Karla Yepez and TJ Shea 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 November 7–13 are Karla Yepez (women’s basketball) and TJ Shea (men’s hockey).
A fifth-year business student from Quito, Ecuador, Yepez was instrumental in the Panthers’ weekend sweep of the St. Francis Xavier X-Women. The forward veteran filled the stat sheet both games, averaging 13.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game.
Graduate Students Association Meet and Greet
Come and join our fall meet-and-greet event for all the graduate students and faculty of UPEI! This is an excellent time to mingle and get to know each other. Apps and soft drinks will be provided. We will also have some door prizes!
Video recording of Gwynne Dyer’s November 3 lecture at UPEI available
A video recording of Canadian author, journalist, and historian Gwynne Dyer's recent lecture at UPEI is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwpYUeeZm4w
Dyer gave a public lecture titled “Planetary Maintenance Engineers: A Last-Ditch Climate Rescue Strategy,” on November 3 at 7 pm in the UPEI Duffy Science Centre. He discussed challenges facing the world because of climate change and explored the concept of “geoengineering,” or cooling the planet by artificial means.
AVC student recognized for equine research
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island congratulates Anam Hamza (MSc ’21), a third-year doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) student, on two recent awards.
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates student and faculty achievements
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island hosted its annual Fall Awards and Recognition night on Wednesday, November 9 in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
New teacher resource promotes global citizenship education
One of the leading thinkers in global citizenship education has published a new book that shares decades of teaching experience. Dr. Linyuan Guo-Brennan, a professor at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is the author of Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainability: From Theory to Practice. This resource is an excellent guide for new and existing teachers looking to incorporate global citizenship themes into their classrooms.
Atlantic Veterinary College's Donor and Client Appreciation Night
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to host AVC's Donor and Client Appreciation Night on Tuesday, November 29 from 5 - 7 p.m. in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
The evening will include hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, a presentation of the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, and tours of the AVC and Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Guests will also have an opportunity to learn about new initiatives and equipment at AVC.
Career Exploration Strategies Workshop
An in-person workshop for Study and Stay and UPEI students and alumni designed to support career development and exploration.
Learn more and register on Eventbrite. Offered by the UPEI Experiential Education department.
View our Events Calendar for more information on our events and programs.
Atlantic Veterinary College hosts 2022 R.G. Thomson Lecture
Dr. von Keyserlingk is a professor and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada industrial research chair in the Animal Welfare Program at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia.
