Canadian Staff Band in concert
The UPEI Department of Music hosts an unforgettable evening of brass and percussion music as the Canadian Staff Band takes the stage at the UPEI’s Performing Arts Centre theatre. Experience the exhilarating power and serene beauty of one of Canada's premier brass ensembles under the direction of bandmaster John Lam. This rare opportunity to hear the artistry of the Canadian Staff Band promises to uplift and inspire.
SEASON PREVIEW: UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers ready to roar into new season
There is a palpable buzz surrounding the UPEI Panthers men’s hockey team as they enter the 2024–25 season, and it’s easy to understand why.
Last year, the Panthers were in the midst of a rebuild, and expectations were modest. However, the team defied those expectations, as key veterans rose to stardom and a wave of promising rookies developed into core roster pieces. With the return of those young standouts and some intriguing new additions, the Panthers are primed to continue their upward trajectory.
Seventeen UPEI researchers represented in prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% of Scientists list
Elsevier, in collaboration with Stanford University, has unveiled its latest compilation of the world’s most influential and top-cited scientists (top 2%), offering a comprehensive view of academic impact across disciplines. The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% of Scientists List—which includes 17 UPEI researchers—provides a nuanced picture of scholarly influence, measuring both career-long achievements and single-year impacts and is intended to address the misuse of citation metrics.
UPEI Panthers this Week (September 30–October 6)
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a full week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, October 2
AT HOME
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers play their home opener against the Saint Mary’s University Huskies at Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown.
Friday, October 4
AT HOME
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers host the Acadia University Axemen at Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown.
UPEI Department of Music Recital
Renowned concert pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher Peter Allen will present a piano recital on October 24. Known for his captivating interpretations, Allen has performed over a dozen concertos with Symphony Nova Scotia and is frequently heard on CBC national radio. A prolific composer, he has completed numerous commissions for various instrumentations, including concerti, orchestral works, and solo piano compositions. The upcoming recital will feature works by Rachmaninoff, Haydn, Ravel, and his own Bagatelles.
UPEI Department of Music Recital
Audience members will enjoy an evening of brass and percussion music as The Canadian Staff Band takes the stage at UPEI’s Performing Arts Centre. Experience the power and beauty of one of Canada’s premier brass ensembles, directed by Bandmaster John Lam. This rare opportunity to hear the artistry of the Canadian Staff Band promises to uplift and inspire.
For more information, visit the UPEI Music Department Recital Series page.
Kayla Batchilder and Jahmal Boursiquot 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 September 23–29, 2024, are Kayla Batchilder (women’s field hockey) and Jahmal Boursiquot (men’s soccer).
UPEI professor emeritus Karem Simon to conduct Nova Sinfonia on October 7 in Halifax
Dr. Karem J. Simon, professor emeritus of music at UPEI, will conduct Nova Sinfonia in performance on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Treaty Day
Each year, Treaty Day is celebrated on October 1. This day serves as the official recognition of the historic Peace and Friendship Treaties between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown. These treaties guarantee the Mi’kmaq right to hunt, fish, gather, and earn a reasonable living, and still stand today.
While these treaties sought to achieve a peaceful coexistence, the Mi’kmaq were never conquered, and never surrendered, gave up or ceded their land. Mi’kma’ki is still Mi’kmaw territory.
Blessed John Henry Newman Dinner
The St. John Henry Newman Dinner Returns! The sixth Blessed John Henry Newman Dinner is scheduled for Friday, October 2024, and it will honour Most Rev. Joseph Dabrowski, Bishop of Charlottetown, as this year’s Newman Fellow. The Newman Mass will be offered at 5:15 pm in the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre with a reception and dinner to follow in the SDU Engineering 1954 Lecture Hall, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building.
