Atlantic Veterinary College welcomes Class of 2025
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, officially welcomed a new cohort of students during the AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony and Dinner at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) on Friday, October 29.
Atlantic University Sport pauses 2021–22 competition schedule
In a news release issued December 22, 2021, Atlantic University Sport (AUS) announced it will pause all university sport competitions until at least January 19, 2022. This decision was made in accordance with the recent public health restrictions set by each of the Atlantic provinces. The University of Prince Edward Island is a member of the AUS, which is one of four conferences in U SPORTS, the national governing body for university sport in Canada.
Panthers add speedy back in Lauren Bull
UPEI’s women’s rugby program jumped on the scene in 2021 and turned itself into a destination that game-changing prospects are seriously considering joining.
Lauren Bull, of Okotoks, Alberta, is the first recruit to join the UPEI team since their memorable season this fall when they finished the year 3–3 for the first time since 2011.The team defeated the St. FX X-Women for the first time in 17 years and earned their first national ranking.
Island Lecture Series: Art and Climate Change Adaptation
In the first installment of the 2022 Island Lecture series, Ilse van Dijk will present the findings of the research she conducted as a research intern with Island Studies at UPEI. In her research project, Ilse aimed to identify possibilities for the integration of artistic processes into climate change adaptation policies on Prince Edward Island.
Message from the President: New COVID-19 measures at UPEI, effective December 18
The following message was issued to students, faculty, and staff via their @upei.ca emails on December 17, 2021.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
With this afternoon’s briefing by the PEI Chief Public Health Office (PEI-CPHO) to introduce further COVID-19 restrictions on PEI, UPEI will implement the following measures effective 8 am, Saturday, December 18, 2021, until January 8, 2022:
Exploring Reconciliatory Pedagogy and Its Possibilities through Educator-led Praxis
The Teaching and Learning Centre and the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies are delighted to sponsor the second talk in our Teaching Matters! Series. Please join us on Monday January 10 when we will welcome Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt and Dr.
Tournament passes on sale for the 2022 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship
Tournament passes are on sale for the 2022 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship. The UPEI Panthers are set to host the best women’s hockey teams in the nation at MacLauchlan Arena in Charlottetown, PEI, from March 24 to 27, 2022. Buy your pass today and gain access to all 11 games for just $80.
Possible COVID-19 exposure site on campus
The following message was distributed to faculty, staff, and students on behalf of the Office of the Vice-President Administration and Finance.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
I am writing to advise you that the PEI Chief Public Health Office (PEI CPHO) has informed us today of a possible COVID-19 exposure site on campus, specifically the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Sunday, December 5, between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Study & Stay PEI Holiday Reception
Join the Study & Stay PEI Program International Students, Alumni, Mentors, Faculty, and Staff on Friday, December 10 from 5:00-7:00 pm for an in person Holiday Reception at the Schurman Market Square, Room 248 in Don and Marion Hall, UPEI.
Open to UPEI Faculty and Staff. Light food and refreshments available.
Vax Pass (paper copy of Government issued vaccination record plus a Government issued ID) are required to attend. Attendees are required to wear a mask when not eating or drinking.
Troy Lajeunesse named Panther Subway Athlete of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes a student-athlete for their achievements and dedication to their respective sport. The UPEI Panther Subway Athlete of the Week for November 29 to December 5 is Troy Lajeunesse.
Lajeunesse is a third-year arts major from Dokis, Ontario, and a forward on the UPEI men’s hockey team. He earned his second Athlete of the Week nod in as many weeks with another four-point week, scoring a goal in the Panthers’ 4–2 win over Moncton on December 1 and three assists in UPEI’s big 3–1 win over UNB on December 4.
