New Vital Signs report provides snapshot of the quality of life on PEI

A new report from the Community Foundation of PEI (CFPEI) and UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies provides a snapshot of the quality of life and well-being on Prince Edward Island. Vital Signs brings together publicly available research data, the analysis of subject experts, and focus group feedback from private, public, and not-for-profit sectors from different regions of the Island. The result is an easy-to-digest, comprehensive look at a wide range of interconnected topics from health to housing to education and the environment. 

Soup for the Soul 5.3

Celebrate UPEI's Health and Fitness Week with a warm free bowl of soup.  Hosted by International Student Office and Recruiting who will prepare Black Bean and Lentil Soup and Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup.

Wednesday November 20 11:30 - 1:00 at the Chaplaincy Centre.

Island Lecture Series December Lecture: Visiting scholar Dr. Dacia Leslie to speak about Jamaica's prison system

The Island Lecture Series December lecture features a visiting scholar from Jamaica, Dr. Dacia Leslie, speaking about Jamaica’s prison system: “Don’t Discard the Utilitarian Aims”: Revisiting the UK Prison Offer. The lecture will be held Tuesday, December 10, at 7 p.m. in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge on the UPEI campus.

AVC hosts community workshop about dental care for pets

Dr. Mike West, community care clinician at the Atlantic Veterinary College, will give a public workshop about the importance of dental care for pets on Thursday, November 21, at 7 pm, in AVC's Lecture Theatre A.

Good dental health is just as important for pets as it is for people, but it is often overlooked. By the age of three, 70 to 80 per cent of dogs and cats show signs of dental disease. Dr. West will talk about the signs of dental disease in pets and ways to help their teeth and gums stay healthy.

Island Lecture Series presents Brenda Whiteway

The Island Lecture Series’ November lecture features Charlottetown visual artist Brenda Whiteway talking about her most recent undertaking, the White Sands PEI Shoreline Project. Her presentation melds images and words to create “Shifting sands: Capturing Climactic and Cultural Change through Art.” The lecture will be held on Tuesday, November 19, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI’s SDU Main Building. 

Executive MBA program information session

UPEI’s Faculty of Business will hold an information session for those interested in its Executive MBA program. The event will be on Tuesday, November 26, at 5:00 pm at The Gallery, located in The Guild in Charlottetown.

UPEI’s EMBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.