Celebration of Colleagues

All faculty and staff are invited to attend a “Celebration of Colleagues” on Wednesday, May 7 from 2:00–4:00 pm, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The 25-Year Service Awards and the Presidential Awards of Merit will be presented during the celebration.

Astronomy Public Viewing

Come see some of the marvels of the night sky through the 8-inch telescope at the UPEI observatory. Potential viewing objects include the Moon, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Volunteers from the Charlottetown Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and the UPEI Physics Department will be on hand to show you the sights and answer your astronomical questions. The March 8 viewing is scheduled from 7:45 pm to 9:45 pm. Guests are asked to come to Memorial Hall Room 417. This event is weather dependent. In the event of cloudy skies requiring a cancellation, the viewing may be shifted to Sunday, March 9 at the same time (if weather permits). Updates will be provided on our website at http://physics.upei.ca/astronomy, on our voice-mail at 566-0745, or on Twitter @UPEIAstronomy. This event is free of charge and open to all members of the public. It is necessary to climb the stairs from the fourth floor up to the observatory, but an elevator can be taken up to the 4th floor.

“Nurturing Your Spirit” through the Seven Sacred Teachings

As a part of Mental Health Week 2014, respected Mi'kmaq Elder, Judy Clark will give a session on the Seven Sacred Teachings on Monday, March 10 at 12:00 noon in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. These teachings form the foundation of respect and sharing for interacting with each other and with our world. Each teaching contributes to the other and helps build a fuller life. Elder Judy Clark will be available for questions following the session.

TEDxTalk – starring Mental Health Superhero Alicia Raimundo

UPEI is excited to welcome Alicia Raimundo, for a TEDxTalk on mental health in support of Mental Health Week 2014, on Tuesday March 11 at 1:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Alicia Raimundo has been described as a “mental health superhero,” battling serious bouts of anxiety, depression, and a suicide attempt since the age of 13. More recently, she used her move to the University of Waterloo as a catalyst to seek help, and eventually, to help others living with mental health issues. By the age of 24, she had earned a university degree, given a TEDxTalk, was named one of 2012 “faces of mental illness,” became the Canadian ambassador for the Young Health Program, and held positions in more than six mental health organizations.

“Language, Culture, and Mental Health” Workshop

Different cultures perceive mental health in different ways. Some attach negative stigma to the challenges of mental health, and as a result, early intervention and treatment is delayed. Certainly, these kinds of cultural barriers remain as significant challenges to mental health. Join in a facilitated workshop led and staff from UPEI’s International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues.

“Let’s Listen”

Join students, staff, and faculty for a discussion on personal experiences with mental health related illnesses, as the wrap-up to Mental Health Week 2014. This is a safe and open environment for discussion and sharing. Refreshments will be served.
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