February is Black History Month
Every year in February we celebrate Black History Month (BHM). The month was created to provide an opportunity to share, learn, and honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities, but also to recognize that work remains to be done to fully integrate Black culture, history, and achievements into the Canadian fabric.
UPEI Labour Relations Update: Mediation ends, UPEI FA in position to hold strike vote in seven days
The following message was distributed by email to faculty and staff on January 31, 2023.
Aiden Rainford and Elijah Miller 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 January 23–30 are Aiden Rainford (women’s basketball) and Elijah Miller (men’s basketball).
Rainford, a fourth-year forward and psychology student from Toronto, Ontario, was a physical force in the paint and put up 15 points and eight rebounds in a 73-64 win over the University of New Brunswick Reds.
UPEI Panthers this week (January 30–February 5)
The UPEI Panthers hockey and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of games at home and away between January 30–February 5.
Wednesday, February 1
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers (15-9-2) are away in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to play the Dalhousie University Tigers (6-18-2). Both teams have split the first four games, each being successful at their home rinks.
UPEI Engineering students compete successfully at 2023 Atlantic Engineering Competition
Seven UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) teams competed at the 2023 Atlantic Engineering Competition (AEC) and represented their faculty very well during the event. The competition was hosted at Dalhousie University through the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students from January 20–22, 2023.
UPEI actuarial sciences student earns ASNA-CIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion scholarship
Varesh Kumar Beeharry, a fourth-year actuarial sciences student at UPEI, has won a prestigious scholarship, valued at $3,000, from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA).
Beeharry won the Academic Achievement Award, one of three awards that comprise the inaugural ASNA-CIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Scholarships. The others are the Inclusive Culture Award and the Indigenous Award.
Volunteer Morning with The Mount
Gain volunteer experience in our community! In partnership with the UPEI Experiential Education Department, the Mount Continuing Care Community will host a group of student volunteers to help with a Valentine's Day-themed Sip and Paint where you can sip mocktails, enjoy treats, and paint with residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community, meet other students, and gain some new skills.
