The official grand opening of two performance spaces at UPEI—the new UPEI Performing Arts Centre and the revitalized Dr. Steel Recital Hall—was held on Friday, September 22, 2023. The event, featuring tributes and performances by UPEI Music faculty and students, was a thank-you to donors for their contributions to the successful Performing Arts Fundraising Campaign, which was coordinated by Development and Alumni Engagement and co-chaired by the departments of Music and English (Theatre Studies program) in the Faculty of Arts.

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is excited to announce a unique collaboration with Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital (Coastal Care) in Halifax.

The UPEI Recruitment and First Year Advisement team is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, October 27 from 12:00–4:00 pm. High school students interested in studying at UPEI are invited to attend.

The UPEI Panther hockey, soccer and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away.

The University of Prince Edward Island is saddened by the passing of Dr. Carlo Lavoie, chair of the Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts, on October 11, 2023. 

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).

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.

Read the message that was also issued to students, staff, and faculty on behalf of the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre and UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment in advance of several mass flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held on campus.

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. 

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and with that in mind, ITSS would like to remind you to “protect while you connect.”