Province appoints new members to the 69传媒Board of Governors

The following news release was released by the Government of Prince Edward Island's Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population on October 10, 2023. Read more about UPEI's process to select Board of Governors.

Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island.

An Afternoon of Service with the Mount 鈥 Pumpkin Carving!

Gain volunteer experience in our community! In partnership with the 69传媒Experiential Education Department, the Mount Continuing Care Community will host a group of student volunteers to help with a fun activity: pumpkin carving with the residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community, meet other students, and gain some new skills. 

69传媒appoints new dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Dominique Griffon has been appointed dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the 69传媒 for a five-year term, effective January 1, 2024.  

鈥淚 am very pleased to welcome Dr. Griffon to UPEI,鈥 said Dr. Greg Naterer, vice-president academic and research at UPEI. 鈥淚 look forward to working with her as we move forward to an exciting future for the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), and the University as a whole.鈥 

69传媒Panthers this Week (October 9鈥15, 2023)

The 69传媒Panther hockey, rugby, and soccer teams are looking forward to a full week of events at home and away.

Wednesday, October 11

AT HOME:

7:00 pm: 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (1-1) host the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies (2-0) at MacLauchlan Arena.

Friday, October 13

AT HOME:

7:00 pm: 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey Panthers (0-2) look for their first win of the season as they host the University of New Brunswick Reds (1-1) at MacLauchlan Arena.

Emily Duffy and Joe Ranger named 69传媒Panther Athletes of the Week

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 Athletes of the Week for October 2鈥8 are Emily Duffy (women鈥檚 rugby) and Joe Ranger (men鈥檚 hockey).

Women鈥檚 rugby prop Emily Duffy is a fourth-year kinesiology student from Saint John, New Brunswick. She showed off her strength and powered her way to two tries in a critical 31-29 win over the Acadia University Axewomen on October 6. The win secured a home playoff game for the Panthers.

69传媒Alumni and Friends - Ottawa event

Join us for a 69传媒Alumni and Friends Ottawa Event!

The Senate representatives of Prince Edward Island, Hon. Percy Downe, Hon. Jane MacAdam, and Hon. Brian Francis, are pleased to host Alumni and Friends of the 69传媒 at the Senate of Canada on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

All 69传媒, Saint Dunstan's University, and Prince of Wales College Alumni and Friends are welcome to attend this social event. There will be great friends, wonderful stories, and refreshments to share.

Georgetown on the path to net zero

The following news release was issued by the Government of Prince Edward Island following an announcement in Georgetown, PEI, on October 5, 2023.

The Government of Prince Edward Island is working with the 69传媒Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation and the 69传媒Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering to assess Georgetown as PEI's first net zero community.