The evolving practices and technologies of Digital Humanities bring a plethora of challenges to would-be participants. In this talk, Dr. Michael Newton will discuss some of the experiences of the UNC Digital Innovation Lab around Digital Humanities projects and how they have informed the design decisions behind the data visualization collaboratory Prospect. It will also feature a demonstration of some of the key features and functionalities of Prospect that support the needs of Digital Humanities projects, and an outline of how to create a data set with it. Dr. Michael Newton has been the lead software developer in the Digital Innovation Lab at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, since late 2013. He has a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego, which he earned while working at a popular computer game company. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and has published extensively in that field. In 2007, he was awarded a Digital Humanities Initiative grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (US) to create a digital collaboratory for Celtic Studies. He is currently working on several projects at UNC, most notably the data visualization collaboratory Prospect.   Dr. Newton is the author of Seanchaidh na Coille / The Memory-Keeper of the Forest, published by Cape Breton University Press, which has been shortlisted for the Atlantic Book Award for Scholarly Writing.

UPEI is proud to host the first-ever UPEI Entrepreneurship Bootcamp on May 2, 3, and 4, 2016. Designed for UPEI students and alumni, the Bootcamp will provide participants with three days of presentations, competitions, and site visits. Participants will talk with leading Island entrepreneurs, hear their stories, learn from their advice, access their business ideas, and profit from their feedback. Each day the Bootcamp will feature: IDEAS CAMP MENTOR CAMP FINANCING CAMP There is no cost to attend, but space is limited!  Reserve your place today by texting 902-394-2536 with your email address and BOOTCAMP in the subject line. Open to UPEI students and alumni from all academic disciplines. 2016 graduating students will have priority.

The UPEI Rainbow Alliance is partnering with the UPEI Student Diversity Office and PRIDE PEI to host the 3rd Annual PEI Gender & Sexuality Alliance Conference.  This conference is geared towards Jr. High and High School students, but is open to all students (including post-secondary), parents, teachers, professors, staff, and community members in related fields. There will be a pump up session by Gordon McNeilly from UFIT Inc. and attendees will have the chance to socialize and learn through networking opportunities and workshops hosted by groups such as The Youth Project (Halifax), AIDS PEI Community Support Group, PRIDE PEI, GET REAL UPEI, as well as Sandra Sheridan (Former Guidance Counsellor at TOSH), Janet Bradshaw, The Reverend Doctor Andrew Richardson and artist Russell Louder.   We are excited to have a Meet and Greet Lunch with the PEI Premier, The Honorable Wade MacLauchlan. Registration is FREE, and lunch is provided.  There are a limited number of spots available, so register: https://peigsaconference.eventbrite.ca/ For more information contact Elyse Cottrell at ecottrell@upei.ca     uest speakers including the Premier of Prince Edward Island,Wade MacLauchlan. And to top it off did we mention free lunch is provided?

Girls in grades 7 to 9 are invited to a science retreat on Friday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Activities include a design challenge, exploring biomechanical testing and 3-D printing, building a spectroscope to learn about stars, and performing chemical experiments. Girls will also meet female role models who are working or studying in the science, engineering, and technology fields. This 3rd annual Girls Get WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) retreat will expose girls to hands-on science activities and careers so that they can make informed decisions about subject choices in later school years. The event is hosted by Island WISE, Engineers PEI, Let’s Talk Science, and UPEI. Register by calling the Engineers PEI office at 902-566-1268 or go to http://www.engineerspei.com/node/395. Space is limited. Cost is $10 which includes lunch. Subsidies are available upon request.

The Faculty of Education cordially invites you to attend the PhD Proposal Presentation of Tim McRoberts entitled "Uncovering the Lived Experiences of Post-Secondary Students, Faculty, and Administrators: A Step Toward Achieving and Promoting High Impact Learning at the College Level." All are welcome to attend.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a series of Virtual Career Fairs to promote career possibilities to students looking to work for the CRA.  These will take place on April 28th, May 2nd, May 4th and May 6th. These opportunities are for graduating students as well as Co-op and/or Summer Students.  Please use the following link to register on a date that is convenient to you.  These sessions will be bilingual. Click HERE to sign up to participate. 

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a series of Virtual Career Fairs to promote career possibilities to students looking to work for the CRA. These will take place on April 28th, May 2nd, May 4th and May 6th. These opportunities are for graduating students as well as Co-op and/or Summer Students.  Please use the following link to register on a date that is convenient to you. (Sessions will be bilingual.) Click HERE to sign up to participate. 

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a series of Virtual Career Fairs to promote career possibilities to students looking to work for the CRA. These will take place on April 28th, May 2nd, May 4th and May 6th. These opportunities are for graduating students as well as Co-op and/or Summer Students.  Please use the following link to register on a date that is convenient to you. (Sessions will be bilingual.)   Click HERE to sign up to participate.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting a series of Virtual Career Fairs to promote career possibilities to students looking to work for the CRA. These will take place on April 28th, May 2nd, May 4th and May 6th. These opportunities are for graduating students as well as Co-op and/or Summer Students.  Please use the following link to register on a date that is convenient to you. (Sessions will be bilingual.)   Click HERE to sign up to participate.

The UPEI Music Society is proud to present its sixth annual Variety Show on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 pm. This year, the show will take place at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall (Holland College, Prince of Wales Campus). Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available in advance either from the Florence Simmons box office or website. Admission is $18. All proceeds from the show will go towards UPEI Music scholarships.  In the opening act, singers will perform backed by a house band comprised of current UPEI music students and alumni, the second act will feature a chamber orchestra, and the evening will close with a performance from the UPEI Jazz Ensemble. A cash bar will be available and there will also be a silent auction. Vocalists will tackle tunes by Elvis, Matt Andersen, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder and more. Singers will be backed by house band, The Newts, formed by Zachary Bernard (guitar), Parker Clements (keyboards), Michael Gallant (Drums), and Isaac Williams (bass). UPEI student vocalists include: Parker Clements, Lindsay Gillis, Leah Jordan, William Millington, Taylor Poirier, Emily Roberts, and Alexandra Smith. The UPEI Music Society is also excited to team up with three alumni of the Holland College School of Performing Arts Theatre Performance program: Becca Griffin, Kristena McCormack, and Kaitlyn Post. This year’s chamber orchestra will be presenting arrangements of Disney songs, with vocalists, under the baton of arranger, Travis Boudreau. The orchestra, comprised of UPEI music students, alumni, and community members will perform songs from Toy Story, Hercules, Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Little Mermaid and many other beloved classics. The UPEI Jazz Band lead by Professor David Shepard will close the night with charts from Bublé, Mangione, Strayhorn, and the Supremes.