Events Archive

Come discover what our UPEI Student Affairs professionals do. Get some ideas on what you can do as a faculty or staff member to enhance the student experience at UPEI. Join us on February 6 and February 28 from 12:15 - 1:00 pm for sessions on Accessibility Services. Cathy Rose, Coordinator or…
Join Sister Sue Kidd for the second Be Well session on spiritual wellness. Often we focus on intellectual and physical health, forgetting our spiritual needs. This talk will address some of the spiritual needs we encounter as well as the physical needs that may impact our wholeness and healthy…
Career Services is hosting a volunteer fair from 11:00 am-2:00 pm for those who are interested in connecting with local organizations in search of volunteer opportunities. Organizations attending include: - Heart and Stroke Foundation - CNIB - Cat Action Team - Special Olympics PEI - United Way…
At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about a life-saving device that some reject. Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI’s vice-president of research, will lead a discussion entitled: "Is your life worth it? The science and ethics of implantable defibrillators." The event begins at 7 pm on…
SPEAKER: John Onukwufor, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Interactions of Cadmium with Temperature and Hypoxia on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Travel the world without even leaving campus! Speak to UPEI students and representatives from local non-governmental organizations (NGO) who operate internationally about their experiences and to learn about international opportunities. Students and NGO representatives will host a display of…
Stop by the International Relations Office (IRO) to kick-off International Development Week 2013. Meet our staff, and learn about the services we offer to students, staff, and faculty. Light refreshments will be provided.
The AVC Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association presents an "Animal Rescue Workshop" on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with a basic understanding of the role of an animal rescue response team during a…
Need help with your writing? On Saturday, February 2, take advantage of UPEI's Winter Write-In sessions. Sign up for any of the following 30 minute workshops: 10:00 am - Time Management and Procrastination 11:00 am - How to use Google and Library Resources 12:00 noon - Top Ten Writing Tips 1:00 pm…
On Friday, February 1, UPEI will host Invest Atlantic's PITCH101 in partnership with the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Innovation PEI. This is one of a series of bridging events throughout Atlantic Canada providing a forum to carry the…
Bring your tubas,dust off those juggling pins, and warm up that special talent you've been hiding. It's time to show your talent UPEI! Want to perform? Email nso@upei. ca or sign-up in the offices of Student Union or Student Affairs.
Student Affairs invites the entire campus community to our open house—come see our "refreshed digs", chat with our team, and learn about our services and supports for students and our initiatives to improve the student experience at UPEI. Drop by to enjoy some cookies and coffee on us! All are…
UPEI's Synchronized Swimming Team presents "Sync or Swim." Join the UPEI community for a night filled with spectacular swimming, showcasing PEI's most talented synchronized swimmers. The event will also feature a one time only performance from some of your favorite UPEI male varsity athletes! You…
Join Dr. Adrian Culf from the Atlantic Cancer Reasearch Institute for his seminar on "Isoenzyme-selective histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors: HDAC6 in human breast and prostate cancer cell lines," on Wednesday, January 30 at 12:30 pm.
Come and meet the people who work in Student Affairs and find out about the services that are available to UPEI students. Join members of the Student Affairs team on January 30, from 12:00 - 12:30 pm in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, 2nd floor, Student Affairs. Learn more about: counselling (…
Kelly Lynne Miles will present her Master of Education Thesis defense on Wednesday, January 30 at 10:00 am in Room MCDH 243. Thesis Title: " Young Writers as Philosophers: Teaching Writing through Natural Inquiry and Community Dialogue”. ABSTRACT Current school culture places excessive emphasis…
As a part of the UPEI Music Department Recital Series will present Canadian pianist Julien LeBlanc. Julien LeBlanc was Artist in Residence at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton from 2005 until 2009. He holds a post-graduate Diploma in Accompaniment from the Royal Academy of Music (…
The problem of overweight pets has reached epidemic proportions. Overweight pets are prone to weight-related illnesses that can shorten their lives. What causes weight problems in pets? What health problems do overweight pets face? How can we help our pets lose weight? Join Drs Kathy Ling and Anne…
SPEAKER: Dr. Daphne Gill, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Lab Rats Speak Out: Designing a behavioural test battery for assessing autism-like symptoms in rodents
Sister Sue Kidd, UPEI Chaplain, will deliver the first talk in the UPEI University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Speakers Series, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service". This talk will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 1:00-2:15 pm. After her talk, Sister…