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Panther Connections

Keeping You Connected With Your Alma Mater

UPEI Class of 2015 Alumni Welcome Mixer


The UPEI Alumni Association will host a welcome mixer for the UPEI Class of 2015 and all alumni at the PEI Brewing Company, 76 Kensington Road in Charlottetown on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

We invite all UPEI, SDU, and PWC alumni to join us and extend your well wishes to the UPEI Class of 2015. 

Shuttle service will be provided from the PEI Brewing Company to return attendees to campus as well as to a downtown location from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

Please RSVP to alumni@upei.ca.

Halifax Chapter Event Celebrated Panther Basketball Teams at AUS Championships


It was great to have just over 150 UPEI Alumni and Friends get together for the Halifax Chapter event on February 28. The group showed overwhelming support of the UPEI men's and women's Panther basketball teams in the AUS Championship weekend tournament.

Our thanks to the Gahan House Harbourfront location for becoming our official Halifax "Panther Home Away From Home" location. 

2015 Summer Reunion Weekend: July 23 - 26 


Several classes have begun planning their milestone Summer Reunion Weekend activities. Please contact Sarah MacInnis in the Alumni Office to ensure we have your contact information to update you on the plans for your class.

Email smmacinnis@upei.ca or call 902-566-0687.

New Home Online

Visit our new and improved website
  • Check out the benefits of being a UPEI Alumni.
     
  • Stay up to date with Chapter events.
     
  • Find past copies of Panther Connections our e-newsletter.

Share the benefits of being an alumni at UPEI with a member of the Class of 2015. If you have questions, be sure to let us know by contacting the UPEI Alumni Office at alumni@upei.ca.

Alumni Website

Class of 2015 Degree Framing

Degree framing services are offered by the UPEI Alumni Association; it's a great gift idea for graduates.

Visit our secure site to view the five models of frames that are available. Each frame includes a UPEI mat with the UPEI coat of arms embossed in gold.

You are encouraged to place your orders immediately so your desired frame is available.

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Call for Nominations:
Distinguished Alumni Awards


The UPEI Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for their Distinguished Alumni Awards.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a graduate for his or her outstanding contribution to knowledge, the arts, the community, and the university or humanity.

The Inspiring Young Alumni Award is presented to a graduate, under the age of 40, who has shown outstanding determination in achieving success at a young age.

Deadline for nomination submissions is May 15, 2015. Nomination forms are available on the UPEI alumni website.

For more information contact Anthony Gill at  alumni@upei.ca or call 902-566-0761.

Climate Diary Training Sessions


UPEI’s Climate Research Lab and Nature PEI are partnering to offer two training sessions for Islanders interested in participating in the Climate Diary project.

The Climate Diary is a printed journal for Islanders to keep record of the changes in the environment as they occur year to year.

Rosemary Curley of Nature PEI will provide training on plant and bird identification on Monday, March 3 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, and again on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

To register for either session, contact climate@upei.ca. The sessions are free. Copies of The Climate Diary will be made available at $10 per copy.

Alumni & Friends Updates

We are proud of your accomplishments!

  • Kay Lewis UPEI (BSc '72) and Alex MacBeath (BSc '76) welcomed as new Health PEI Board Members. Read more
     
  • Dr. Thor Christensen (BSc '08) and Craig Malone (BSc '07) coming home to give back to community. Read more 
     
  • Joel Ward celebrates 500th NHL game. Read more

In Memoriam

Our deepest sympathies to the friends and families of:

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