The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship presents MiniPitch
Got a business idea that’s haunting you? Don’t let it ghost you! Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM! It’s a fang-tastic chance for students to brew up their presentation skills and conjure up new ideas. Just prepare a spine-tingling three-minute pitch, face a ghoulish three-minute Q&A, and sink your teeth into a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did wonderfully, where you can lift your spirits, and what spells you should consider to move forward with your idea!
IP Basics with Springboard Atlantic
Unlock the basics of intellectual property! The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is pleased to present Dr. André Pelletier, Regional Intellectual Property Counselor with Springboard Atlantic, as the facilitator of a session that will provide an introduction to the key concepts of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn how IP can protect your creations, support your business, and help you leverage intangible assets. Ideal for innovators, entrepreneurs, and anyone new to the world of IP.
Business Career Day 2024
The McDougall Faculty of Business, in collaboration with the Experiential Education Department, is hosting the 2024 Business Career Day from 1-6 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
1:00-2:15 pm - Concurrent Career Panels
- Finance & Accounting in MCDH 328
- Marketing in MCDH 329
2:30-3:45 pm - Concurrent Career Panels
Lunch and Learn: Research Security
All members of the UPEI research community are invited to attend a presentation on research security by Beth Canin, Regional Advisor (Atlantic), the Research Security Centre. The presentation will cover information on the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships, the
UPEI’s McDougall Faculty of Business wins award at Atlantic Schools of Business Conference
The UPEI McDougall Faculty of Business received the 2024 Best Overall Performance Award during the Atlantic Schools of Business Conference (ASBC) on September 21 at Saint Mary’s University (SMU), Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The award recognizes an institution who has the best ratio of work accepted for presentation at the conference compared to the total number of full-time faculty members employed in the respective unit.
Some of the projects presented at the conference include:
Dr. Wendy Rodgers to be installed as UPEI's seventh president on October 11
The Board of Governors invites all members of the UPEI community to the installation of Dr. Wendy Rodgers as the seventh President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island.
The Honourable Diane Griffin will preside over the ceremony that will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 1:30 pm in the amphitheatre of the Performing Arts Centre (enter upstairs via PAC 216-217S). A reception will take place following the ceremony in the Greg and Debbie Keefe Foyer.
The New Orford String Quartet in concert
The UPEI Department of Music is thrilled to present the New Orford String Quartet in concert. Comprised of four elite orchestral leaders and soloists–-Andrew Wan, Jonathan Crow, Sharon Wei, and Brian Manker--the quartet has been described by the Toronto Star as “nothing short of electrifying.”
UPEI Panthers this Week (October 7–13)
The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to a full week of competition at home and away.
Wednesday, October 9
AT HOME
7:00 pm: The UPEI Men’s Hockey Panthers host the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus at Eastlink Centre, Charlottetown.
Friday, October 11
AT HOME
7:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Hockey Panthers host the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleues at MacLauchlan Arena for their season home opener.
AVC Open House draws 1,500 visitors for a fun-filled day of learning and exploration
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) hosted its Open House on September 28, offering guests a day full of activities, learning, and fun. With a crowd of 1,500 visitors, the event was a huge success, showcasing the world of veterinary medicine to people of all ages.
Kaiya Maracle and Jack Roberts named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for September 30–October 6, 2024, are Kaiya Maracle (women’s hockey) and Jack Roberts (men’s cross country).
Maracle, a fourth-year arts student-athlete from Toronto, Ontario, netted two goals and added an assist in a 6-1 win over the Mount Allison University Mounties in Sackville, New Brunswick, on October 5.
