Island-wide community discussions to help build UPEI strategic plan
Career in Medicine with Dr. Trevor Jain & Faculty of Medicine
Would you like to learn more about a career in medicine? Are you wondering what steps you need to take to become a doctor? All students are invited to attend a presentation and Q&A on a career in medicine with Dr. Trevor Jain, Emergency Physician and Physician Lead, UPEI Faculty of Medicine Admissions, joined by representatives from the UPEI Faculty of Medicine Admissions Office.
The New Orford String Quartet in concert at UPEI
The UPEI Department of Music is thrilled to present the New Orford String Quartet in concert on Friday, November 1. Comprised of four elite orchestral leaders and soloists—Andrew Wan, Jonathan Crow, Sharon Wei, and Brian Manker—the quartet has been described by the Toronto Star as “nothing short of electrifying.”
UPEI Panthers this Week (October 28–November 3)
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a big week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, October 30
AT HOME:
3:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers (7) play the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds (2) at MacAdam Field, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place. Visit https://en.usports.ca/sports/wrugby/2024-25c/schedule for the complete U SPORTS Rugby Championship Schedule.
Launch of Tanya Talaga’s new book "The Knowing" at UPEI on November 7
The Bookmark and UPEI’s Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) will host a book launch for Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga’s new book, The Knowing, on Thursday, November 7, at 7 pm, in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre amphitheatre (Room 121S). The evening will be moderated by Jenene Wooldridge, executive director of L’nuey.
2024 U SPORTS Rugby Championship hosted by UPEI starting October 30
U SPORTS has announced the seedings and bracket for the 2024 U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship, hosted by the University of Prince Edward Island. The tournament gets underway on Wednesday, October 30, and concludes on Sunday, November 3.
The eight participating teams, listed in seeding order, are as follows:
Grace Richard and Jack Roberts named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for October 21–27, 2024, are Grace Richard (women’s cross country) and Jack Roberts (men’s cross country).
Richard, a fourth-year science student from Charlottetown, was UPEI’s top runner at the AUS Championships this past weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador. She finished 15th overall with a time of 31:37.
High school students invited to UPEI Fall Open House 2024
The UPEI Recruitment and First-Year Advisement team is hosting a Fall Open House on Friday, November 1, from 12:00–4:00 pm, for high school students interested in studying at the University.
Veteran-led UPEI Women’s Basketball Panthers eye championship glory in 2024–25
Fuelled by a veteran core determined to leave their mark, the UPEI Women’s Basketball Panthers is a team built to compete for a title in 2024–25.
With years of experience, the Panthers are poised to make their strongest push yet as they embrace what could be their final chance to capture a title together.
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. The student ambassador will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211, every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
