Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island helps clear the air around youth vaping
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island visited 19 intermediate schools across PEI this fall to deliver their “Youth Vaping Awareness Days” events. The events reached over 1,250 grade 7 students from both French and English schools. These events were delivered in partnership with the UPEI Faculty of Nursing and included presentations, discussions, and games, all of which were intended to increase knowledge and awareness of the health harms of vaping.
Scholarships Virtual Information Session
The UPEI Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid Office, in partnership with the UPEI Recruitment team, will be hosting a virtual information session for prospective Fall 2023 students.
This session will include details regarding UPEI Entrance Awards, scholarship eligibility, the George Coles Bursary, and other financial assistance opportunities.
The session will take place at 5:00 pm AST on Thursday, December 15.
Students must register in advance for the virtual session.
Protect yourself and others—stay home if you are sick
The following message was distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 2, 2022.
Dear Members of the University Community,
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which takes place every year on December 6, marks the anniversary of the murders of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989.
UPEI will observe the day by lowering the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building to half-mast. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple ribbons to raise awareness about violence against women and children here on PEI, across Canada, and around the world while imagining what true safety for all people, of all genders, can look like.
AVC faculty member receives Zoetis Award for Research Excellence
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island recently awarded Dr. Mark Fast, chair and professor, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC, the 2022 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence.
International Day of Persons with Disability panel discussion
Saturday, December 3, marks the 30th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as acknowledged by the United Nations General Assembly. Here in Charlottetown, a group of local organizations representative of PEI’s disabled community has come together to recognize this day on PEI.
A panel discussion will be held at the Fox & Crow at UPEI on Saturday, December 3, at 2 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Environmental Studies students assist community organizations through volunteer internships
At the University of Prince Edward Island, experiential learning has been a core aspect of the Environmental Studies program since 2011. One way that experiential learning is incorporated into the program is through a required Environmental Studies Internship course for third-year Bachelor of Environmental Studies students.
L.M. Montgomery Institute launches new initiative, ‘L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf’
The L.M. Montgomery Institute and the Robertson Library at UPEI launched a new initiative, “The L.M. Montgomery Bookshelf: Highlighting a Favourite Writer’s Favourite Reading,” on November 30, the birthday of Prince Edward Island’s most famous author, L.M. Montgomery.
AVC presents 2022 Green Hat Award to philanthropist Roger Warren
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island recently awarded Mr. Roger Warren with the 2022 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award.
The award was presented during AVC’s annual Donor and Client Appreciation Night on Tuesday, November 29 to a crowd of over 100 attendees. Named in honour of the late Honourable Eugene F. Whelan, it is the highest honour given out by the College.
