November Virtual Volunteer Showcase
Attention UPEI students and alumni! If you’re eager to contribute to the community and enhance your skills, look no further! The November Volunteer Showcase is right around the corner. It’s an excellent chance to engage with local organizations seeking volunteers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference!
The organizations that will be featured in the showcase are
Afternoon of Service at the Mount: Hot Cocoa Social
Join us for an early Christmas volunteer opportunity with The Mount Continuing Care Community.
The Mount Continuing Care Community is a wonderful place that provides quality care and support for seniors. They are all about creating a warm and friendly environment for their residents and guests.
Lunch for Hope hosted by Engineers Without Borders-PEI Chapter
Join us for a Lunch and Learn session to discover how Mikinduri Children of Hope (MCOH) is making a powerful impact in Kenyan communities, providing education, healthcare, and essential resources to create lasting change!
Study Abroad Information Session
UPEI Study Abroad Information Session for ANY students interested in learning more about Study Abroad opportunities available to them while at UPEI! Please RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/study-abroad-info-session-tickets-1056622058019?aff=oddtdtcreator
UPEI Women’s Field Hockey capture third straight regional championship
The UPEI Women’s Field Hockey Panthers completed a stunning three-peat, capturing their third straight Atlantic University Field Hockey (AUFH) championship with a dramatic 1-0 shootout win over the Dalhousie University Tigers on October 20.
The two powerhouse teams, both finishing the regular season with identical undefeated 10-0-2 records, were destined to meet in the final after drawing twice during the regular season. But in the end, only one champion could emerge, and UPEI came up big when it mattered most.
UPEI researchers receive funding from 2024 Climate Challenge Fund
Four UPEI researchers have received funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island’s 2024 Climate Challenge Fund.
UPEI students volunteer for wildlife medicine and conservation in Costa Rica
UPEI biology students Leah Campbell, of Cornwall, PEI, and Alexa Marshall, of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, spent two weeks in Costa Rica this summer, gaining practical veterinary shadowing experience in wildlife medicine and conservation.
Livi Lawlor and Ben McFarlane 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 October 14–20, 2024, are Livi Lawlor (women’s field hockey) and Ben McFarlane (men’s hockey).
UPEI Panthers this Week (October 21–27)
The UPEI Hockey and Cross Country Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away.
Friday, October 25
AT HOME
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers host the Saint Mary’s University Huskies at MacLauchlan Arena.
AWAY:
7:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers play the St. Francis Xavier University X-Women in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Forward-thinking student conversations on the development of UPEI's Strategic Plan
Students are invited to join Dr. Wendy Rodgers (President and Vice-Chancellor) and Dr. Suzanne Kresta (Dean, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering), co-chairs of the University Strategic Plan Steering Committee, to discuss UPEI’s strategic direction. The forward-thinking consultations are an opportunity to learn more about the priorities and goals of our students as the University develops its roadmap for the future.
In collaboration with the UPEI Student Union, a conversation with undergraduate students will be held on:
