Institute of Island Studies presents lecture by Dr. Doug Sobey on September 16
The Institute of Island Studies’ Island Lecture Series will present an illustrated talk by Dr. Doug Sobey about the historical forest composition of PEI in the mid-1800s on September 16, 2025, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI.
Grace Richard and Luc Doucette 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 September 1–7 are Grace Richard (women’s cross country) and Luc Doucette (men’s cross country).
Richard is a fifth-year science student from Charlottetown, PEI. She turned in a strong performance in the season opener on September 6 at Odell Park in Fredericton, New Brunswick, placing sixth overall with a time of 30:36.
Ideation and Brainstorming Workshop
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to join our Ideation and Brainstorm Workshop. Learn creative techniques to generate, refine, and expand entrepreneurial ideas. Refreshments provided!
Sign up here!
UPEI Panthers this Week (September 8–14)
The UPEI Soccer, Rugby, and Field Hockey Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Friday, September 12
AWAY:
5:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers play the St. Francis Xavier University X-Women in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Winners of 2025 UPEI Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence poster competition announced
Undergraduate and graduate students who participated in the 2025 UPEI Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE) poster competition presented their posters on August 27 in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Fireside Chat with Board Chair and University President, September 26
Please "save the date" for our next town hall featuring a conversation with Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Board Chair MacDonald will lead a 'fireside chat' with President Rodgers, touching on goals and priorities and opportunities and challenges as we pursue the coming year and our strategic plan for the next five years.
Toronto Alumni and Friends Social
Join us for a UPEI Alumni and Friends Toronto event!
Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the UPEI Board of Governors invites UPEI, Saint Dunstan’s University, and Prince of Wales College Alumni and Friends in Toronto and area to the EY Tower for a meet and greet social reception with UPEI President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Wendy Rodgers.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 5:30 PM
EY Tower, 40th Floor Lounge
Ottawa Alumni and Friends Social
Join us for a UPEI Alumni and Friends Ottawa Event!
All UPEI, Saint Dunstan’s University, and Prince of Wales College Alumni and Friends in Ottawa and area are invited to join us for a meet and greet social reception with UPEI President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Wendy Rodgers.
Please join us for an enjoyable evening with members of the UPEI community in Ottawa.
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Ottawa Art Gallery | Galerie Annexe
Coffee Chats with the President
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Friday, September 12 from 8:00-9:00 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
"Training Your Second Brain: What AI Can and Cannot Do for You" session
Curious about AI ? Explore the promises and limits of AI with UPEI faculty as they share their perspectives on how it is reshaping research, teaching, and beyond.
A special thank you to Faculty Members Scott Cassidy, Jason Pearson, Sheldon White, Brenton Dickieson, and Ryan Drew for volunteering to lead a conversation on the use of AI in their respective faculties, and reflect on how AI can and cannot assist them in their research, scholarship and teaching.
