UPEI Experiential Education department seeking local organizations to host student volunteers

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.

Oulton College Online Career Fair

For UPEI students and alumni

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Registration is required and space is limited.

Oulton College, based in Moncton, New Brunswick, is organizing an online career fair to call for all expressions of interest in administration, management, and instruction positions. It's your chance to have an on-the-spot screening with Oulton College and possibly win a $100 gift card.

UPEI extends condolences on the passing of Hon. Doris M. Anderson

The University of Prince Edward Island community is saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Doris Margaret Anderson, CM, of St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, aged 100 years. 
 
Dr. Anderson attended Prince of Wales College and graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1944 and from Cornell University with a Master of Science degree in 1951. She founded the home economics program at UPEI where she was a professor from 1969 until 1988. In 1994, she was named professor emerita, and in 2009, was honoured with a Distinguished Alumni Award.

Institute of Island Studies hosts public lecture about Anticosti Island

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.

Part of the Institute’s Island Lecture Series, the talk will be presented by Dr. Matthew Hatvany, professor of geography, at Université Laval in Quebec City.

Institute of Island Studies hosts public lecture about Anticosti Island

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.

Part of the Institute’s Island Lecture Series, the talk will be presented by Dr. Matthew Hatvany, professor of geography, at Université Laval in Quebec City.

UPEI Panthers this Week (October 17–23)

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

Thursday, October 20

2:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers (4-2) will play in the AUS semi-final game against the St. Francis Xavier X-Women (3-3) with home-field advantage. This is the first time the Panthers are hosting a playoff game in over a decade. The two teams split the season series 1-1. The last time the Panthers and X-Women played at MacAdam Field, UPEI won 32-5.

 

Lunch and Learn - Especially for Graduate Students and Postdocs

The Graduate Students Association and the Teaching and Learning Centre invite all postdocs and graduate students to attend "The role of paraphrasing in academic integrity," presented by Jarmo Puiras, UPEI Writing Centre Coordinator, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 12:00 pm in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230 or via Zoom https://upei.zoom.us/j/69619982835?pwd=WkxPQWkrSEI0cEtGbTBVMi8zZkRyQT09.  Please RSVP to GSA Pr

Frances MacWilliam and TJ Shea named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week

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).

MacWilliam, a fifth-year prop and business student from Mill River, PEI, recorded a game high of 19 points on a try and seven conversions in a dominant 86-0 win over the Saint Mary's Huskies on Saturday.

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