Cris Derksen - Cello Performance/Workshop
Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen presents and demonstrates their practice of using electronic pedals with a classical instrument. Cris will additionally discuss their compositional practice as an artist working across genres and disciplines
Forgalhorn - Experimental Jazz Trio
Experimental jazz trio Forgalhorn presents a creative collaboration focused on atmospheric effects, live loops, and heavy improvisation. Their soundscapes blend beautiful melodies and deep grooves with unidentifiable sounds and a healthy bit of strangeness
New parasitology residency program tackles heartworm as an emerging health risk for dogs in Atlantic Canada
The following news release was issued by Boehringer Ingelheim on March 5, 2026.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island, with support from Mitacs and Boehringer Ingelheim Canada, has launched a Veterinary Parasitology Residency Program with one major goal: to address the growing threat of heartworm to dogs in Atlantic Canada.
Bleakness and Beauty - Faculty Recital
UPEI Music Faculty present Bleakness and Beauty, showcasing the stunning works of Amy Brandon alongside works by Canadian composers Jocelyn Morlock, Jordan Nobles, and Harry Somers, as well as Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong.
Composer Amy Brandon - Talk and Masterclass
Composer Amy Brandon discusses the use of timbre, or “tone colour,” in her works. Timbre is connected to the physical properties of sound - the harmonic series - and composers can manipulate timbre in many interesting ways: through extended or special techniques on the instrument, orchestration, electronics, and microtonality.
UPEI Administrative Services Showcase
You are invited to attend UPEI’s Administrative Services Showcase on Monday March 9, 12:00-2:00, McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre - an opportunity to connect directly with the administrative teams that support our campus community.
Information booths hosted by:
Budgeting for Healthy Eating 30-minute Workshop
Introducing Part 2 of Wellness Wallets: a 5-workshop program focused on food security, practical skills, and real support! 🥗
Attend our second session on Wednesday, March 4, from 6 to 7 pm at The Fox & Crow, featuring a session on Budgeting for Healthy Eating. This 30-minute workshop is designed to help you build everyday skills while learning more about food security on campus.
Every time you attend a session, you will earn one entry toward two $500 cash prizes! 💸💸💸
Action Plan IMPACT: UPEI Governance 101 – Part 2
UPEI community members may have noticed a job posting in September 2024 for a senior role called “University Secretary.”
In part 1 of UPEI Governance 101, we learned that governance is the system of rules, processes, and practices by which institutions and organizations are managed and controlled. The job of managing governance in a university setting falls to the university secretariat, which is overseen by a governance professional called the university secretary.
Climate Careers Day
Students are invited to the Climate Career day, Wednesday, March 11 from 10-12:30 in the Main Building Faculty Lounge (Room 201) to meet with local professionals and organizations that work with climate issues. This opportunity is intended to connect students with potential employers while also learning about different career paths.
Erin Cabaday and Cole Larkin named UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 23–March 1 are Erin Cabaday (women’s hockey) and Cole Larkin (men’s hockey).
