Panthers This Week: October 10-16
The week of October 10–16 is a busy one for the UPEI Panthers as they take on opponents at home and away.
Wednesday, October 12:
The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers (1-1-0) take to the ice in MacLauchlan Arena B against Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus (0-2-0) at 7:00 pm. The Panthers look to defeat Moncton for the second time this season.
The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers play the Saint Mary’s Huskies in Halifax on Wednesday, October 12, at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, October 13:
Dr. Trevor Jain receives inaugural Doug Dennis Award for Public Service Excellence
Dr. Trevor Jain, director of UPEI’s BSc in Paramedicine program, was presented with the inaugural Doug Dennis Award for Public Service Excellence by the Community Foundation of PEI during its annual gala dinner on September 21.
The Doug Dennis Outstanding Public Service Award recognizes a provincial civil servant or group that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to PEI’s citizens and provincial government.
Autumn Colours music recital
The UPEI Department of Music will present a faculty recital, Autumn Colours, on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 7:30 pm, in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students and may be purchased at the admissions desk.
Kelly Clements and Salem Farag 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. UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 3–9 are Kelly Clements (women’s hockey) and Salem Farag (men’s soccer).
Clements, a fourth-year forward and arts student from High Bank, PEI, scored both goals in a 2-1 win over the Université de Moncton Aigle Bleues during their season opener on October 7.
Employer Showcase (rescheduled from September 28)
Looking for work? Throughout the Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters, UPEI Career Services will host monthly virtual sessions called Employer Showcases. This showcase will feature presentations by organizations that are hiring students and recent graduates. Attend any of these sessions to network and learn about opportunities directly from recruiters.
Public lecture by historian Gwynne Dyer
St. Dunstan's University Board of Governors, in cooperation with the University of Prince Edward Island, presents a public lecture titled "Planetary Maintenance Engineers: A Last-Ditch Climate Rescue Strategy," by author and historian Gwynne Dyer. All are welcome to attend. Please note that masks are required.
UPEI Graduate Studies and Research Conference
The UPEI Graduate Studies and Research Conference is being held in the H. Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please come out and support and encourage research at UPEI. For a schedule, please contact Colleen Gallant at cgallant@upei.ca.
UPEI Graduate Studies and Research Conference
The UPEI Graduate Studies and Research Conference is being held in the H. Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please come out and support and encourage research at UPEI. For a schedule, please contact Colleen Gallant at cgallant@upei.ca.
Public Presentation by Candidate for Associate Vice-President Research and Dean of Graduate Studies
The Search Committee for the Associate Vice-President Research and Dean of Graduate Studies announces an upcoming presentation by Marva Sweeney-Nixon, one of the short-listed candidates for this position. Dr. Sweeney-Nixon will deliver a Public Presentation on a Future Vision for Research and Graduate Studies at UPEI on Friday, October 7 at 2:00 pm in Andrew Hall, Room 142.
SEASON PREVIEW: UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers ready to embrace the challenges of a new era
The UPEI Women’s Hockey team is embarking on a new journey this season, and rookie head coach Sean Fisher hopes to build something special while staying true to what it means to be a Panther.
“The group might face challenges through the start of the season, but they’ll grow and learn together, and they’ll be better for it at the end of the day,” Fisher said.
