UPEI welcomes Justin Dunn as new director of Facilities Management
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is pleased to welcome Justin Dunn as the new director of Facilities Management as of April 16, 2025.
Introducing Tim Walker, VP Administration and Finance
On April 14, 2025, Tim Walker stepped into his new role as Vice-President, Administration and Finance (VPAF) at UPEI with a broad mandate and a clear sense of purpose.
UPEI Philosophy Reading Group Meeting
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Sara Ahmed’s The Cultural Politics of Emotion.
The following is an overview of the book:
Atlantic Veterinary College expands access to Canadian veterinary students
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is opening the door to more Canadian veterinary students by reclassifying its 19 international seats as unsubsidized, beginning with the 2025–2026 admissions cycle.
AVC has 70 seats in total for veterinary students, 51 of which are subsidized by the four Atlantic provinces—Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The other 19 were previously designated as international seats but are now termed “unsubsidized.”
PEI Sports Hall of Fame honours sport leaders with deep UPEI connections
The UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation is Panther proud of Barb Carmichael (field hockey), and the late Barb Mullaly (university sport, recreation, and education), who were inducted as builders into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame at Credit Union Place in Summerside on May 24.
Carmichael and Mullaly both played integral roles in the development of sport at UPEI.
Institute of Island Studies 40-Year Celebration
Founded in 1985, the Institute of Island Studies (IIS) is celebrating 40 years as a research and public policy institute based at the University of Prince Edward Island. IIS focuses on the culture, environment, and economy of small islands around the world, with an emphasis on Prince Edward Island. Celebrate this milestone birthday on June 14 at UPEI from 4–8 pm.
The event is free and open to all.
National Indigenous History Month begins
Every year in June, we recognize the history, achievement, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
The Robertson Library has various resources to explore, and has a special display in its lobby Explore Our highlighting Indigenous voices across Turtle Island.
Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to the second annual Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11:30 am–1:00 pm in the quad in front of SDU Main Building.*
All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle!
Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your Panther Pride! There will be swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!
*Rain location (same date and time): Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
UPEI’s Paul Young named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs for fifth consecutive year
The University of Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that Paul Young, Chief Operating Officer of the Faculty of Medicine, has once again been named one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Mr. Young has received this prestigious recognition.
