Coffee Chats with the President
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Friday, March 21 from 8:00-8:45 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
Stay tuned for future "coffee chat" dates!
Institute of Island Studies hosts Island Lecture Series
The Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, will present a talk by Heidi Haering as part of the 2025 Island Lecture Series.
UPEI student-athletes make their mark! Go Panthers Go!
Panther Sport makes a tremendous, positive impact on the campus and across the province. UPEI student-athletes are great ambassadors and role models as they excel not only on the court, on the pitch, or in the rink, but also in the classroom and in the community. UPEI is Panther proud of its student-athletes’ efforts to juggle their academic, athletic, and personal goals, often overcoming challenges and adversity to achieve success. The University community acknowledges all Panther student-athletes as well as the faculty and staff across campus who support them.
Institute of Island Studies hosts Island Lecture Series presentation on March 18
The Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island, will present a talk by Heidi Haering on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building 201.
Haering’s presentation is part of the 2025 Island Lecture Series hosted by the Institute.
Island Lecture Series: The 'Family Farm': A Keyword in Prince Edward Island Land Politics
The Island Lecture Series is pleased to present a talk by Heidi Haering on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building 201, UPEI.
UPEI's Asian Studies and Centre for Korean Studies to host speech contest on March 21
UPEI students who speak beginner-level Korean are invited to participate in a Korean speech contest on March 21, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building 201. The first prize is a $700 scholarship; second, $500; and third, $300.
The contest will be hosted by the Department of Asian Studies and the Centre for Korean Studies. Refreshments will be provided. UPEI students who are not participating in the contest are welcome to attend as audience members.
Lunch and Learn: How you can build a professional network with UPEI alumni!
Join UPEI alumni and the Graduate Student Association on Friday, March 21, from 12:00-1:00 pm in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall 142 for a Lunch and Learn!
Information will be provided on
Highlighting the interprofessional event: Sim FUNdamentals Facilitator program video creation
Earlier this year, the UPEI Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre (CLSC), in collaboration with the UPEI faculties of Medicine and Nursing, hosted an engaging interprofessional event to produce video content for the Sim FUNdamentals Facilitator program.
This innovative program is designed to train facilitators in simulation pedagogy, bringing together a diverse group of health-care professionals, educators, and simulation experts. The event embodied the core principles of interprofessional education and teamwork.
Celebrate UPEI Basketball’s Success! Special Panther Pride event, March 7
UPEI’s Office of Student Culture and Community Standards is calling all Panthers, including students, staff, and faculty members, to celebrate the UPEI Women's Basketball and UPEI Men's Basketball teams’ success at the recent Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Championship, on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the The Fox & Crow from 4:00–6:00 pm.
All are welcome to join us at The Fox & Crow, Friday, March 7, from 4:00–6:00 pm! Go Panthers Go!
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.
