Lunch and Learn: An Introduction to ACENET
Are you running complex computational processes that your computer is struggling to handle? Are you having trouble managing large datasets? Join us for a lunch and learn session about the free research computing tools, resources, and training that ACENET offers. These services can help you more quickly and efficiently run large-scale simulations and analyses, host web-based applications, and run calculations that regular computers can’t handle.
Deloitte Canada’s Campus Recruitment Winter 2024 Virtual Information Session
Deloitte Canada’s Campus Recruitment team will be hosting a virtual information session on January 11, 2024. At this session, you will have the opportunity to learn about Deloitte Canada’s services and understand the impact they are making for our people, country, clients, and communities.
Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the endless opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
Register today at https://cvent.me/BbMevb.
Large numbers attend UPEI's New Year's Day Levee
Once again this year, UPEI and the UPEI Alumni Association hosted a successful New Year's Day Levee with UPEI interim President and Vice-Chancellor Greg Keefe greeting over 400 levee-goers. Joining President Keefe in the receiving line to wish attendees warm greetings for 2024 were the Hon. Diane Griffin, Chancellor Elect; Sjors Reijers, Vice-President, UPEI Alumni Association; Camille Mady, President, UPEI Student Union; and Debbie Keefe.
UPEI Panthers this Week (January 1–7, 2024)
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to Minor Sports Weekend from January 5–7 when youth (ages 17 and under) wearing a jersey will be admitted free to any UPEI home game.
Friday, January 5
AT HOME:
6:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Basketball Panthers (5-4) host the University of New Brunswick Reds (7-1) at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. The Panthers lost the first two games in this matchup.
January Employer Showcase
Are you looking for a job or exploring career paths? You’re in luck! On January 17, ExEd is hosting a virtual showcase featuring exciting employers in the region. This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest employment opportunities and network with recruiters from various organizations.
The following employers will be featured in the showcase:
January Volunteer Showcase
Are you a UPEI student looking for ways to give back to the community and gain valuable experience? Look no further! The January Volunteer Showcase is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with various organizations in our community that are actively looking for volunteers.
Here are the organizations that will be featured in the showcase:
Donations to UPEI Annual Fund campaign accepted until end of December
The UPEI Department of Development and Alumni Engagement asks people to consider supporting and inspiring students by contributing to the 2023–2024 UPEI Annual Fund by the end of this year. All gifts made before midnight on December 31 will receive a 2023 charitable tax receipt. The University of Prince Edward Island thanks all those who have already given this year.
UPEI Board of Governors announces new members
The University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors welcomes three new members for a three-year term: Kristi Kelly; Donald K. MacKenzie; and Dr. Ajay Sahajpal. These appointments were selected using a skills matrix after a public call for expressions of interest took place this fall. With the five members announced by the Government of Prince Edward Island in October, these members now fill the remaining vacancies for 2023–2024.
Best wishes for peace, joy, and happiness this holiday season
The following message was also distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on December 20, 2023.
Dear Members of the University Community,
As we approach the holiday break, I am reminded of the incredible privilege I have to live in a place of peace and relative prosperity. I acknowledge that we certainly do not all share equally in that privilege. There are many among us who have housing and food insecurity, or who are dealing with other challenges.
UPEI adds seven new EDI, sexual violence prevention and response, and student support positions
The University of Prince Edward Island has created seven new positions in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Office, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO), and Student Affairs. The seven positions are being funded by a combination of internal resources and new support from the Government of Prince Edward Island.
