Irrigation Management Pro awarded Ignition Fund grant

Irrigation Management Pro, a company co-owned by Stephanie Arnold, a PhD candidate at UPEI and a researcher with the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has received a $25,000 grant from Innovation PEI.

The company creates prescription maps for crop fields determining which areas require inputs and the quantity needed to improve environmental and farm stability. The funding will be used to engage with clients across North America to better meet their needs and to expand its customer base.

Soccer recruit Lydia Hamill chooses to stay home, commits to UPEI

Often responsible for linking plays between the defence and offence, the midfield position in soccer is critical to a team’s success.

The UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers have fielded some talented central midfielders in recent years, including Jennifer Balderston (2015–20) and AUS all-star Lauren Clark (2017–present). Head coach Lewis Page hopes he has found another in Lydia Hamill.

UPEI Healthy Aging Research Committee conducting survey of PEI seniors

The UPEI Healthy Aging Research Committee is conducting a survey titled “The Senior’s Survey,” which is open to any residents of PEI aged 65 and older who are living in the community.

Adults over 65 make up a growing part of the Island’s population. Many of them experience negative stereotypes about getting older, and the larger community is not always aware of what older individuals might need.

Guinea pig owner grateful for care at Atlantic Veterinary College

Christine Gordon Manley knew something was seriously wrong with her 2.5-year-old guinea pig Waffles when he wouldn’t eat and appeared ‘flat’ in his cage.

“He went from being completely normal to an hour later being listless, barely moving, and uninterested in food,” explains Gordon Manley. “At first, I actually thought he had died, but then I saw that he was still breathing. I just knew we didn’t have much time.”

UPEI takes part in CUSC’s 2022 Survey of First-Year Students

Many of UPEI’s first-year students are being invited via their UPEI email to participate in the 2022 Survey of First-Year Students, along with students from more than 50 other Canadian institutions. The survey is coordinated by the Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC-CCREU).

Feedback will help us learn more about students’ experiences at UPEI. By completing this survey, students are helping UPEI develop initiatives that will serve them and other students.

Core areas covered by the survey include:

Parks Canada Student Employment Information Session (virtual)

Parks Canada is seeking student applicants for Summer 2022! The UPEI Experiential Education office and representatives from Parks Canada are hosting an information session for UPEI students to learn more about these wonderful summer job opportunities.

Applications close on February 9. Don't miss the information session coming up on Wednesday, February 3,12:00 - 1:00 pm (AST). Feel free to drop in even if you can't attend the whole thing!

Learn more and register for this event on Eventbrite. 

AVC Guest Presentation: "Why equity, diversity, and inclusion?"

The AVC is pleased to invite you to a guest presentation entitled “Why equity, diversity, and inclusion?” on Wednesday, January 26, at 12:30 p.m. AST, featuring Dr. Carlton Gyles, professor emeritus, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. Dr. Gyles will describe the importance of the terms equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will review efforts made by Canadian universities to develop and implement procedures to create a culture of equity on their campuses.

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