Sessional Faculty Academy
The Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting some 1.5-hour on-boarding sessions for new(er) sessional instructors where you can learn about
SEASON PREVIEW: UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers aim for playoffs in 2024
The UPEI Panthers Women's soccer team is starting the new season with determination, optimism, and confidence as they look forward to their home opener against Memorial University on Friday, August 30, at 5 pm.
While the team did not make the playoffs last year, they are determined to learn from the experience and turn it into fuel for a successful campaign.
UPEI Panthers strengthen roster with impact forward Brett Bressette
The UPEI Panthers made a big splash this offseason by securing Brett Bressette, a standout forward from the Erie Otters. Known for his offensive skills, Bressette is set to make waves this upcoming season, bringing a new level of excitement and firepower to the Panthers’ lineup.
"The more I study Indigenous knowledge and education, the more I know myself."
What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
My hometown is Pokhara, Nepal where I grew up and spent most of my life. It is a beautiful valley surrounded by big hills and snowy mountain peaks. I do not prefer big cities and crowded areas, and it just so happens that UPEI is on an island that is relatively small and chill—perfect to study in. UPEI also had programs that really interested me, so I am here!
"This whole island feels like a big community, almost like a family."
What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
I am originally from Tehran, Iran. I was there until I was 12 years old, and then I relocated to Malaysia to further my studies. I obtained my A-level certification from Cambridge at 18 and then relocated to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Town Hall on Implementation Plans and External Governance Review
UPEI Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers will host a Town Hall on the implementation plans and external governance review on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 11:00 am–12:00 pm, in the amphitheatre at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121S). They would like to hear the thoughts of UPEI community members about these important plans as the University continues to make the changes needed to move forward, live its values, and achieve its mission of scholarship to the benefit of our Island and beyond.
UPEI Men's Hockey Panthers land MHL scoring leader Carter McCluskey
One hundred-point seasons don’t come around often, but the UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers have landed one of the rare few in Carter McCluskey.
UPEI’s Lauren Clark is one of 18 coaches selected for U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program
Eighteen participants from across the country, including UPEI’s Lauren Clark, have been selected for the 2024 U SPORTS Female Apprentice Coach Program funded through Sport Canada.
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre hosts annual animal welfare symposium in September
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC), Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), will hold its 2024 animal welfare in practice symposium titled “The human dimension of animal welfare: The intersection between animal care and the community” on September 13 and 14 in AVC Lecture Theatre A (Room 201).
The hybrid symposium will feature a free public talk by Dr. Michelle Lem, DVM, MSc (Population Medicine), MSW, LLD (honoris causa), on Friday, September 13, from 4:30–5:30 pm ADT.
UPEI extends condolences on the passing of AVC faculty member, Dr. Sheri Ross
The following message was also emailed to faculty and staff on August 20, 2024.
The Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, and the broader community have suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Dr. Sheri Ross, Associate Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine, on August 16, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
