Call for Nominations—Honorary Degree Candidates
The University of Prince Edward Island invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2024.
Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour,” and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements, or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University’s highest honour.
Afternoon of Service with The Salvation Army
Are you looking to add more depth and significance to your holiday season? Would you like to extend your warmth and empathy to those facing challenging circumstances? Are you interested in being part of a compassionate and supportive community? If any of these questions resonate with you, we have an ideal opportunity for you!
Meet Humphrey Muthoni, UPEI Foods and Nutrition graduate (Class of 2023)
Humphrey currently works as a catering manager for a PEI food services company, with plans to become a food scientist in the near future
Resume Review Drop-in Hours
Not sure how to write a resume? Looking for feedback from professionals? Come to Dalton Hall, Room 209, for drop-in support from 1:00-4:00 pm. This session is open to all UPEI students and recent graduates. We can provide advice about job searching, resume and cover letter writing, and other work-related questions.
Resume Review Drop-in Hours
Not sure how to write a resume? Looking for feedback from professionals? Come to Dalton Hall, Room 209, for drop-in support from 1:00-4:00 pm. This session is open to all UPEI students and recent graduates. We can provide advice about job searching, resume and cover letter writing, and other work-related questions.
UPEI holds first annual raising of the Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Members of the campus community joined Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI’s interim president and vice-chancellor, and UPEI student Antwaun Rolle to witness the first annual raising of the Flag of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at UPEI in observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. The flag raising took place on November 30 at 12 noon at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building.
Alaere Peterside and Noah Sedore named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for November 27–December 3 are Alaere Peterside (track and field) and Noah Sedore (men’s hockey).
Peterside is a first-year science student from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She cleared a height of 1.68 metres in the high jump at the Athletics Nova Scotia Last Chance Meet on December 2. The jump set a PEI provincial and UPEI record and is also the highest jump in U SPORTS so far this season.
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The following message was also issued by email to faculty, staff, and students on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Dear Members of the UPEI Community,
Islanders asked to participate in study about impact of Hurricane Fiona on mental health
September 23, 2022, is a date that most Islanders will never forget. Hurricane Fiona roared across Prince Edward Island, leaving massive destruction in its wake—the costliest storm ever recorded in Atlantic Canada.
UPEI hosts Emerging Leaders in the Americas delegates
The University of Prince Edward Island hosted a group of presidents, provosts, directors, and heads of research from universities across Latin America and the Caribbean on November 22, 2023.
