Franklin Pigot Memorial Lecture Series presents: Creating the University of Prince Edward Island
The next talk in the Franklin (Frank) Pigot Memorial Lecture Series at UPEI will explore how the spirit of the 1960s shaped the University. On Thursday, September 26, Dr. Alan MacEachern will present “A Child of the ’60s: Creating the University of Prince Edward Island” at 7:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge of SDU Main Building.
Day 3: Just Check In for Consent!
Today marks the final day of UPEI's "Just Check In" for Consent, a collaboration between the UPEI Student Union and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SV-PRO). See below for a list of today's events and activities.
Bystander Training
9-10 am
(Student Affairs: Andrew Hall, 142)
Join Student Affairs in learning how “Bringing in the Bystander” empowers bystanders to prevent sexual violence safely and effectively. We all have a role to play in ending sexual violence!
Introducing Dr. Terry Whitebeach: UPEI Writer in Residence
Dr. Terry Whitebeach is an esteemed Australian young adult novelist, biographer and historian, poet, creative writing mentor, community developer, and social activist from Tasmania. She will be the UPEI Writer in Residence this fall semester. Her residency is sponsored by the UPEI Dean of Arts, the Institute of Island Studies, and UPEI’s English Department.
Creating a Little Book of Dreams: writing workshop
Dr. Terry Whitebeach is an esteemed Australian young adult novelist, biographer and historian, poet, creative writing mentor, community developer, and social activist from Tasmania. She will be the UPEI Writer in Residence this fall semester. Her residency is sponsored by the UPEI Dean of Arts, the Institute of Island Studies, and UPEI’s English Department.
Dr. Whitebeach will lead a creative writing workshop on Saturday, October 5, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, at UPEI.
Dr. Terry Whitebeach public reading
Dr. Terry Whitebeach is an esteemed Australian young adult novelist, biographer and historian, poet, creative writing mentor, community developer, and social activist from Tasmania. She will be the UPEI Writer in Residence this fall semester. Her residency is sponsored by the UPEI Dean of Arts, the Institute of Island Studies, and UPEI’s English Department.
Dr. Whitebeach will give a free public reading in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown on Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 pm.
First UPEI Music Recital Series concert features chamber works for piano and clarinet
The UPEI Department of Music Recital Series begins its 2019–2020 season on Saturday, September 14, at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, featuring new piano professor, Magdalena von Eccher, in collaboration with clarinettist Karem J. Simon.
UPEI announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, September 2 to 8
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Brinten Comeau and Evan Couturier, the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 2 to 8.
Music Recital Series: Historias y Danzas
The UPEI Department of Music Recital Series begins its 2019-2020 season on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall featuring its new piano professor, Magdalena von Eccher, in collaboration with clarinettist Karem J. Simon.
UPEI Student Union features all-woman executive for first time in fifty-year history
The UPEI Student Union (UPEISU) is celebrating its own version of the PEI Famous Five.* This year’s executive features President Emma Drake, Vice-President Academic and External Sweta Daboo, Vice-President Student Life Tessa Rogers, and Vice-President Finance and Administration Keesha Ryan, marking the first time in 50 years of UPEISU history that all four executive positions are held by women.
Trauma and Resilience Keynote with Dr. Amanda Brazil
Join the UPEI Student Union and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SV-PRO) in welcoming Dr. Amanda Brazil on Tuesday, September 10 at 12 noon in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, to open our "Just Check in For Consent" week (September 10 to 12) with her keynote speech about trauma and resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to de-stigmatize trauma and also put your name in for a draw to win a Fitbit watch!!
