UPEI Panthers this Week (October 16–22, 2023)
The UPEI Panther hockey, soccer and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away.
UPEI mourns the passing of faculty member Dr. Carlo Lavoie
The University of Prince Edward Island is saddened by the passing of Dr. Carlo Lavoie, chair of the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts, on October 11, 2023.
Message from the President on the passing of UPEI faculty member Dr. Carlo Lavoie
Dear Members of the University Community,
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of Dr. Carlo Lavoie, former chair of the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts on October 11, 2023, after a long illness.
Charlotte Branchflower and Max VanWiechen named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
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 October 9–15 are Charlotte Branchflower (women’s rugby) and Max VanWiechen (men’s soccer).
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates outstanding students and faculty
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island shone a spotlight on academic excellence and community impact during its annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night, held in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
PsyD dissertation defense by Rachel Kerzner
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Rachel Kerzner's public dissertation defense presentation of her PsyD research titled Examining Cognitive Differences and Posttraumatic Growth in Older Adults. Please join us on Tuesday, October 31, from 1:30-3:30 pm ADT through the Zoom link below:
https://upei-ca-healthcare.zoom.us/j/65002643700?pwd=T09CRG1tc0RiNko0UjJWdmtYTXZhUT09
Meeting ID: 650 0264 3700
Community engagement event in Georgetown on October 18 about net zero project
Residents of Georgetown, PEI, and other stakeholders are invited to participate in a community engagement event about the Georgetown net zero project on Wednesday, October 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Georgetown Elementary School.
The event is hosted by the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering—Future Urban Energy Lab for Sustainability (FUEL-S), the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation.
October Volunteer Showcase
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community and gain valuable experience at the same time? Look no further than UPEI Career Services’ monthly volunteer showcases! These virtual sessions will be held throughout the Fall and Winter semesters, allowing you to network with recruiters from various organizations in our community.
UPEI ITSS reminds campus community about the importance of cyber security
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and with that in mind, ITSS would like to remind you to “protect while you connect.”
Whether you’re sending emails, downloading files at work or school, banking online, or connecting with friends, the Internet has become an essential part of everyday life. It’s also a breeding ground for criminal activity and a place where your information can be compromised. If you take the time to learn about the common threats and risks, and online security, protecting yourself can be easy.
Province appoints new members to the UPEI Board of Governors
The following news release was released by the Government of Prince Edward Island's Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population on October 10, 2023. Read more about UPEI's process to select Board of Governors.
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island.
