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…

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…

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…

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…

Presented by CMHA-PEI Social media is inescapable, so let’s learn to use it well! Join Tayte Willows of the Canadian Mental Health Association to talk about social media and how to take control of your mental health online. Pub snacks kindly provided by the UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers. View the…

The Karma Yoga class is held every Tuesday from 12:10–12:55 pm at UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. This program provides a full body strength and flexibility workout that tones the body. Long stretches will melt away stress and create a feeling of deep relaxation. Please bring your own mat and/or towel and…

Presented by Morneau Shepell An employee that is engaged and flourishing in the workplace is one that is engaged and flourishing in their personal life. Using reflections and observations on behaviour, this seminar will present ten tips for building the foundation for happiness. Participants will…

This interactive session discusses effective ways of communicating and supporting a friend who is in need. The session will be lead by two UPEI students and a counsellor will be present to contribute to the session and offer support as needed. Light snacks kindly provided by Student Affairs. View…

This class is a 45-minute class that offers gentle yoga stretches and muscle strengthening and toning through slow controlled movements. The meditation segment of the class creates more calm, inner peace and balance that benefits both your emotional wellbeing and overall health. This is a class for…

Dear Inspiring Self: How to Write a Self-Reflective Narrative  Learn about the importance of taking time for self-reflection, and the stages of writing a “reflective narrative” to help feel more grounded, focused, and connected to yourself and others. Participants will write an inspiring…

MHW Kick-Off! “Open Up Wide. No, Wider. Cultivating Happiness Through Vulnerability” presented by Jeremie Saunders of the SickBoy Podcast.  For a lot of us, the purpose of life is striving for happiness. But often times this is not possible without the support of others. In his keynote,…

UPEI clarinet professor Karem J. Simon will team up with Nova Scotian collaborative pianist Jennifer King in a recital of music for clarinet and piano on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Its title, Fräulein Klarinette, refers to the name affectionately given by…