Men’s Hockey Panthers add size and physicality in rookie forward Josh Currie

The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers have secured a commitment from Josh Currie, age 21, from Pickering, Ontario, for the 2023–24 season.

The Panthers have always been known for their physicality and gritty style of play, and their newest recruit is expected to bring plenty of that to the team. With his six-foot-three, 175-pound frame, Currie brings size and versatility to the lineup.

2023 Pride Parade

The UPEI Student Union will be participating in the 2023 Pride Parade on Saturday, July 29 and invites all students, alumni, staff, and faculty to join them by meeting at 11:00 a.m. on parade day at Terry Fox Drive in the parking lot behind the provincial government buildings. Look for the Panther Patrol van! The parade begins at 12:00 p.m.

UPEI Pride Scavenger Hunt

As a part of the PEI Pride Festival, the UPEI Campus Life Program and UPEI Student Union are excited to bring you the ultimate UPEI Pride Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, July 29th, from 2–7 PM! Navigate Downtown Charlottetown, decode riddles, snap photos, and soak up the Pride atmosphere! This will be an afternoon filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the spirit of Pride.

UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers coach excited about new recruits for 2023–24 season

Over the last six months, the UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers have secured commitments from four skaters and a goaltender for the 2023–24 season. Hayden Lilly, Brooke Thomson, Sarah Fraser, Brooke Henderson, and Erin Cabaday will join the team this fall.

In his inaugural season last year as head coach, Sean Fisher guided his young team to a fourth-place finish in regular play with a respectable 17-9-2 record and won a playoff series for just the second time in the program’s history.

Recognizing UPEI's Journey toward Reconciliation

Kwe’! All members of the community are invited to a special event hosted by the Native Council of PEI (NCPEI) at which the University of Prince Edward Island will be recognized for its commitment and outstanding contributions to the ongoing work toward reconciliation.

Lisa Cooper, President and Chief of NCPEI, will present the University with an eagle feather, and Dr. Greg Keefe, interim President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Gary Evans, interim Dean of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies at UPEI, with smudging bowls.  

UPEI Foods and Nutrition student wins Undergraduate Research Award

Joanne Severe, a fourth-year University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Foods and Nutrition student and dietetic intern, won the Undergraduate Research Award for her thesis and presentation, “Mealtime in Child Care Centres: Exploring Educators’ Feeding Practices,” at the annual Science Atlantic Nutrition and Foods Conference, hosted virtually on April 28 and 29, 2023, by UPEI.

Women in Cognitive Science Canada and presentation by Dr. Debra Titone

Dr. Debra Titone, Canada Research Chair in Language and Multilingualism (Tier I) and Associate Vice-Principal Research at McGill University, and co-founder of Women in Cognitive Science Canada (NSERC/CSBBCS funded), gave a presentation entitled “Women in Cognitive Science Canada: A Grass-roots Effort to Foster Disciplinary Equity and Inclusivity” at UPEI on Tuesday, July 18.

University extends condolences on the passing of Dr. James “Jim” MacAulay

Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI’s interim president and vice-chancellor, issued a message today to faculty and staff on the passing of Dr. James “Jim” MacAulay, a UPEI honorary degree recipient, proponent of higher education and life-long learning, and proud Saint Dunstan’s University alumnus (SDU ’62). Dr. MacAulay passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, after a brief illness in Souris, PEI.

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