CPA Information Session

The CPA information sessions are a great way to learn more detailed information about the entrance requirements, preparatory courses, CPA PEP, and work experience requirements.

Do you want to know more? Come meet a CPA representative at Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 243 (lecture theatre), on January 24 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program鈥檚 Panther Pitch 2024 is set to launch January 24

69传媒students are invited to the launch of the MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program鈥檚 鈥淧anther Pitch 2024鈥 on January 24 from 6:00鈥9:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

The MacLauchlan Panther Pitch at 69传媒is supported by the 69传媒Experiential Education department and is part of the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program, which is dedicated to the development of students who have an entrepreneurial outlook and will potentially create and lead new business ventures on Prince Edward Island.

Faculty of Business Career Day

The 69传媒Faculty of Business, in partnership with Experiential Education, will be hosting its 2024 Career Day on January 25, 2024. From 2:00--4:00 pm, local employers and associations will have tables set up in Don and Marion McDougall Hall to provide students with information about opportunities and services. From 4:00--6:00 pm, a networking mixer will be held in Schurman Market Square with snacks, light refreshments, and a cash bar.

Come prepared to put your best foot forward and make connections that can help you reach your goals!

International Student Employment Support Program Online Info Session

69传媒Experiential Education is accepting applications for its International Student Employment Support Program until March 1, 2024. If you are looking for more information about this program or have questions you'd like to have answered, join us for an online information session on January 26 from 11:30 am--12:30 pm.

Register for the information session using , and a link will be sent to you the morning of the session.

2024 MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program's Panther Pitch Launch

Join us at the launch event on Wednesday, January 24, from 6:00鈥9:00 pm, where current 69传媒students can connect with past Panther Pitch participants, members of the PEI startup ecosystem, and the MacLauchlan family.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and learn more about the MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program's Panther Pitch competition. This year, a total of $62,000 in prize money will be awarded to students! Food will be provided.

English Corner

Are you a student at 69传媒who speaks English as an Additional Language (EAL) with questions about鈥

  • pronunciation?
  • spelling/grammar?
  • vocabulary?
  • reading comprehension?

We have great news! The English Corner is for you! We provide language support and practice for any EAL student at UPEI. No appointment is needed; just drop in with your questions. We鈥檙e in the Robertson Library, Room 213, on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

Bianca Boutilier and Kaleb Pearson named 69传媒Panther Athletes of the Week

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 69传媒Panther Athletes of the Week for January 8鈥14, 2024, are Bianca Boutilier (women鈥檚 track and field) and Kaleb Pearson (men鈥檚 hockey).

Boutilier is a business student from Charlottetown, PEI. The third-year sprinter ran a personal best in the 60-metre dash on January 13 at the Moncton Open. She crossed the finish line in 8.03 seconds, which is second best in the AUS so far this season.

Island author launches new book

Deirdre Kessler, a well-known Island author and longtime sessional instructor at UPEI, will launch a new book, Darwin鈥檚 Hornpipe, on Thursday, January 18, at 7:00 pm, at The Gallery Caf茅, Great George Street, Charlottetown.

Kessler will do a short reading from the book, and fiddler Roy Johnstone will play a few hornpipes. All are welcome to attend.

Department of Music Faculty Recital celebrates International Women's Day

Trombone, She Wrote: Music by Canadian Women Composers

Experience the expressive side of the trombone from a Canadian perspective, with works by Jocelyn Morlock, F. Jane Naylor, Hope Salmonson, Barbara York, and the premiere of a work for trombone and loop station by Monica Pearce. The recital features Dale Sorensen, trombone and euphonium, with Magdalena von Eccher, piano.