Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is pleased to welcome participants to our award-winning Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camps, taking place July 8 to August 2. The four one-week camps offer junior and senior high school students a behind-the-scenes peek into the world of veterinary medicine—from doing physical examinations on dogs and horses to learning how to dress like a surgeon and suturing on a silicon suture pad. You will be amazed at what you will see, learn, and do!
Department of Music guest recital featuring Asher Armstrong
Guest pianist Asher Ian Armstrong, an advocate for women composers, will perform a captivating program featuring little-known works by composers Varvara Gaigerova and Ilse Fromm-Michaels, as well as substantial offerings by J. S. Bach and Johannes Brahms.
Young fan meets hero, Dr. Aimie Doyle, at AVC Vet Camp
When participants of the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp arrive at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island, they anticipate meeting animals. For one camper, Sophie, the ultimate excitement was meeting her hero, Dr. Aimie Doyle, a professor and large animal surgeon at AVC.
“I’m a huge fan! I saw her on TV,” she told the counselors as soon as she arrived.
February Volunteer Showcase
Attention UPEI students and alumni! If you’re eager to contribute to the community and enhance your skills, look no further! The February Volunteer Showcase is an excellent chance to engage with local organizations seeking volunteers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference!
Here are some of the organizations that will be featured in the showcase:
UPEI Panthers this Week (February 19–25, 2024)
The UPEI Women’s and Men’s Basketball Panthers and the UPEI Track and Field team are excited to be headed to AUS championships this weekend.
February 23–25, 2024
The UPEI Track and Field team will compete at the Université de Moncton for the AUS Championships taking place on February 23 and 24.
Research Breakfast to be held at UPEI on February 29
The UPEI Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation is hosting a Research Breakfast on Thursday, February 29, from 7:30–9:00 am, at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, McMillan Hall (Room 110).
Dr. Jay Penney, associate professor of biomedical sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, will present “Microglia: The brain's immune cells that impact neurodegeneration.”
Sydney Cummins and Jace Colley named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for February 12–18, 2024, are Sydney Cummins (women’s basketball) and Jace Colley (men’s basketball).
A nursing student from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Cummins is an effective and pivotal member of the team, especially on the defensive end. In the February 16 win over the Cape Breton University Capers, the third-year guard put five points, seven rebounds, and five assists off the bench.
IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast event to be held at UPEI on February 27
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Global Women’s (and Allies) breakfast (GWB) will be held at the Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on February 27, 2024, from 7:30–9:30 am.
UPEI mourns passing of Dr. Greg Irvine
The University of Prince Edward Island received the sad news on Friday that Dr. Greg Irvine, a dedicated member of the University community, passed away after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
Update from the Chair of the Presidential Search Committee
The following message was also distributed to students, staff, and faculty by email on February 16, 2024.
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
I am excited to share that the Presidential Search Committee (PSC) has reached the next stage in the search process: we have a short list of three exceptional candidates for UPEI’s next president and vice-chancellor. We will be inviting each candidate for an in-person interview as well as an opportunity to tour and experience our campus. The dates of the candidate visits are March 8, 11, and 18.
