UPEI Community Town Hall
In his message to the University community on June 23, Interim President Greg Keefe invited students, staff, and faculty to attend a
UPEI Community Town Hall
Monday, June 26, 2023, 1:30 pm
Performing Arts Centre* in the south tower of the new residence building (PAC 121S)
(*Please note that the venue has changed from what was originally communicated)
University saddened by the passing of the Hon. Marion L. Reid
The University of Prince Edward is saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Marion L. Reid on June 22, 2023.
UPEI Men’s Hockey 2023-2024 season tickets on sale now!
The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers are already gearing up for an exciting 2023–2024 season of Atlantic University Sport (AUS) action, and season tickets are now on sale!
UPEI professor biologist, and environmentalist Daryl Guignion honoured with new park in Crapaud
The late Daryl Guignion, a renowned biology professor and researcher at UPEI from 1967–2008, was honoured on June 20 with the opening of the new Daryl Guignion Memorial Park in Crapaud, PEI.
The Daryl Guignion Memorial Park features a pollinator garden and outdoor classroom, a fitting tribute as he often led field trips from Englewood School to the area. An oak tree was also planted at the park in Guignion’s memory.
University commits to refreshing Board of Governors
The following message was also distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on June 21, 2023.
The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors is committed to refreshing its membership as per the recommendation in the Rubin Thomlinson report.
Message from UPEI Board of Governors Executive Committee re: Letter of Resignation from Mr. Pat Sinnott
The following message was issued on June 21, 2023, to students, staff, and faculty on behalf of the Executive Committee of the UPEI Board of Governors.
The UPEI Board of Governors received the below letter by email from Mr. Pat Sinnott today and wishes to share it with the University community.
Panthers improve goaltending depth with the addition of former Charlottetown Islander Jakob Robillard
The UPEI Men’s Hockey are excited to welcome former Charlottetown Islanders goaltender Jakob Robillard to the team for the 2023–24 season.
After signing with the Islanders in January, Robillard said he felt at home in front of Island hockey fans and appreciated the warm reception that came his way.
“I learned very quickly how warm and welcoming fans on the Island are,” said the 21-year-old from Wendover, Ontario. “PEI obviously has a passion for hockey, and I loved the energy the fans brought every night at the Eastlink Centre. I expect more of the same here at UPEI.”
UPEI President supports proposed changes to Ombudsperson Act
Dr. Greg Keefe, interim President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement regarding the tabling of legislation on June 20, 2023, that would bring Island post-secondary institutions under PEI’s Ombudsperson Act. The proposed legislation would allow the Ombudsperson to review decisions, recommendations, or acts relating to public post-secondary institutions on PEI, which include UPEI, Holland College, and College de l’Île.
UPEI Healthy Campus Committee hosts successful Wellness Check and Coffee Break
The UPEI Healthy Campus Committee hosted a Wellness Check and Coffee Break for faculty and staff on June 16 at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians honours Dr. Trevor Jain
Dr. Trevor Jain, director of UPEI’s Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program, is the recipient of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians’ (CAEP) 2023 Emergency Physician of the Year (East-Urban) Award and the 2023 Dr. Alan Drummond Advocacy Award. Dr. Jain was presented with the awards at the annual CAEP conference in Toronto, Ontario, in late May.
