UPEI closed - Holiday observance in lieu of Canada Day
July 1 is Canada Day, the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867.
In 2023, July 1 falls on a Saturday. In keeping with the PEI Employment Standards Act, when a paid holiday falls on a non-working day, the holiday will be granted on the working day immediately following. Therefore, UPEI will observe the holiday on Monday, July 3, with office and regular business hours resuming on Tuesday, July 4.
Canada Day
Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day, is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867. The holiday was officially renamed in 1982, the same year that the Canadian constitution was patriated by the Canada Act, 1982. Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world attended by Canadians living abroad.
Message from the Presidential Search Committee
University of Prince Edward Island launches Presidential Search
The following message was distributed by email to students and faculty and staff on May 9, 2023.
Dear Members of the University Community,
The University of Prince Edward Island is beginning the search for the next President and Vice-Chancellor to lead our provincial university and strengthen the high-quality post-secondary educational experience for which UPEI is known.
SDU All Years' Luncheon (Summer Reunion)
All SDU alumni are invited to join for an All Years' luncheon event during Summer Reunion.
Doors open at 12 pm with lunch starting at 12:30 pm.
Please email alumni@upei.ca to RSVP and confirm your attendance.
SDU All Years' Mass (Summer Reunion)
All SDU alumni are invited to attend the SDU All Years' Mass on Friday, July 28, at 11:00 am.
Please email alumni@upei.ca if you plan to attend.
All Years' UPEI Campus Tour (Summer Reunion)
All UPEI, SDU, and PWC alumni and friends who are gathering this July to celebrate a milestone reunion are invited to join us for an All Year's UPEI Campus Tour! For more information, email alumni@upei.ca.
All Years' Milestone Reunion Reception (Summer Reunion)
Join us at our reunion reception to celebrate our milestone classes with musical entertainment, light refreshments, and time to catch up with old friends.
All are welcome! Please RSVP by emailing alumi@upei.ca to confirm your attendance.
Milestone classes include:
UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation participates in World Environment Day activities
World Environment Day, one of the biggest international days for the environment, took place on June 5, and the UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation participated in activities at the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter’s Bay.
Orientation for New Faculty, Librarians, Clinical Nursing Instructors, and Clinical Veterinary Professionals
Orientation for new UPEI faculty, librarians, clinical nursing instructors, and clinical veterinary professionals will take place on August 21, 22, and 23, 2023, at 1:00 pm Atlantic.
