The University of Prince Edward Island has hired Angela Larter, of Charlottetown, as coordinator of its innovative and exciting Global Issues 151: Critical Thinking and Writing course. Larter, who began her position on May 12, brings over 10 years of experience in education and coordination to the position. She comes to UPEI from Holland College where she worked from 1998 to 2006 as a science...

The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) was saddened to learn of the death of President Emeritus, Dr. C.W.J. Eliot, C.M., on Tuesday, May 20. Dr. Eliot passed away at the Sackville Hospital, after suffering a stroke at his home in Dorchester, New Brunswick, last month. Dr. Eliot served as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island from 1985 to 1995, and was...

The province of New Brunswick will partner with the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) to build a new $2.36-million fish-health laboratory in the Bay of Fundy. Premier Shawn Graham made the announcement this week, joining Agriculture and Aquaculture Minister Ronald Ouellette and UPEI President Wade MacLauchlan to sign a co-operation agreement between...

The Canadian Committee on Women’s History (Atlantic Region) invites regional scholars and members of the public to participate in a conference called “Women, History and Technology” at the University of Prince Edward Island on May 16 and 17. The conference is organized around the issue of how technology has shaped women's lives and how historians have addressed this issue in their teaching and...

As part of the 2008 Dr. Frank MacKinnon Lecture Series, Dr. Wendy Kline, associate professor of history at the University of Cincinnati, will give a talk called 'Surveying the Women's Health Movement: Technology, Research and Reading Our Bodies, Ourselves' at the University of Prince Edward Island on Saturday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The Dr. Frank MacKinnon Lecture will take place...

Proud parents, families and friends filled the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Saturday, May 10, to share Convocation Day, the biggest event of the academic year, with the largest-ever graduating class at UPEI. Over 820 students received their degrees, diplomas and certificates during two ceremonies, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. Honorary degrees were conferred upon Wayne Gray...

The Atlantic Veterinary College is proud to announce that Dr. Greg Keefe, Professor of Dairy Health Management with the College's Department of Health Management, and Director of Maritime Quality Milk has been named to the Production Expert Scientific Advisory Committee (PESAC) of the Dairy Farmers of Canada. The role of the PEAC is to review research proposals in light of research...

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce that Dr. Darren Bardati, from Bishop's University, will take on the role of Director of Environmental Studies in July 2008. As Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Geography, Bardati has taught at Bishop's University since 1996. He is also Adjunct Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke where he...

The creative work of the UPEI departments of Integrated Promotions and Advancement has been recognized nationally by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE). Judges from the 2008 PRIX D’EXCELLENCE program selected UPEI for a silver award for a flyer that promotes the UPEI Annual Fund campaign to young alumni. The full-colour flyer features graphic design and original...

AVC Vet Camp has been recognized as the Best Community Outreach Program in Canada by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE). CCAE is a volunteer-led organization that promotes excellence in educational advancement. Its membership is made up of universities, colleges, institutes and independent schools from across Canada. 'We are very proud to receive this...