Campus Notices
The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers come into the Indochino U SPORTS Final 8 Championship fresh off their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) title in 22 years. Their quarter-final game will be played against host UBC at midnight (ADT) at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia and is available to watch on CBC Gem.
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The Application Review Committee invites campus community members to attend the research and teaching seminar by Dr. Hilary Caldwell, candidate for the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies.
Dr. Caldwell completed her PhD in Kinesiology at McMaster University (2020). Currently, Dr. Caldwell is a Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Health System Impact Fellow (post-doctoral stream) with the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and Dalhousie University’s Healthy Populations Institute. Dr. Caldwell's proposed research program at UPEI will generate evidence that can be used to update policies, programs, and environments to promote outdoor play and physical activity, with the overall goal of improving child health and well-being.
Teaching Seminar:
- Date/Time: Monday, March 17, 2025, 9:30 am
- Location: Memorial Hall 417
Research Seminar:
- Date/Time: Monday, March 17, 1:15 pm
- Location: Memorial Hall 417
The teaching and research seminars will be recorded and available after the session. There will be access to virtual attendance. Those interested in the recording or requiring access to the virtual session may contact mlsteele@upei.ca.
The call for Three Minute Thesis (3MT) participants is now open. To check eligibility and register, complete the 2025 UPEI Three Minute Thesis participant registration form. Deadline to register is Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
What is Three Minute Thesis?
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) challenges thesis-based master's and doctoral students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes.
Prizes for the top three presenters, and the winner of the UPEI 3MT progresses to represent UPEI at the regional competition.
Participants will develop presentation and communication skills and share their research with a broad audience.
Participants will be supported by three optional workshops, including:
- Planning your 3MT
- Designing your visuals
- Presentation skills and practice
The Faculty of Graduate Studies will be hosting the 3MT competition on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Check eligibility and register by completing the 2025 UPEI Three Minute Thesis participant registration form.
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Friday, March 21 from 8:00-8:45 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
Stay tuned for future "coffee chat" dates!
The chief editorial team of the UPEI Arts Review, a student-led publication, would like to invite members of the campus community to the book launch of Volume XIV, "Salt and Thunder". Please join us for this celebration of wonderful student writers and artists in SDU Main Building, Room 201 (Faculty Lounge) on Thursday, March 13, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
You will enjoy readings by the authors and meet the contributors, so come to recognize the talent of all the writers, illustrators, and photographers whose amazing work is showcased in this beautiful book.
Please feel free to contact the editor/co-editor-in-chief at artsreview@upei.ca for further information.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase (cash only).
Consent is a key part of all social interactions and healthy relationships. This is true for friends, family, sexual partners, acquaintances, coworkers, classmates, and people we don’t know yet! Making consent a priority is about respect and safety for each other and building a healthy community.
Let’s make collages! This event will take place on March 25 at 11:00 am in McMillan Hall, W.A Murphy Student Centre! You will have the chance to be creative as you share your perspectives on consent, boundaries, and respect across campus. What does consent look like to you? How does it manifest in class, at parties, in residence, at the library, at the gym, online? Why is consent important to you and to the UPEI community?
Choose a part of campus life and consider what roles consent can play. Create a collage on your theme using any materials you wish!
All art supplies will be provided. Everyone is welcome--students, staff, and faculty!
The event is hosted by the UPEI Student Union Student Wellness Coordinator and the UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office.
The Asian Studies and the new Centre for Korean Studies are pleased to invite everyone to this special academic event, Asian Studies International Seminar: Korean Studies Speaker Series 2025.
Speaker: Dr. Jin Y. Park, Chair and Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, American University, Washington D.C.
Title: "The Contemporary Buddhism: A Guide To Good Life”
Date and location: Thursday, April 3, 2:15-–4:00 pm, Faculty Lounge, Room 201, SDU Main Building.
Reception and healthy refreshments from 2:15-–2:30 pm.
