Alaere Peterside and Jakob Robillard 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 January 27 to February 2, 2025, are Alaere Peterside (women’s track and field) and Jakob Robillard (men’s hockey).
Book launch: The Belfast Riot of 1847
Dr. Callum Beck's new book, The Belfast Riot of 1847, will be launched on March 5, 2025, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building Room 201, UPEI.
AfroFusion Pub (19+)
The UPEI Student Union hosts an Afrofusion Pub (19+) as part of Black History Month, featuring DJ Alfred and DJ Selecta Chevron.
Opening Vibes (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM): AfroFusion Spotify Playlist to set the mood
Party Hours (10:00 PM - 2:00 AM): Live DJ sets by DJ Alfred & DJ Selecta Chevron
Black History Month kick-off
The campus community is invited to a kick-off for Black History Month hosted by the UPEI Student Union, featuring a celebration of African and Caribbean heritage through food, music, and culture. Enjoy a specially curated menu brought to you by the UPEISU, Black History Month Advisory Committee, and the African Students Association, featuring the following:
Applications open for Food Ecosystem Tour
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is pleased to present a Food Ecosystem Tour, in partnership with BioFoodTech, Food Island Partnership, and Canada's Smartest Kitchen. Twenty UPEI students will get the chance to attend a full day where they will tour the facilities of BioFoodTech and Canada's Smartest Kitchen and learn about the resources and support available to entrepreneurs in the food product development sector!
Raising of Pan-African flag to mark Black History Month
Every year in February, we celebrate Black History Month. Members of the campus community are invited to join the UPEI Student Union, the Black Cultural Society, and the African Student Association at the raising of the Pan-African flag at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building at 11:30 am. All are welcome!
UPEI marks Black History Month 2025
The following message has been sent to UPEI faculty, staff, and students.
Business Plan Basics workshop for Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting a workshop focused on teaching the basics about creating a business plan on Thursday, February 11, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Participants will learn about the major components of a business plan and what sort of information should be included in the document. Attendees participating in the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program will also receive suggestions, tips, and tricks for how to make the most of their business plan for their written award submissions.
President’s Town Hall: Let’s Celebrate our Panther Pride!
The following message was also emailed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on January 31, 2025.
Dear UPEI Community,
You may recall that I sent a message in December to “save the dates” for several town halls during the 2025 winter semester.
Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition 2025
The annual Dr. Frances Gray Performance Competition is a public recital that showcases five of the Department of Music’s outstanding emerging artists selected in a preliminary round:
Seth Cudmore-Gallant - trombone
Timothy Luk - piano
James Ronahan - baritone
Emi Smith - soprano
Nathan Wright - alto saxophone
The top awards include a cash prize, and the winners will be chosen by an adjudication panel consisting of distinguished members of PEI's musical community. We gratefully thank this year's adjudicators, Jacques Arsenault, Sannu Lawt, and Laura MacLeod.
