Events and supports for students throughout the holidays
The following message was also emailed to students on December 18, 2025, on behalf of UPEI Student Affairs and the Office of Student Culture and Community Standards.
Parks Canada campus recruitment visit
Parks Canada is hiring! Spend the summer with an unforgettable team. Parks Canada on PEI offers a number of employment options for students each summer in their campgrounds, interpretation centres, entrance gates, and historic sites. Some positions require speaking skills in both English and French while some require only English.
Meet Parks Canada's recruitment team on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Robertson Library breezeway. Learn more about the student jobs offered, and apply on-site!
2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy
The Teaching and Learning Centre invites you to the 2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy, an online onboarding session designed to support new and recently hired sessional instructors. This session is a great opportunity to explore:
UPEI Department of Music – Audition Prep Workshop
If you are a high school student planning to audition for Music at university (or thinking about it), join us at the UPEI Department of Music for an afternoon of engaging sessions to help you prepare for a successful audition! Sessions 1:00-4:00pm will include:
Westisle Composite High School students raise funds to support MSX research at UPEI
Students at Westisle Composite High School have donated $1,300 to UPEI for research into MSX (Multinucleate sphere unknown), a disease in oysters caused by a parasite called Haplosporidium nelsoni.
The students raised the funds at an educational seminar they organized on November 27 to raise awareness about the virus and to help UPEI with its research on MSX. Attended by about 50 people, the event featured guest speakers, live music, door prizes, a 50-50 draw, and a hospitality table.
2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy
The Teaching and Learning Centre invites you to the 2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy, an online onboarding session designed to support new and recently hired sessional instructors. This session is a great opportunity to explore:
Afternoon of Service at the Mount - Valentine's "Minute to Win It"
The Mount Continuing Care Community provides a warm and welcoming home for local seniors, and we invite you to be part of the fun!
Join us for an Afternoon of Service inspired by the hit show Minute to Win It. Students and residents will team up to tackle Valentine's themed, fast-paced challenges with just 60 seconds on the clock. It’s a fantastic way to give back, make connections, and share a lot of laughs!
Don’t miss out on this fun and meaningful event!
Afternoon of Service at the Mount
Join us for a volunteer opportunity with The Mount Continuing Care Community.
The Mount Continuing Care Community is a wonderful place that provides quality care and support for seniors. They are all about creating a warm and friendly environment for their residents and guests.
During this event, students and residents will gather for:
Volunteer Mixer at the Mount: Pizza and polish
The Mount Continuing Care Community invites UPEI students to a Welcome Back Volunteer Mixer on Friday, January 23, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
This event is a fantastic opportunity to discover volunteer roles at The Mount, socialize with residents, and connect with fellow students. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide volunteer materials.
Event Highlights:
FGS Graduate Student Orientation
On Saturday, January 24 UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies is thrilled to welcome new and continuing graduate students to an FGS All Graduate Student Orientation!
REGISTER NOW: 2026W Graduate Student Orientation Registration
