Events Archive
NEW MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: Proxima Centauri presents Mouvements, a multi-dimensional sound experience that creates a space for dialogue between the sonic textures created by electronics and the live sounds of the instrumentalists. The integrated, spatial co-existence of these two sound worlds suspends…
As part of the UPEI Department of Religious Studies’ Theology on Tap series, Dr. Doug Al-Maini, associate professor of philosophy, St. Francis Xavier University, will give a talk titled “Greek Mysticism Leading into the Christian Era.”The presentation will take place at the Salvador Dali Café, The…
Not sure how to write a resume? Looking for feedback from professionals? Come to Dalton Hall, Room 209, for drop-in support from 1:00-4:00 pm. We can provide advice about job searching, resume and cover letter writing, and other work-related questions.
Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen presents and demonstrates their practice of using electronic pedals with a classical instrument. Cris will additionally discuss their compositional practice as an artist working across genres and disciplines
The UPEI First Year Advising and Recruitment team will be in town to meet with prospective students and accepted applicants. We'll be helping accepted students with course planning, but anyone interested in UPEI is encouraged to attend! For details, please reach out to Andrew at awhitehead@…
Do you want a FREE MEAL Voucher & $500?It is time for our next Wellness Wallets session, where you can learn more about Stress Reduction & Mindful Eating; a great opportunity to take a break, reflect, and pick up practical tips to support your well-being. Date and time: Wednesday,…
Students are invited to the Climate Career day, Wednesday, March 11 from 10-12:30 in the Main Building Faculty Lounge (Room 201) to meet with local professionals and organizations that work with climate issues. This opportunity is intended to connect students with potential employers while also…
Discover exciting summer job opportunities or kickstart your career at the 2026 Summer Job and Career Fair! Hosted by UPEI’s Experiential Education Department, this fair will bring together a diverse range of employers from various industries actively seeking to hire students and recent graduates.…
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, March 11 from 8:00-9:00 am.These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on…
The UPEI First Year Advising and Recruitment team will be in town to meet with prospective students and accepted applicants. We'll be helping accepted students with course planning, but anyone interested in UPEI is encouraged to attend! For details, please reach out to Andrew at awhitehead@…
The UPEI First Year Advising and Recruitment team will be in town to meet with prospective students and accepted applicants. We'll be helping accepted students with course planning, but anyone interested in UPEI is encouraged to attend! For details, please reach out to Andrew at awhitehead@…
Workshop 2 in a 4-part seriesMondays in March are about Building Resiliency! The 4-part workshop series for current UPEI graduate students led by Learner Well-being Consultant Marla MacDonald will focus on an approach that helps you “drop the struggle” with difficult thoughts and emotions,…
You are invited to attend UPEI’s Administrative Services Showcase on Monday March 9, 12:00-2:00, McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre - an opportunity to connect directly with the administrative teams that support our campus community.Information booths hosted by:Equity, Diversity, Inclusion,…
The UPEI First Year Advising and Recruitment team will be in town to meet with prospective students and accepted applicants. We'll be helping accepted students with course planning, but anyone interested in UPEI is encouraged to attend! For details, please reach out to Andrew at awhitehead@…
Join us on March 8, 2025, for International Women’s Day in Canada, under the theme: Give To Gain.This year’s theme Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a…
Experimental jazz trio Forgalhorn presents a creative collaboration focused on atmospheric effects, live loops, and heavy improvisation. Their soundscapes blend beautiful melodies and deep grooves with unidentifiable sounds and a healthy bit of strangeness
UPEI Music Faculty present Bleakness and Beauty, showcasing the stunning works of Amy Brandon alongside works by Canadian composers Jocelyn Morlock, Jordan Nobles, and Harry Somers, as well as Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong.
Composer Amy Brandon discusses the use of timbre, or “tone colour,” in her works. Timbre is connected to the physical properties of sound - the harmonic series - and composers can manipulate timbre in many interesting ways: through extended or special techniques on the instrument, orchestration,…
The opening event of the UPEI Contemporary Music Festival features pianist Megaria Halim in Archipelagic Voices, in which she explores the sound worlds of contemporary composers from Southeast Asia, drawing on folk traditions, mythology, and distinctive sonic landscapes. Through a range of modern…
We had originally scheduled the second annual edition of the "Hearts and Flowers" President's Town Hall for February 12, to fall in the month sometimes known for the time to give “hearts and flowers,” as well as for the short days of midwinter. We had to postpone the event due to a university…