From Seeds to Strength: Cultivating Care and Community

Take a breather, relax with friends, and paint a planter pot! This event is a great chance to be creative, to meet new people, and to envision ways to cultivate care and community on campus. How can each of us be a seed of change? What do each of us need to grow and thrive?

All art supplies will be provided, and you will receive seeds to grow in your new pot. 

Everyone is welcome – students, staff, and faculty! 

Hosted by the UPEI Student Union Student Wellness Coordinator and the UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office. 

ACENET workshop: Foundations of machine learning

Are you curious about machine learning but unsure where to start or whether it's the right fit for you? Join ACENET for an introductory session that explores the fundamentals of machine learning and its applications. We’ll break down key terminology—machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks—so you can confidently navigate the field. You'll learn about essential methods, from simple models like Linear Regression and Decision Trees for classification to more advanced techniques such as Support Vector Machines and Neural Networks—the foundation of Large Language Models.

ACENET workshop (Day 2): Big data analysis with Apache Spark

Apache Spark is an open-source software for large-scale data processing and analysis. Using Apache Spark and Python (PySpark), this workshop is aimed at analyzing data sets that are too large to be handled and processed by a single computer. In a hands-on format using PySpark, participants will learn to import data, and use functions to transform, reduce and compile the data. You will also learn how to produce parallel algorithms that can run on the national clusters.

ACENET workshop (Day 1): Big data analysis with Apache Spark

Apache Spark is an open-source software for large-scale data processing and analysis. Using Apache Spark and Python (PySpark), this workshop is aimed at analyzing data sets that are too large to be handled and processed by a single computer. In a hands-on format using PySpark, participants will learn to import data, and use functions to transform, reduce and compile the data. You will also learn how to produce parallel algorithms that can run on the national clusters.

ACENET workshop (Day 2): Introductory programming with Python

Join us for an engaging and interactive introduction to programming with Python. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this workshop will provide you with the essential building blocks of Python programming. Throughout the sessions, you’ll build a strong foundation in Python by learning how to write and structure code, work with different types of data, and create dynamic programs using decision-making and loops.