Beginning this year, both new and returning UPEI students will be able to register earlier for 2015-16 courses than in previous years. Incoming, first-year UPEI students can register for first-semester classes as early as March 2 through group sessions or individually by appointment with a first-year advisor. Students can also register for courses during 'Open Class Day' on...

University of Prince Edward Island women's basketball coach Mark English is pleased to announce that Charlottetown native Victoria Barbour has committed to join the team for the 2015-16 season. Barbour, a talented 5'7' guard who is currently enjoying a great season with the successful Colonel Gray Colonels, has been decorated throughout her high school career: • 2012...

Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. Join our next conversation on Monday, March 2 at 7 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Neb Kujundzic, associate professor of philosophy and dean of the Faculty of Arts, will lead a discussion entitled: What good is a university degree...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 9-15 are Danielle MacDonald, Women's Basketball, and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian...

The University of Prince Edward Island and Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud of all members of the UPEI community who are participating at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, British Columbia, February 13 to March 1. 'Congratulations to UPEI students and staff who are representing Prince Edward Island at the 2015 Canada Winter Games,' said Director of...

UPEI's Climate Research Lab and Nature PEI are partnering to offer two training sessions for Islanders interested in participating in the Climate Diary project. The Climate Diary is a printed journal for Islanders to keep record of the changes in the environment as they occur year to year. Rosemary Curley of Nature PEI will provide training on plant and bird identification on Monday, March...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 9-15 are Tamara Tompkins, Women's Basketball and Bradley States, Men's Basketball. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian...

At a regular meeting of Senate on February 13, 2015, a motion was passed by a majority vote to extend the number of teaching days in the current semester (January-May 2015) due to recent storm/weather closures. As a result, please note: • Classes will now end on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 (instead of Wednesday, April 8, 2015) providing instructors with 4 additional teaching days if needed...

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 2-8 are Amy Gough, Women's Basketball, and Marcus Power, Men's Hockey. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport...

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE. Research on Tap, the successful series of public discussions featuring research and ideas from the University of Prince Edward Island, is hitting the road in 2015. The first stop is Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm at Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside. The tour will kick off with a bit of patriotic zeal to Uncle Sam and...