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 91福利在线你懂的, 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.

鈥淚鈥檓 a huge fan! I saw her on TV,鈥 she told the counselors as soon as she arrived.

February Volunteer Showcase

Attention UPEI students and alumni! If you鈥檙e 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鈥檛 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:

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鈥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 鈥淢icroglia: The brain's immune cells that impact neurodegeneration.鈥

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鈥18, 2024, are Sydney Cummins (women鈥檚 basketball) and Jace Colley (men鈥檚 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.

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鈥檚 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.

Research Breakfast featuring Drs. Jay Penney and Aitazaz Farooque

The UPEI Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation is hosting a Research Breakfast featuring Dr. Jay Penney, associate professor of biomedical sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, who will present 鈥淢icroglia: The brain's immune cells that impact neurodegeneration,鈥 and Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, Industry Research Chair in Precision Agriculture and associate dean, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, who will present 鈥淒evelopment of Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies to Ensure Food Security and Sustainability.鈥