PEI hockey fans! Get fit with UPEI and Hockey FIT
The University of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Charlottetown Islanders and Western University’s Hockey Fans In Training (FIT) program to help hockey fans eat better and improve their physical fitness. Hockey FIT is a three-month off-ice healthy lifestyle program for men who are overweight or obese, between 35 and 65 years of age, and fans of their local hockey team. The program is offered free as part of a federally funded research study.
Research examines real actions in response to climate emergencies
The Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Exploration competition recently awarded support to 117 research projects across Canada. Among the list is a project led by Dr. Xiuquan (Xander) Wang, an associate professor in UPEI’s School of Climate Change and Adaptation. Dr.
UPEI flies Progress Pride Flag to celebrate PEI Pride
In celebration of the PEI Pride Festival, July 18–25, UPEI has joined the PEI government, municipalities, and other organizations across PEI in flying the Pride flag for the week at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place.
New pan-Atlantic Canadian initiative creates more opportunities for Black and Indigenous business students
The following article first appeared in Dal News.
UPEI has formed a partnership with 10 other Atlantic Canadian universities and Atlantic Business Magazine with a goal of making the region’s business schools and business community more inclusive.
Afternoon of Service: Volunteer Opportunity for Students
All UPEI students are welcome to Join fellow students on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 for an afternoon of volunteering with Pride PEI.
We'll be taking part in "Pride in the Park" at Confederation Landing in Charlottetown - Pride PEI's lively and signature outdoor event.
Volunteering can give students the experience to build their resumes, learn new skills, make new friends, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Join us as we support and celebrate PEI's 2SLGBTQIA+ community (and have a ton of fun in the process)!
Intro to Podcasting Session
An online session for faculty and staff, covering a basic overview of podcasting. We will discuss recording space, tech, editing and how to incorporate podcasts into your course.
For further questions contact Kristy McKinney at kmckinney@upei.ca.
UPEI aligns mask-wearing guidance with CPHO update
The following message was distributed by email on July 9, 2021, to students, staff, and faculty on behalf of the Office of the Vice-President Administration and Finance.
Dear Members of the University Community,
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Thursday, September 30, UPEI will mark the first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recently designated by the Government of Canada as a federal statutory holiday. This is a day for all Canadians to remember the tragic history and legacy of residential schools in our country and the intergenerational impacts they have had on First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
Labour Day
The University will be closed for regular operations on Monday, September 6, 2021, in observance of Labour Day.
Classes begin
Classes for the 2021 Fall Academic Semester begin on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
