Bleakness and Beauty - Faculty Recital
UPEI Music Faculty present Bleakness and Beauty, showcasing the stunning works of Amy Brandon alongside works by Canadian composers Jocelyn Morlock, Jordan Nobles, and Harry Somers, as well as Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong.
Composer Amy Brandon - Talk and Masterclass
Composer Amy Brandon discusses the use of timbre, or “tone colour,” in her works. Timbre is connected to the physical properties of sound - the harmonic series - and composers can manipulate timbre in many interesting ways: through extended or special techniques on the instrument, orchestration, electronics, and microtonality.
UPEI Administrative Services Showcase
You are invited to attend UPEI’s Administrative Services Showcase on Monday March 9, 12:00-2:00, McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre - an opportunity to connect directly with the administrative teams that support our campus community.
Information booths hosted by:
Budgeting for Healthy Eating 30-minute Workshop
Introducing Part 2 of Wellness Wallets: a 5-workshop program focused on food security, practical skills, and real support! 🥗
Attend our second session on Wednesday, March 4, from 6 to 7 pm at The Fox & Crow, featuring a session on Budgeting for Healthy Eating. This 30-minute workshop is designed to help you build everyday skills while learning more about food security on campus.
Every time you attend a session, you will earn one entry toward two $500 cash prizes! 💸💸💸
Action Plan IMPACT: UPEI Governance 101 – Part 2
UPEI community members may have noticed a job posting in September 2024 for a senior role called “University Secretary.”
In part 1 of UPEI Governance 101, we learned that governance is the system of rules, processes, and practices by which institutions and organizations are managed and controlled. The job of managing governance in a university setting falls to the university secretariat, which is overseen by a governance professional called the university secretary.
Climate Careers Day
Students are invited to the Climate Career day, Wednesday, March 11 from 10-12:30 in the Main Building Faculty Lounge (Room 201) to meet with local professionals and organizations that work with climate issues. This opportunity is intended to connect students with potential employers while also learning about different career paths.
UPEI Faculty Spotlight: Ashton Dougan
Ashton Dougan is an assistant professor in the UPEI Faculty of Nursing and a PhD candidate whose research explores simulation and creative pedagogy in nursing education. She believes that art isn't just expression—it's a powerful tool for building empathy and ethical understanding in future nurses.
Erin Cabaday and Cole Larkin named UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 23–March 1 are Erin Cabaday (women’s hockey) and Cole Larkin (men’s hockey).
Island Lecture Series presents "Finding Place: An Irish Story" with Frank Gillan
The Island Lecture Series presents a talk by Frank Gillan, “Finding Place: An Irish Story,” on March 17, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201.
Tenure / Permanency and Promotion workshop series - Putting it All Together Panel
Join Sharon Meyers, William Whelan and John VanLeeuwen for a panel and Q & A session on Preparing for Tenure / Permanency and Promotion where they will talk about Putting it All Together. They will share observations from their experiences serving on review committees at the department and university level. Bring your questions about preparing your file to the Teaching and Learning Centre on Friday March 13 at 12:30pm.
