News

A chronological list of 69传媒media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

| Community

In an update to the campus community, President Keefe outlines the progress made on the development of a joint UPEI-Memorial Doctor of Medicine degree and the 69传媒Faculty of Medicine.

| Special Event

UPEI鈥檚 Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter鈥檚 Bay hosted a public Open House on Friday, October 21, 2022. Members of the public were invited to tour the 45,000-square-foot facility, which houses the 69传媒School of Climate Change and Adaptation, the 69传媒Climate Lab, and state-of-the-art research centres of excellence, including the Centre of Excellence in Food Security and Sustainability.

| Athletics

The week of October 24鈥30 is another busy one for the 69传媒Panthers as they take on opponents at home and away. 

| Department Updates

The first-ever interprofessional simulation lab, involving 69传媒nursing students and Holland College paramedicine students, took place on September 23, 2022, at the 69传媒Faculty of Nursing in the Health Sciences Building. Fourth-year Nursing 4010 Population Health students and second-year Holland College Advanced Care Paramedicine students, as well as faculty and staff, came together for the day to engage in interprofessional simulated learning with the overall goal of increasing understanding and awareness about the scope, roles, and responsibilities of each profession.

| Athletics

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 17鈥23 are Emily Duffy (women鈥檚 rugby) and Kyle Maksimovich (men鈥檚 hockey). Both athletes were also named Subway Atlantic University Sport women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 Athletes of the Week.

| Athletics

The 69传媒Women's Rugby Panthers beat the St. FX X-Women 14-12 on October 20 to clinch a spot in the final against the Acadia Axewomen on Wednesday, October 26, in Wolfville at 6 pm.

| Department Updates

UPEI鈥檚 Chief Information Officer Dana Sanderson updated the University community on the 69传媒Network Modernization Project in messages to students, faculty, and staff this October, which is Cybersecurity Month.

| Athletics

For the first time since 2018, the 69传媒Field Hockey Panthers have won the Atlantic University Field Hockey League championship, defeating Saint Mary's in the final 3-0.

| Athletics

The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers accomplished many firsts in 2021鈥22 under Darrell Glenn鈥檚 leadership. The team finished with their best record in five years, fielded an all-star, and earned a playoff spot, then went on to play in the AUS conference finals.

| Community

Each month, the 69传媒Experiential Education department hosts an 鈥淎fternoon of Service鈥 whereby a group of students spends an afternoon at a local organization, learning about it and participating in hands-on volunteer activities such as planting trees, harvesting crops, socializing with seniors, and assisting with events. The department is currently seeking organizations that would appreciate volunteer help and are willing to partner with 69传媒for this initiative.