Events Archive

Winter is a natural period of dormancy, a time for quiet reflection and conservation of energy. Take time for yourself to embrace the quiet heart of this season with this relaxing sound meditation as wooden flutes, crystal bowls, and shamanic drums take us on an inner journey through the stillness…
As part of Mental Health Week 2017, join us for a ‘pawfect’ visit with some loving canines. Volunteer therapy dogs and their owners will be here from St. John Ambulance. Come say hi and pet some furry friends! Click here for the full MHW 2017 Schedule.
Continue journaling and practicing with Grace Wedlake and Fallow Mawhinney of the UPEI Writing Centre in the Zen Zone. Another "Write" Way to Calm: A Follow Up session will be held on Friday morning at 10:30 am. Click here for the full MHW 2017 Schedule
Come out to your campus pub, The Wave, and enjoy some mental health-based trivia! Questions are a mix of pop culture and clinically based questions. It's going to be a great time! Click here for the full MHW 2017 Schedule
Noted public speaker and mental health advocate Dexter Nyuurnibe speaks on "The Art of Loving Yourself: Finding Strength in Vulnerability". In a time where technology hides the battles we fear to share, we must relearn that our greatest strength is being vulnerable with ourselves and others. Come…
The next “Open Pages” at UPEI’s Robertson Library happens March 1, at 7 pm and highlights the new book by UPEI professor Ann Braithwaite, Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies. Open Pages features local authors speaking about their books: what inspired them, what they learned, what they want to…
Second mass option for the day ... mass with distribution of ashes. 
Speaker:  Maria Soriani, Biomedical Sciences Title: Effects of low dose neonicotinoid pesticides on CNS function in the rat Speaker:  Kim Foote, Pathology and Microbiology Title: Hemophagocytic Histiocytic Sarcoma - A Diagnostic Dilemma?
Drop into the Zen Zone for a workshop on the benefits of daily journaling with Grace Wedlake and Fallon Mawhinney of the UPEI Writing Centre. Click here for the full MHW 2017 Schedule
Following the kick-off to Mental Health Week 2017, come join us for a session with PEI’s Chief Mental Health Officer-- Dr. Heather Kaizer --as she offers suggestions and tricks on setting boundaries and being heard. Click here for the full MHW 2017 schedule  
The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series 2017 Elyse Cottrell is the first UPEI student to be awarded a prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship through the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). The 3M National Student Fellowship…
First of 2 masses with distribution of ahses offered on campus.
The UPEI community is invited to come celebrate with us as we kick off the 2017 UPEI Mental Health Week and feature our guest speaker, former UPEI Student Union President, Anastasia Smallwood. “Growing up I didn't talk about mental health-- it wasn't at home or in school, but mental illness was…
Roberta Squire will present her Master of Education thesis defence on Wednesday, March 1, at 9:00 am in MCDH, room 329.  Thesis Title: "The Influence of Digital Technology on Student Motivation and Engagement".
Join us in the Campus Life Lounge from 6:30 to 10:00 pm for our very own kick-off to UPEI Mental Health Week! This event will feature Coffee with a Stranger, with special guest Amalia (UPEI alumna), who will share with us her inspiring battle with mental health, and a representitive from the…
First, we feast!  What has traditionally been a Christian practice to clear our cupboards before lent has become a popluar commuity building event.  And who can say no to free food?
The UPEI Mawi'omi Student Centre invites members of the University and Island community to the annual Connecting Aboriginal Cultures event on the UPEI campus. The Grand Entry will begin at 10:00 am followed by a mini Pow Wow, with drumming, dancing, cultural presentations.  All are welcome!…
Please join us for Theology on Tap! with Dr. Libby Osgood, School of Sustainable Design and Engineering.  Dr. Osgood will speak on "Evolution to Wholeness: Questioning with Ilia Delio, Teilhard de Chardin, and Other Scientists"  The Pourhouse, Old Triangle Pub.  Doors: 630 pm.  …
Come learn more about the exciting transition from Campus Login to myUPEI. UPEI is introducing a portal called myUPEI overtime it will be your new online access to services such as: • Course scheduling • Registering for courses • Student financial accounts • Degree auditing • Transcript…
Darcy McCardle will present his Master of Education thesis defence on Friday, February 24, at 1:00 pm in HSB 105. Thesis Title: "Developing Globally Competent Teachers through International Teacher Education: A Case Study".