AVC’s Artist-in-Residence brings snow elephants to life on campus
If you’ve passed by the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) sign recently, you may have noticed a few unexpected visitors—a herd of elephants sculpted entirely from snow. The artist behind them is Christopher Griffin, the Atlantic Veterinary College’s (AVC) artist-in-residence, who turned a snowy day into an opportunity for creativity.
Department of Music Faculty Recital-Magdalena von Eccher, piano
UPEI piano professor Magdalena von Eccher will present a solo piano recital featuring Robert Schumann's colourful Faschingschwank aus Wien, Op 26 (Viennese Carnival) alongside Bach's marvelous Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911, interwoven with other selections including Schoenberg's Op. 19 and Ravel's Sonatine. Magdalena will be joined by pianist Glen Montgomery for Debussy's charming piano duet, Petite Suite.
Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.
UPEI professor emeritus wins SSHRC Exchange Publication Award
Dr. Edward MacDonald, professor emeritus of history, has been awarded a $7,000 SSHRC Exchange Publication Award for his book The Geography of Home: Poems from a Lost Time.
The SSHRC Exchange Publication Award is given out annually to support the publication of a manuscript written or edited by UPEI faculty in the social sciences and humanities. The book will be published by Island Studies Press in the fall of 2025.
Forum on the future of professional journalism and public broadcasting
A public forum titled “The Future of Professional Journalism and Public Broadcasting” will take place at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre (121S) on Wednesday, February 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
2025 Summer Job and Career Fair
Discover exciting summer job opportunities or kickstart your career at the 2025 Summer Job and Career Fair! Hosted by UPEI’s Experiential Education Department, this fair will bring together a diverse range of employers from various industries actively seeking to hire students and recent graduates. By attending, you’ll have the chance to network with employers and explore both summer job positions and full-time career opportunities.
UPEI hosts forum on the future of professional journalism and public broadcasting on February 5
A public forum titled “The Future of Professional Journalism and Public Broadcasting” will take place at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre (121S) on Wednesday, February 5, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
UPEI Panthers this Week (January 26–February 2)
The UPEI Hockey, Basketball, and Track and Field Panthers are looking forward to a week of competition at home and away.
Tuesday, January 28
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers play the University of New Brunswick Reds in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Friday, January 31
AWAY:
The UPEI Track and Field Panthers compete at the University of New Brunswick Invitational in Saint John, New Brunswick.
UPEI hosts Research Breakfast on February 6
The UPEI Office of Research Services will host a Research Breakfast on Thursday, February 6, from 7:30 to 9:00 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on campus.
Dr. Misty Rossiter, Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health and a professor in Applied Human Sciences, will present “Healthy Eating Environments: A Responsive Approach to Feeding Children.”
UPEI presents Theology on Tap on February 3
The UPEI Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown.
Dr. Peter Koritansky, professor of religious studies and philosophy, will ask the provocative question, “Does Morality Depend on God?” Participants can expect an engaging talk, excellent discussion, and much fellowship and fun.
Theology on Tap
The UPEI Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on February 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown. Dr. Peter Koritansky, professor of religious studies and philosophy, will ask the provocative question, “Does Morality Depend on God?” Participants can expect an engaging talk, excellent discussion, and much fellowship and fun.
