Here is some important information about how we communicate about storm/weather-related closures and things you should keep in mind about parking on campus when UPEI is closed.

The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for November 24–30 are Devon Lawlor (women’s basketball) and Keiran Gallant (men’s hockey).

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your stories and celebrate your colleagues. It is inspiring to see our community come together to shine a spotlight on the people who go above and beyond every day. 

The University of Prince Edward Island will recognize the International Day for Persons with Disabilities on December 3 by flying the Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in front of Kelley Memorial Building from December 2–4.

UPEI is marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a Red Flag Green Flag event that involves red and green laminated signs hung across campus.

On Saturday, December 6, a “Girls Get WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Challenge Day” is being held at UPEI. The day will cover the topics of science, engineering, math, and technology for all female-identifying/two-spirited individuals in grades K-12. 

This year, Giving Tuesday is on December 2, and at UPEI, the day is all about supporting our students!
 

UPEI marked the official opening of its new 138,000-square-foot, $103-million Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre on November 28. The leading-edge facility is designed to support interprofessional education and collaboration across multiple health disciplines.

A panel of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) experts made up of three external and one internal reviewer is on the UPEI campus from November 26–28, meeting with key stakeholders and conducting a review of the UPEI Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights (EDIHR) department.

We are sharing stories of important progress on the UPEI Action Plan under the “Action Plan IMPACT” banner. Learn about the excellent work of the UPEI SVPRO office to increase education and awareness around issues of sexual and gender-based violence.