Events Archive

Since 1888, the Estate of Owen Connolly has helped thousands of Prince Edward Island students of Irish Catholic heritage gain a higher education. Leonard Cusack (SDU ’69) has written the rags-to-riches story of Owen Connolly, the remarkable man behind the money. We invite you to celebrate the…
All UPEI Alumni and Friends are welcome to attend the fourth annual Ottawa Holiday Reception taking place on Thursday, November 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lowertown Brewery in the ByWard Markey (73 York Street, Ottawa, ON). Please share this information with anyone you know who might be…
The UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle meets every week from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. Join students, staff, and faculty from all over the world, share songs of many cultures, relax, have fun. Please note: this week's rhearsal will take place on Thursday…
Students, staff and faculty, are welcome to come by the Campus Life Lounge in Student Affairs, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on Thursday, November 30 between 11:30 and 1:30 for some cake and hot chocolate. Bring along your phone/camera, your friends and colleagues, and your best smile to take a…
As an instructor, you’ve set up a syllabus that clearly explains your expectations of where students will end up. Then you set them on the journey to that destination. However, some will get off track along the way. The information you provide, how you provide it and when you provide it will be key…
Desmond Hammill, Pathology and Microbiology, will give a seminar entitled "A next generation sequencing (NGS) approach for the simultaneous detection of plant viruses for the purpose of quarantine testing." All are welcome!
Brown-Bag Lunch: Why I Don't Do Learning Outcomes (but it's OK if you do) Please join Dr. Shannon Murray, Department of English, on Wednesday, November 29 from 12:30-1:30 in the SDU Main Building Faculty lounge as she leads a discussion about "Why I Don't Do Learning Outcomes (but it's OK if you do…
UPEI Synapse and Mitacs Training Team is holding a Networking Skills Workshop on November 29 taught by professional industry consultants for the professional development of graduate and postdoctoral students at University of Prince Edward Island. Please arrive at 8:45 sharp in order to register for…
The UPEI Department of Music Recital Series 2017-2018 is pleased to present UPEI Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Prof. Dave Shephard Tuesday, November 28, 7:30 pm, Steel Recital Hall, UPEI Campus. Admission: Adults $15 / Students $10. Click here to purchase tickets…
Graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the upcoming GSA Wine and Cheese Social, November 28, 6-9 pm, with silent auction and presentation of faculty and staff awards. The value of all of the silent auction goodies gathered thus far exceeds $1300! Food will be served and…
Learning is an action that only the student can own and control. As an instructor, what can be done to help a student maximize his/her learning capabilities? In this workshop, instructors will learn about three key skills that contribute to more efficient and effective learning. Those skills are…
As a UPEI staff member for 26 years, Rocky was known for going the extra mile for students, including making chilli and hotdogs during exam time. Sadly, Rocky passed away this year after a brief illness. #GivingTuesday will be held from 10:00 am—2:00 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre with the unveiling…
The Theatre Studies Program presents On The Line: An Evening of Monologues, performed by the Students in Theatre 2440. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food, cash, or gently used warm clothing for the Campus Food Bank. Warning: some of the monologues contain adult language and situations…
Time to get creative and expressive things that you've been aching to #voice! This slam poetry night will be full great performances, a writing workshop, eating tasty snacks and having a chance to share your own poetry with others. Perhaps your work will be featured in the UPEI Arts Review. How…
Emergency and Standard First Aid Training is being offered on campus in the coming weeks. The training cost is covered by UPEI for all faculty and staff. Students who require the training for on-campus employment will also have the training cost covered. Space is limited. If you are interested in…
Support current BEd students traveling abroad for international placements by attending the annual BEd International Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, November 26 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Jack Blanchard Hall, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown, PEI. The evening will feature Chef Emily Mills from…
UPEI Athletics and Recreation and the UPEI Student Union are proud to support Man Up PEI and their event #StopTheViolence. In Canada, 67% of Canadians say they have personally known at least one woman who has experienced physical or sexual abuse. On Sunday, November 26 at 4:00 pm, Man Up PEI…
UPEI Department of Music piano instructor Sarah Hagen will present "Scherzo" featuring works by Chopin and Schumann on Sunday, November 26 at 2:30 pm in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown. Admission is by donation. The recital will be 75 minutes in length and there will be no…
Join fellow members of the UPEI campus and get PUMPED UP! for the UPEI Women’s and Men’s Basketball games versus Acadia! Come and get your face painted, make some posters, and jam out to some music before heading to the gym to cheer on our UPEI Panthers! All supplies will be provided. Click here…
As part of Health and Fitness Week 2017 the Yoga 101 Clinic will be led by Cynthia Dennis. An introduction to yoga for beginners where you will learn how to pair your breath with movement in ways to release stress and decompress tension. No previous yoga experience necessary! Yoga mats…