Author: upeisu

19 May

Posted at 12:16h in Uncategorized

UPEI Student Union Calls for Increased Professorial Accountability through Student Opinion on Teaching Surveys For a PDF version of this news release, please click here. - For Immediate Release - 19 May 2016 - Charlottetown, PE The University of Prince Edward Island Student Union is calling on the UPEI Board of Governors and the...

28 Apr

Posted at 16:54h in Community News

UPEI students, staff, and faculty are invited to a presentation by the Tobacco Policy Review working group. The group will present the results of a recent survey and will seek further input for proposed changes to the policy.   Sessions will be held on Monday, May 2 at 10:00 am and Tuesday,...

20 Apr

Posted at 19:41h in Community News

Boat Builders Wanted PEI's boat-building industry is thriving, with permanent, full-time positions available across the Island. There's an urgent need to hire 15 entry-level technicians to meet the demand. Another 15 positions will open during the next four years. Central Development Corporation, through Skills PEI with funding by the Department of Workforce...

19 Apr

Posted at 08:00h in Community News

Scholarships for Graduating Students  The following scholarships are available for graduating students that plan to further their studies. The deadlines have been extended to Friday April 22nd for any interested students. Arlie Parks Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Kenneth MacIntyre (Medicine) https://www.upei.ca/studentlife/scholarshipsandawards/137 John Eldon Green Memorial Award (social work, health care, education or international development) https://www.upei.ca/studentlife/scholarshipsandawards/870 Joseph...

12 Apr

Posted at 14:54h in Clubs & Societies News

The office of the UPEISU VP Student Life is excited to release a draft of the Society Strategic Plan. This document will outline the organizations approach to Clubs and Societies for the next three years. If you have any questions or feedback please contact vpstudentlife@upeisu.ca. VP Student Life, Nathan Hood, will...

11 Apr

Posted at 17:14h in Community News

Convocation 2016—Graduates Gown/Hood Rental Information All students attending Convocation 2016 will need to register online on the UPEI Convocation webpage (https://www.buildagrad.ca/upei) from now through April 25, 2016, to preorder academic hoods and gowns through Gaspard Gown Service. The cost to rent convocation regalia is $25.00 + taxes. Prepaid regalia can be picked up on Friday,...

25 Feb

Posted at 09:07h in Clubs & Societies News

Each year, students from the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) committee at UPEI sponsor a student from a refugee camp, allowing this student to come study at UPEI and become a permanent resident of Canada. All full time UPEI students currently contribute $3 per semester to this sponsorship. The current...

25 Feb

Posted at 09:07h in Community News

UPEI Mental Health Week Survey Send us your feedback on UPEI's 2016 Mental Health Week by completing this short survey. Enter your email address for a chance to win a $50 Gift Card! Mental Health Week 2016 Survey...

24 Feb

Posted at 17:58h in Student Union News

UPEISU Pleased to See Changes Being Made to Provincial Student Financial Assistance Program The UPEI Student Union is thrilled to receive word of changes that are to be made in the Provincial Student Financial Assistance Program. "We are extremely pleased with these changes - they will greatly improve accessibility to postsecondary...