PEI Bunny Hop takes place on April 8
For the third consecutive year, the UPEI Distance Running Program is managing the popular PEI Bunny Hop, which will take place on Saturday, April 8, starting at 8:30 am at Colonel Gray High School.
Since the 1970s, the Bunny Hop has been a popular road-running race on PEI and is typically considered the official start to the Island’s road-racing season. The race is a fun run through Charlottetown, with distances of 5k and 10k. The first 100 registrants receive a free Bunny Hop T-shirt. The cost is $25.
CANCELLED: Summer Job and Career Fair 2023
Due to the ongoing UPEI Faculty Association (FA) strike, the UPEI 2023 Summer Job and Career Fair, originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Students
Winter escape ski trip for students
Are you ready for an adventure? Get your ski goggles and snowboards ready because an exciting trip is coming up!
The UPEI Student Union, in collaboration with the Buddy Program and Campus Life Lounge, is proud to present a ski trip on Thursday, March 30, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm. For just $30 (cash), you'll enjoy a half day of skiing or snowboarding at the beautiful Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park in Brookvale, PEI. But that's not all - we've also arranged for complimentary snacks to energize you throughout the day!
UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers add speed and star potential in local standout Alanna Mabey
The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers are excited to welcome Alanna Mabey to their team for the 2023–24 season. Head coach James Voye believes the local 17-year-old standout from Stratford, PEI, possesses high-end talent and fits the mould of a core player who can help the women’s rugby program continue to excel.
2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup Men’s Hockey Championship a huge success
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Men’s Hockey Panthers hosted seven of the best amateur hockey teams in the country during the U SPORTS 2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup Men’s Hockey Championship from March 15–19, 2023, at the Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown. The event was deemed a huge success by organizers.
Clarinet quintet performances to take place on March 31 and April 8
Clarinetist Karem J. Simon will be featured in two upcoming recitals, one on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Hillcrest United Church in Montague and the other on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Charlottetown. Both performances take place at 7:30 pm.
Job Search Strategies Online Workshop
Are you thinking about part-time or summer employment but not sure how to find jobs? Maybe your current searches aren't finding you the results you want, and you want to identify new strategies. Join us for this online workshop to learn about methods for finding opportunities that match your goals.
UPEI School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences holds Pi Day celebration
The UPEI School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS) held a “Pi Day” celebration on March 14, 2023. There was a good turnout of students and faculty for the celebration, which included pie eating, dressing up in math-related attire, math trivia, and the featured event—the annual SMCS Integration Tournament.
Study & Stay PEI Program hosts successful weekend event
The Study & Stay PEI Program hosted its Bridge to PEI Networking & Conference events on March 10 and 11. Abby Goodwin, Study & Stay PEI program coordinator and Cecia Huang, program assistant, thank the students, speakers, and those involved with putting together this successful event.
Supports, Activities, and Events for UPEI Students during the labour disruption
The following message was issued to UPEI students via their University email accounts on March 20, on behalf of UPEI Student Affairs.
Hello UPEI Students,
With the commencement of the faculty strike, we are reaching out to ensure that you know we are open for service and are here to support you. It’s also important to know that during a faculty strike, the University will remain open, and students are welcome on campus.
