Postponed: International Development Week panel discussion

This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. An announcement will be made when the organizers have determined a suitable date and time to host the event. The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) will hold the 27th annual International Development Week (IDW) February 6-11. UPEI is a proud member of the ACIC and will host two events for IDW. IDW brings together the PEI members of the ACIC and development groups from across the country. 2017 also marks the 42nd anniversary of the ACIC. Thursday, February 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of violence against women. Panelists include: Sally Armstrong, a three-time Amnesty International award winner and member of the International Women’s Commission at the UN Masuma Asad Khan, a third-year IDS student at Dalhousie University, campaigns and outreach coordinator for the Equity and Accessibility Office for the Dalhousie Student Union, and president of the Dalhousie Muslim Student Association For more information, see the ACIC website or contact Selvi Roy at selvi@acic-caci.org

Adaptive Technology Presentation

Do you wish you could have someone read your textbook to you? Would you rather "speak" your paper instead of writing it? Are you tired of taking notes in class? If you answered yes (or maybe) to any of these questions, we have the session for you!! Come check out the magic of some life changing adaptive technologies and Apps! Location: Andrew Hall 142 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 (with time for questions after) Date: February 8th Faculty, staff and students are all welcome.

UPEI Music Department 2016-2017 Recital Series

The UPEI Music Department 2016-2017 Recital Series is pleased to present the 2017 Dr Frances Gray Music Performance Competition featuring five finalists, Johanna Vessey, clarinet; Leah Jordan, clarinet, Justin Amador, horn; Emily Proude, saxophone and Andrea Corder, soprano.  Each will be accompanied by Frances McBurnie, piano.  Admission for Adults and Seniors is $20 and for Students $15. Tickets will be available at the door.

Cheer on the Home Team and Show Support for Refugees

This Friday February 3rd, the UPEI Community is invited to come out to the Panthers' Basketball games not only to cheer on the UPEI players, but also to participate in a show of solidarity for refugees.  The evening will be hosted by UPEI's WUSC (World University Service of Canada) Committee, with the Women's Basketball Team playing at 6pm and the Men playing at 8pm.  So far, through WUSC's Student Refugee Program, the UPEI Committee has sponsored 24 students from refugee camps. The program helps sponsored students become permanent residents of Canada and complete their post-secondary education while being supported by fellow university students.  The committee members are looking forward to sharing some of the things they've learned and increasing awareness of refugee issues.  The purpose of the event is to build a supportive community, create connections, and share ideas on how to continue helping those who have had to leave their home country. 

Vagabond Productions Presents Dead Man's Cell Phone

Love in the Digital Age Vagabond Productions presents Dead Man’s Cell Phone March 22-25. Would you answer a stranger’s cell phone? Well, Jean does, and so begins Dead Man’s Cell Phone, by Sarah Ruhl. The play is a funny take on relationships in the digital age. Jean’s decision to answer the phone is complicated because its owner is dead. This simple action draws Jean into Gordon’s world, taking her places she never expected. “The play explores a lot of timely issues, given people’s addiction to their cell phones. The play asks questions about how technology effects relationships,” says director Greg Doran. Once Jean answers Gordon’s phone, she is learns about his life and his dark secret. “The play is really funny and dark at times. It asks questions about love in the digital age, when face to face contact has been reduced, friend has become a verb, and social media has made us antisocial. If you wonder where all of the cell traffic goes, this play is for you.” The play runs March 22 to March 25, 2017, in the Faculty Lounge, in the Main Building, on the UPEI campus. The doors open at 7 for a 7:30 pm start. Admission is pay what you can. The play contains adult language, so it may not be appropriate for younger audiences. For more information, you can call UPEI Theatre Studies at 902-566-6013 or email gdoran@upei.ca.

Celebrate myUPEI and Learn More!

Come learn more about the exciting transition from Campus Login to myUPEI. UPEI is introducing a portal called myUPEI overtime it will be your new online access to services such as: • Course scheduling • Registering for courses • Student financial accounts • Degree auditing • Transcript requests • Class petitions and waivers • Scholarships and awards • Submission of grades • Room bookings   There will be learning stations, free swag, and refreshments! *This event was originally scheduled for Thursday, February 16 but it has been rescheduled to Monday, February 27.

Resumania

Need a stronger resume? Career Services and the Writing Centre are collaborating to put on “Resumania 2017.” Join us, for tips on making your resume flawless!  Don't have a resume? - No problem!  Stop by and pick up sample resumes to get started! Book your time slot: https://careerservicesupei.youcanbook.me Where: Robertson Library – Room 233 (Across from the Pit!)