Panther Pitch competition for student entrepreneurs to take place March through May, 2023
The first-ever UPEI Panther Pitch competition took place two years ago as part of the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program. This year, UPEI's Experiential Education Department is re-offering the program through March, culminating in a pitch competition in May.
Shape-shifters Richard Lemm and Anna Marie Sewell live in conversation
PEI author Richard Lemm and Alberta author Anna Marie Sewell will host a Facebook Live conversation on the Winter's Tales FB page about the roles of shape-shifters on March 19 at 4:00 pm (AST)/1:00 pm (MST).
International Women's Day 2023
The theme in Canada for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is Every Woman Counts.
It’s a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres.
Let’s celebrate the successful women around us, reminding today’s youth and girls that their dream is within reach. And, the University is proud of the women of UPEI who are constantly making our University, province, and the world a better place!
Interview Tips Workshop
Join Experiential Education staff for an online lunch-and-learn designed to help you prepare for interviews. Whether you are preparing to apply for summer employment or just want to develop your interview skills for the future, this workshop will help you to talk about your skills and experiences in ways that will help you reach your goals!
For more details and to register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Networking Workshop
Prepare for the 2023 UPEI Summer Job and Career Fair by improving your networking skills!
Join Experiential Education staff for a workshop that helps students understand and practice the key ingredients of effective networking. If you feel unsure of how to talk about yourself, meet new people, or navigate situations in a professional way, this is the workshop for you!
To learn more and register, visit the Eventbrite page.
Resume Writing Hands-On Workshop
Get your resume ready for summer hiring season and the 2023 UPEI Summer Job and Career Fair!
Join Experiential Education staff for a hands-on workshop where you can work on your resume with real-time support. We'll let you know what employers are looking for and what will help your application stand out against the competition. You'll make changes as we go to come out of the workshop with a resume that sets you up for success!
Kenyan smallholder dairy veterinary report | January 2023
Every year since 1980, a small contingent of globally minded Prince Edward Island volunteers belonging to Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) has lived, worked, taught, and learned alongside local Kenyan farmers, researchers, health trainees, and their communities with the goal of helping them become more self-reliant in agricultural food production.
UPEI researchers recruiting PEI veterinarians for new mental health research project
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) and the Department of Psychology in the Faculties of Arts and Science at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) are recruiting veterinarians for a new research project.
UPEI Creative Writing Master Class Reading to be held March 21
The annual public reading by UPEI’s Creative Writing Master Class will take place on Tuesday, March 21, at 8:00 pm, in The Carriage House at Beaconsfield, 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown.
The reading will showcase thirteen of the Island’s talented emerging writers: Joseph Simmonds, Bonnie Flavell, Brian Collins, Emma Willoughby, Jon Debly, Claire MacPhee, Adontae Pratt, Joanna Suchoszek, Olivia Jalbert, Sam Ching, Larissa Storey, Jason Mallard, and Jennifer Tasker.
Aiden Rainford and Zach Wilson named UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for February 21–26 are Aiden Rainford (women’s basketball) and Zach Wilson (track and field).
Rainford, a psychology student from Toronto, Ontario, was named an AUS Championship Tournament all-star after two solid games in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During these games, the fourth-year forward averaged 13.0 points and 10.0 rebounds.
