Dean Smith is thrilled to be here!
Greetings. everyone,
As I step into my role as dean of the Faculty of Medicine, I’d like to share a few thoughts on the road ahead and why I find myself drawn to this opportunity.
Firstly, it’s wonderful to be back on the Island. My wife Jane, our two dogs Murphy and Lincoln, and I recently made the journey from Saskatoon to Stanhope, and the warmth of your Island welcome hasn’t gone unnoticed. We are thrilled to be here. Thank you for making us feel so at home.
Under the Moon: UPEI Jazz and Popular Music Ensemble Concert
On Tuesday, April 9, the UPEI Jazz and Popular Music Ensemble will present a night of music titled "Under the Moon." The show begins at 7:30 pm on the SDU stage at the UPEI Steel Recital Hall.
Under the leadership of Shawn Doiron, the night will feature a variety of musical genres from old classics to modern pop hits. There will be many featured vocalists and instrumental soloists, as well as performances of original music by ensemble members.
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students, payable by cash at the door.
UPEI Choral Concert
The UPEI Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform an evening of choral music on Saturday, April 6, at the SDU Stage, Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, the ensembles will perform Christopher Tin’s Sogno di Volare, an inspirational theme song from the video game Civilization VI; staged musical selections from the opera Carmen; Mass in G by Schubert; and choral gems by Byrd, Whitacre and Rutter, among others.
Admission, payable by cash at the door, is $20 for adults and $10 for students.
Atlantic Veterinary College Alumni Reception - APVC
The AVC Dean’s Office will host an alumni reception during the Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference on Saturday, April 20 from 6-7:30 pm, at the Hotel Halifax. AVC alumni are invited to attend and enjoy good food and conversation while learning about the exciting things the AVC is planning for the future.
Please RSVP by emailing Apryl Munro at apmunro@upei.ca.
Atlantic Veterinary College | White Coat Ceremony and Awards Night
The Atlantic Veterinary College will host its 2024 White Coat Ceremony and Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Centre at the University of Prince Edward Island. This annual event celebrates graduates of the doctor of veterinary medicine program.
UPEI Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget with focus on student and employee supports
On April 2, the UPEI Board of Governors approved a balanced operating budget of just under $183 million dollars for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, representing growth of almost 12 per cent in both revenues and expenses. The University is making substantial investments in employees, particularly those involved with providing frontline services to students, staff, and faculty. Salary and benefits for faculty and staff comprise 73 per cent of expenses in the 2024–2025 budget.
Tips for viewing the eclipse safely from the UPEI Office of Health, Safety, and Environment
On Monday, April 8, 2024, the much anticipated total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of PEI. The western part of the province will experience a total solar eclipse while central and eastern locations will experience a partial solar eclipse. The moon will start to block the sun's light in O’Leary just before 3:27 pm and in Souris only about two and a half minutes later. Totality will spread across western PEI shortly after 4:30 pm.
New poetry book by Dr. Brent MacLaine to be launched on April 24
Dr. Brent MacLaine will launch a new poetry book called A Skeptic in Springtime on April 24, 2024, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, University of Prince Edward Island.
UPEI business student wins Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies
Samuel Harding, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at the University of Prince Edward Island, has won a prestigious Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies valued at $45,000.
The Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies are awarded each year to up to eight undergraduate business students attending an Atlantic Canadian university who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in business and dedication to extracurricular, community, and entrepreneurial activities.
UPEI Budget Update 2024–2025
The University’s operating budget will be presented to the UPEI Board of Governors for approval at their April 2 meeting.
Dr. Greg Keefe, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, invites faculty, staff, and students to join him for the UPEI Budget Update 2024–2025 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 242 at 3:30 pm.
For those who cannot attend in person, below is a Zoom link:
