Celebrate UPEI Basketball’s Success! Special Panther Pride event, March 7
UPEI’s Office of Student Culture and Community Standards is calling all Panthers, including students, staff, and faculty members, to celebrate the UPEI Women's Basketball and UPEI Men's Basketball teams’ success at the recent Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Championship, on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the The Fox & Crow from 4:00–6:00 pm.
All are welcome to join us at The Fox & Crow, Friday, March 7, from 4:00–6:00 pm! Go Panthers Go!
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed every March 31, dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Each year, we celebrate the joy and honour the resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere by elevating their voices.
"How to Submit a Strong IRCC Study Permit Application" - Online Session
We are excited to invite you to a second online session on "How to Submit a Strong IRCC Study Permit Application".
This session will provide valuable guidance on preparing documents and setting up a portal on IRCC. You are also welcome to bring along your questions!
First-Year Course Planning Online Session
Course registration for the upcoming academic year opens on April 2, 2025!
Undergraduate students are invited to an informative, online First-Year Course Planning session, where we'll guide you through the essential steps for selecting your courses, understanding academic requirements, and setting yourself up for success.
UPEI psychology professor profiled during Psychology Month
Psychology Month is celebrated every February to highlight the contributions of Canadian psychologists and to show Canadians how psychology works to help.
In 2025 the theme for Psychology Month was women in science. Last month, the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) highlighted the work of 34 remarkable scientists, one of whom was Dr. Jessica Strong, an assistant professor of psychology and a licensed and board-certified clinical geropsychologist.
A celebration of the literary achievements of Deirdre Kessler
A celebration of author Deirdre Kessler’s contributions to the PEI literary community will take place on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI. The evening will be co-hosted by Dr. Richard Lemm, UPEI professor and Island author, and Dr. Laurie Brinklow, coordinator of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program at UPEI. It will include short readings of Kessler’s work by other Island writers, students, and friends.
School of Climate Change and Adaptation's climate career day
Students are invited to the School of Climate Change and Adaptation’s climate career day, an opportunity for students and climate sector organizations to meet face-to-face to learn about climate adaptation projects and potential summer jobs or full-time opportunities on PEI.
Students are encouraged to come and network with climate professionals, potential employers, find a summer job, or kick start a career.
Admission is free for students.
Wednesday March 12, 10:00 - 12:00 pm, SDU Main Building, Faculty Lounge, Room 201.
Panthers on the prowl: UPEI’s Peterside and Ikpotokin chase greatness in U SPORTS track and field
With the 2025 Biosteel U SPORTS Track and Field Championships set to take place March 6–8, at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, UPEI student-athletes Alaere Peterside and Helena Ikpotokin are ready to showcase their talents on the national stage.
Both athletes punched their tickets to the championship by winning gold at the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Championships last weekend. Peterside claimed the high jump title with a 1.71m leap, while Ikpotokin dominated the 300-metre dash with a time of 39.83 seconds.
Celebrate Panther Pride and UPEI Basketball Success!
The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards is calling all Panthers, including students, staff, and faculty members, to join us on Friday, March 7, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, at The Fox & Crow to celebrate the UPEI Women's Basketball team's success and the UPEI Men's Basketball team's monumental and record-breaking victory at the Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Championship.
