Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI
Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). The student ambassador will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation. He will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211, every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
AVC veterinary students shine at animal welfare assessment competition
Six veterinary students from the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) showcased their skills and knowledge at the 2024 Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) in November. Hosted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the event took place at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls.
Competing against peers from universities across North America, the students, who were split into two teams, brought home three top awards in the veterinary division.
Festive (and Free) Cookie, Coffee, and Cocoa Break for Students
Enjoy a Festive Break during exams! Brought to you by the Office of the President, this break features free cookies, coffee, and cocoa! It's an opportunity to take a break from studying and get a sugar boost!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
11:30 am–1:00 pm
W.A. Murphy Student Centre Concourse
Parks Canada Recruitment Visit
Parks Canada is hiring! Spend the summer with an unforgettable team. Parks Canada on PEI offers a number of employment options for students each summer in their campgrounds, interpretation centres, entrance gates, and historic sites. Some positions require speaking skills in both English and French while some require only English.
Meet Parks Canada's recruitment team on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Robertson Library breezeway, learn more about the student jobs offered, and apply on-site!
Institute of Island Studies hosts public presentation about climate change and the lobster industry
PEI lobster fisher Marlene Chapman will give a talk titled “How adaptive is the PEI lobster fishery? An exploration of climate change and the social structures influencing the local fishery” on December 10, 2024, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI.
Chapman, who fishes out of Murray Harbour, PEI, recently completed her Master of Arts in Island Studies graduate thesis on climate adaptation in the PEI lobster fishery.
Institute of Island Studies hosts public presentation about climate change and the lobster industry
PEI lobster fisher Marlene Chapman will give a talk titled “How adaptive is the PEI lobster fishery? An exploration of climate change and the social structures influencing the local fishery” on December 10, 2024, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI.
Chapman, who fishes out of Murray Harbour, PEI, recently completed her Master of Arts in Island Studies graduate thesis on climate adaptation in the PEI lobster fishery.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
The UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) will host a candlelight vigil on Friday, December 6, at 10:00 am, at the Academic Staircase in the FDSE building in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Staff and Faculty Festivus Dinner
Dana Hospitality is excited to invite you to our annual Faculty and Staff Festivus Dinner on Friday, December 20, 2024! Celebrate the season with your colleagues while enjoying a delicious holiday feast.
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Stress-Free Holiday Skate
Are you feeling stressed because of exams? Lace up your skates (or borrow ours!) and join the Experiential Education Department for an afternoon of fun on the ice! Whether you're a seasoned skater or a total beginner, this event is open to everyone.
We'll have
- skates and helmets available for use
- experienced hockey coach Jess Cameron on hand to offer tips and guidance for first-timers
- a welcoming atmosphere to celebrate the end of exams and enjoy some winter fun!
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