Recent grad looks to “inspire internationalism” with teaching placement in Japan
Krystin Matters, who graduated from UPEI this spring with a major in Religious Studies and a minor in Asian Studies, has accepted a position as an assistant English language teacher with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program. The position begins in the spring of 2021.
Research led by AVC faculty featured in Dairy Research Blog
A pan-Canadian research team, led by Drs. Javier Sanchez and Luke Heider, AVC’s Department of Health Management, is developing a surveillance program to measure antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on Canadian dairy farms, and the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship protocols and programs. The team has developed a platform called the Canadian Dairy Network of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance (CaDNetASR) to collect data and monitor AMU and AMR. This new platform is a first for the dairy sector.
UPEI’s Dr. Olive Bryanton speaks at World Health Organization report launch
UPEI research assistant Dr. Olive Bryanton gave remarks at the virtual launch of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Baseline Report for the Decade of Healthy Ageing, on December 17. One key finding in the report is that at least 14 per cent of all people aged 60 years and over—more than 142 million people worldwide—are currently unable to meet all their basic daily needs.
Zoom Session for Prospective Music Students
The UPEI Department of Music will host two online meetings in January to present the benefits of studying music at UPEI.
- January 14 at 7:30 pm (6:30 pm EST)
- January 16 at 12:00 pm (11:00 am EST)
Hosted by our Department Chair, Dr. Karem Simon, each 30-minute session is suitable for any student considering post-secondary music study in the coming years, and will address:
Zoom Session for Prospective Music Students
The UPEI Department of Music will host two online meetings in January to present the benefits of studying music at UPEI.
- January 14 at 7:30 pm (6:30 pm EST)
- January 16 at 12:00 pm (11:00 am EST)
Hosted by our Department Chair, Dr. Karem Simon, each 30-minute session is suitable for any student considering post-secondary music study in the coming years, and will address:
Emily-Anne MacQuarrie commits to UPEI after strong showing in UPEI-CRFC rugby series
In the face of the adversity of 2020, one Charlottetown athlete took advantage of an opportunity that may not have presented itself otherwise. Emily-Anne MacQuarrie was looking forward to a year of competition and development on the Colonel Gray rugby team, but COVID-19 cut those dreams short.
“Not being able to complete my Grade 11 season was disappointing for me,” said MacQuarrie. “I was working so hard during the off-season to make sure I could have the best season and be the best me for my team.”
Master of Science in Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences Thesis Defense: Riley Jackson
TITLE OF THESIS: TSNET: Predicting Transition State Structures with Tensor Field Networks and Transfer Learning
PhD Environmental Science program Thesis Defense - Scott Roloson
TITLE OF THESIS: The Ecology and Life History of Non-Native Rainbow Trout in Rivers of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Web Conference with your Students: BlackBoard Collaborate Workshop
BlackBoard Collaborate is web conferencing software that allows instructors to do many things to engage with their students. Free for faculty and staff at UPEI, BlackBoard Collaborate can be used to both hold live sessions with participants as well as make recordings that can be watched at a later time. Share your presentation, use the interactive whiteboard, form breakout groups or conduct a poll, BlackBoard Collaborate allows you to set up a complete virtual classroom. It’s simple, easy and reliable.
Web Conference with your Students: BlackBoard Collaborate Workshop
BlackBoard Collaborate is web conferencing software that allows instructors to do many things to engage with their students. Free for faculty and staff at UPEI, BlackBoard Collaborate can be used to both hold live sessions with participants as well as make recordings that can be watched at a later time. Share your presentation, use the interactive whiteboard, form breakout groups or conduct a poll, BlackBoard Collaborate allows you to set up a complete virtual classroom. It’s simple, easy and reliable.
