Physics student wins best oral presentation award at Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference
Desiree Rehel, a student in the UPEI Department of Physics, won an award for an oral presentation she gave at the recent Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC). The event was hosted by physics students at Western University, but the presentations were all given online. Forty-six students from across Canada gave presentations, and five awards were given, three sponsored by industry and two sponsored by the CUPC.
Documentary Screening- The Skin We're In
February is Black History Month in Canada. To help celebrate, we are excited to announce the launch of our year-long discussion of Canadian author Desmond Cole's book, The Skin We're In
On February 9th at 6 pm come to the Roberson Library for the kick-off event- a showing of the CBC documentary about Cole and his experience as a black Canadian. There will be spots for 22 people (with social distancing) for those who would like to attend in person and a video link will be provided to those who would prefer to join online. Plus there will be popcorn served.
International Development Week 2021: Promoting Sustainable Development Goalskshop with Jillian Kilfoil
You are invited to a series of events on Tuesday, February 9 celebrating International Development Week 2021. Find out how Canadians are promoting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participation is free!
Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Who: Qajaq Robinson, Commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Speaks on Implications for Reconciliation during this Pandemic.
February is Black History Month
Every year in February, Black History Month is celebrated in Canada. Black History Month was created to provide an opportunity to share and learn about peoples of African ancestry, but also recognize there remains work to be done to fully integrate black culture, history, and achievements into the Canadian fabric.
This year, the national theme for Black History Month is “The Future is Now,” while the Black Cultural Society of PEI has selected “Celebrating our Heritage for the Culture.”
Black History Month @UPEI Tap Takeover with Kierrah Celeste
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island’s Black community.
This year’s theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including some at UPEI.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @UPEI Tap Takeover with Kierrah Celeste, from 7–9 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and café.
Black History Month @UPEI Panel Discussion
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island’s Black community.
This year’s theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including some at UPEI.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @UPEI Panel Discussion, from 5–6:30 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and café.
Black History Month @UPEI Trivia
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island’s Black community.
This year’s theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including some at UPEI.
On Wednesday, February 3, join the community for BHM @UPEI Trivia, from 7–9 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and café.
Virtual Winter Open House
Prospective students are invited to attend UPEI's Virtual Winter Open House on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (Atlantic Time).
- Meet our advisement team
- Find out about UPEI programs
- Take advantage of an application fee waiver!
Register for the Virtual Winter Open House on our event page in the UPEI Application portal.
UPEI welcomes Julie Pellissier-Lush as new Mawi’omi Student Centre coordinator
UPEI Student Affairs is excited to announce that Julie Pellissier-Lush has accepted the position of coordinator for the Mawi’omi Indigenous Student Centre on the UPEI campus. She will be working part-time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
An author, actor, engaged community member, educator of Mi’kmaq culture and heritage, and PEI’s Poet Laureate, Pellissier-Lush brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, which provides academic and personal advising and support to the Indigenous student community.
UPEI names iconic rooftop observatory after professor Earl L. Wonnacott
The University of Prince Edward Island has dedicated the rooftop observatory atop Memorial Hall to the man who was instrumental to its installation more than 40 years ago. The Earl L. Wonnacott Observatory will continue to inspire and teach astronomy to many generations of curious sky-watchers, just as its late namesake did for five decades as teacher and mentor.
