Island organizations invited to host climate interns in 2021
The following was co-released by UPEI and the province of Prince Edward Island. For the full release, including backgrounder, visit princeedwardisland.ca.
Organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island can apply to host an intern and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program.
Supports for Sexual and Gender-based Violence during COVID-19
While social distancing and staying at home is the best practice to limit the spread of COVID-19, home is not always the safest place to be for some people. If you are experiencing abuse, harassment, or violence in any way, know that you are not alone and you do not deserve to be mistreated. There is help available.
Consider following resources as we face this time ahead:
First Day of Classes
Classes begin. Consult UPEI's Calendar Dates for other important first semester dates.
COVID-19 impacts on tourism: UPEI’s MBA students dig in
On Tuesday, August 18, students in UPEI’s MBA in Global Leadership program will make their final capstone presentations examining the impacts of COVID-19 on the PEI tourism industry. The project is part of a partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of PEI (TIAPEI) .The public is invited to stream the presentations live from 1 to 2:30 pm.
Major Digital Exhibition of Anne Manuscript Announced
The following was originally announced by the Confederation Centre of the Arts.
AVC receives donation for Indigenous programming at vet camp
The Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, has received a donation of $10,000 from Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada to support Indigenous students attending the College’s Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp.
New PEI weather and climate change application launched
Get a group of Islanders together, and in short order, the conversation turns to the weather. Thanks to Dr. Xander Wang, assistant professor at UPEI’s School of Climate Change and Adaptation, those conversations can be informed by real-time weather readings and historical climate data collected across PEI.
UPEI Pride Celebrations — Wear your rainbow!
Congratulations to the UPEI Student Union for kicking off the 2020 PEI Pride Festival, July 26–August 2, by hosting several Pride events over the last two weeks. The University will join in the celebration by flying the Pride flag all week at the flag plaza in front of Kelley Memorial Building.
On Wednesday, July, 29, join UPEI Student Affairs staff by donning your bright colours, and wearing your rainbow to express your support for our UPEI 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Message from the President: Details for Stage Three
This message was distributed to UPEI students, faculty, and staff on July 27, 2020 to their @upei.ca emails. While we will continue to update our COVID-19 website, the latest news will be first shared with the UPEI community by email and on UPEI SAFE, the University’s safety app (available on The App Store and Google Play). Read UPEI's Operational Ease-Back Plan for full details about the University's plan to gradually return to campus.
Dear Members of the University Community,
