Atlantic Veterinary College declares Santa’s reindeer fit to fly
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has officially given Santa’s reindeer the all-clear for their annual Christmas Eve journey around the globe. After giving all nine reindeer a comprehensive health check earlier this month, the team confirmed that they are in top physical condition and ready to guide Santa’s sleigh.
UPEI Board of Governors modifies tuition deposits for international students
The following information was also sent by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 17, 2024.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced in January 2024 that they were putting restrictions in place to reduce the number of new international undergraduate students entering Canada.
Celebrate our 2024 Founders on December 18
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Recognition of Founders Ceremony on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to honour this year's Founders: Vickie Johnston, Dr. Michael Liu, and the Saint Dunstan’s University Board of Governors.
UPEI athlete and coach nominated for Sport PEI Amateur Sport Awards
The Sport PEI Board of Directors has made its selections for the 51st annual Sport PEI Amateur Sport Awards, “Recognizing Excellence in Amateur Sport.” The event will be held on Thursday, December 19, at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Holland College, in Charlottetown.
UPEI Campus Food Bank to move to expanded location with dedicated coordinator in the new year
The UPEI Campus Food Bank is relocating to the W.A. Murphy Student Centre over the usual holiday break with improved facilities and more resources to serve those in need better. The Campus Food Bank will reopen in its new location on January 8, 2025. Please see the list of local resources, below, that can offer support during the transition.
There are several reasons behind the move, all positive!
Rewind Trivia with Owen Shaw
Join us for 2024 "Rewind" Trivia with Owen Shaw!
7:00–10:00 pm
Fox & Crow
W. A. Murphy Student Centre
UPEI PhD candidate awarded funding for innovative breast cancer research
Adnan Bhayo, a PhD candidate in Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island, is conducting breast cancer research with support from the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI).
"UPEI is a bustling community of scholarship and extraordinary teaching."
What brought you to UPEI?
In this chapter of life at UPEI (of which I’ve had many!), I balance teaching in the university’s Inquiry Studies program with my own research at UNB and a balanced diet of gig work near and far: music performance, visual and installation arts, and learning design. I signed my first teaching contract shortly after stints in the province’s private (K-6) and public (7-9) school systems. The switch-up was daunting, but it’s clear now that the decision to accept was the right one!
Deloitte Canada's Campus Recruitment Winter 2024 Virtual Info Session
At this session, you will have the opportunity to learn about Deloitte Canada’s services and understand the impact they are making for our people, country, clients, and communities. Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the endless opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
Time: 6:00-6:45 pm (Atlantic Time). Open to all years, including graduate students.
Festive Feast Movie Night
Join your Campus Life Lead Advisors for dinner and holiday-themed movies in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, on December 26 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. If you want to join us for dinner, kindly RSVP at upeicl.link/holidays.
