UPEI’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2021–22 season at the annual UPEI Panther Celebration—Athletic Awards Gala on Thursday, April 7, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and serving the community.

This year, the UPEI Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Jolena Gillard on the UPEI Women’s Hockey team. The Male Athlete of the Year is Elijah Miller of the UPEI Men’s Basketball team.

The following message was distributed to faculty, staff, and students via their @upei.ca email address.

Dear Members of the University Community,

The month of April is one of transition, including the change of seasons from winter to spring. It’s also a time to celebrate the achievements from what has been a challenging semester as well as to look forward to better days ahead.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Collins, an adjunct professor with the UPEI Faculty of Business, was recently invited by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Expertise to speak as an expert witness for the committee’s respective studies into Canadian air defence and the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).

“The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February has brought much attention to the state of Canada’s armed forces and the importance of this country’s alliances, especially the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Europe,” said Dr. Collins.

The following is a news release issued by Protein Industries Canada on April 6, 2022:

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project to grow the plant-based foods ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. The project will see the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance (ECODA) work with Dalhousie University and the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) to explore and quantify the value of plant-protein food and ingredients in the Atlantic Region, while also increasing awareness about the sector.

An international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behaviour in children and youth, exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, has been released by the Sedentary Behaviour Research Network (SBRN), in partnership with the University of Prince Edward Island and the CHEO Research Institute. 

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently announced $2.5 million in funding for the Kidney Research Scientist Core Education and Training Program (KRESCENT) 2.0. The project is led by Dr. Todd Alexander, professor, University of Alberta, and the program is chaired by Dr. Sunny Hartwig, associate professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), and Dr. Adeera Levin, professor, University of British Columbia.

The Institute of Island Studies (IIS) at the University of Prince Edward Island is working with the PEI Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture to better understand population mobility and retention on Prince Edward Island.

Through the survey, the Institute wants to learn what factors have led to the outmigration of PEI residents as well as those that have prompted residents to remain in the province.

For 17-year-old Jorja Cook, rugby is more than just a game. It’s a lifestyle. Some of her first memories are centred around the sport, and in many ways, rugby has shaped who she is.