Awards presented for the 2025 AVC Summer Research and Leadership Program

Students who participated in the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú’s Atlantic Veterinary College’s (AVC) Summer Research Leadership Program (SRLP) presented their posters to faculty, staff, and students on August 26th and 27th. 

The SRLP is designed to introduce doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) students to career opportunities in research. Students work under the guidance of a faculty mentor, are supported by a graduate student mentor, and take part in supplemental group sessions. The program ends with a poster presentation and competition.

Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues – August 2025, Issue 1

We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! In less than two weeks, we received over 30 heartfelt submissions—each one highlighting the generosity, dedication, and positivity that make our University such a special place.  

Because of this tremendous response, we will be sharing the submissions across the next three issues of Campus Connector. Read the first set of submissions (organized in alphabetical order) below.

Actuarial Career Information Session with Sun Life

We are excited to share that Sun Life will be hosting an engaging actuarial information session at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú. This is a great chance to delve into actuarial careers, gain insights, and connect with professionals in the field. Whether you're exploring career paths or eager to network, this session will be an enriching experience. Don't miss this opportunity to explore your future in actuarial science with Sun Life!

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Grace Richard and Luc Doucette named ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 1–7 are Grace Richard (women’s cross country) and Luc Doucette (men’s cross country).

Richard is a fifth-year science student from Charlottetown, PEI. She turned in a strong performance in the season opener on September 6 at Odell Park in Fredericton, New Brunswick, placing sixth overall with a time of 30:36.

Fireside Chat with Board Chair and University President, September 26

Please "save the date" for our next town hall featuring a conversation with Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

Board Chair MacDonald will lead a 'fireside chat' with President Rodgers, touching on goals and priorities and opportunities and challenges as we pursue the coming year and our strategic plan for the next five years.