UPEI Wind Symphony alumni reunite for performances on December 29
From December 27–29, 2022, over 60 former members of the UPEI Wind Symphony, representing graduating classes from 1972–2022, will gather at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall to reconnect, rehearse, and perform. Most of the alumni are professional musicians representing diverse careers in the music discipline.
2023 UPEI Residence Virtual Information Session
UPEI Residence Services, in partnership with the UPEI Recruitment team, will be hosting a virtual information session for prospective Fall 2023 students.
This session will include details regarding Residence applications to our four residence buildings on the UPEI campus, requirements, recommended timelines, and helpful tips!
The session will take place at 5:00 pm AST on Monday, December 19.
Second public performance by UPEI Wind Symphony alumni
On Thursday, December 29, over 60 former members of the UPEI Wind Symphony, representing graduating classes from 1972–2022, will give two public performances--at dress rehearsal at 9:30 am and a formal performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the performances are $20 (cash only) and can be purchased at the door.
Public performance by UPEI Wind Symphony alumni
On Thursday, December 29, over 60 former members of the UPEI Wind Symphony, representing graduating classes from 1972–2022, will give two public performances--at dress rehearsal at 9:30 am and a formal performance at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the performances are $20 (cash only) and can be purchased at the door.
Saint John prop Kiley Brow commits to UPEI Rugby
The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers have recruited Kiley Brow, a 17-year-old from Saint John, New Brunswick, who plays the prop position and brings a wealth of talent to the team.
The last time the UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers recruited a prop from Saint John, it turned out to be a good fit for both player and team. That player was AUS all-star and U SPORTS all-Canadian Emily Duffy, who was a critical piece to the 2022 championship team. The Panthers and head coach James Voye are hoping to strike gold again in Brow.
Recognition of UPEI Founders ceremony
Dr. Greg Keefe, president and vice-chancellor (interim), invites, faculty staff, and students to the University’s 2022 Recognition of Founders ceremony on Monday, December 19, at 1:30 pm. During the ceremony, Dr. Douglas Dahn, Cathy Gillan, and Dr. Timothy Ogilvie will be honoured as Founders for their contributions to UPEI. The ceremony and reception will take place in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, Atlantic Veterinary College. All are welcome to attend.
Atlantic Veterinary College hosts first NSERC Day in Veterinary Medicine
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), with support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), hosted its first NSERC Day in Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, November 26.
Festive Coffee Break for UPEI students
UPEI students can enjoy free coffee, cookies, and cocoa at a Festive Coffee Break on Tuesday, December 13, from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre (weather willing!). The Festive Coffee Break is sponsored by the Office of the President.
POSTPONED: Update on the UPEI Faculty of Medicine
POSTPONED: Due to the storm delay on Wednesday, December 14, the UPEI Faculty of Medicine Update originally scheduled for 11 am will be postponed until early in the new year. As soon as a new date is scheduled, a revised invitation will be issued to members of the campus community by email.
Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic delivered opening keynote lecture at annual international conference in Malta
Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, professor of philosophy at the University of Prince Edward Island and affiliate professor at the University of Malta, delivered an opening keynote lecture and chaired two sessions at a conference in Valletta, Malta, on November 17.
“Engaging the Contemporary (EtC) 2022” was the seventh edition of a series of an annual international conference organized by the Department of Philosophy of the University of Malta.
