Panther Rec Time
Need a break from the Welcome Week hustle? Come down to the Sports Centre for Panther Rec Time! Spend the afternoon playing recreational games, getting active, and hanging out with fellow Panthers. Whether you're naturally competitive or just looking for something fun to do, come join in and enjoy some time on the court. All Panthers invited!
Panthers land Centennial Cup standout Lucas Vacca
Fresh off an OJHL championship and top defenceman honours at the Centennial Cup, Lucas Vacca is bringing his puck-moving game to UPEI for the 2026–27 season.
Vacca, a 21-year-old from Aurora, Ontario, joins the Panthers after three seasons in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound, left-shooting defenceman spent the 2023–24 season with the Haliburton County Huskies before playing the next two years with the Toronto Patriots.
Family & Friends Music Festival
Rain Location: MacMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy
End the weekend with music, lights, and good vibes at the Family & Friends Music Festival! Join your fellow Panthers in the Quad for an evening of live music and entertainment. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself and enjoy a fun night together as Welcome Week continues. Everyone is welcome!
Aerialist Pop-Up and Outdoor Games
Location: Grass area between Andrew Hall and Performing Arts Centre
Get ready to see some impressive moves! Watch interactive fitness and acrobatics demonstrations from Aerial Warehouse, then enjoy the outdoors with your fellow students. Come by, take in the show, and enjoy an afternoon of movement, entertainment, and Welcome Week fun. Incoming students only.
Kickoff Ceremony with Senior Leaders and Indigenous Community
Rain Location: MacMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy
Officially kick off your UPEI journey in the Quad! Join senior leaders and members of the Indigenous community for a special welcome ceremony as we celebrate the beginning of your university experience. Come be part of this memorable Welcome Week moment and start your UPEI journey surrounded by your fellow Panthers. All Panthers invited!
UPEI Women's Rugby Game
Grab your thunder sticks and get ready to cheer! Meet at the Welcome Week check-in table at 1:30 pm, then head to the field with your fellow Panthers to support the UPEI women's rugby team. Come bring the energy, enjoy some live sport, and show our team what Panther spirit looks like. Everyone is welcome!
Residence Move-in and Welcome Week Check-in
Still need to check in? Stop by the Welcome Week check-in table to pick up your swag and connect with campus service providers. It's another chance to get the information and support you need while meeting some of the people who can help make your transition to UPEI a little easier. Incoming students only.
Game Night with your Student Union Executives
Ready to meet the people representing you at UPEI? Come hang out with your Student Union executives for a relaxed evening of games, entertainment, and getting to know your fellow students. Leave the first-week nerves at the door, bring your competitive spirit, and spend the evening making connections in a fun and informal setting. Incoming students only.
Panther Pause: Treat & Meet
Before heading out on a campus tour, take a little time to Treat & Meet! Stop by the table for a snack, meet some fellow Panthers, and make a few new connections along the way. Whether you're looking for a quick break or your first Welcome Week conversation, come grab a treat and say hello. Open to new students, friends, family and supporters.
Collective Bargaining Update – August 20
The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.
CUPE 501
The University has reached a tentative agreement with CUPE 501 following negotiations held on August 10 and 11, 2026. The tentative agreement is now subject to ratification by both parties.
The University appreciates the work undertaken by both bargaining teams throughout the negotiations and remains committed to supporting a constructive collective bargaining process.
UPEI Faculty Association
