Lauren Rainford and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panther Source for Sports 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 Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 10–16, 2025, are Lauren Rainford (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).

Dr. Jane Ngobia appointed as new Vice-President, People and Culture

The following message was also emailed to UPEI students, staff, and faculty on February 14, 2025.

Dear UPEI Community,  

I am pleased to announce the Board of Governors approved the appointment of Dr. Jane Ngobia as the University of Prince Edward Island’s new Vice-President, People and Culture (VPPC) at its February 6th meeting. Among a slate of strong candidates, Dr. Ngobia was the unanimous choice of the selection committee. She will join the University on May 1, 2025.

Talking Points

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scramble your way through a presentation you have no control over? It’s more fun than you think, and you can experience it yourself (or just come to watch!) on Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library! No pre-registration required!

Note: If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.

MiniPitch

Got a business idea you’re excited about? Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Thursday, March 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. It’s a great opportunity for students to sharpen their presentation skills and develop new ideas. Prepare a three-minute pitch, face a three-minute Q&A, and participate in a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did well, where you can improve, and what steps you should take next to move forward with your idea!

Elevator Pitching: Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program Workshop Series

Join us for an exciting, useful, and hands-on workshop focused on "Elevator with Amy Andrews and Jeremy Heartz" of the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship. The workshop will be taking place at 248 Schurman Market Square, Tuesday, March 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm. This workshop will provide tools, tips, and tricks around executing an elevator pitch effectively, efficiently, and engagingly. This workshop is open to both Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program participants as well as the general public. There will be pizza!

Talking Points

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scramble your way through a presentation you have no control over? It’s more fun than you think, and you can experience it yourself (or just come to watch!) on Tuesday, March 4, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library! No pre-registration required!

Note: If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.

Financial Fundamentals with Kimberly Norgaard: Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program workshop series

Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for a workshop focused on financial fundamentals with Kimberly Norgaard, Senior Manager at MNP LLP. The workshop will take place at Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall on Monday, March 3, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. This workshop will provide an introduction to completing the core financial proformas required of a business startup: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows. It will also discuss planning out your initial startup costs. This workshop is open to both Harry W.

MiniPitch

Got a business idea you’re excited about? Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Tuesday, February 25, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. It’s a great opportunity for students to sharpen their presentation skills and develop new ideas. Prepare a three-minute pitch, face a three-minute Q&A, and participate in a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did well, where you can improve, and what steps you should take next to move forward with your idea!

Poet and novelist John Steffler to give reading and workshop in late March

John Steffler, one of Canada’s most highly respected authors, will give a public reading of his poem, “That Night We Were Ravenous,” in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI, on Thursday, March 27, at 7:00 pm. The imaginative poem is about a near-fatal encounter with a moose on a Newfoundland highway at night. Admission is free.