“What Can You Do with an Arts Degree?”, featuring comedian and storyteller Justin Shaw
The UPEI Alumni Office is hosting this event as part of 2024 Homecoming events.
Justin Shaw (BA'14) is a proud alumnus of the University of Prince Edward Island. Since graduating in 2014, he has gained professional experience in the performing arts, the non-profit sector, and the business world. He credits much of his eclectic portfolio to the skills acquired and honed during his time as an undergraduate at UPEI. Join this entertaining presentation as he aims to provide a compelling answer to the oft-grating question: What can you do with an arts degree?
UPEI Alumni in Boston
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, the Consul General of Canada to New England, invites alumni of Atlantic Canadian universities to an exclusive reception at the office of Foley & Lardner LLP in the Prudential Center, (111 Huntington Avenue, Suite 2500, Boston, MA 02199).
Other participating institutions include Acadia University, University of King's College, UNB, StFX, Mount Allison, Dalhousie, and Saint Mary's.
Please RSVP for this event by emailing the UPEI Alumni Office at alumni@upei.ca.
Alysha Corrigan and Team Canada capture women’s rugby sevens silver
The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates alumna Alysha Corrigan, a former UPEI Women’s Rugby student-athlete, who captured a silver medal with Team Canada’s rugby sevens women's team at the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30.
Atlantic Veterinary College pilots first Indigenous Vet Camp
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is piloting an Indigenous vet camp from August 5–9, 2024, with the aim of expanding the College’s acclaimed Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp program to include a week-long camp dedicated to Indigenous students.
Adding a GenAI Statement to Your Syllabi Workshop
Working on your syllabus and wondering about adding a statement about the use of genAI in your courses? Join members of the GenAI Taskforce to learn why including information about where and when you expect students to use genAI can make things easier for you and your students. You’ll have time to start crafting a statement for your syllabus, and we’ll share some ideas for helping students document their use of genAI.
PsyD New Student Orientation
The UPEI psychology department welcomes a new cohort of doctor of psychology students for 2024-2025!
Check out the PsyD program website for more information about the program.
UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation hosts Climate Forum 2024
UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, is hosting Climate Forum 2024 from August 12 to 16.
Music and Mind--Maritimes: Access to music education
This summer's student and faculty interdisciplinary music research forum will take place on Thursday, August 8, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142. Also, there will be a related evening concert in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall at 7:00 pm with a variety of performances.
2024 Fall Pre-arrival Online Session-First Year Advising: Making Course Changes
Hi, Future Panthers!
As a first-year student, you might find navigating through the course catalogue and timetable difficult and may be wondering what is best for your first-year course planning. Join our First-Year Advisors for an information session to help you plan and register for your first-year courses at UPEI. The session will be held on August 9, at 10:00 am ADT.
Please register for First Year Advising-Making Course Changes before joining the meeting!
2024 Fall Pre-arrival Online Session: Airport Pickup/Travelling to Canada
Hi, Future Panthers!
In our last airport session, we discussed the basic procedures for entering Canada and the UPEI airport pickup service information. On August 8, we will talk more about the preparation and things you need to know upon your arrival in terms of the official documents, legal items, CBSA checkpoint, etc.
For those who have booked tickets or who are still deciding when the best time to arrive is, please join us on Zoom. We would be glad to provide advice to make sure your entry is as smooth as possible.
