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Media Releases

| Research

The Concussion Awareness Program (CAP) at UPEI is looking for individuals to participate in a short survey regarding concussion awareness and policies on PEI. Your participation will help us better understand how we can improve the care of concussed children and young adults on PEI.

The survey is open to PEI residents aged 18 years and older who have been involved with youth aged 5 to 22 in roles including parents, coaches, caregivers, teachers, and school administrators.

The survey will take approximately 20–30 minutes. For more information, please contact jdeighan@upei.ca or 902-628-4300.

| Research

Researchers from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are seeking people with cancer, or who have previously had cancer, to participate in a 12-week exercise program.

| Events

UPEI’s Faculty of Business will hold information sessions for those interested in the MBA in Global Leadership and Executive MBA programs.

 

| University

The University of Prince Edward Island will observe the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 by flying the Progress Pride flag in front of Kelley Memorial Building and lowering all flags to half-mast.

| Athletics

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for November 8 to 14 are Carolina Del Santo (women’s basketball) and Jordan Maher (men’s hockey).

| Atlantic Veterinary College

Dr. John VanLeeuwen, professor of epidemiology and ruminant health management at the Atlantic Veterinary College, has won the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty’s 2021 Mentor Award for his international development work in Canada and Kenya.

| Athletics

On a night when Jenna Mae Ellsworth became UPEI's all-time leading scorer, the Panthers made easy work of the Cape Breton Capers in an 80-46 win. 

| PD/Wellness

A "Stress and Anxiety Essentials" Zoom presentation will be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 1:30–2:30 pm via Zoom that provides a high-level overview of how stress and anxiety might impact work. 

 

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for November 1 to 7 are Jenna Mae Ellsworth (women’s basketball) and Elijah Miller (men’s basketball).

| Research

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is underway in Glasgow, Scotland.