UPEI announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, October 7 to 14
Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Janel MacKay and Simon Hofley, the UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for October 7 to 14.
UPEI Contemporary Chamber Music Workshop: Inaugural Performance!
You're invited to the inaugural performance of the UPEI Contemporary Chamber Music Workshop, which will take place Saturday, October 19, at 12:30pm in Steel Recital Hall, on the UPEI Campus. It will be a 40-45-minute performance without a break, and a feast for your auditory and visual senses!
PEI musical premieres by our sonic grandmother Pauline Oliveros, BC composer Jordan Nobles, minimalist master Terry Riley, and ensemble musicians!
Free admission; all welcome!
Biomedical Sciences & Pathology and Microbiology Seminar
Speaker: Emily Pope, Biomedical Sciences
Title: Development of a Microbial Domestication (MD) Pod for the Discovery of Novel Marine Natural Products
Everyone Welcome
UPEI Korean Speech Contest
UPEI Korean Speech Contest is open to all UPEI students who speak Korean as a foreign or second language at the introductory (beginner) level.
The 2019 Contest will be held on November 22 (Friday) from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Main Building 201). Free food and beverage will be provided.
1. Deadline for application and speech draft submission:
(1) Monday, November 15, 2019
UPEI hosts public lecture about equity, diversity, and decolonization in higher education
Dr. Malinda S. Smith, professor of political science, and a Provost Fellow EDI Policy, University of Alberta, will give a public talk called “Equity, Diversity, and Decolonization in Higher Education: An Agenda for Change,” on Wednesday, October 23, 4 pm, in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island.
Smith will talk about her recent research and offer a critical assessment of the status of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives in Canadian higher education.
UPEI hosts public lecture about equity, diversity, and decolonization in higher education
Dr. Malinda S. Smith, professor of political science, and a Provost Fellow EDI Policy, University of Alberta, will give a public talk called “Equity, Diversity, and Decolonization in Higher Education: An Agenda for Change,” on Wednesday, October 23, 4 pm, in AVC Lecture Theatre A. She will talk about her recent research and offer a critical assessment of the status of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives in Canadian higher education.
UPEI announces Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass, Interim Vice-President Academic and Research, and Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance, are pleased to announce that Patti Wheatley will assume the role of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer for UPEI.
UPEI issues call for nominations for honorary degree candidates
The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking nominations of candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at Convocation in May of 2020.
The University’s honorary degrees recognize people who have made outstanding contributions in any field of endeavour on provincial, national, or international levels. Whether Islanders or people with strong PEI connections, candidates will have extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements, or service to society.
Walk With a Doc PEI
Walk With a Doc is a free event, open to anyone who would like to come for a self-paced walk with local doctors and other healthcare professionals. No registration required.
Each walk begins with a 5 minute talk on a health-related topic, followed by an hour of walking and conversation.
If you are interested, meet us at the UPEI outdoor track at 9am on Oct 12 (if raining, we will be on the UPEI indoor track).
Thanks to UPEI Athletics and Recreation and the College of Family Physicians of PEI for supporting this event.
UPEI Department of Music offers masterclass with trumpeter Paul Merkelo
The UPEI Department of Music, in partnership with Yamaha Canada Music and the PEI Symphony Orchestra, is pleased to host a brass masterclass with Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter Paul Merkelo. Merkelo’s masterclass will give students of all brass instruments an opportunity to learn from a master performer and teacher. The class will be held on Monday, October 21, 9:30-11:30 am, in the Steel Recital Hall at UPEI. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
