Faculty of Business alumnus kicks off UPEI Alumni Speaker Series
UPEI Faculty of Business alumnus Kevin Ladner, Executive Partner and CEO of Grant Thornton, gave the first talk in the University’s 50th anniversary Alumni Speakers Series on Wednesday, September 11 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Ladner reminisced about his time at UPEI, and then spoke about his work at Grant Thornton, sharing some insights he gleaned since joining the accounting and business advisory firm in 1985 after graduating with his BBA that same year.
UPEI Music Society's Haunted House
The UPEI Music Society Haunted House will take place at UPEI in the Steel Recital Hall on Friday October 18 and Saturday October 19, from 7pm-11pm. This event is the music society's largest fundraiser with proceeds going towards student scholarships. Cost is only $8 per person, with a discounted rate of $5 for students. Guests can also bring non-perishable food items for $1 off admission price. All food items will be donated to the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre Food Bank. A bake sale will take place at the entrance.
UPEI announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, September 30 to October 6
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Camille Scherger and Cohen Reddick-Stevens, the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 30 to October 6.
New book by Dr. James Moran examines history of madness in civil law
A new book by UPEI’s Dr. James Moran examines the history of madness in civil law on both sides of the Atlantic. Madness on trial: A transatlantic history of English civil law and lunacy digs deep into a little-understood subject and finds rich original sources to inform us of the changing perceptions of mental illness over time. Dr. Moran is a professor in and chair of the Department of History at UPEI.
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UPEI Alumni Speaker Series and the Faculty of Nursing presents Dr. Christine Cassidy
In celebration of UPEI’s 50th anniversary, the University is hosting a series of inspiring talks by alumni from all eight faculties. Speakers will tell their stories of success and how UPEI changed their lives. On Thursday, October 10, at 12:00 pm in Health Sciences Building 105, the Faculty of Nursing welcomes Dr. Christine Cassidy, BScN ‘13, back to campus. Dr. Cassidy is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Dalhousie University. All are welcome, a light lunch will be provided.
Island Lecture Series October Lecture
The Island Lecture Series gets under way once again on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge at UPEI. This lecture features a presentation by UPEI students and their professor about an experiential learning opportunity that took them to the Faroe Islands in May.
SDE 8900 Graduate Research Seminar
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering invites the campus community to this week's Graduate research seminar by Dr. Rasha Elshafei, adjunct candidate, entitled "The Moderating role of stakeholder attributes in sustainable development projects".
This event is Wednesday, October 9 at noon in FSDE room 212.
Everyone is welcome.
UPEI Alumni Speaker Series presents Dr. Christine Cassidy
In celebration of UPEI’s 50th anniversary, join us for a series of inspiring talks by alumni from all eight faculties. Speakers will tell their stories of success and how UPEI changed their lives.
On Thursday, October 10, the Faculty of Nursing welcomes Dr. Christine Cassidy, BScN ‘13 back to campus. Dr. Cassidy is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Dalhousie University.
All are welcome, a light lunch will be provided.
Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament, October 4 to 6
The UPEI men’s and women’s basketball teams are ready to roll at the annual Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament! The tournament features eight teams from across Canada and runs Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6. The women’s pool includes Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, University of Waterloo, and UPEI. The men’s group includes Cape Breton University, University of Ottawa, Saint Mary’s University, and UPEI.
MEd Thesis Defense - Ian Hogg
The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Ian Hogg's public presentation of his MEd research titled: Engaging the Disengaged: A Shop Teacher's Reflection on Project Authenticity.
