UPEI holds first annual raising of the Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Members of the campus community joined Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI’s interim president and vice-chancellor, and UPEI student Antwaun Rolle to witness the first annual raising of the Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UPEI in observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. The flag raising took place on November 30 at 12 noon at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building.
Alaere Peterside and Noah Sedore named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for November 27–December 3 are Alaere Peterside (track and field) and Noah Sedore (men’s hockey).
Peterside is a first-year science student from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She cleared a height of 1.68 metres in the high jump at the Athletics Nova Scotia Last Chance Meet on December 2. The jump set a PEI provincial and UPEI record and is also the highest jump in U SPORTS so far this season.
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The following message was also issued by email to faculty, staff, and students on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
Islanders asked to participate in study about impact of Hurricane Fiona on mental health
September 23, 2022, is a date that most Islanders will never forget. Hurricane Fiona roared across Prince Edward Island, leaving massive destruction in its wake—the costliest storm ever recorded in Atlantic Canada.
UPEI hosts Emerging Leaders in the Americas delegates
The University of Prince Edward Island hosted a group of presidents, provosts, directors, and heads of research from universities across Latin America and the Caribbean on November 22, 2023.
UPEI Choral Concert
On Thursday, December 7 at 7:30 pm, the UPEI Concert Choir, SSA Vocal Ensemble and Chamber Singers will perform a Christmas-themed choral concert.
Led by Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, the ensembles will perform alongside guest musicians Leo Marchildon (piano), Sean Kemp and Zoe Sullivan (violins), Jeffrey Bazett-Jones (viola), and Natalie Williams Calhoun (cello). Several choral favourites are featured on the program, including Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Candlelight Vigil in memory and honour of the victims of the Montreal massacre
The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering invites the campus community to a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, December 6, at the Academic Staircase, to honour those who lost their lives or were injured in an act of violent misogyny on December 6, 1989 at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women provides an opportunity to commemorate the 14 women who were killed that day and the lives of all of those who have died as a result of gender-based violence.
On Dec. 6, we remember:
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which takes place every year on December 6, marks the anniversary of the murders of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989. On PEI, we also remember the 10 women murdered in PEI since 1989 by someone who knew them, and the tragic number of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
Carols and Cocoa: Afternoon of Service with the Alzheimer Society of PEI
If you are a UPEI student who loves to help others and spread some holiday cheer, we have an excellent opportunity for you! You can volunteer to assist with the Carols and Cocoa Social, a festive event for persons living with dementia and caregivers. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to help with various tasks, such as setting up and cleaning up, decorating cookies, and serving hot drinks to the seniors. You will also get to enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and singers Ann Campbell and Molly White.
AVC students win big at the 2023 AVMA Animal Welfare Assessment Contest
Veterinary students from the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) won five awards at the 2023 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Animal Welfare Assessment Contest.
