Design For Change: Take on the challenge!
You are invited to take on Design for Change, a human-centered design challenge aimed at exploring how GenAI can be used to overcome barriers and improve learning experiences to enable accessible education for all! Open to undergraduate students across Canada, this challenge is your chance to develop your skills, connect with your community, and tackle a meaningful challenge!
Design For Change: Take on the challenge!
You are invited to take on Design for Change, a human-centered design challenge aimed at exploring how GenAI can be used to overcome barriers and improve learning experiences to enable accessible education for all! Open to undergraduate students across Canada, this challenge is your chance to develop your skills, connect with your community, and tackle a meaningful challenge.
Afternoon of Service at the Mount - Pumpkin Carving
Gain volunteer experience in our community! In partnership with the UPEI Experiential Education Department, the Mount Continuing Care Community will host a group of student volunteers to help with a fun activity: pumpkin carving with the residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community, meet other students, and gain some new skills.
TRC Mawi’omi (rescheduled)
The TRC Mawi’omi, which was postponed in late September due to weather, will take place on Friday, October 25, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Attendees are asked to begin gathering in McMillan Hall at 9:30 am in time for the Grand Entry, which will take place at 10:00 am.
UPEI extends condolences to family and friends of Amber Jadis
The University of Prince Edward Island extends condolences to the family and friends of Amber Jadis upon her passing on October 10, 2024.
An electrical engineer, Ms. Jadis completed her engineering diploma at UPEI in 2001 and graduated from the University with her Master of Business Administration in 2011. She was a champion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.
UPEI Panthers this Week (October 14-20)
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a full week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, October 16
AWAY
6:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Rugby Panthers play an AUS semifinal game against the Acadia University Axewomen in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Friday, October 18
AT HOME
7:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers host the Dalhousie University Tigers at MacLauchlan Arena.
Emily Duffy and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for October 7–13, 2024, are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).
Duffy, a fifth-year prop and kinesiology student from Saint John, New Brunswick, had a breakout game in regular season finale, scoring three tries in a 47-26 win over the Saint Mary's University Huskies on October 11.
Peri/Menopause in the Workplace presentation
UPEI Human Resources and EDI/Human Rights is offering a "Peri/Menopause in the Workplace" presentation via Microsoft Teams on October 16, 2024, from 12:00-1:00 pm.
Book by Bren Simmers nominated for 2024 Governor General Literary Award for Poetry
A book of poetry, titled The Work, by Bren Simmers, managing editor of the Institute of Island Studies’ Island Studies Press, has been nominated for the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry.
UPEI is visiting PEI High Schools
UPEI will be visiting Prince Edward Island high schools from October 15-18 as apart of the AARAO tour.
Please reach out to your local guidance counsellor for more information!
