The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last ELEVEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $40,000, with half going to the winner of the draw.

Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets. 

Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.

The Health, Safety, and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Basic (previously called Emergency) First Aid/CPR training sessions on the following dates:

• October 1, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: September 29, 2025
• October 17, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: October 10, 2025
• November 7, 2025, 8:30-4:00 pm. Registration cut off: October 31, 2025
• December 8, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: December 1, 2025

**Seats are limited, please register early to guarantee your spot!

To register, please email HSE@upei.ca. Include your name, department, contact number and the session date you are registering for. 

The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered by HSE. 

Intermediate (Previously called Standard) First Aid/CPR training is a comprehensive two-day course that offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement. Please contact HSE at HSE@upei.ca if you require this training.

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to invite the campus community to the first of this fall's talks as part of the ConneXions series. This series is organized around the theme of "provocative questions" that motivate faculty members' teaching and / or scholarly activities. This fall, we're excited to hear from many of our new colleagues in the Faculty of Arts. 

The first speakers in the series will be: 1) Dr. Ariana Patey, whose provocative question is "Is it really that bad or am I just old?' and 2) Dr. Jeff Collins, wondering "Why does Canada suck at getting big projects done?" Intrigued? Grab a colleague and come join us all to hear more about how these questions provoke colleagues in what they do on October 3, at 1:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 420.

On Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 pm, visiting guest artist, Dr. Ross Osmun, from Bishop’s University, will give a piano recital featuring works by Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Liszt. This recital that was originally planned for September 21, has been rescheduled to September 28 due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.

On Friday, September 26 at 7:30 pm, the multiple international award-winning Ulysses String Quartet, based in New York City, will perform with soprano Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, professor of voice at UPEI. This recital will take place on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Admission is $30 Adults, $10 Students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator. 

Save 25% on all green and white clothing at the UPEI Bookstore this Thursday and Friday. Don't forget to show your Panther Pride on Friday September 26 by wearing your favourite green and white UPEI gear. Open 9:00-4:00 or shop online any time at upei.ca/bookstore. 

Don’t miss AVC’s Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free, fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.

Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.

You won't want to miss this fun event!

The Faculty of Science ESC/HB Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. Mark Fast from Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC entitled "From genes to environment: How CRISPR and BTR can shape salmon immunity". 

Friday, September 26, 12:30-1:20 pm

Duffy Science Centre 204

Everyone is invited

Interim University Librarian Simon Lloyd and the Robertson Library staff invite you to a kitchen party on September 27, 7:00—10:00 pm with live music, finger foods and a cash bar. This event is open to alumni and friends with an optional donation to the Library Revitalization Campaign.

Come make noise in the library!

Name that Building! UPEI wants your help in choosing a name for our new building.

The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to be approaching completion of the new 140,000 square-foot building, which supports the UPEI Faculty of Medicine and medical learners in the regional campus of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, as well as UPEI students in nursing, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, kinesiology, paramedicine, and other programs. It will also have a Patient Medical Home, the provincial Adult ADHD Clinic (both operated by Health PEI), and allow for collaborations with others at UPEI—like the Atlantic Veterinary College—and in the broader community.

The Vice-President Academic and Research and Vice-President Administration and Finance would like to engage the creativity of the University community to consider some of the latest proposed names and offer feedback in support or against those submitted—or suggest potentially a new name altogether.  

Help us choose the name! The finalist options include the

1. Health Education Facility
2. Interprofessional Health Education Facility
3. Faculty of Medicine and Health Education Centre
4. Medical and Interprofessional Health Centre.

What is your opinion? Email your thoughts about one or more of the above—or an even better name—to vpaf@upei.ca.  A steering committee will review this feedback as part of its selection process. Please send all feedback by 11:59 pm on September 29, 2025. 

To learn more on what makes a great name click here and for the full news story.

The first meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). To view the 2025-2026 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting, click here. (Posted one week before the meeting)

All meetings are open to members of the University community, although certain in-camera items (e.g., granting of degrees) may require the Senate to go into a closed session. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the chair. 

For logistical purposes, members of the UPEI community who wish to attend the open session of a UPEI Senate meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in person. 

The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last ELEVEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $40,000, with half going to the winner of the draw.

Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets. 

Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.

The Health, Safety, and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Basic (previously called Emergency) First Aid/CPR training sessions on the following dates:

• October 1, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: September 29, 2025
• October 17, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: October 10, 2025
• November 7, 2025, 8:30-4:00 pm. Registration cut off: October 31, 2025
• December 8, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: December 1, 2025

**Seats are limited, please register early to guarantee your spot!

To register, please email HSE@upei.ca. Include your name, department, contact number and the session date you are registering for. 

The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered by HSE. 

Intermediate (Previously called Standard) First Aid/CPR training is a comprehensive two-day course that offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement. Please contact HSE at HSE@upei.ca if you require this training.

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to invite the campus community to the first of this fall's talks as part of the ConneXions series. This series is organized around the theme of "provocative questions" that motivate faculty members' teaching and / or scholarly activities. This fall, we're excited to hear from many of our new colleagues in the Faculty of Arts. 

The first speakers in the series will be: 1) Dr. Ariana Patey, whose provocative question is "Is it really that bad or am I just old?' and 2) Dr. Jeff Collins, wondering "Why does Canada suck at getting big projects done?" Intrigued? Grab a colleague and come join us all to hear more about how these questions provoke colleagues in what they do on October 3, at 1:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 420.

On Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 pm, visiting guest artist, Dr. Ross Osmun, from Bishop’s University, will give a piano recital featuring works by Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Liszt. This recital that was originally planned for September 21, has been rescheduled to September 28 due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.

On Friday, September 26 at 7:30 pm, the multiple international award-winning Ulysses String Quartet, based in New York City, will perform with soprano Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, professor of voice at UPEI. This recital will take place on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Admission is $30 Adults, $10 Students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator. 

Save 25% on all green and white clothing at the UPEI Bookstore this Thursday and Friday. Don't forget to show your Panther Pride on Friday September 26 by wearing your favourite green and white UPEI gear. Open 9:00-4:00 or shop online any time at upei.ca/bookstore. 

Don’t miss AVC’s Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free, fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.

Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.

You won't want to miss this fun event!

The Faculty of Science ESC/HB Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. Mark Fast from Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC entitled "From genes to environment: How CRISPR and BTR can shape salmon immunity". 

Friday, September 26, 12:30-1:20 pm

Duffy Science Centre 204

Everyone is invited

Please join us in celebrating the launch of UPEI’s newest magazine, In View: Highlighting UPEI Research 2024-2025.  

Taking place in the Faculty Lounge from 10:30-11:00 am, following the President's fireside chat, faculty, students, and staff are invited to pick up a free copy of the magazine, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with fellow researchers.

"In View" features research ranging from green catalyst development to early childhood education learning models. These articles touch each of UPEI’s signature areas of research excellence and span all faculties.  

Come learn more about some of the fascinating research happening at UPEI.