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Media Releases

 
| Students

Samantha Sweet, an MSc student in UPEI’s Department of Chemistry, recently presented her master’s research at the 100th annual Canadian Chemistry Conference in Toronto. 

 
| News

The School of Sustainable Design Engineering (SSDE) at UPEI has been granted accreditation from the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). 

 
| Atlantic Veterinary College

In July of this year, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association will hold its annual conference on PEI, and AVC is proud to be part of this great event. During the conference, the College will host an All-Years Alumni Reunion on Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m., in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.

 
| Athletics

The Department of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking nominations for the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame. The nomination deadline is June 23, 2017, at 11:59 pm.

 
| University

The UPEI Senate and Board of Governors has elevated the status of the UPEI School of Nursing from “School” to “Faculty” effectively immediately. The former School will now be known as the UPEI Faculty of Nursing.

 
| Atlantic Veterinary College

Did you know that bats are the only mammals that fly, and eat about 500 mosquitoes in an evening meal? Learn more about these important animals with Jordi Segers, of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, at AVC on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 pm. 

 

 
| Events

The Insider’s Guide to Writing and Publishing for Young Readers is just a month away! Join us July 13-15 on beautiful Prince Edward Island for a workshop filled with practical suggestions and writing inspiration. 

 
| Athletics

UPEI Women’s Hockey coach Bruce Donaldson is pleased to announce Leah Byrne, a forward from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, has committed to play for the Panthers.

 
| Research

Join for a presentation and dialogue with Pablo Aránguiz Mesías, a visiting research fellow of UPEI’s Young Lives Research Laboratory (YLRL). The presentation is us Thursday, June 8 at 10 am in room 246 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. 

 
| Students

Two UPEI students will be studying this summer in Ireland, thanks to the support of the Benevolent Irish Society of PEI (BIS) and the Ireland Canada University Foundation (ICUF).