University Update 2015

UPEI is pleased to invite all students and their families, faculty and staff, retirees, alumni and friends to join the President in conversation about the priorities and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome.  

MA Island Studies Thesis Defence - Ms. Xiaotong Liang

Ms. Xiaotong Liang will present her Master of Arts - Island Studies thesis defence on Tuesday, December 1st at 8:30am in Rm. 409 Dalton Hall. The thesis title is: Claiming Green to Earn Green: Environmental laws and uninhabited islands - A case study of Fangji Island, China. There is limited seating at this location. Anyone interested in attending should reserve a seat by contacting Jim Randall at jarandall@upei.ca or 902-620-5013. 

Festive Study Break

The Office of the President invites students to enjoy a festive study break on Tuesday, December 8 from 1:00-2:30 pm, in the lobby of the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. There will be free hot cocoa, coffee, and cookies along with holiday music--all to help ease the stress of studying and exams, and to celebrate the holiday season. All students are welcome!

UPEI New Year's Day Levee

The UPEI community is invited to attend the University of Prince Edward Island and the UPEI Alumni Association's New Year’s Levee. Join us to wish each other a "Happy New Year" on Friday, January 1, 2016, 11:30 am-1:00 pm at Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Lunch and cash bar provided.  

A Celebration of Achievement

Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Prince Edward Island, and Dr. Greg Keefe, Dean, Atlantic Veterinary College, cordially invite the University community to attend a celebration in recognition of recent international achievements in epidemiology at AVC. At the celebration, there will be a special announcement regarding the UPEI Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research at AVC. All are welcome!

Sugarplum 2015

Join your colleagues and friends for a very FESTIVE luncheon celebration at Sugarplum 2015. Enjoy all your favorite holiday foods and delight in the festive décor. We think Santa may even take time to stop by! Call or email us early for your tickets. Don’t miss out.              

EAP Holiday celebration and Unity Tree Lighting

On Monday, December 7th at 3:00 pm the English Academic Program (EAP) staff of the International Relations Office will be hosting a holiday celebration in the Robertson Library "PIT". Light refreshments will be on hand, and students are welcome to take part in some caroling.  As part of the holiday celebrations student Farah Al-behadili would like to invite all students to attend a "unity tree" lighting ceremony at 3:30 pm. Farah asks all students to show their support by attending the event and hearing her message of peace and unity.