Charlotte Branchflower and Max VanWiechen 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 October 9–15 are Charlotte Branchflower (women’s rugby) and Max VanWiechen (men’s soccer).
Atlantic Veterinary College celebrates outstanding students and faculty
On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island shone a spotlight on academic excellence and community impact during its annual Fall Awards and Recognition Night, held in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
PsyD dissertation defense by Rachel Kerzner
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Rachel Kerzner's public dissertation defense presentation of her PsyD research titled Examining Cognitive Differences and Posttraumatic Growth in Older Adults. Please join us on Tuesday, October 31, from 1:30-3:30 pm ADT through the Zoom link below:
https://upei-ca-healthcare.zoom.us/j/65002643700?pwd=T09CRG1tc0RiNko0UjJWdmtYTXZhUT09
Meeting ID: 650 0264 3700
Community engagement event in Georgetown on October 18 about net zero project
Residents of Georgetown, PEI, and other stakeholders are invited to participate in a community engagement event about the Georgetown net zero project on Wednesday, October 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Georgetown Elementary School.
The event is hosted by the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering—Future Urban Energy Lab for Sustainability (FUEL-S), the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation.
October Volunteer Showcase
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community and gain valuable experience at the same time? Look no further than UPEI Career Services’ monthly volunteer showcases! These virtual sessions will be held throughout the Fall and Winter semesters, allowing you to network with recruiters from various organizations in our community.
UPEI ITSS reminds campus community about the importance of cyber security
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and with that in mind, ITSS would like to remind you to “protect while you connect.”
Whether you’re sending emails, downloading files at work or school, banking online, or connecting with friends, the Internet has become an essential part of everyday life. It’s also a breeding ground for criminal activity and a place where your information can be compromised. If you take the time to learn about the common threats and risks, and online security, protecting yourself can be easy.
Province appoints new members to the UPEI Board of Governors
The following news release was released by the Government of Prince Edward Island's Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population on October 10, 2023. Read more about UPEI's process to select Board of Governors.
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island.
An Afternoon of Service with the Mount – Pumpkin Carving!
Gain volunteer experience in our community! In partnership with the UPEI Experiential Education Department, the Mount Continuing Care Community will host a group of student volunteers to help with a fun activity: pumpkin carving with the residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community, meet other students, and gain some new skills.
UPEI appoints new dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Dominique Griffon has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.
“I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Griffon to UPEI,” said Dr. Greg Naterer, vice-president academic and research at UPEI. “I look forward to working with her as we move forward to an exciting future for the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), and the University as a whole.”
UPEI Panthers this Week (October 9–15, 2023)
The UPEI Panther hockey, rugby, and soccer teams are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away.
Wednesday, October 11
AT HOME:
7:00 pm: UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers (1-1) host the Saint Mary’s University Huskies (2-0) at MacLauchlan Arena.
Friday, October 13
AT HOME:
7:00 pm: UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers (0-2) look for their first win of the season as they host the University of New Brunswick Reds (1-1) at MacLauchlan Arena.
