UPEI and Benevolent Irish Society to launch digital PEI Irish oral history collection

The cultural legacy of PEI’s Irish community will be in the spotlight on Sunday, October 4, when the UPEI Robertson Library and the Benevolent Irish Society of PEI (BIS) co-host a public launch of a digital collection of oral history interviews and lectures. The launch will be held at the BIS Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown, from 2–4 p.m.

New research helps keep dogs and dog owners safe

A new book by UPEI professor Michelle Evason is helping keep dogs and their owners safe. As the geographic ranges of ticks rapidly expand in Central, Eastern, and Atlantic Canada, it is important to understand the different tick-borne diseases in dogs and how to treat them. Published by Island Studies Press, Tick-borne Disease in Dogs is an invaluable reference for veterinarians and dog owners.

Remembering Dr. Tom Trenton

We are deeply saddened by the death of Dr. Thomas (Tom) Trenton on September 17, 2020. Tom joined the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Prince Edward Island, in 1973 with his newly minted doctorate from the University of Toronto. He retired in 2009 after 36 years of teaching Sociology.

Atlantic universities to offer region-wide virtual events for student entrepreneurs

Seven universities in Atlantic Canada are co-ordinating efforts to engage and support student entrepreneurs by hosting virtual workshops this fall.

Five virtual workshops open to all students, and an additional three virtual fireside chats for female-identifying students, will be hosted by different participating institutions. Attendance is free.

Kinesiology students seek participants for exercise training program

Students in UPEI’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a four-week exercise training program. Students will create personalized exercise training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.

Participants must be between 30 and 70 years of age. The program is being held entirely online. Participants will meet virtually with their student trainers one to two times a week for four weeks. No previous experience is necessary. Participants must have internet access to participate.

UPEI Virtual Volunteer Fair

The annual UPEI Volunteer Fair allows students and alumni to connect with local organizations that are in need of volunteers. Participants can learn about volunteer opportunities and find out how to get involved.  

This year’s fair will take place virtually on the Blackboard Collaborate online platform. It will be a moderated interactive panel with opportunities for students to ask questions to each organization. Students can listen, watch, ask questions, and learn about a variety of local volunteer opportunities!  

Networking Workshop (online with Google Meet)

For UPEI students and alumni.

9:00–11:30 am

Registration is required and space is limited. A Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the workshop.

This workshop is part of UPEI’s Work Integrated Learning Digital Badge program. Students who participate in this workshop will be eligible to receive digital badges to recognize their participation. For more information on this program and other workshop offerings, please visit our web page. 

Conflict Resolution Workshop (online with Google Meet)

For UPEI students and alumni.

9:00–10:30 am

Registration is required and space is limited. A Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants the morning of the workshop.

This workshop is part of UPEI’s Work Integrated Learning Digital Badge program. Students who participate in this workshop will be eligible to receive digital badges to recognize their participation. For more information on this program and other workshop offerings, please visit upei.ca/experientialeducation/work-integrated-learning.

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