Atlantic Veterinary College launches social work support pilot project for clients and staff
In the hearts of many animal owners, pets are cherished members of the family. Recognizing this bond, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Veterinary Teaching Hospital at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is providing complimentary short-term emotional support to assist clients in navigating difficult situations concerning their pets’ health.
Black Cultural Society of PEI hosts panel discussion
On February 8 from 5:00–7:00 pm, the Black Cultural Society (BCS) of PEI will host a Black History Month panel discussion on campus at The Fox & Crow featuring UPEI students and faculty. BCS Executive Director Tamara Steele will moderate a discussion around the experiences of the Black post-secondary student population.
Black History Month Celebration at UPEI Basketball games
UPEI Athletics and Recreation will mark Black History Month on Saturday, February 3, during the UPEI Women’s and Men’s Basketball Panthers games against the Dalhousie University Tigers at 6:00 and 8:00 pm respectively at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. As part of the celebration, players will warm up in t-shirts designed by local designer Niki Adeogun. And Shura Hanna, president and director of communications with the UPEI Black Student Association, will speak about Black History Month.
Pan-African Flag Raising to mark Black History Month
The UPEI Black Student Association (BSA) and the Black Cultural Society of PEI have coordinated a raising of the Pan-African flag at the flag plaza between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Friday, February 2, at 2:00 pm. All are welcome!
UPEI Basketball Panthers mark Black History Month on February 3
February is Black History Month, a time to honour the Black community, learn about different cultures that have helped shape Canada, and celebrate the Black athletes, coaches, and staff who are engrained in UPEI’s history.
The UPEI Women’s and Men’s Basketball Panthers host the Dalhousie University Tigers on Saturday, February 3, at 6:00 and 8:00 pm respectively at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. UPEI Athletics and Recreation is excited to partner with the UPEI Black Student Association and local designer Niyi Adeogun to make this Saturday a night to remember.
Playing Lean Charlottetown - Business Start-up Info Session
Join Brandy Old and Craig Elias, experienced ecosystem builders and startup mentors, for an engaging session on how to navigate the startup journey without risking your bank account, ego, or reputation.
Using the specialized Norwegian board game, Playing Lean, you'll learn and practice lean startup skills, experience the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and discover how to improve your startup's odds of success.
February 7, 2:00–4:00 pm
Startup Zone, 31 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PE
Five Ways to Attract Investors - Business Pitch Coaching Session
Are you seeking more investors for your idea, aspiring to win pitch competitions, or tired of being ghosted after submitting your pitch deck? Join us for an insightful session where seasoned pitch coaches will unveil the secrets to success in the world of pitching.
February 7, 10:00–11:00 am
Room 209 Robertson Library, UPEI
Online: Zoom (the link will be shared upon registration)
ACENET: Introduction to Natural Language Processing
How do computers understand language? It seems impossible that zeroes and ones could ever add up to words that humans can understand, but machine language has come a long way in the past few years. Let us take you behind the code to explain how machines simulate language comprehension, and why it’s a far more complicated problem than “bonjour = hello.” This talk is aimed at an audience that is not necessarily familiar with computers or language comprehension but would like a primer to the field, and what it can realistically do.
Dr. Frances Gray Performance Competition 2024
The UPEI Department of Music is pleased to present the 2024 Dr. Frances Gray Performance Competition, featuring five finalists selected in a preliminary round:
Devyn Collette, alto saxophone
Dre Knowles, piano
Timothy Luk, piano
Janey-Lynn Perrier, soprano
Jacob Reddin, trombone
ACENET: Introduction to Neural Network Architecture
Have you wondered how machine learning models can suddenly do so many different types of work? How is it that machines can learn things like language, vision, and translation in such a short amount of time, and what has helped drive these kinds of improvements? The obvious answers--big data and big processors--are only part of the story, and to understand the full picture, we need to take a closer look at the models driving the AI revolution.
