Astronomy Public Viewing

Come see some of the marvels of the night sky through our 8-inch telescope at the UPEI observatory. Potential viewing objects include the Moon, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Volunteers from the Charlottetown Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and the UPEI Physics Department will be on hand to show you the sights and answer your astronomical questions. Our next viewing is scheduled from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, November 15. Guests are asked to come to Memorial Hall, room 417. This event is weather dependent. Updates will be provided on our website at http://physics.upei.ca/astronomy, on our voice-mail at 566-0745, or on Twitter @UPEIAstronomy. This event is free of charge and open to all members of the public. It is necessary to climb the stairs from the 4th floor up to the observatory, but an elevator can be taken up to the 4th floor.

Charlottetown Islanders honour UPEI Men's Soccer

Join the Charlottetown Islanders as they honour the UPEI Men's Soccer team on the ice for their recent CIS Bronze medal at the 7:00 pm game on Saturday, November 15 at the Eastlink Centre. UPEI men's soccer coach Lewis Page and captain Adam Lowther will take part in a ceremonial face off. All UPEI staff and faculty get a buy one get one free admission with a valid UPEI ID (all season).

Student Showcase Recital

The UPEI Music Department Recital Series 2014-2015 is pleased to present its first Student Showcase Recital featuring UPEI Music Majors in performance. The recital will feature performances on trombone, clarinet, voice, saxophone and flute and will include works by Weber, Hindemith, Massenet, Strauss, Osborne, Handel and others. The recital will take place at the Kirk of St. James on Pownal Street, Charlottetown at 7:30 pm Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Admission is FREE.

PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada Info Session

Join the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (PEI ANC) on Friday, November 21, 3:00-5:00pm, in Kelley Building, room 210 for an information session on its services for international students enrolled in university and college programs in PEI. Settlement Worker, Rosalie Blanchard, will present the information and answer questions. Topics include: how to register with PEI ANC and access its services, study permits, letters of permission to work off campus, permanent residency, employment services, community inclusion initiatives, and more. For more information please contact Rosalie Blanchard at 902-628-6009 ext 207 or email: rosalie@peianc.com

Sustainable Design Engineering Special Announcement

The Hon. Gail Shea, on behalf of the Hon. Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency); the Hon. Robert Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island; and Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island invite you to attend a special announcement for the School of Sustainable Design Engineering and Centre of Engineering Design & Industry Partnerships on November 28 at 1:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, 550 University Avenue.

University Update 2014

President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz cordially invites the University community to the University Update 2014 on Thursday, November 27 at 2:30 pm, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall. UPEI is pleased to invite all students and their families, faculty and staff, retirees, alumni, and friends to join the President in conversation about the priorities and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome to attend.