As we approach the holiday season, there are several common causes for end-of-year pet emergencies. As a pet owner, it can be very scary when your animal is sick or appears to be in crisis. This fear can be compounded if you’re away from home and your regular veterinarian, or if you’re hosting visitors and experiencing common holiday stressors.

In August, Dr. Dennis Makau (PhD ‘19) was honoured with the prestigious Wayne Martin International Symposium for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE) Emerging Scientist Award at the sixteenth international symposium.

Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, associate professor of psychology at UPEI, and co-author Dr. Beth Archer-Kuhn, associate professor of social work, University of Calgary, have published a new book, Reigniting Curiosity and Inquiry in Higher Education: A Realist’s Guide to Getting Started.

In August, Halifax, Nova Scotia welcomed over 700 delegates from 54 countries to the International Symposium of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics (ISVEE). Chaired by Dr. Javier Sanchez, professor, the Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), the conference’s theme was, “Connecting animals, people, and their shared environments.”

Dr. Karem Simon, professor of clarinet at UPEI, has released his first solo album, Solitary Clarinet.

The UPEI Panthers play hockey and basketball at home and away during the week of November 14–20.

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for November 7–13 are Karla Yepez (women’s basketball) and TJ Shea (men’s hockey).

On Remembrance Day, November 11, people across Canada gathered on the eleventh hour to pay tribute to the veterans who serve their country—past and present.

A video recording of Canadian author, journalist, and historian Gwynne Dyer's recent lecture at UPEI is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwpYUeeZm4w

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island congratulates Anam Hamza (MSc ’21), a third-year doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) student, on two recent awards.