Talking Points

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scramble your way through a presentation you have no control over? It’s more fun than you think, and you can experience it yourself (or just come to watch!) on Tuesday, September 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in the Robertson Library (201)!

Note* If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.

2024 Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards Celebration

The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Alumni Association invites students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us as we celebrate and recognize the following 2024 Alumni Award recipients:

Distinguished Alumni

  • Bernadine Chapman, BA 1986
  • Hon. Alonzo Wright, BA 1989

Inspiring Young Alumni

  • Ellen Dixon, BSc 2012
  • James Muhato, BBA 2013
  • Jonah Tendepi Chininga, BBA 2018

Please RSVP to Stephen Loo, Alumni Engagement Manager, at sloo@upei.ca before September 20.

Island entrepreneur credits ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ with helping him realize his dream

Entrepreneur Matt Jelley graduated from ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ in 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, specializing in marketing. He is now the sole proprietor of Mobile Bicycle Services PEI, a unique door-to-door bike repair service, and credits his education and mentors throughout his time at ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ with helping him realize his dream of becoming a business owner.

"Diversity and Social Justice Studies is unlike any program I had heard about."

What brought you to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½? Why did you choose to study here?

I grew up in a small city in central Alberta, called Wetaskiwin. We were once only known as the city with the worst crime rates in Canada. Coming to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ was a bit of a choice I made on a whim—I wanted out of Alberta, to experience other provinces and places. I had only ever lived in the same areas, with my family always close by. I wanted to be able to adventure out and experience other sides of Canada, and not just what I was familiar with.

ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Panthers this Week (September 2–8)

The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Cross Country, Soccer, and Rugby Panthers are looking forward to a weekend of competition at home and away. Donations of non-perishable food items are being collected at all home games this weekend in support of the ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Food Bank.

Saturday, September 7:
AWAY:

12:00 pm: The ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½ Women’s Cross Country team competes at the Acadia University Invitational in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

"ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½'s BBA program is nothing short of exceptional."

What brought you to ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½? Why did you choose to study here?

My roots trace back to the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, where I spent my early childhood. However, my upbringing took me on a unique adventure through the Maldives, Malaysia, and the UAE. My journey has been a captivating blend of diverse cultures and unforgettable experiences.