AVC graduate named Hawaiian monk seal conservation veterinarian
Dr. Sophie Whoriskey, AVC Class of 2013, has been named Hawaiian monk seal conservation veterinarian at Ke Kai Ola, the Marine Mammal Center鈥檚 hospital for Hawaiian monk seals in Kona, Hawai鈥檌.
In a media release announcing Whoriskey鈥檚 appointment, the said that she is an emerging leader in marine mammal health issues and is passionate about translating her scientific work and research into the conservation of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal.
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre to host webinar series this fall
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC), Atlantic Veterinary College, will offer its annual three-part webinar series on September 15 and 29, and October 13. Each webinar will be live from 4 to 5 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Time.
Virtual Event: Promoting Island Resilience and Sustainability - Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
Island organizations invited to host climate interns in 2021
The following was co-released by 黑料吃瓜 and the province of Prince Edward Island. For the full release, including backgrounder, visit .
Organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island can apply to host an intern and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program.
Supports for Sexual and Gender-based Violence during COVID-19
While social distancing and staying at home is the best practice to limit the spread of COVID-19, home is not always the safest place to be for some people. If you are experiencing abuse, harassment, or violence in any way, know that you are not alone and you do not deserve to be mistreated. There is help available.
Consider following resources as we face this time ahead:
First Day of Classes
Classes begin. Consult 黑料吃瓜's Calendar Dates for other important first semester dates.
COVID-19 impacts on tourism: 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 MBA students dig in
On Tuesday, August 18, students in 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 MBA in Global Leadership program will make their final capstone presentations examining the impacts of COVID-19 on the PEI tourism industry. The project is part of a partnership with the (TIAPEI) .The public is invited to stream the presentations live from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Major Digital Exhibition of Anne Manuscript Announced
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AVC receives donation for Indigenous programming at vet camp
The Atlantic Veterinary College, 黑料吃瓜, has received a donation of $10,000 from Nestl茅 Purina PetCare Canada to support Indigenous students attending the College鈥檚 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp.
New PEI weather and climate change application launched
Get a group of Islanders together, and in short order, the conversation turns to the weather. Thanks to Dr. Xander Wang, assistant professor at 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 School of Climate Change and Adaptation, those conversations can be informed by real-time weather readings and historical climate data collected across PEI.
