Events Archive

Robertson Library and WUSC UPEI invite you to attend a screening of the documentary Lost Boys of Sudan. Lost Boys of Sudan is a documentary film by Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk about two Dinka boys from Sudan who travel from a refugee camp in Kenya to the United States to escape the civil war in their…
In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of International Development Week, a Workshop on Promoting Gender Justice with a Social Determinants and Sustainable Development perspective will be held on Wednesday, 5 February in the Home Science Building 104 (HSB 104) at 5:00 pm. The workshop will…
Understanding how career pathways connect to different sets of skills and competencies can be important in preparing yourself for a changing work world. In this workshop, students will learn about: - Transferable skills - Job clusters and potential pathways  - Gaining meaningful experience…
SPEAKER: Stephanie Maloney, Companion Animals TITLE: Prevalence of Coxiella burnetii in a feline population on Prince Edward Island SUMMARY Coxiella burnetii is the causative organism in the development of Q fever, a rickettsial infection often seen in ruminants and cats. Clinical signs in…
Public Presentations by Candidates for the Dean of Science The Search Committee for the Dean of Science is pleased to announce the upcoming public presentations for the two candidates for the position of Dean of Science. Each candidate will deliver a public presentation on Their Vision for…
The UPEI Department of Music presents the finals of its annual Dr. Frances Gray Music Competition on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.  A highlight of the academic year, this performance features performers who are among this year’s finest emerging artists.…
Adam Brimacombe's MA Island Studies thesis defence has been rescheduled to Friday, January 31st, 11:15am, in Rm. 210 Robertson Library.  Adam's thesis is entitled, " Aspects of Global Environmental Change in Relation to Papua New Guinea, Small Islands and Human Security".…
This workshop is open to UPEI students and aims to provide an opportunity to build confidence in communicating ideas, thoughts, and opinions through interactive activities and exploration of the communication process. Please register via Eventbrite.  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/…
Public Presentations by Candidates for the Dean of Science The Search Committee for the Dean of Science is pleased to announce the upcoming public presentations for the two candidates for the position of Dean of Science. Each candidate will deliver a public presentation on Their Vision for…
Have you ever thought of completing a Master's degree in, among other things, island tourism, sustainability, or international relations, all while staying on the Island? If so, you are invited to an information session on UPEI's Master of Arts, Island Studies programs. In addition to the…
An informal discussion with six directors and officers of non-profit organizations in PEI/Charlottetown. Everyone welcome!
Speaker:  Nicolas Decelles, Pathology and Microbiology Title: Pathologic findings in Northern Gannets collected in Atlantic Canadian waters Everyone Welcome
Members of the UPEI community are invited to a workshop on practical approaches to communication and conflict with Dr. Cheryl Picard, a member of the Applied Communication, Leadership & Culture faculty, from 24 January at 6pm to 25 January at 5pm. The workshop is free, but participants are…
Co-hosted by the UPEI Student Union, and UPEI Experiential Education Office, STRIDE is a one-night event organized for diverse students who are interested in pursuing leadership on campus. STRIDE will provide hands-on, skill-building activities such as, Conceptualizing Leadership, Public Speaking,…
The Island Lecture Series January lecture features Dr. Tina Pranger speaking about her new book, Beyond the Asylum: The Evolution of Mental Health Care in Prince Edward Island, 1846-2017. The lecture will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge on…
Elena Yan, Pathology and Microbiology will give a seminar entitled "Development of multiplex RT-PCR based diagnostic procedures for detecting eight viruses and one viroid in the Potato Nuclear Stocks Certification program." Everyone Welcome
The first UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club of 2020 will be held on Friday January 17, 2020 for 3-4 pm in the Fishbowl conference room of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC).  All faculty, students and staff with an interest in neuroscience are most welcome.  For a copy of the…
Always wanted to help save the world from climate change? Want summer employment working at Canada’s National Parks? Don’t have a major identified yet for your studies? Or aren’t particularly pleased with the major that you have selected?  Join the Associate Dean of the School of Climate…
The UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle resumes rehearsals Wednesday 4:30, Faculty Lounge,  SDU Main Building.  This is a non-audition group that learns and sings songs from the many cultures represented at UPEI.  All members of the UPEI community - students, staff, and faculty…