Nomination deadline for Master’s & Doctoral Medals – October 1, 2020


The Faculty Association recognizes the excellence of our graduate students by awarding the FA Master’s and Doctoral Medals each year. Please consider nominating a graduate student this year.

The deadline for nomination packages is OCTOBER 1, 2020.

Information on the award criteria and guidelines for the submission package can be found here on the UPEIFA website.  Documents should be sent to [email protected]. These graduate student awards are adjudicated by the Faculty Association’s Scholarly Achievement Awards Sub-committee. If you are interested in serving on this sub-committee, please contact Charlene VanLeeuwen, Chair of the FA Awards and Scholarships Committee at [email protected]


Other news

  • CBC – “Faculty Association says COVID-19 case linked to UPEI not properly communicated”

    CBC – “Faculty Association says COVID-19 case linked to UPEI not properly communicated”

    Case was announced Saturday, link to UPEI only confirmed publicly on Tuesday. CBC News · Posted: Sep 28, 2021 8:27 PM AT | Last Updated: September 28 The UPEI Faculty Association says staff members are concerned about the lack of information from the university about a recent COVID-19 case connected to the school.  Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather…

  • 2023-2024 Awards and Scholarships Committee Report

    The Awards and Scholarships Committee oversees awards and scholarships that are sponsored and co-sponsored by the Faculty Association, as well as the events celebrating FA award recipients. I would be remiss if I did not mention the hard work and efforts of the Chair of this committee from May 2023 – February 2024, Nadja Bressan.…

  • The UPEIFA is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director

    The UPEIFA is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director. Members are invited to share this posting through their networks. Review of applications will commence February 26, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Simon Lloyd ([email protected] / 902-566-0536) with any questions regarding the search process. Link to Full job posting available here:…

  • UPEIFA is participating in @CAUT_ACPPU’s Parliament Hill Day

    November 23, 2023 UPEIFA is participating in @CAUT_ACPPU’s Parliament Hill Day to advocate for accessible and affordable PSE in Canada, better protections for public PSE institutions and stronger supports for research and science. #CAUTLobby2023 #cdnPSE #canlab UPEIFA President Michael Arfken met with PEI Senator Jane MacAdam, Charlottetown MP Sean Casey, Senator Percy Downe, Senators Brian…