Events Archive

SPEAKER: Gailene Tobin, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: The Effects of Interleukin (IL)-18 on the Activation of Natural Killer (NK) Cell Mediated Cytotoxicity and Its Relevance in Breast Cancer
Join the UPEI English Department to welcome poet Clea Roberts from Whitehorse, Yukon. Roberts will read and discuss her poetry on Monday, March 18 at 7:30 pm in the UPEI Faculty Lounge, Main Building as part of the Winter’s Tales Author Reading Series. Her poetry immerses you in the lifestyle of…
Join the Department of Music for a directed studies recital on March 17, 2013 with Tim Sherren on classical guitar. The recital is free and all are welcome to attend.
The ZUMBA® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. ZUMBA® fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring…
Join the Department of Music for an evening of junior recitals. Nik Dragatakis on jazz guitar, and Cora Wong on flute both assisted by Frances McBurnie on piano. The recital is free and all are welcome to attend.
For an evening of frolic and fun, come and enjoy AVC's Class of 2015 Suture Review on Friday, March 15, starting at 7:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. It promises to be a great show with videography, skits, music, dancing and acting. Tickets are $8 per person and are being sold…
The Department of Music Recital Series is pleased to present a series of Afternoon Recitals featuring UPEI music students.
AVC's first-ever Art Show featuring an art exhibit by students, staff, and faculty will be held in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons on Friday, March 15 starting at noon. A reception will follow at 5:30 pm for artists and admirers with light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!
Join the Department of Biomedical Sciences for a Special Seminar presented by Dr. Russell T. Hill on "Bacterial Symbionts in Marine Sponges: Signaling and Other Interactions".
Brenda Goodine will present her Master of Education Thesis Defense on Friday, March 15 at 9:00am in Memorial Building, room 308. Thesis Title: Painting a Portrait: Early Learning Assessment Practices". All are welcome to attend. ABSTRACT This mixed-methods, qualitative study provided a snapshot of…
Join us for a Wrap-Up Celebration and conclusion of the mural installation presented by Katherine Lezeu. Refreshments will be provided.
The second event of the UPEI student conference series—“Difficult Dialogues”—takes place on Thursday, March 14, 5:30–7:00 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A. The event will feature a screening of the short film “Toilet Training”—a documentary following several transgendered people as they talk about the…
Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the public are invited to The Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 pm as four outstanding UPEI alumni will take the stage to discuss their experiences at UPEI and how they have transitioned into successful careers. Alumni…
Join members of UPEI's executive MBA (EMBA) program and the PEI Business Women's Association for a presentation and networking event focusing on workplace bullying. Jodi Murphy, a UPEI EMBA graduate and teacher with the Prince Edward Island English Language School Board will share her research…
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Speak to a variety of UPEI experts and local community representatives on issues surrounding mental health. If talking isn’t your thing, we have “stress free” tables set up for carefree enjoyment.
On Tuesday, March 12, UPEI Environmental Studies will host an information session entitled "The Federal Government, the Environment, and You: The Enviromental Petitions Process." This information session will be led by David Willey from the Auditor General of Canada's office. The environmental…
Irene Gillis will present her Master of Education Thesis Defense on Tuesday, March 12 at 3:00pm in Memorial Building, room 417. Thesis Title: "Environmental Influences on Healthy Living". All are welcome. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore what healthy living means to adult women…
SPEAKER: Jordan Poley, Pathology and Microbiology TITLE: Molecular Pathways Involved in Sea Lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) Resistance to Chemotherapeutants SPEAKER: Alyssa Grunwald, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Investigating fungal and bacterial diversity of Frobisher Bay as a source of bioactive…
Dr. David Hall is a veterinarian with a PhD in agricultural economics and an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary. His current research activities address animal health economics and policy, international development…