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| Celebrate our Milestone Classes on July 28, 2023 |
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Save the date! Our UPEI Alumni Milestone Reunion Reception will be held on the evening of Friday, July 28, 2023, from 5:30–7:30 pm.
All UPEI, PWC, and SDU Alumni and Friends are invited to celebrate our 25 years+ milestone reunion classes, with complimentary food and entertainment.
Milestone classes:
1963: 60 years
1968: 55 years
1973: 50 years
1978: 45 years
1983: 40 years
1988: 35 years
1993: 30 years
1998: 25 years
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| Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in new building for UPEI Faculty of Medicine |
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The following news release was issued on March 2, 2023, by the Government of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the University of Prince Edward Island.
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness, the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Honourable Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning, and Dr. Greg Keefe, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island, announced more than $48.8 million in joint funding for the new health education building that will house the new Faculty of Medicine on the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) campus.
Full Release »
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In front of a sell-out crowd at the Eastlink Centre, the UPEI Panthers celebrate after they upset the nation's top-ranked team, the University of Calgary Dinos, 4-2 to advance to the U CUP semifinals.
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| 2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup Men’s Hockey Championship a huge success |
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The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Men’s Hockey Panthers hosted seven of the best amateur hockey teams in the country during the U SPORTS 2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup Men’s Hockey Championship from March 15–19, 2023, at the Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown. The event was deemed a huge success by organizers.
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| UPEI Annual Fund 2022–2023 |
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Throughout the years and the ever-changing landscape of post-secondary education at UPEI, the Annual Fund has been a pillar of strength to support our students.
The UPEI Annual Fund is an integral part of our fundraising needs every year, allowing us to provide our students with an excellent postsecondary education through investments in technology, educational equipment, and renewed study spaces, experiential learning experiences here and around the world, and so much more. Thanks to the generous support of donors, students receive the resources that they need to reach their full potential.
Ways to Give
- Online by visiting upei.ca/donate
- Mail: UPEI Annual Fund, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
- Telephone: (902) 894-2888 or 1-866-453-4119 (toll free)
- In person: 618 University Avenue, Charlottetown
- Gifts of Marketable Securities: Process description and form
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| UPEI Experiential Education and Career Services |
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Did you know that UPEI Experiential Education and Career Services has a job board for various employment opportunities? They receive and share postings for students, new grads, alumni, volunteer opportunities, and internships!
View the UPEI Career Services job board.
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We are proud of your accomplishments!
- Priscilla Ellis (BSc'02, DVM'06) and her husband Dana, have opened a new pet supplies business in O’Leary, West Prince Animal Supplies (The Employment Journey).
- Jenene Wooldridge (BA'04) wrote an opinion piece, "Ending systemic racism isn't just about institutional reform — it starts with us" (CBC PEI).
- Darrell Glenn (BA'95) was featured in an article by Saltwire highlighting how his approach to coaching at UPEI extends far beyond basketball (Saltwire).
- Wayne Proude (PWC'58) is retiring from the shoe business after 65 years (Saltwire).
- Thelma MacDonald (PWC'56), who was the first female mayor in the Town of Souris from 1988 to 1990, spoke about the power of women in the community (The Eastern Graphic).
- Charlene Zakem (BA'93, BEd'94) was the recipient of the 2023 “AG"cellent Teacher award, which is an award that "goes to the teacher who is dedicated to their students, demonstrates excellence in their classroom, and shows true leadership in #AgEducation" (Agriculture In The Classroom PEI).
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Our deepest sympathies to the friends and families of:
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