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.
L'Oreal Canada: Brandstorm Information Session
For UPEI students and alumni
Registration is required.
Brandstorm is THE international innovation competition not to be missed. For more than 30 years, L'Oréal has allowed young professionals to surpass themselves both academically and professionally.
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.
AUS Women's Rugby Semi-Final: UPEI hosts St. FX
After an 86-0 win over the Saint Mary's Huskies on October 15 in regular season play, the UPEI Women's Rugby Panthers secured home-field advantage for the AUS semifinal against on Thursday, October 20 at 2:00 pm versus the St. FX X-Women.
Go Panthers Go!
Ross Medical School Information Session
Join UPEI Career Services for this in-person information session about Ross University School of Medicine. A representative from RUSM will share information about the program and application process. Pizza will be provided to those attending the session.
Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation to host open house
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.
