WIN with UPEI winners announced!
UPEI has announced the winners of its recent online contest, ‘Win with UPEI', that handed out $10,000-originally slated to purchase advertising-in bursaries, as well as other prizes.
The Faculty of Education received 2,519 votes out of 10,495 total votes, and received the largest proportion of bursary dollars-$2,402. Veterinary Medicine was a close second, receiving $2,382. The remainder of the $10,000 was divvied amongst the Faculties of Science, Nursing, Arts, and Business as well as University 100 and the Department of Athletics.
The ‘Win with UPEI' contest website asked visitors to vote on their favourite student project, with faculties receiving a percentage of bursary dollars based on the percentage of votes cast. A second component allowed anyone with a connection to the university to enter a story, photo or video online for a chance to win prizes.
In the second part of the contest, UPEI student Nan Zhao won ‘Best Entry' for her story called My Sweet Moments with UPEI. Judged by a panel of four, her submission recounted her first moments on the UPEI campus and how excited she was to be a part of the campus community after moving to PEI from China.
'I enjoy [sic] every single moment staying at UPEI because it is so graceful, friendly and warm, just like a big family that welcomes people from all backgrounds and interests,' she wrote. Zhao was thrilled to find out she had won the $1,000 prize.
Rita Stanley won $1,000 for having the ‘Most Referred Entry' while Heather MacSwain's entry was selected in a random draw for $500. Both women are UPEI employees. Other random draws took place for a stuffed toy version of the UPEI Panther Mascot, Pride.
Glenda Clements, Director of Integrated Communications, said, 'UPEI is proud of our students, faculty and staff and their local, national and international community involvement. It's fitting that a personal university like UPEI would encourage conversation and storytelling while providing an opportunity to support the further good work of community members.'
'This contest was the best idea,' added Tim Goddard, Dean of Education. 'It certainly encouraged friendly competition among the faculties and we engaged everyone to tell their good news. While it hasn't been finalized, the bursary dollars coming to the Faculty of Education will assist students interested in pursuing community projects at home and around the world.'
For complete results, visit upei.me.
