friday, February 10
McKinley Nelson and Cameron Brown 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 31–February 5 are McKinley Nelson (women’s hockey) and Cameron Brown (men’s basketball).
Nelson, an arts student from Calgary, Alberta, is on a scoring tear with six goals in the last five games. This weekend, the sophomore forward deposited a goal in a 5-0 win over Mount Allison University and followed that up with two more in a 4-3 overtime loss to Saint Mary’s University.
Free screening of "The Ice Walk" documentary
UPEI faculty, staff, and students, and the general public are invited to a free screening and panel discussion of "The Ice Walk" with director Eliza Knockwood and other honoured guests. This event will take place in the Hon. Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
UPEI celebrates Black History Month
Dr. Greg Keefe, interim president and vice-chancellor of UPEI, and Tamara Steele, executive director of the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island, raised the Pan-African flag on the campus on Wednesday, February 1, to mark Black History Month. About 25 people attended the flag-raising.
Atlantic Veterinary College’s Interim Dean continues dairy health work in Kenya
After three years of waiting, Dr. John VanLeeuwen, interim dean, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, is in Kenya with Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) and has three doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM) students in tow.
Let's Talk About Race event
In honour of Black History Month, join the UPEI Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office and the Mawi'omi Indigenous Student Centre in an open conversation about race and racism, where we will explore
