Global Village celebration takes place at UPEI on November 30
The UPEI campus community is invited to attend the annual Global Village celebration on Saturday, November 30, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, starting at 3:30 pm.
Global Village is a celebration of the multiculturalism and diversity that exists at UPEI. Students from all over the world will showcase their culture and traditions, as well as encourage cultural sensitivity and a global perspective.
Visions de l'amen by Megaria Halim and Nicholas Busch
Nicholas Busch and Megaria Halim will perform on the SDU Stage in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on November 29, 2024, at 7:30 pm.
Visions de l'amen is a suite of seven pieces for two pianos by Olivier Messiaen. Come and experience the richness of harmony, colour, and intensity in this performance!
“By joining the life of the creatures who say "amen" by the fact that they exist, I have tried to express the varied riches of the Amen in seven musical visions.” - O. Messiaen
UPEISU Holiday Market
Join your UPEI Student Union on Thursday, November 28, for our Holiday Market from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A Murphy Student Centre!
The first 250 students will each receive a $5 voucher to spend at their favourite vendor.
Students, club executives, and alumni will sell unique, handmade products!
UPEI Panthers this Week (November 25–December 1)
The UPEI Basketball and Hockey Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away.
Kristina Kupferschmidt: Using Machine Learning to Forecast Changes in Canada’s Food Prices
Kristina Kupferschmidt, who has recently joined the School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, will be giving a talk on Friday at noon entitled "Using Machine Learning to Forecast Changes in Canada’s Food Prices: Canada’s Food Price Report 2025" as part of the Atlantic Canada Data Science Tour.
Institute of Island Studies hosts knitting and storytelling event on December 3
The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI will host a “Yarns and Yarns” event focusing on knitting and storytelling on northern islands on December 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, at The Gallery Coffee House and Bistro, 82 Great George Street, Charlottetown.
People can participate in person or virtually. Please click here to register. The event is free, and everyone is welcome.
UPEI Action Plan Check-In
As we continue on our journey to build a culture of safety, trust, and inclusion, Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to attend the UPEI Action Plan Check-In on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Performing Arts Centre theatre (PAC121S) from 1:30–2:30 pm.
This in-person meeting will be an opportunity to hear about the progress we are making with regard to the UPEI Action Plan and implementation plans as well as provide your feedback, as we make the changes needed to move forward, live our values, and achieve our mission.
Yarns & Yarns!
Join the Institute of Island Studies in person or online on December 3, 1-2 pm, for “Yarns and Yarns,” an hour of knitting and storytelling on northern islands, when we will discuss and demonstrate island knitting traditions that focus on mittens.
Ocean Startup Activator - PEI Edition
Dive into the Blue Economy at the Ocean Startup Activator-PEI Edition, an exciting in-person event designed for students, researchers, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us on November 29 at the Don and Marion McDougall Hall for a day filled with inspiration, collaboration, and competition focused on tackling the challenges facing our oceans.
MacLauchlan Panther Pitch Launch Event
The MacLauchlan Panther Pitch is returning this winter semester! To celebrate the return of this storied competition, the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is kicking off the program with an official launch event on Thursday, November 28, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
