17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Soccer recruits Scott Davis
Lewis Page, head coach of 17吃瓜鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Soccer team, has recruited Scott Davis of Peterborough, Ontario, to play for the Panthers. The 18-year-old defender has family ties to the Island鈥攂oth his maternal grandparents, Gloria Sencabaugh and Angus Moore, were born and raised here. This connection made the decision to pick 17吃瓜 an easy one.
Update to Students on the 17吃瓜 2021 Summer and Fall academic semesters
This message from the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research about the 2021 Summer and Fall academic semesters was distributed to 17吃瓜 students on February 24, 2021, to their @upei.ca emails. While we will continue to update our COVID-19 website, the latest news will be first shared with the 17吃瓜 community by email.
17吃瓜 Virtual Career Fair Video Fest
The 17吃瓜 Experiential Education Department and 17吃瓜 Career Services will be hosting t
MBA in Global Leadership student making a difference in Nigeria
A student in 17吃瓜鈥檚 MBA in Global Leadership program has created a project to help feed and educate children in an internally displaced person (IDP) camp in Abuja, Nigeria. Abisola Erinosho, an international student from Nigeria, created the Educate A Child initiative as part of the service learning leadership experience in the global leadership and ethics course.
17吃瓜 LGBTQ2S+ Support Group Activity: Presentation and Trivia
Free event!
The 17吃瓜 LGBTQ2S+ Support Group is excited to announce our next activity: TRIVIA NIGHT! We鈥檒l be holding the event on February 26, 2021 at 7:00鈥�9:00 pm with a maximum of 20 participants in person and space for unlimited online participation.
Faculty of Arts ConneXions Seminar Series: Dr. Anne Furlong
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present 鈥淎daptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.鈥�
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MA Island Studies Thesis Defence: "Islandness: Factors influencing change in the Prince Edward Island Lobster Fishery" by Ian McIsaac (Zoom video conference)
Ian McIsaac, a candidate in the Master of Arts, Island Studies (MAIS) program, will defend his thesis on Thursday, March 4, 2:30鈥�4:30 pm. The thesis is entitled "Islandness: Factors influencing change in the Prince Edward Island Lobster Fishery." As this thesis defence will be conducted using Zoom video conferencing technology, pre-registration is required. If you wish to attend, please visit to reserve your spot.
Arthritis research project looking for participants
Dr. Sarah Finch, associate professor, 17吃瓜 Department of Applied Human Sciences, is researching treatments and therapies being used by people living with arthritis. Participants are invited to take part in a one-on-one conversation online or by phone to share their experiences with arthritis management. These interviews are expected to be 30 to 60 minutes in length. The study is looking for participants of any age, with any type of arthritis, or their caregivers.
Exploring Canadian Black History in the Campus Life Lounge
Understanding where we are today and how we can move to a more equitable and inclusive tomorrow, starts with reflections of the past. Join us in the Campus Life Lounge at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th of February as we come together to honor, celebrate, and reflect on Black history in Canada.
Shoot for the Cure raises more than $117,000 for breast cancer research
Shoot for the Cure, the annual fundraiser for breast cancer research held by Canadian university women鈥檚 basketball programs, raised more than $117,000 this year, of which more than $2,300 came from 17吃瓜. Organized since 2007 in collaboration with the U SPORTS Women鈥檚 Basketball Coaches鈥� Association, the initiative raises money for the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and other related local and provincial charities to help fight breast cancer.
