Let's Talk Teaching Day

Let's Talk Teaching is an annual learning event that gives faculty and sessionals a chance to connect before classes start in September and to share ideas related to teaching. With the changes brought on by the global pandemic and a desire to continue the tradition of Let’s Talk Teaching we’ve organized a Let’s Talk Teaching Online series that includes synchronous sessions that will begin on August 25 and continue throughout the fall semester.

Note: All sessions will be recorded.

UPEI authors win PEI Book Awards

Island Studies Press is pleased to announce that two UPEI authors recently won PEI Book Awards. My island’s the house I sleep in at night by Dr. Laurie Brinklow won the poetry category, and Home Is Where the Water Is by the late Dr. Hung-Min Chiang received the award for non-fiction. The awards were announced on May 29 at the Trailside Café in Charlottetown. 

In-person watch party for interactive event with Ukraine President Zelenskyy

On Wednesday, June 22, at 11:00 am AT (10:00 am ET), the University of Prince Edward Island will take part in an interactive online event with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who will deliver a live video address from Ukraine to students across Canada. An interactive Q&A will follow President Zelenskyy’s remarks. UPEI is one of several universities hosting watch parties (in Lecture Theatre A at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC 201N)), with participants being seen on the Zoom call by President Zelenskyy.  

Calling all UPEI students: Participate in interactive event with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

On Wednesday, June 22, at 11:00 am AT (10:00 am ET), the University of Prince Edward Island will take part in an interactive online event with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who will deliver a live video address from Ukraine to students across Canada. An interactive Q&A will follow President Zelenskyy’s remarks.

UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers recruit Katie Trifos looking to spark offence

UPEI Women’s Soccer head coach Lewis Page wants his team to score more, and he’s hoping his latest recruit, Katie Trifos, can help facilitate the offence.

Last season, the Panthers found themselves in most games, but the margin of error was slim as they averaged fewer than a goal per contest. As a result, UPEI finished with a 1-6-5 record.

That’s where Trifos’ skillset comes in. Page envisions the 18-year-old as a cornerstone piece to the midfield and someone who can set up teammates for more scoring chances.

LMMI will hold its 15th biennial international conference June 22 to 26

The L.M. Montgomery Institute (LMMI), University of Prince Edward Island, will hold its 15th biennial international conference from June 22 to 26, featuring a combination of in-person and virtual presentations.

Co-chairing the conference are Dr. Alan MacEachern, a professor of history at Western University and LMMI Visiting Scholar, and Dr. Lesley Clement, a retired English professor from Lakehead University and LMMI Visiting Scholar from 2019 to 2021. 

National Indigenous Peoples Day

In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month, a month to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. Canada has officially celebrated National Indigenous History Month for the entire month of June since 2009. Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the summer solstice!

UPEI international graduates learn about opportunities on PEI

On June 2, over 100 international graduates from the UPEI Classes of 2021 and 2022 attended an event to inform them about employment and immigration opportunities for them on Prince Edward Island.

At the event, they had the opportunity to network with local service providers like IRSA, The Employment Journey newspaper, ASDA, and PEI Connectors. This was followed by a panel composed of sector experts including the Construction Association of PEI, Tourism PEI, PEI BioAlliance, Health PEI, and the PEI Government Diversity Office.

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