2021 Winter Academic Semester begins for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The UPEI Senate met and passed a motion on November 25, 2020, to change the starting date of the 2021 Winter Academic Semester to provide additional time to students for their health and wellness. The Senate decided unanimously that the UPEI Winter 2021 Academic Semester will begin on January 11, 2021, for students in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Graduate Studies, Nursing, Science, and Sustainable Design Engineering. Other academic calendar dates will be adjusted as required; the last day of the semester will remain April 26, 2021.
2021 Winter Academic Semester begins for faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Graduate Studies, Nursing, Science, and Sustainable Design Engineering
The UPEI Senate met and passed a motion on November 25, 2020, to change the starting date of the 2021 Winter Academic Semester to provide additional time to students for their health and wellness. The Senate decided unanimously that the UPEI Winter 2021 Academic Semester will begin on January 11, 2021, for students in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Education, Graduate Studies, Nursing, Science, and Sustainable Design Engineering. Other academic calendar dates will be adjusted as required; the last day of the semester will remain April 26, 2021.
GivingTuesday: #GiveTueUPEI
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UPEI extends condolences on the passing of Dr. Hung Min "Min" Chiang
The UPEI community extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Hung Min "Min" Chiang, retired professor of psychology, who passed away suddenly on November 24, 2020 at his home in Stratford, PEI. Dr. Chiang loved nature and was "a man of many hobbies", including writing. In 2006, he published the book, "Chinese Islanders: Making a Life in the New World", in which he brought the powerful stories of the early Chinese settlers on PEI to life.
GivingTuesday is December 1!
Student success is at the heart of everything we do. With your generous support, you play a major role in setting current and future students up for success by allowing them to reach their full potential. UPEI students are extremely grateful for people like you who choose to give back through donations, volunteering, and genuine acts of kindness on GivingTuesday and throughout the year.
UPEI students awarded new CASTL scholarships
News release issued by the PEI BioAlliance on behalf of the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
Message re: 2021 Winter Academic Semester
Dear students, staff, and faculty,
Shad UPEI seeks team for 2021
UPEI will be hosting a virtual Shad program in July 2021, and we are looking for staff or faculty who might be interested in getting involved.
Shad is a STEAM-driven, problem-solving summer program designed to ignite potential for students in grades 10 and 11 from across Canada (See Shad.ca for more details).
There are various opportunities available including
• leadership role as a co- or assistant program director
• leadership and support role as a program experience manager
UPEI Chancellor Emeritus Norman Webster launches new book
Renowned journalist, columnist, editor, and philanthropist Norman Webster, who served as UPEI’s chancellor from 1996 to 2004, will launch his new book, Newspapering: 50 Years of Reporting from Canada and Around the World on November 26, 2020 at 7 pm ET (8 pm AT.)
From the publisher, Barlow Books:
Jane Vessey appointed UPEI’s new Director of Athletics and Recreation
Jackie Podger, UPEI Vice-President Administration and Finance, announced in a message to the campus community that, with the completion of a recent search process, Jane Vessey has been appointed the University’s new Director of Athletics and Recreation, effective November 23, 2020, for a five-year term.
