Come back to campus for UPEI Homecoming—Monday, September 23 to Sunday, September 29, 2024!

Help us celebrate while reconnecting with friends and reflecting on the impact that UPEI has had on your life. Stay tuned for schedule updates.

For tickets to all upcoming UPEI Panthers games listed, visit https://upei.universitytickets.com/ 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Homecoming Art Gallery
The Fox & Crow
4:00 pm

The UPEI Student Union and the Creative Arts Club invite UPEI students and alumni to a free artistic event at The Fox & Crow! The Creative Arts Club will lead a UPEI Panther and campus themed painting session.  Participants will receive a 12"x16" canvas, paint, and brushes. 

There will be a live painting session by the Club’s president on a larger canvas. It promises to be a great opportunity to showcase the creativity within our community. 

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4rG4mpqhSH8el9d_K5alQaRz9YY9…

“What Can You Do with an Arts Degree?”, featuring Comedian and Storyteller Justin Shaw (BA’14)
UPEI Performing Arts Centre
6:00 pm

Justin Shaw is a proud alumnus of the University of Prince Edward Island. Since graduating in 2014, he has gained professional experience in the performing arts, in the non-profit sector, and in the world of business. Shaw credits much of his eclectic portfolio to the skills acquired and honed during his time as an undergraduate at UPEI. Join this entertaining presentation as Shaw aims to provide a compelling answer to the oft-grating question: what can you do with an Arts Degree?

This free presentation will include a conversation and Q&A session facilitated by Dr. Greg Doran (Coordinator of Theatre Studies) and will conclude with refreshments. 

RSVP: https://forms.gle/FwVCGJpJid1pqRnE8

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Music Through the Decades - Homecoming Trivia
The Fox & Crow
7:00 pm

Join us at the UPEI Campus Pub, The Fox & Crow, to celebrate the Homecoming season and test your knowledge.

UPEI alumni Sam Boutilier (BA‘24) and Owen Shaw (BBA’21) will be your hosts as they take you on a journey of music through the decades.

The Fox & Crow will feature homecoming food and drink specials. All are welcome!

Thursday, September 26, 2024

33rd Annual Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards
UPEI Performing Arts Centre
6:30 pm

The UPEI Alumni Association is pleased to invite you to the UPEI Performing Arts Centre to join us for the 2024 Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards.  We are excited to announce this year's award recipients:

Inspiring Young Alumni Awards

• Ellen Dixon, BSc 2012
• James Muhato, BBA 2013
• Jonah Tendepi Chininga, BBA 2018

Distinguished Alumni Awards

• Bernadine Chapman, BA 1986
• Hon. Alonzo Wright, BA 1989

Please RSVP by September 17 to Stephen Loo by email sloo@upei.ca or by phone 902-388-6578

Homecoming Gala
The Fox & Crow
8:00 pm

Come back home to campus to celebrate the homecoming season in style! UPEI students and alumni are invited to join for this formal DJ’d pub night at The Fox & Crow, hosted by the UPEI Student Union. This is a 19+ event with a $5 cover charge.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Green and White Day
All Day
Show your Panther Pride and your support of our UPEI Panther athletes by wearing your green and white no matter where you are! On September 27, take a photo and post it to social media with the hashtag #UPEIHOCO for a chance to win some awesome UPEI swag.

Men’s Ice Hockey vs Acadia (Preseason)
Eliyahu Wellness Centre, Rustico
6:00 pm

Women’s Basketball vs Laval (Mickey Place Memorial Tournament)
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI
6:00 pm

Women’s Ice Hockey vs SMU (Preseason)
Pownal Arena
7:00 pm

Men’s Basketball vs Guelph (Mickey Place Memorial Tournament)
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI
8:00 pm

Saturday, September 28, 2024

AVC Open House
10:00 am

The Atlantic Veterinary College is pleased to present the AVC Open House from 10:00 am–2:00 pm. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public and offers a behind-the-scenes look at AVC and veterinary medicine.

UPEI Panthers Pep Rally
TBA

Women’s Rugby vs StFX
UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place, MacAdam Field, UPEI
2:00 pm

Women’s Basketball vs Carleton (Mickey Place Memorial Tournament)
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI
5:00 pm

Women’s Ice Hockey vs Moncton (Preseason)
Eastlink Centre
7:00 pm

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Women’s Soccer vs Acadia
Artificial Turf Field, UPEI
1:00 pm

Men’s Basketball vs Laval (Mickey Place Memorial Tournament)
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI
1:00 pm

Men’s Soccer vs Acadia
Artificial Turf Field, UPEI
3:15 pm