Celebrating 50 years of Accomplishment—A Tribute to Alex B. Campbell, LLD
The University of Prince Edward Island paid tribute today to Alex B. Campbell, former premier of Prince Edward Island, for his central role in the creation of UPEI 50 years ago. The university unveiled the new Alex B. Campbell Terrace in the UPEI Quadrangle near the W.A. Murphy Student Centre and the creation of an endowment fund in Campbell’s name for entrance scholarships.
Meet and Greet with UPEI first President, Dr. Ronald J. Baker
Dr. Ronald J. Baker, President Emeritus, took up his duties as the University of Prince Edward Island’s first president in the summer of 1969. Upon retiring as president in 1978, Dr. Baker continued duties as a professor at UPEI until 1991. Dr. Baker will host a meet and greet reception to mark the occasion of UPEI’s fiftieth anniversary, and looks forward to welcoming former colleagues and students!
A Tribute to Alex B. Campbell, LLD & Strawberry Social
Join members of the community as two legacy projects are announced in honour of former premier, Dr. Alex Campbell, whose bold vision for postsecondary education on Prince Edward Island was central in the formation of UPEI fifty years ago.
The announcement will take place in the UPEI Quadrangle, between the W. A. Murphy Student Centre and Kelley Memorial Building.
UPEI Women’s Hockey recruits goalie Shaylin McFarlane
Bruce Donaldson, coach of UPEI’s Women’s Hockey team, is pleased to announce Shaylin McFarlane has committed to the Panthers for the 2019–2020 season. McFarlane is a goalie from Douglastown and was a member of Team New Brunswick for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
UPEI Women’s Rugby recruits Dayna Pitter
The UPEI Women’s Rugby team has recruited Dayna Pitter to wear the green and white for the 2019–2020 season. Pitter is an experienced and accomplished player from Calgary who is comfortable at any position on the field.
In Memoriam: a gathering to remember Gary Bradshaw
Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites the friends and colleagues of Gary Bradshaw, who passed away suddenly last week, to an informal gathering on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 3–4 pm in the Faculty Lounge, to remember and reminisce.
Presentation on Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
Eric Fournier, Director General of Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) will be at UPEI on July 23 to do a presentation to the faculties as well as one-on-one meetings for those who wish to speak with him directly. His presentation will be in FSDE 128A at 10:00 am.
The Innovation for defence excellence and security (IDEaS) program is looking for your solutions to support the development of defence and security capabilities. New opportunities will be available soon! Here is a sneak peek of some upcoming challenges:
UPEI at the Pride Parade
Inviting all staff, faculty and students to join UPEI in participating in the 25th PEI Pride Parade. Come out and join other UPEI members in celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This year is the 25th Anniversary of the first Pride Parade on PEI so bring your friends, and bring your family! Show your Pride!
Neuroscience Journal Club
The monthly UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday July 12, 2019 from 3-4 pm in the "fishbowl" conference room of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All faculty, staff and students with an interest in neuroscience research are very welcome. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Brandon Smith (bssmith@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)
