UPEISU

The official account for UPEI Student Union news and updates - 280 characters at a time.

Follow @UPEISUCouncil for live council updates!

[Richelle Greathouse @HumeGreathouse]

@UPEI @UPEISU Let’s get the word out! Special thanks to the Bookmark for helping make this happen

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

Okay folks, it's almost here... 🎉ELECTION DAY 🎉

And just like every time there's a federal election, we're hosting an Election Watch Party in our pub! This will be a non-partisan watch party, and all are welcome - students and non-students alike!

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

Interested in chatting with your Charlottetown Federal Election candidates and over a few brews? Then stop in at The Fox and Crow tomorrow evening at 6 for Pints with Politicians 🍻

*This event is open to UPEI students only

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

We just wanted to say a big thank you to all the candidates and GOTV volunteers for making the Candidates’ Debate yesterday such a success!

And a special thank you to our friends over at @peiguardian for the incredible livestream 👏

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

As we're sure you heard, the Federal Elections are fast approaching, and your SU is hosting a Live Federal Candidates Debate tomorrow in McMillan Hall!

All are welcome!

The debate will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and The Guardian's Facebook page.

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

The Straight Arrow - Truth and Reconciliation Awards

Starting this year, 2 $1000 scholarships will be given out annually; one to a UPEI student who identifies as Indigenous, and the other to a UPEI student who is an ally.

Applications due: Sept 17 2021

https://t.co/TjvGfL6tjh

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

💰COVID-19 has drastically impacted the job market for students, especially for those who rely on seasonal employment!

📣Help us #CloseTheGaps by sharing any worries about upcoming job prospects or challenges faced because of the lack of jobs at https://t.co/LfQBUg8IVr!

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

@hannahbethbell @bradtrivers @peigreencaucus Yes, we do offer free tampons and pads to students. All of the tampons have been donated thus far, and the pads have been purchased through our SUpplies food bank fund 🙂

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

LAST DAY TO FILL OUT OUR SURVEY AND BE ENTERED TO WIN $100 🤑

https://t.co/RElyn6CfmS

[ExperientialEdUPEI @ExEdUPEI]

International students at UPEI: have questions about immigration? Reach out to Teresa Tu, Program Officer with the PEI Office of Immigration!

You can book an appointment with Teresa at https://t.co/1trVbLalEU

@UPEI @UPEISU @InfoPEI #immigration #studentsuccess #UPEI

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

Thank you @dennyking for meeting with the UPEISU yesterday! It was great getting to know you and discussing our roles this year as well as experiential education, Indigenous students, International students, and access to technology!

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

Hey students! Do you want to give your professors feedback and contribute to the conversation about how the next semester might be structured? AND be entered for a chance to win $100? We have a survey for that!

✨SURVEY LINK✨ https://t.co/v9qMN70dca

[ExperientialEdUPEI @ExEdUPEI]

The ClimateSense Professional Internship Program builds adaptation capacity in recent post-secondary grads & host organizations in public & private sectors. Several #PEI orgs. will have internships for grads starting in 2021. Learn more & apply at https://t.co/0YIXIMu5x7

[ExperientialEdUPEI @ExEdUPEI]

November is @careermonth 😍 @ExEdUPEI will offer various virtual, free events to help @UPEI students and alum prep for their careers.

Check out the full event list & calendar at https://t.co/PWg0gUHcha

@UPEISU @UPEIAlumni #careermonth #careerdevelopment #experientialeducation

[CASA | ACAE @CASAACAE]

Thank you MP @ChurenceRogers for meeting with us! We enjoyed talking about our priorities - especially discussing how intl students in 🇨🇦 contributed $21.6 billion to Canada’s GDP and supported nearly 170,000 jobs as of 2018! #StudentsOnTheDigitalHill #highered #cndpoli #cdnpse

[University of PEI @UPEI]

How it started. How it's going.

[ExperientialEdUPEI @ExEdUPEI]

Giveaway is now live! UPEI students and alumni, enter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon or $50 Tim Hortons giftcard!

To enter, join our exclusive networking platform, UPEI Connect, between Nov 2nd and 23rd.

Signup @ https://t.co/MFWmJkSKyG

@10kcoffees @UPEISU @UPEI @UPEIAlumni

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

If you have a fever or symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone who is positive for COVID-19 please do not come to the flu clinic. Instead, contact 8-1-1 or go to the COVID-19 screening clinic.

Get the flu shot, not the flu!

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

The Annual Flu Campaign will run on Oct 23 (9:30-3:30 pm), Oct 26th (1-8 pm), and Oct 27th (9:30-3:30 pm) this year. The clinics are open to all students, faculty, staff, and families. Please bring your provincial health card or proof of international insurance.

[UPEISU @UPEISU]

There is no cost and be prepared to stay for 15 minutes post receiving the vaccine. There are fact sheets and registration forms available on the health centre webpage (https://t.co/ItElmqfsqx). There are no booked appointments - first come first served 🤗