John Steffler public reading of his poem “That Night We Were Ravenous”
John Steffler, one of Canada’s most highly respected authors, will give a public re
UPEI Creative Writing Master Class reading
The reading will showcase 14 of the Island’s talented emerging writers: Koraleigh A
UPEI Teaching Community Conference - Teaching at the Intersections: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Courage in Education
This year's theme is Teaching at the Intersections: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Courage in Education. The Teaching Community Conference aims to share experiences, challenges and opportunities of advancing teaching and learning at UPEI by giving staff and faculty opportunities to engage in dialogue and share their experiences of teaching at the intersections. We will have presentations from members of the UPEI community that highlight current teaching and learning initiatives, share new ideas, and build collaborative strategies for a more inc
Asian Studies: The 2025 Korean (한국말) Speech Contest
Asian Studies and the Centre for Korean Studies invite UPEI students to this special event: The 2025 Korean (한국말) Speech Contest, on March 21, 10:00 – 12:00 pm, SDU Main Building 201 (Faculty Lounge). Refreshments will be provided.
Prizes with a certificate: first prize: $700 scholarship; second: $500; third prize: $300
Asian Studies: 2025 Korean movie evening
Asian Studies and the Centre for Korean Studies invites Asian Studies (AST) students (who completed or are taking one or more AST courses) to this special evening event: The 2025 Korean Movie Evening, K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, Room104, March 19, 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
Light dinner (lasagna or pizza, salad), popcorn, and beverages will be served from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. The movie begins at 6:30 pm.
Dr. Sharon Myers appointed the Dean of Arts
In a message to the campus community on February 12, Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President, Academic and Research, announced that the UPEI Board of Governors has accepted the Search Committee’s unanimous recommendation to approve the appointment of Dr. Sharon Myers as the Dean of Arts for a five-year term, effective February 1, 2025.
Lauren Rainford and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 10–16, 2025, are Lauren Rainford (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).
UPEI Panthers this Week (February 17–23)
The UPEI Hockey, Basketball and Track and Field Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, February 19
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers play the Saint Mary’s University Huskies in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This is the first game in a best-of-three quarter-final series.
Dr. Jane Ngobia appointed as new Vice-President, People and Culture
The following message was also emailed to UPEI students, staff, and faculty on February 14, 2025.
Dear UPEI Community,
I am pleased to announce the Board of Governors approved the appointment of Dr. Jane Ngobia as the University of Prince Edward Island’s new Vice-President, People and Culture (VPPC) at its February 6th meeting. Among a slate of strong candidates, Dr. Ngobia was the unanimous choice of the selection committee. She will join the University on May 1, 2025.
