New on-campus partnership to provide French proficiency training for public service
The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development at the University of Prince Edward Island is partnering with the Centre d’excellence en français (CEF) on campus to provide French proficiency training for the Public Service Commission of Prince Edward Island..
Connecting generations at a time of disconnection
A student in UPEI’s MBA in Global Leadership program is helping connect generations during an era of isolation due to COVID-19. Kristina Butler has created a pen pal group called “A Pen for Your Thoughts,” connecting students from Queen Charlotte Intermediate School in Charlottetown and residents living at the Garden Home and at Whisperwood Villa. The project is part of the UPEI MBA in Global Leadership program’s service-learning leadership experience in its global leadership and ethics course.
AVC Class of 2023 benefits from donation of DASIE surgical models
Students in AVC’s Class of 2023 are taking a big leap forward in their veterinary education this semester when they begin their hands-on technical training. An important part of their training is developing and practicing suturing skills using DASIE surgical models donated by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Student Affairs Virtual Workshop - The Research Process
Student Affairs is hosting a workshop focusing on The Research Process on Tuesday Feb 9th from 1:00pm- 2:00pm.
During this workshop, we will guide you through:
- UPEI Library Articles and Scholarly Article Research
- Tips for Reading Research Articles
Registration not required. To join the workshop please use the following Google Meet Link:
Shoot for the Cure shifts to digital campaign for 2021
U SPORTS, the governing body for university sport in Canada, has announced that the 14th edition of Shoot for the Cure will be held virtually during the week of February 1 to 7, 2021.
Organized since 2007 in collaboration with the U SPORTS Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association, the fundraising initiative raises money for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and other related local and provincial charities to help fight breast cancer.
Physics student wins best oral presentation award at Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference
Desiree Rehel, a student in the UPEI Department of Physics, won an award for an oral presentation she gave at the recent Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC). The event was hosted by physics students at Western University, but the presentations were all given online. Forty-six students from across Canada gave presentations, and five awards were given, three sponsored by industry and two sponsored by the CUPC.
Documentary Screening- The Skin We're In
February is Black History Month in Canada. To help celebrate, we are excited to announce the launch of our year-long discussion of Canadian author Desmond Cole's book, The Skin We're In
On February 9th at 6 pm come to the Roberson Library for the kick-off event- a showing of the CBC documentary about Cole and his experience as a black Canadian. There will be spots for 22 people (with social distancing) for those who would like to attend in person and a video link will be provided to those who would prefer to join online. Plus there will be popcorn served.
International Development Week 2021: Promoting Sustainable Development Goalskshop with Jillian Kilfoil
You are invited to a series of events on Tuesday, February 9 celebrating International Development Week 2021. Find out how Canadians are promoting the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participation is free!
Register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Who: Qajaq Robinson, Commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Speaks on Implications for Reconciliation during this Pandemic.
February is Black History Month
Every year in February, Black History Month is celebrated in Canada. Black History Month was created to provide an opportunity to share and learn about peoples of African ancestry, but also recognize there remains work to be done to fully integrate black culture, history, and achievements into the Canadian fabric.
This year, the national theme for Black History Month is “The Future is Now,” while the Black Cultural Society of PEI has selected “Celebrating our Heritage for the Culture.”
Black History Month @UPEI Tap Takeover with Kierrah Celeste
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island’s Black community.
This year’s theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including some at UPEI.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @UPEI Tap Takeover with Kierrah Celeste, from 7–9 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and café.
