The week of October 24–30 is another busy one for the UPEI Panthers as they take on opponents at home and away. 

The first-ever interprofessional simulation lab, involving UPEI nursing students and Holland College paramedicine students, took place on September 23, 2022, at the UPEI Faculty of Nursing in the Health Sciences Building. Fourth-year Nursing 4010 Population Health students and second-year Holland College Advanced Care Paramedicine students, as well as faculty and staff, came together for the day to engage in interprofessional simulated learning with the overall goal of increasing understanding and awareness about the scope, roles, and responsibilities of each profession.

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 17–23 are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Kyle Maksimovich (men’s hockey). Both athletes were also named Subway Atlantic University Sport women’s and men’s Athletes of the Week.

The UPEI Women's Rugby Panthers beat the St. FX X-Women 14-12 on October 20 to clinch a spot in the final against the Acadia Axewomen on Wednesday, October 26, in Wolfville at 6 pm.

UPEI’s Chief Information Officer Dana Sanderson updated the University community on the UPEI Network Modernization Project in messages to students, faculty, and staff this October, which is Cybersecurity Month.

For the first time since 2018, the UPEI Field Hockey Panthers have won the Atlantic University Field Hockey League championship, defeating Saint Mary's in the final 3-0.

The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers accomplished many firsts in 2021–22 under Darrell Glenn’s leadership. The team finished with their best record in five years, fielded an all-star, and earned a playoff spot, then went on to play in the AUS conference finals.

Each month, the UPEI Experiential Education department hosts an “Afternoon of Service” whereby a group of students spends an afternoon at a local organization, learning about it and participating in hands-on volunteer activities such as planting trees, harvesting crops, socializing with seniors, and assisting with events. The department is currently seeking organizations that would appreciate volunteer help and are willing to partner with UPEI for this initiative.

The University of Prince Edward Island community is saddened to learn of the passing of UPEI professor emerita, the Honourable Doris Margaret Anderson, CM, of St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, aged 100 years. 
 
 

The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI will host a public lecture titled “Anticosti: Metropolitan Finisterre” on October 25 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building.