Message from the President: Finalist Candidate for Vice-President, Administration and Finance
The following message was also emailed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on January 3, 2025.
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
On behalf of the Advisory Selection Committee, I am pleased to update you on the search for the Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) position.
IslandRISE Inclusive STEM Community Building Workshop
The IslandRISE Inclusive STEM Community Building Workshop aims to investigate the current state of EDI within the UPEI STEM community and engage participants in a collaborative process to define needs and next steps.
"The highlights were the incredible places we explored and the amazing people we met."
What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
Alex: We are both from the Island! I'm from New Haven, and Rowan is from Cornwall. As someone from the province, attending UPEI made the most sense financially for me. However, the ultimate deciding factor for me was my desire to study abroad, which I feel wouldn't have been possible at another university.
UPEI faculty member receives international Charles S. Falkenberg Award
Dr. Xander Wang, a professor in UPEI’s Applied Climate Change and Adaptation program and director of the UPEI Climate Smart Lab, has been awarded the prestigious American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) Charles S. Falkenberg Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of geospatial data visualization technology to increase public awareness of climate change.
UPEI psychology students promote pathways to peace to the campus community
Students in Dr. Stacey MacKinnon’s fourth-year Psychology of Good and Evil class wrapped up their fall semester by hosting a UPEI Pathways to Peace Day in late November in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
UPEI honours 2024 Founders during ceremony on December 18
The University of Prince Edward Island held its 23rd Recognition of Founders ceremony on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre and Residence building.
This award acknowledges those who have contributed to the University in a significant way and to honour the many contributions, commitments, and sacrifices that have brought higher education in PEI to where it is today.
Piano recital by Heather Taves: Beethoven Sonata Journey
UPEI’s Department of Music kicks off its winter concert series with a piano recital featuring Heather Taves, whose Beethoven Sonata Journey is remarkable and moving. First and foremost, she is a stunning pianist, bringing her formidable technique to these great works. But she is also a brilliant thinker, and in her spoken introductions to each sonata, she illuminates the complex relationships that connect Beethoven and his world, the instrument, the audience and its world, and Heather herself.
Jed Davies named new head coach of the UPEI Soccer Panthers
The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to welcome Jed Davies as the new head coach of the women’s and men’s soccer teams.
Atlantic Veterinary College declares Santa’s reindeer fit to fly
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has officially given Santa’s reindeer the all-clear for their annual Christmas Eve journey around the globe. After giving all nine reindeer a comprehensive health check earlier this month, the team confirmed that they are in top physical condition and ready to guide Santa’s sleigh.
UPEI Board of Governors modifies tuition deposits for international students
The following information was also sent by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 17, 2024.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced in January 2024 that they were putting restrictions in place to reduce the number of new international undergraduate students entering Canada.
