News

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Media Releases

| Athletics

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for January 8–14, 2024, are Bianca Boutilier (women’s track and field) and Kaleb Pearson (men’s hockey).

| Research

Dr. Pat Murphy, an assistant professor in biology at UPEI, has received a 2023 Emerging Scholar Research Grant from the Canadian Cancer Society for his research into the role of bioactive metabolites in breast cancer. The grant is valued at $600,000 over five years.

| Events

Deirdre Kessler, a well-known Island author and longtime sessional instructor at UPEI, will launch a new book, Darwin’s Hornpipe, on Thursday, January 18, at 7:00 pm, at The Gallery Café, Great George Street, Charlottetown.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a week of hockey and basketball, at home and away.

| Atlantic Veterinary College

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.

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Youth entering grades 7 to 12 in the fall of 2024 are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Atlantic Veterinary College's Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp.

| People

The University of Prince Edward Island is glad to share the news that Kelly Drummond has been appointed the new Director of Human Resources for the University, effective February 5, 2024.

| Athletics

The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a full weekend of hockey, basketball, and track and field at home and away.

| Athletics

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 January 2–7, 2024, are Sarah Forsythe (women’s hockey) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).

| Events

Dr. Joshua MacFadyen, Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities at UPEI, will give a lecture titled “Time Flies: An Aerial History of Coastal and Ribbon Development on Prince Edward Island” on January 23, 2024, at 7:00 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, University of Prince Edward Island.