Second public performance by UPEI Wind Symphony alumni
On Thursday, December 29, over 60 former members of the UPEI Wind Symphony, representing graduating classes from 1972–2022, will give two public performances--at dress rehearsal at 9:30 am and a formal performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the performances are $20 (cash only) and can be purchased at the door.
Public performance by UPEI Wind Symphony alumni
On Thursday, December 29, over 60 former members of the UPEI Wind Symphony, representing graduating classes from 1972–2022, will give two public performances--at dress rehearsal at 9:30 am and a formal performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the performances are $20 (cash only) and can be purchased at the door.
Saint John prop Kiley Brow commits to UPEI Rugby
The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers have recruited Kiley Brow, a 17-year-old from Saint John, New Brunswick, who plays the prop position and brings a wealth of talent to the team.
The last time the UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers recruited a prop from Saint John, it turned out to be a good fit for both player and team. That player was AUS all-star and U SPORTS all-Canadian Emily Duffy, who was a critical piece to the 2022 championship team. The Panthers and head coach James Voye are hoping to strike gold again in Brow.
Recognition of UPEI Founders ceremony
Dr. Greg Keefe, president and vice-chancellor (interim), invites, faculty staff, and students to the University’s 2022 Recognition of Founders ceremony on Monday, December 19, at 1:30 pm. During the ceremony, Dr. Douglas Dahn, Cathy Gillan, and Dr. Timothy Ogilvie will be honoured as Founders for their contributions to UPEI. The ceremony and reception will take place in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, Atlantic Veterinary College. All are welcome to attend.
Atlantic Veterinary College hosts first NSERC Day in Veterinary Medicine
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), with support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), hosted its first NSERC Day in Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, November 26.
Festive Coffee Break for UPEI students
UPEI students can enjoy free coffee, cookies, and cocoa at a Festive Coffee Break on Tuesday, December 13, from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre (weather willing!). The Festive Coffee Break is sponsored by the Office of the President.
POSTPONED: Update on the UPEI Faculty of Medicine
POSTPONED: Due to the storm delay on Wednesday, December 14, the UPEI Faculty of Medicine Update originally scheduled for 11 am will be postponed until early in the new year. As soon as a new date is scheduled, a revised invitation will be issued to members of the campus community by email.
Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic delivered opening keynote lecture at annual international conference in Malta
Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, professor of philosophy at the University of Prince Edward Island and affiliate professor at the University of Malta, delivered an opening keynote lecture and chaired two sessions at a conference in Valletta, Malta, on November 17.
“Engaging the Contemporary (EtC) 2022” was the seventh edition of a series of an annual international conference organized by the Department of Philosophy of the University of Malta.
UPEI Panthers Men’s Hockey holiday gift packs available
UPEI Panthers Men’s Hockey holiday gift packs are now available for purchase at the Eastlink Centre Box Office. The gift pack offers a great deal to watch one of the country's best hockey teams compete for an AUS title and a national championship.
Packages are $70 plus HST and include five individual tickets for the remaining 2022–23 regular season home games; $25 savings on a 2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup tournament pass; open ticket redemption; and the ability to hold a seat for the playoffs.
Teaching Matters! - The Organized Academic
Dr. Elizabeth Wells, 3M National Teaching Fellow, a professor of Music History and former Dean of Arts at Mount Allison University will be giving a talk about her new book The Organized Academic: How to Transform Your Academic Life which is based on her work as an academic life coach on Friday, January 6 at 9:00 am.
