“The entire UPEI community was the glue that held me together”
Han Xu has come a long way from her home in rural China. Today, she’s pursuing her PhD in Education at Queens University. Looking back on her journey, she points to the University of Prince Edward Island as one of the most important steps along the way.
MBA in Global Leadership student gives back
A student in UPEI’s MBA in Global Leadership program has provided more than 2,000 ration kits to families in Delhi, India. Sidharth Dhar’s project to “give back” to his community is inspired in part by the service learning leadership experience, which is part of the global leadership and ethics course in the MBA program.
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 28—and UPEI is joining in!
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28, 2021 and UPEI is joining in to help drive progress in mental health.
UPEI is excited to participate once again in the Bell Let's Talk campaign as part of our year-round efforts to build a culture of care that nurtures and celebrates the mental health and wellness of everyone in the UPEI ‘family’.
Getting the word out: How knowledge gets shared on islands
You might think a conversation at your local coffee shop or at the hockey rink is just something you do in passing, but recent research done by the Institute of Island Studies (IIS) at UPEI says there is more to it than that.
Evolving Perspectives on Mental Health
University is time to explore our mental health needs in new ways, and UPEI offers resources to help!
Join the conversation and explore how our perceptions and experiences may change during our university years. Use this opportunity to post a video, photo, or comment on Breaking the Ice with Bell Let’s Talk!
Orientation for UPEI's Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
This event is for UPEI employees.
Pick up your free Fitness Centre Day Pass!
In support of Bell Let’s Talk, UPEI Athletics and Recreation is offering a free fitness centre day pass on both Wednesday, January 27, and Thursday, January 28!
Stop by the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre between 6 am and 9 pm to add a Bell Let’s Talk thought bubble to the wall, and meet some of UPEI’s varsity student-athletes who will provide you with your day pass! #BellLetsTalk
Questions? Email fitnesscentre@upei.ca or call 902-566-0368.
Breaking the Ice with #Bell Let’s Talk
Join us in the Campus Life Lounge on Tuesday, January 26, to break the ice and open up conversations about mental health. We will play some games, get to know one another, and discuss strategies we’ve used to help ease everyday pressure. Pick up a free Bell Let’s Talk toque and join the conversation by completing a Bell Let’s Talk thought bubble!
From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way
Hosted by Carleton University, UPEI is pleased to make this virtual talk with Jesse Thistle available to students, faculty, and staff as part of Bell Let's Talk activities.
Bell Let's Talk Day at UPEI
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28, 2021 and UPEI is joining in to help drive progress in mental health.
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view, or use of their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter.
