Kinesiology students seek participants for exercise training program
Students in UPEI’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a four-week exercise training program. Students will create personalized exercise training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.
Participants must be between 30 and 70 years of age. The program is being held entirely online. Participants will meet virtually with their student trainers one to two times a week for four weeks. No previous experience is necessary. Participants must have internet access to participate.
UPEI Virtual Volunteer Fair
The annual UPEI Volunteer Fair allows students and alumni to connect with local organizations that are in need of volunteers. Participants can learn about volunteer opportunities and find out how to get involved.
This year’s fair will take place virtually on the Blackboard Collaborate online platform. It will be a moderated interactive panel with opportunities for students to ask questions to each organization. Students can listen, watch, ask questions, and learn about a variety of local volunteer opportunities!
Island Lecture Series: Writing the Island with JoDee Samuelson (Virtual Event)
Island Lecture Series: Writing the Island with JoDee Samuelson (Virtual Event)
Tuesday October 20, 7:00pm – 8:00pm ADT (UTC-3)
Networking Workshop (online with Google Meet)
For UPEI students and alumni.
9:00–11:30 am
Registration is required and space is limited. A Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the workshop.
This workshop is part of UPEI’s Work Integrated Learning Digital Badge program. Students who participate in this workshop will be eligible to receive digital badges to recognize their participation. For more information on this program and other workshop offerings, please visit our web page.
Conflict Resolution Workshop (online with Google Meet)
For UPEI students and alumni.
9:00–10:30 am
Registration is required and space is limited. A Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the workshop.
This workshop is part of UPEI’s Work Integrated Learning Digital Badge program. Students who participate in this workshop will be eligible to receive digital badges to recognize their participation. For more information on this program and other workshop offerings, please visit upei.ca/experientialeducation/work-integrated-learning.
Teamwork Workshop (online with Google Meet)
For UPEI students and alumni.
11:00 am–12:30 pm
Registration is required and space is limited. A Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the workshop.
Digital Presence Workshop (online with Google Meet)
For UPEI students and alumni.
2:30–4:00pm
Registration is required and space is limited. A Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the workshop.
UPEI and Holland College announce modified format for varsity soccer season
The University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College announced today that they will be co-hosting an inter-provincial varsity soccer league for both their men’s and women’s soccer teams. Earlier this year, the sport governing bodies for Canadian universities and colleges, U SPORTS and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association, suspended the varsity competition schedules for fall sports such as soccer due to COVID-19.
Remembering Andy Robb, Professor Emeritus
UPEI Founder Verner Smitheram pays tribute to his former colleague and dear friend, Dr. Andy Robb, Professor Emeritus of History and Canadian Studies, who passed away on September 4, 2020. The University of Prince Edward Island has lowered the flags to half-mast in his memory.
Meet Roshan McGuinness, second-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student
UPEI's students are making an impact on campus, here in Canada, and around the world!
Why did you choose veterinary medicine?
"I chose veterinary medicine because I have always loved animals—it sounds cliché, but being able to work with them everyday, and knowing that clients trust me for advice on their animals’ needs is a dream job!"
