Cooking & Meal Prep Basics 30-minute Workshop
Introducing Wellness Wallets: a 5-workshop program focused on food security, practical skills, and real support! 🥗
Attend our first session on February 25, from 6 to 7 pm at The Fox & Crow, featuring Cooking & Meal Prep Basics. This 30-minute workshop is designed to help you build everyday skills while learning more about food security on campus.
Every time you attend a session, you will earn one entry toward two $500 cash prizes. Attend all five workshops to get five chances to win! 💸💸💸
Congratulations to UPEI alumnus and Olympic curling champion Brett Gallant
The University of Prince Edward Island extends heartfelt congratulations to alumnus and former varsity athlete Brett Gallant who captured a gold medal in men’s curling for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on February 21. Gallant joins Heather Moyse and Dave “Eli” MacEachern as the third Islander to win Olympic gold.
You're Invited! Honour the 2025 Founders
The University of Prince Edward Island honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them “Founders,” an initiative established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000.
Pianist Megaria Halim in Archipelagic Voices: Contemporary Music by Southeast Asian Composers
The opening event of the UPEI Contemporary Music Festival features pianist Megaria Halim in Archipelagic Voices, in which she explores the sound worlds of contemporary composers from Southeast Asia, drawing on folk traditions, mythology, and distinctive sonic landscapes.
UPEI Panthers this Week (February 23–March 2)
The UPEI Hockey Panthers are looking forward to semifinal games at home and on the road.
Thursday, February 26
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers play the St. Francis Xavier University X-Women in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. This is Game 1 of their best-of-five semifinal series. The Panthers finished with a 2-2 record against the X-Women this season.
Friday, February 27
AWAY:
Lilly MacVicar and Brett Bressette named UPEI Panther Source for Sports 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 Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 16–22 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).
Networking Tips:Online Lunch and Learn
UPEI's Summer Job and Career Fair is happening March 11! Experiential Education staff are here to help you get ready!
Join us for an online session where we'll go over some tips to help you prepare to put your best foot forward. The focus will be on our our Career Fair, though you may find the advice applicable in a variety of job seeking and networking contexts! We'll be sure to stick around for questions at the end, as well.
Island Lecture Series presents Frank Gillan "Finding Place: An Irish Story"
The Island Lecture Series presents a talk by Frank Gillan, “Finding Place: An Irish Story,” on March 17, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, University of Prince Edward Island.
Hands-On Resume Workshop
Are you getting ready for UPEI's Summer Job and Career Fair on March 11? Or just applying to roles as summer hiring ramps up? Experiential Education staff have your back!
Join us for a hands-on resume workshop! Drop in to Robertson Library Room 312 on Tuesday, March 3 between 2-4pm and we'll give you feedback that you can apply to your documents during this hands-on session.
New investments aim to attract French-language educators
The following joint news release was issued by the Government of Prince Edward Island on February 23.
Students considering the Bachelor of Education, Français langue seconde (French as a second language) at the University of Prince Edward Island now have extra motivation to choose that path.
New financial incentives, supported by Canadian Heritage and administered by the departments of Education and Early Years and Workforce and Advanced Learning, will help reduce education costs and encourage graduates to stay and teach on the Island.
