Science Seminar: Laura Carvalho & Travis McIsaac

Faculty of Science Environmental Sciences/Human Biology Seminar Series The Campus community is kindly invited to presentations by Laura Carvalho (MSc-HUB; Reed-Jones’ Lab, AHS): “Determining the relationship between eye movement patterns and neurological mechanisms that affect postural control post concussion” And Travis McIsaac (MSc-HUB, MacDonald’s Lab, AHS): “Exploring negative sport experiences as predictors of positive youth development” Everyone is welcome.

Science Seminar: Diana Hamilton

Faculty of Science Environmental Sciences/Human Biology Seminar Series The Campus community is kindly invited to a presentation by Diana Hamilton (Biology, Mount Allison University): “Movement, diet and duration of stay by Semipalmated Sandpipers migrating through the Bay of Fundy: new insights challenge previous assumptions” Everyone is welcome.

Science Seminar: David Speare

Faculty of Science Environmental Sciences/Human Biology Seminar Series The Campus community is kindly invited to a presentation by David Speare (Pathology and Microbiology, AVC): "Getting Published! A journal editor's perspective on improving the odds of getting your work accepted and published” Everyone is welcome.

Science Seminar: Naomi-Allan Robbins & Aisha Alkhnajari

Faculty of Science Environmental Sciences/Human Biology Seminar Series The Campus community is kindly invited to presentations by Naomi-Allan Robbins (MSc-ESC; Jiang/van den Heuvel Lab, Biology): ”Effects of Buckwheat as a potato rotation crop on soil and water quality” And Aisha Alkhnajari (MSc-ESC, Fofana Lab, Biology): "Microbial diversity of Buckwheat rhizosphere in wireworm-infested and non-infested soils" Everyone is welcome.

BMO NBA All-Star KidsFest at UPEI

As part of the nationwide NBA All-Star 2016 program that will bring the excitement of the NBA to 14 Canadian cities in 10 provinces from November through February, former NBA player Jerome Williams will interact with fans in Charlottetown as they participate in All-Star-themed events and basketball activities January 8-9, 2016. The UPEI Panthers are proud to host the BMO NBA All-Star Kidsfest at the Chi Wan Young Sports Centre on Friday, January 8. The event will feature Jr. NBA Clinics and NBA Cares activities for all ages. A youth art program gives fans a chance to design a canvas that will be displayed during NBA All-Star 2016 in February in Toronto. Another event taking place at UPEI during the Panther Women's and Men's Basketball home games on January 9 is the Bell NBA All-Star Challenge, presented by AIR MILES. The event is looking for the best three-point shooters, skills challenge competitors and dunkers in Charlottetown!  The winner of the competition will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to compete for a national title at NBA All-Star 2016 in Toronto. 

International Student Orientation

All new international and exchange students are invited and strongly encouraged to join us for ISO (International Student Orientation) on Saturday, Jan 9th, 2016 starting at 10:00 AM in Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) 285 ( building #27 on the map). This one-day orientation is tailored specifically to meet the needs of our international student body with information on finances, academic help, health insurance, study and work permits. Most importantly, we will get to know each other and tour the campus together. There will also be an evening social event on campus as well.