The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers accomplished many firsts in 2021–22 under Darrell Glenn’s leadership. The team finished with their best record in five years, fielded an all-star, and earned a playoff spot, then went on to play in the AUS conference finals.

Each month, the UPEI Experiential Education department hosts an “Afternoon of Service” whereby a group of students spends an afternoon at a local organization, learning about it and participating in hands-on volunteer activities such as planting trees, harvesting crops, socializing with seniors, and assisting with events. The department is currently seeking organizations that would appreciate volunteer help and are willing to partner with UPEI for this initiative.

The University of Prince Edward Island community is saddened to learn of the passing of UPEI professor emerita, the Honourable Doris Margaret Anderson, CM, of St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, aged 100 years. 
 
 

The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI will host a public lecture titled “Anticosti: Metropolitan Finisterre” on October 25 at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building.

The week of October 17–23 is another full one for the UPEI Panthers as they take on opponents at home and away.

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 10–16 are Frances MacWilliam (women’s rugby) and TJ Shea (men’s hockey).

In this message to the campus community, President Keefe announces that while masks must still be worn in instructional spaces, masks are strongly encouraged but not mandatory elsewhere on campus.

UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter’s Bay will host a public Open House on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Members of the public are invited to tour the 45,000-square-foot facility, which houses the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation, the UPEI Climate Lab, and state-of-the-art research centres of excellence, including the Centre of Excellence in Food Security and Sustainability.

In a message that was issued to faculty and staff by email, the University provided an update about meetings with the PEI-appointed conciliation officer.

Canadian author, journalist, and historian Gwynne Dyer will give a public lecture titled “Planetary Maintenance Engineers: A Last-Ditch Climate Rescue Strategy,” on November 3 at 7 pm in the Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre (Room 135) at UPEI.