Events Archive
Glow Yoga is flow yoga in the dark with glow sticks lighting the room. Flow Yoga is a dynamic, constantly moving class where movements are linked with breath. Join Rebecca Gass, Certified Yoga Instructor, for a fun, upbeat, glow-in-the-dark class featuring different variations of sun salutations…
The Faculty of Education at UPEI is delighted to host the second Edcamp Charlottetown. Edcamps are often described as 'un-conferences': democratic, free flowing gatherings with no predetermined speakers or session titles, Edcamps focus on channelling the voice of…
A naturopathic approach to stress management! Join Dr. Cassandra Goodwin, ND in this informative and interactive session as she explores the importance of self-care and managing daily stress through the art of being aware. Refreshments will be served.
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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…
Individuals suffering from depression often feel distant from friends and loved ones and can find it difficult to perform to their maximum productivity in the workplace. They can often have high rates of absenteeism or be unfocused. This situation is exacerbated by the stigma that still exists…
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!
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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.
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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!
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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…
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.
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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…
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.
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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?
