Public Telescope Dome Viewing

The Physics department and the Charlottetown chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) will be offering a free public viewing on Saturday, August 24 at 8:30pm on the rooftop of the Memorial Hall. Beginning in September 2013, viewings will be scheduled on the second Saturday each month. The times for the viewings will vary from month to month depending on the daylight hours. For more information, visit the Department of Physics Astronomy webpage: http://projects.upei.ca/astronomy/public-viewings/. Access to the building can be through either the main doors at the front, or off one side, where there is ramp access to a small side door. Memorial room 417, the room just before heading up that final flight of stairs to the roof, is used as a gathering point. If it is raining, completely overcast, or the weather is predicted to be very poor, then the astronomy viewing will be cancelled. For any last minute cancellation information, please check the phone message at 566-0745 or the Astronomy webpage.

International Student Welcome Day

Are you an international student planning to begin at UPEI this fall? Join us for International Student Welcome Day! The focus of the day is on student life for international students and getting to know the campus, surrounding community and to help you prepare and transition to life in Canada. There will be many different presentations covering a wide range of subjects, and social activities to give you the opportunity to get to know your fellow students. This will include sessions on the International Buddy Program, banking, housing, the Writing Centre and more! Lunch will be provided in addition to transportation to an evening ceilidh to finish off the day. Please note that there will be a break in activities between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. Join us the following day for Welcome Day, a chance to get UPEI-ready before classes even start!