Deadline to donate to AVC’s special project funds extended

If you want to donate to AVC’s special project funds, you still have time! The deadline to donate to the Hooligan Equine Award, minke whale skeleton/Indigenous art installation, and minimally invasive surgery equipment has been extended to February 28. To donate, please click on the link to the fund you wish to support. Thank you for your contribution! 

2019 AVC Challenge Cup competition underway

Hey AVC Alumni,

Are you up for a challenge? It’s a New Year—and it’s time to rally the forces for the annual AVC Challenge Cup! The Challenge Cup recognizes the class with the highest number of donations of $25 or more to their College. Donors can pick from several funds to support at Give to AVC.

Your gift helps current and future students in their pursuit of a career in veterinary medicine, and helps us meet our current and long-term needs. Your donation must be received by April 5 to be in the running. This year's winning class will be announced at the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference in Halifax on April 13. The Cup may be presented then or at a later date.

The Class of 1993 and the Class of 2003 have won the coveted Cup. Is your class next?

AVC students receive prizes for writing

Congratulations to Jessica D’Amico, Class of 2020, and Kelly Yoo, Class of 2021, on winning 2018 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing! They were among 49 UPEI students who were presented with the awards by the Hon. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of PEI, on Friday, January 25. Click here to read more about the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing. 

Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp now accepting applications

Get a taste of veterinary medicine at the 2019 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp! The deadline to apply is March 15.

Dr. Cora Gilroy wins Janet Pottie Murray Award for Educational Leadership

Dr. Cora Gilroy, associate professor of clinical pathology at AVC, was presented with UPEI’s 2018 Janet Pottie Murray Award for Educational Leadership on December 13, 2018. 

2019 Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarship

The SJDAWC is calling for applications from potential graduate students for the 2019 Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarship. The scholarship will support the training of researchers at the master’s or doctoral level to pursue animal welfare research at the University of Prince Edward Island. 

Dr. Fred Kibenge appointed editor of Aquaculture journal

Dr. Fred Kibenge has been appointed editor of the journal, Aquaculture, effective December 1, 2018. 

Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre presents 2019 AVC winter webinar series

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College invites veterinarians, veterinary technicians, dog trainers, and veterinary and AHT students to join us for three hours of RACE-accredited continuing education (CE), via webinar, with Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, CAAB.

Dr. Ian Dohoo named to Order of Canada

Dr. Ian Dohoo, professor emeritus of epidemiology, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. He received the honour for his contributions to veterinary and human epidemiology in developed and developing countries.