Welcome address by Dr. Greg Naterer, UPEI Vice-President Academic and Research
Thank you and farewell address by Dr. Sharon Myers, Dean of Arts
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn and discuss the contemporary Buddhist way of “good life,” together with Prof. Park’s international and comparative insights.
Bio: Dr. Jin Y. Park (BA, Yonsei University, Korea; MA, NY University; PhD, SUNY-Stony Brook, New York) is Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at American University, Washington DC. An internationally renowned scholar in Korean (East Asian) Buddhism, Buddhist and intercultural philosophy, and modern Korean social and political philosophy, she examines issues of gender, violence, and the politics of discrimination. Marginality has been a consistent theme in her scholarship, as her works reveal power structures within thought traditions and amplify marginalized voices. She is the author, (co-)editor, or translator of over 10 books (including "Women and Buddhist Philosophy" and "Buddhism and Postmodernity"), published 60 articles, and presented about 200 keynote speeches, invited lectures, and conference papers in her expertise areas. She has also recently served as President of the American Academy of Religion, the North American Korean Philosophy Association, and the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy. Everyone is welcome to attend. See you there!
For the event poster, e-mail to jbbandara@upei.ca or chung@upei.ca.
Special acknowledgement: This Korean Studies International Speaker Series is funded by Dr. Edward Chung’s Korean Studies Seed Program grant (AKS-2022-INC-2230004) at UPEI, thanks to Korean Studies Promotion Service (KSPS), the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), Ministry of Education, Government of South Korea.
Contact: Jay K. Bandarage, jbbandara@upei.ca, 566-0331 (AST admin Assistant); Dr. Edward Chung (AST Director), 566-0324.
Dr. Henry Dimingu, a candidate for an accounting tenure-track faculty position in the McDougall Faculty of Business, will give a presentation titled "Exploring the Lived Experiences of Accounting Professionals in Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces and Their Impact on Financial Decision-Making" on Friday, March 14, at 11:30 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329.
Join us for an exciting, useful, and hands-on workshop focused on "Elevator with Amy Andrews and Jeremy Heartz" of the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship. The workshop will be taking place at Schurman Market Square on Tuesday, March 18, from 4:00--6:00 pm. This workshop will provide tools, tips, and tricks around executing an elevator pitch effectively, efficiently, and engagingly. This workshop is open to both Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program participants as well as the general public. There will be pizza!
The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, April 4, for the April meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."
UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx.
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
Note: All investigators are reminded that any deviations in animal use, including unexpected mortality, must be reported to the ACC and University Veterinarian Jonathan Spears at 902-620-5026.
Join us on Friday, April 4, from 5:00–7:00 pm, at The Fox & Crow as we welcome the UPEI Class of 2025 to our alumni family! This event is open to all 2025 grads and UPEI/SDU/PWC alumni.
Celebrate the last day of classes with free refreshments, live entertainment by Ryan Merry, fun door prizes to be won, and more!
- Every 2025 grad in attendance will get a complimentary grad gift!
- Alumni who RSVP and attend the event will be entered to win an alumni prize pack.
- All 2025 grads who attend will be entered to win additional door prizes.
- Grand prize draw: two lucky grads will each win a $1,000 cash prize* sponsored by TD Insurance.
To RSVP, please fill out the form found here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Faith Phillips at fsteeves@upei.ca or 902-566-0687.
*Only 2025 grads are eligible to win and must be present at the time of draw.
Are you looking for support with the Disability Tax Credit? If you live in Atlantic Canada, we want to help you qualify!
Our services include:
- One-on-one DTC application support
- Community presentations
- Drop-In navigation sessions
- Post support check-ins
To learn more, contact us:
Email: dtc@ilns.ca
Phone: 902-453-0004 option 3
Web: ilns.ca/dtc/
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through Employment and Social Development Canada's Social Development Partnership Program.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Sharon Currie, Administrative Assistant for the Departments of History and Economics, after 35 years of dedicated service to our campus community. Throughout her tenure, Sharon has been a constant source of support, organization, and kindness to faculty, staff, and students alike.
