Inclusion and Diversity Fireside Chat with KPMG
Are you a student interested in audit, tax, advisory or digital career opportunities? This webinar series is for you!
KPMG is hosting a 2-part webinar series where students will hear from KPMG staff and learn how their passions, purpose and perspective can be applied to a meaningful career at KPMG. We will also be sharing recruitment tips at the end of each webinar!
Virtual Digital Talent Day with KPMG
Are you a student interested in a career in technology? During this event, students will have access to networking opportunities, client case studies, product demos and panel discussions focused on our digital careers at KPMG!
Important information for students travelling to PEI for the 2021 fall semester
The following message was distributed to students on July 26, 2021.
Dear students,
In an effort to outline the requirements for travel to PEI for new and returning students coming to UPEI for the Fall 2021 semester, we have worked closely with the provincial government of Prince Edward Island to streamline the process. As part of this process, we ask that students travelling to PEI review the announcement on myUPEI outlining the steps to take in planning your travel.
PEI hockey fans! Get fit with UPEI and Hockey FIT
The University of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Charlottetown Islanders and Western University’s Hockey Fans In Training (FIT) program to help hockey fans eat better and improve their physical fitness. Hockey FIT is a three-month off-ice healthy lifestyle program for men who are overweight or obese, between 35 and 65 years of age, and fans of their local hockey team. The program is offered free as part of a federally funded research study.
Research examines real actions in response to climate emergencies
The Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) 2020 Exploration competition recently awarded support to 117 research projects across Canada. Among the list is a project led by Dr. Xiuquan (Xander) Wang, an associate professor in UPEI’s School of Climate Change and Adaptation. Dr.
UPEI flies Progress Pride Flag to celebrate PEI Pride
In celebration of the PEI Pride Festival, July 18–25, UPEI has joined the PEI government, municipalities, and other organizations across PEI in flying the Pride flag for the week at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place.
New pan-Atlantic Canadian initiative creates more opportunities for Black and Indigenous business students
The following article first appeared in Dal News.
UPEI has formed a partnership with 10 other Atlantic Canadian universities and Atlantic Business Magazine with a goal of making the region’s business schools and business community more inclusive.
Afternoon of Service: Volunteer Opportunity for Students
All UPEI students are welcome to Join fellow students on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 for an afternoon of volunteering with Pride PEI.
We'll be taking part in "Pride in the Park" at Confederation Landing in Charlottetown - Pride PEI's lively and signature outdoor event.
Volunteering can give students the experience to build their resumes, learn new skills, make new friends, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Join us as we support and celebrate PEI's 2SLGBTQIA+ community (and have a ton of fun in the process)!
Intro to Podcasting Session
An online session for faculty and staff, covering a basic overview of podcasting. We will discuss recording space, tech, editing and how to incorporate podcasts into your course.
For further questions contact Kristy McKinney at kmckinney@upei.ca.
UPEI aligns mask-wearing guidance with CPHO update
The following message was distributed by email on July 9, 2021, to students, staff, and faculty on behalf of the Office of the Vice-President Administration and Finance.
Dear Members of the University Community,
