AVC student recognized for equine research
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.
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates student and faculty achievements
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island hosted its annual Fall Awards and Recognition night on Wednesday, November 9 in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
New teacher resource promotes global citizenship education
One of the leading thinkers in global citizenship education has published a new book that shares decades of teaching experience. Dr. Linyuan Guo-Brennan, a professor at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is the author of Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainability: From Theory to Practice. This resource is an excellent guide for new and existing teachers looking to incorporate global citizenship themes into their classrooms.
Atlantic Veterinary College's Donor and Client Appreciation Night
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to host AVC's Donor and Client Appreciation Night on Tuesday, November 29 from 5 - 7 p.m. in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
The evening will include hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, a presentation of the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, and tours of the AVC and Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Guests will also have an opportunity to learn about new initiatives and equipment at AVC.
Career Exploration Strategies Workshop
An in-person workshop for Study and Stay and UPEI students and alumni designed to support career development and exploration.
Learn more and register on Eventbrite. Offered by the UPEI Experiential Education department.
View our Events Calendar for more information on our events and programs.
Atlantic Veterinary College hosts 2022 R.G. Thomson Lecture
Dr. von Keyserlingk is a professor and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada industrial research chair in the Animal Welfare Program at the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia.
UPEI saddened by passing of Founder and retired faculty member Don MacCormac
The University of Prince Edward Island community is saddened to learn of the passing of UPEI Founder and retired faculty member Don MacCormac on November 7, 2022. Campus flags have been lowered to half-mast.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was created in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender woman and activist, to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts. What began as a web-based initiative has now grown into an international event observed annually on November 20.
National Indigenous Veterans' Day
On November 8th, Canadians come together to mark National Indigenous Veterans' Day, honouring the important contributions of Indigenous Peoples in service to Canada.