Her hard work, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have made a lasting impact on all who have had the pleasure of working with her. While she will be greatly missed, we are excited for her as she begins this well-deserved new chapter in her life.
On behalf of faculty, we extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Sharon for a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement. May it be filled with happiness, relaxation, and new adventures! Feel free to drop by her office to wish her well, as this is her last week!
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Friday, March 21 from 8:00-8:45 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
Stay tuned for future "coffee chat" dates!
The Island Lecture Series is pleased to present a talk by Heidi Haering on Tuesday, March 18, at 7:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, Room 201.
Drawing on anthropological fieldwork for a master’s thesis, this talk will deal with the struggle to define the “family farm” in PEI and how this ambiguity helps or hinders the work of farmers, agribusiness and government. It will discuss how participant definitions of the “family farm” contrasted with how they farmed and were sometimes at odds with their ideals. This talk will also shed light on the possible reasons that agribusiness and governments look to the pastoral romanticism of “family farm.”
Heidi Haering lives in Charlottetown and has recently completed her MA in Anthropology from Memorial University. Her thesis is entitled: “Three keywords in the campaign against farmland consolidation and the loss of small farms through the lens of the Prince Edward Island Chapter of the National Farmers Union."
This event is hosted by the Institute for Island Studies at UPEI. Free, all are welcome.
A celebration of author Deirdre Kessler’s contributions to the PEI literary community will take place on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI. The evening will be co-hosted by Dr. Richard Lemm, UPEI professor and Island author, and Dr. Laurie Brinklow, coordinator of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program at UPEI. It will include short readings of Kessler’s work by other Island writers, students, and friends.
Deirdre has had a pronounced influence on the Island’s culture and literary scene as an author, educator, and advocate for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s writing. She is a former Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island, a novelist, children’s author, non-fiction writer, and occasional radio broadcaster. For many years, she has been a sessional professor with the UPEI Department of English, teaching children’s literature, creative writing, and a course on L.M. Montgomery. She has supported other writers as a workshop facilitator, book editor, and teacher. She has also been involved in the L.M. Montgomery Institute from its early days and is on the editorial board of the Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies.
All are welcome to attend this free event sponsored by the Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookstore, and the UPEI Department of English. For more information, please contact Heather Doran at heather@bookmarkreads.ca or 902-566-4888.
The chief editorial team of the UPEI Arts Review, a student-led publication, would like to invite members of the campus community to the book launch of Volume XIV, "Salt and Thunder". Please join us for this celebration of wonderful student writers and artists in SDU Main Building, Room 201 (Faculty Lounge) on Thursday, March 13, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
You will enjoy readings by the authors and meet the contributors, so come to recognize the talent of all the writers, illustrators, and photographers whose amazing work is showcased in this beautiful book.
Please feel free to contact the editor/co-editor-in-chief at artsreview@upei.ca for further information.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase (cash only).
Students are invited to the School of Climate Change and Adaptation's climate career day, an opportunity for students and climate sector organizations to meet face-to-face to learn about climate adaptation projects, potential summer jobs, or full-time opportunities on PEI.
Students are encouraged to come and network with climate professionals, potential employers, find a summer job, or kick start a career.
Admission is free for students.
Wednesday March 12, 10:00 - 12:00 pm, SDU Main Building, Faculty Lounge, Room 201.
On Wednesday, March 12, ITSS will conduct a short maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, and Colleague.
We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.
As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca and Outlook email using https://outlook.office.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS help desk at 902-566-0465.
Mark your calendar to join colleagues to discuss How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories behind Effective College Teaching on Friday March 21, 2:30 pm at the Fox and Crow. Teaching is challenging. One way to make it easier is to know more about the ways students learn. This book lets us take a look behind the curtain, bringing together research from many fields with insights into the science behind learning. Read about curiosity, sociality, emotion, authenticity, and failure in higher education (there’s a chapter devoted to each) and the practical takeaways for busy professors. You can access the ebook for free through the Robertson library. How Humans Learn is also available as an audiobook.
