UPEI Alumni and Friends--Vancouver
Let’s take a walk through history on the wild side of Vancouver! Join us on Saturday, March 16, for a private Forbidden Vancouver walking tour of the Gastown neighbourhood, and hear tales of mobsters and bootlegging that might even rival some of PEI’s best-known rum-running folk tales. (Remember the Dark Ride at Rainbow Valley?)
Our private tour will begin outside the Monaco Café at 356 Water Street when the steam clock strikes 6:00 pm. We’ll wind our way through the historic streets and back alleys of Gastown as dusk settles and the fabled street lanterns shine bright.
AVC students return from Kenya with experiences to last a lifetime
In January 2024, the Atlantic Veterinary College’s dairy vet team again went to Kenya as part of the partnership between Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) and the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The team included me and three senior AVC students, Kaitlyn Ledgerwood, Kaitlin Coles, and Meghan Martell who were enrolled in the fourth-year “International Smallholder Livestock Health Management in Kenya” rotation.
AVC students return from Kenya with experiences to last a lifetime
In January 2024, the Atlantic Veterinary College’s dairy vet team again went to Kenya as part of the partnership between Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) and the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The team included me and three senior AVC students, Kaitlyn Ledgerwood, Kaitlin Coles, and Meghan Martell who were enrolled in the fourth-year “International Smallholder Livestock Health Management in Kenya” rotation.
UPEI symposium on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization, and Decolonization
This symposium aims to share experiences, challenges and opportunities of advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization within the University community. It will offer a unique platform for the University community to engage in dialogue and share experiences of integrating EDIID into course delivery and campus life. It aims to highlight current initiatives, gather new ideas, and build collaborative strategies for a more inclusive university.
UPEI to hold Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization, and Decolonization Symposium
An organizing committee, made up of UPEI faculty and staff, is pleased to announce that a full-day Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization, and Decolonization (EDIID) Symposium will take place at the University on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Information about the location and time will follow. All instructors, librarians, and staff members are welcome to attend.
Island Studies Press launches book about inclusive education on March 12
Island Studies Press will celebrate the launch of Inclusive Education: A Global Perspective by Dr. Carla DiGiorgio on March 12, from 4:30–5:30 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI. The event will feature a short discussion highlighting legislation, policies, and challenges to inclusive practices around the world.
Alaere Peterside and Men’s Track and Field relay team 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 February 19–25, 2024, are Alaere Peterside (women’s track and field) and Colin Blanchard, Sidiki Diakite, Owen Headley, and John David (men’s track and field relay team).
UPEI presents Research on Tap on March 7
The University of Prince Edward Island will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled “Render unto Caesar: Catholics and the Alt-Right” on Thursday, March 7, at 6 pm at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.
Dr. Ariana Patey, assistant professor and acting chair, Department of Religious Studies, is the guest speaker for the event.
UPEI Creative Writing Master Class Reading
The annual public reading by UPEI’s Creative Writing Master Class will take place on Wednesday, March 13, at 7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
The reading will showcase 16 of the Island’s talented emerging writers: Kylee Bustard, Madalyn Clempson, Brian Collins, Meghan Dewar, Theodora Douglas-West, Arielle Dunn, Alice Levesque-Carreau, Olivia Jalbert, Donna MacCormac, Peter Macmillan, Claire MacPhee, Noah Manholland, Delphina Morgan, Cybelle Rieber, Larissa Storey, and Emma Willoughby.
Networking Workshop (virtual)
The UPEI 2024 Summer Job and Career Fair is happening on March 13, so you want to be prepared to talk to recruiters and put your best foot forward! If you feel unsure of how to talk about yourself, meet new people, or navigate networking events in a professional way, this is the workshop for you!
