Events Archive

All UPEI students are invited to enjoy a Festive Coffee and Cocoa Study Break during the exam period, presented by the Office of the President. Drop by the concourse in the W. A. Murphy Student Centre between 1 and 2 pm where the team from the Office of the President will serve up cookies, coffee…
The December Island Studies Lecture is Tuesday, December 6, at 7 p.m. in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge on the UPEI campus, featuring Dr. Sharon Myers speaking about “The Murderous Mother and the Meanings of Minnie McGee." In July 1912, 36-year-old Minnie McGee (nee Mary Cassidy, 1875-1953)…
Join us, the Native Council of PEI, UPEI Student Diversity Office, and AIDS PEI in remembrance and celebration us as we mark this important day with a candle light vigil, and launch Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week with live music. We will be honouring those we have lost with a candle light vigil.…
Join the UPEI School of Nursing and Graduate Studies Coordinator, Dr. Janet Bryanton, for a Master of Nursing Open House on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 pm, in the Health Sciences Building, room 106, UPEI. Talk with current Master of Nursing students to hear about their journey in…
In August, the Physics department moved its teaching labs from the Duffy Science Centre to the new School of Sustainable Design Engineering building. Many items were identified as surplus and are currently being stored in DSC 309. A general "for use on UPEI" pickup took place October, but this…
Various municipalities in Canada have developed legislation to address public safety concerns about dogs that bite. Speakers at this workshop will discuss problems associated with legislation that bans specific breeds and provide information on alternative approaches to the issue of dangerous dogs…
Please join us for Theology on Tap at the Pourhouse. Local educator, Joanne Mawhinney, will speak on "Seeing God in the Cosmos." It will be an enlightening discussion of science and religion, faith and reason. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the talk at 7:00 pm. 19+
SPEAKER: Sushant Gavhale, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: "Defining the role of SOXC proteins in the kidney development"
UPEI Theatre Studies presents On The Line: An Evening of Monologues, performed by the students of Theatre 244. November 28, in the Faculty Lounge in SDU Main Building; doors open at 7:00 pm, with the performances beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission: a donation of food, gently-used warm clothing, or…
Upnup will be on campus taking FREE professional photos. Visit http://www.upnup.io to book your appointment now. This is an excellent opportunity to have a professional picture taken to use with social media profiles such as LinkedIn. 
As Health and Fitness Week draws to a close, come out dressed in your green and cheer on our Panther basketball teams for the chance to win major prizes!  The Women's team take the court at 6 pm while the Men's team are on at 8 pm, both against the Memorial Seahawks. Staff have the chance to…
A signature Health and Fitness Week event, this Sound Meditation with Trevor Grant's "SoundEscapes" will feature the sounds of crystal bowls, wooden flutes, shamanic drumming and more. Journey through sound to get more in touch with subtle vibration, leaving you relaxed, refreshed and with a deeper…
To cap off Health and Fitness Week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation has added a number of activities to its schedule. Check out our new Fitness Centre! HIIT Fitness Class Led by fitness instructor Maria Campbell. High intensity interval training class. Free for everyone. 9:30 - 10:30 am Free…
In this signature Health and Fitness Week event and led by yoga instructor Rebecca Gass, you will learn how to pair your breath with movement in ways to release stress and decompress tension. The clinic will also breakdown yoga poses of the flow sequence. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Pre-register…
Pre-registration required. Call 902-566-0616 to book your 10-minute individual appointments with the UPEI campus nurse to measure your glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index levels. For the full week's schedule, visit the UPEI Health and Fitness Week webpage.
A signature Health and Fitness Week event! Want to relive your childhood while being active and having a ton of fun at the same time? Swing by the gym this Thursday evening for the ultimate Throwback Thursday with some phys ed activities from your elementary school days. Dress comfy and be ready…
At this Powerlifting Session led by personal trainer Kris Lutwick, you will learn the basic technique of the squat, bench press and deadlift. The session will review the basic technique of each lift.   PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED! ONLY 12 SPACES AVAILABLE! Pre-register with the Fitness Centre…
Join Dr. Paul Amyotte to learn about "Process Safety Concepts for the Prevention of Major Accidents". Dr Amyotte, Ph.D. P.Eng. is a former president of Engineers Canada as well as the CD Howe Chair in Process Safety, and a professor at Dalhousie University. He will be speaking on Thursday November…
As part of Health and Fitness Week, students in Kinesiology 343 will be overseeing tests of aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and balance. To sign-up for a testing session, please contact Travis Saunders at trsaunders@upei.ca For the full week's schedule, visit the…
In today’s environment of competing demands, relentless commitments, and a consistent feeling of shortage of time, balance often does not come easily or naturally. A conscious effort, deep commitment, and clear priorities are required to create and protect one’s sense of balance. A signature Health…