Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI

Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). He will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation. 

This semester, the Student Ambassador will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211, every Friday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm until April 10.

Flags on campus lowered to half-mast in honour of the late Hon. Mark McLane

The University of Prince Edward Island was saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Mark McLane, former Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister of Finance, MLA for Cornwall-Meadowbank; UPEI alumnus (BBA ’93); and UPEI Men’s Hockey Panther (1989–92) on March 17, 2026. He was a tireless advocate of health education; in particular, he supported the expansion of the UPEI Nursing program and the development of a Doctor of Medicine program on PEI.

Poet Lorna Crozier to give reading at UPEI (rescheduled from March 19)

Since the 1980s, Lorna Crozier, from Saskatchewan and British Columbia, has been one of Canada’s most popular and influential poets. An Officer of the Order of Canada and Professor Emeritus of Creative Writing at the University of Victoria, Crozier is cherished for her poems about the natural environment, women’s lives, human relationships, and the interplay among nature, human history and myth, and spiritual elements infusing existence and experience.

The UPEI Student Union presents The Shared Space: Get a chance to win $200!

The UPEI Student Union is proud to present The Shared Space. This is a four-part series designed to support international students through connection, information, and opportunity. Each session is 30 minutes long, drop-in, and begins at 4:00 PM, with food provided for participants.

📍All sessions will be located at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre!

Students who attend the series will receive a certificate of completion and will also have the chance to win $200 in cash prizes. This is an open session, no registration required. 

Virtual Information Session: First-Year Advising and Course Planning

Are you navigating your first year and have questions about your academic path? Join the Recruitment and First-Year Advising team for a dedicated online information session. We’ll cover everything you need to know to stay on track!

When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Where: Online via Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81348721706?pwd=IQdv5c0EpWilSgizR2COEi6vqdgM5a.1

Meeting ID: 813 4872 1706
Passcode: 213523

Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and plan your future at UPEI!