UPEI Labour Relations Update – University focuses on several key areas in proposal to UPEIFA
The following message was distributed by email to faculty and staff on September 1, 2022.
The University and the UPEI Faculty Association will enter into conciliation later this month, with both parties meeting with the government appointed conciliation officer. Conciliation is a normal part of the bargaining process, aimed at helping the parties achieve a negotiated collective agreement.
AVC faculty member receives recognition from the American Dairy Science Association
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island congratulates Dr. Kathryn (Katy) Proudfoot, associate professor, Department of Health Management, and director, Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre, on being named the 2022 recipient of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Foundation’s Scholar Award in Dairy Production.
NSO Gives Back—Food Drive in Support of the UPEI Food Bank
NSO Gives Back—Food Drive in Support of the UPEI Food Bank: Students will meet outside Dalton Hall and walk to the neighbourhood of Sherwood to collect non-perishable food items in support of the UPEI Campus Food Bank. The UPEI Panther-Mobile will escort students and help to deliver items back to campus. Thursday, September 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, starting outside Dalton Hall
NSO 4K Fun Run & Walk—All are welcome!
All are welcome, including faculty, staff, friends, family and students! Participants can walk, run, or jog the 4K Fun Run & Walk in support of the UPEI Campus Food Bank. We will start with a fun Bollywood Zumba! Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the UPEI Food Bank. Sunday, September 4, at 10:00 am, in Parking Lot C
NSO Kick-Off
NSO Kickoff, sponsored by the UPEI Alumni Association: It's finally here—NSO is kicking off the school year and the university experience at UPEI! Students will enjoy meeting other students and team members, friendly competition (for points!), fun games, and experience some of UPEI's incredible campus spirit! Saturday, September 3, from 12:30 to 3:00 pm at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place (track level)
NSO Student Services Fair
The NSO Student Services Fair is a campus tradeshow with UPEI's resources and support staff. Students will familiarize themselves with many of the academic, personal and community services available at UPEI, along with meeting the staff members who are here to help! Friday, September 2, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Atlantic Veterinary College welcomes Class of 2026
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island officially welcomed a new cohort of 68 students during the AVC-Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Blue Coat Ceremony and Dinner on Friday, August 26.
Presentation about Reconceptualizing Disability in Education
The Faculty of Education invites all UPEI faculty, staff, and students to launch the new academic year with some food for thought and refreshments!
Guest speaker Dr.Luigi Iannacci will discuss his recent book, Reconceptualizing Disability in Education. Dr. Iannacci is a professor in the School of Education at Trent University and has a long connection with UPEI. The seeds of this book were planted when he worked with educators on the Island pursuing graduate studies.
Author Katherine Dewar to give lectures about PEI women war veterans
Award-winning author Katherine Dewar will give two talks in September about Prince Edward Island women who served in the Second World War.
UPEI’s new Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies ready for start of new academic year
A historic event took place at UPEI recently when members of the University’s new Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) gathered to get to know each other and talk about teaching their first courses this fall.
