Events Archive

Take a “paws” in your day and stop by to meet a couple of special dogs and their owners. Therapeutic Paws of Canada, PEI Division, is a non-profit organization of volunteers providing animal resources for human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational, socialization) through regular…
Having houseplants is a great form of self-care and encouragement. Stop by McMillan Hall in the Student Union building to paint a pot and plant a seed to add a touch of greenery to your living space. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule
Our second annual Out of the Blue Gala is taking place January 31, 2019. The Out of the Blue Gala is an event that is aimed at students to end the stigma around mental health. Through this event, our hope is to raise awareness, promote positive conversations and celebrate mental health. There will…
In this workshop we will introduce you to Bullet Journaling (a planning system) and art journaling as two platforms for helping you stay on top of your priorities, including your mental health. Bring any type/size notebook and a pen/pencil with you to the workshop so you can get started! View the…
Faculty and Staff Session: Building Bridges: Talking to Students about Mental Health issues—a  conversation with Doctor of Psychology Faculty and Staff This session is meant to engage UPEI faculty and staff in a conversation about how to address the mental health needs of students. The session…
Kali Ross and Kelsey Gillan are two executives of the UPEI Jack.org Chapter. They will be delivering a Jack Talk focused on the basics of mental health, and tips on how to be there for yourself and others. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule
Mi'kmaq Elder Judy Clark will introduce and teach about the traditional spiritual practice of Smudging.  He will speak on the medicines used, the purpose and benefits of smudging.  All students, staff and faculty are welcome. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule
Come out to your campus pub, The Fox & Crow, and enjoy some mental health based trivia with a pop culture twist! Questions are a mix of pop culture and clinically based. It's going to be a great time, complete with snacks provided by the Department of Psychology! View the full UPEI Mental…
Kali Ross and Kelsey Gillan are two executives of the UPEI Jack.org Chapter. They will be delivering a Jack Talk focused on the basics of mental health, and tips on how to be there for yourself and others. Parents welcome! View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule
In this workshop we will introduce you to Bullet Journaling (a planning system) and art journaling as two platforms for helping you stay on top of your priorities, including your mental health.  Bring any type/size notebook and a pen/pencil with you to the workshop so you can get started! View…
Take a “paws” in your day and stop by to meet a couple of special dogs and their owners.  Therapeutic Paws of Canada, PEI Division, is a non-profit organization of volunteers providing animal resources for human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational, socialization) through regular…
On Wednesday, January 30 in the LINC classroom, room 265 in the Robertson Library from 12:30 - 1:30 (Storm date of February 1, 2019, 11:30-12:30 pm) there will be an information session given by the Federal Public Service Commission, HR advisor, Rena Gagnon.  This presentation will be…
Adjusting to a new school and a new country at the same time can be tough; everything can seem new and unfamiliar. What at first seemed like a new adventure may now make you feel unsure about your decision. However, you are not alone. Homesickness and Culture Shock are a natural part of the student…
Dr. Xavier Ottenwaelder from Concordia University will be giving an information session on Concordia University's Graduate School. This will be followed by a pizza lunch in the Chemistry Student Lounge. All are welcome to attend.  
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering invites the campus community to this week's Graduate research seminar by Dr. Anna Demeo, entitled "Rethinking the Electricity Grid" Everyone is welcome.
Soup for the Soul began in 2015 as a way to offer healthy food in a comfortable environment. And it continues four years later! Round tables are conducive to conversation with mellow music adding to the atmosphere. Drop by for a warm bowl of soup with a roll. Real butter tops it all off. Hosts are…
UPEI Asian Studies-Korean Studies will host the second Korean Movie Night* on January 29 (Tuesday), beginning at 6 pm in ICC 104. Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (directed by Kang Je-gyu, 2004), the most famous movie on the Korean War, will be shown in Korean with English subtitles. The film…
Starting in Fall 2019, UPEI’s Island Studies department will be offering three versions of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program. In addition to the thesis degree option, we will be offering two specializations in the new course and work-study-based version of the program; one in Island…
Speaker: Anna Kuznetsova, Biomedical Sciences Title: The role of fermentation temperature on natural product biosynthesis in streptomycetes
Starting in Fall 2019, UPEI’s Island Studies department will be offering three versions of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program. In addition to the thesis degree option, we will be offering two specializations in the new course and work-study-based version of the program; one in Island…