Campus Notices
The Faculty of Business will host an Open House for the Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership (MBA-GL) program on Tuesday, March 19, from 4:30鈥�6:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
This session will offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about the program and application process, have any questions answered, and meet with students, alumni, professors, and staff from the Faculty of Business.
Attendees will be able to apply on-site (please bring a laptop or mobile device) and have their UPEI application fee waived ($50 CAD value).
For more information about UPEI鈥檚 MBA in Global Leadership program, please visit upei.ca/globalmba, or email mba@upei.ca.
UPEI Study Abroad Info Session for ANY interested students will be held March 14 from 11:30 am--12:30 pm in Robertson Library 210. Pizza will be served! Please RSVP here:
The Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation (OCII) and UPEI Co-operative Education are hosting a joint event to build awareness of funding undergraduate co-op student placements through partnered Mitacs Business Strategy Internships (BSI) and Mitacs Accelerate grants. This event will be structured around information sharing and networking, where industry, community organizations, UPEI faculty members, and co-op students are invited to discuss collaborative project ideas and funding opportunities. This will provide a setting for external companies/organizations to visit UPEI, hear from Mitacs regarding funding, connect with faculty members with relevant expertise, and find co-op students interested in their projects. Co-op awards for students and employer of the year will also be presented during the networking part of the event.
Faculty interested in learning more about these partnership opportunities are encouraged to register using the following form:
Discover exciting summer job opportunities or kickstart your career at the 2024 Summer Job and Career Fair! Hosted by UPEI鈥檚 Experiential Education Department, this fair will bring together a diverse range of employers from various industries actively seeking to hire students and recent graduates. By attending, you鈥檒l have the chance to network with employers and explore both summer job positions and full-time career opportunities.
Key Details: The fair will take place on March 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. In case of inclement weather, the storm date is March 14, same time and location.
What to Expect: We鈥檙e thrilled to announce that this year鈥檚 fair will be held in person! Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume to make the most of your interactions with employers. Attendance is FREE for students, and no registration is required. Additionally, take advantage of complimentary professional headshot portraits during the event, and don鈥檛 miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes!
For any inquiries, feel free to contact Diego Figueroa, Community and Industry Outreach Coordinator, at diegofm@upei.ca.
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Island Studies Press is celebrating the launch of Inclusive Education: A Global Perspective by Dr. Carla DiGiorgio on March 12, from 4:30-5:30 pm ,in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI. The event will feature a short discussion highlighting legislation, policies, and challenges to inclusive practices around the world.
This scholarly survey of international approaches focuses not only on disability as a separate entity but recognizes that it is closely intertwined with cultural, sociological, and economic realities of daily human life. 鈥淏est鈥� practices can not be transplanted but need to arise from an understanding of local contexts and resources to be successful. By looking at the global picture of inclusion, the reader will gain a fuller understanding of the capability of communities to improve their policies and practices in meaningful ways.
Dr. DiGiorgio teaches sociology and research methods at UPEI. She has been a professor and researcher for over 20 years and specializes in social systems. Her interests lie at the intersection of ability, society, and culture in educational environments. She is the author of four books, including Inclusive Education: The interaction of identity, power and practice and Field and Habitus in the 21st Century.
Inclusive Education: A Global Perspective was published with the support of a SSHRC Exchange Publication Award from the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research at UPEI.
The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Books will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Bren Simmers at ispstaff@upei.ca or call (902) 566-0386.
Peter is a five-and-a-half-year-old male neutered retired teaching beagle who is looking for a new home. He is a sweet and loving dog who loves to spend time with his people. He's the best dog to cuddle with and loves greeting you when you get home. If you want to feel loved, Peter is the dog for you.
He is looking for a new home because he is anxious of and doesn't get along with our other dog, so ideally, he would be the only dog in his new house. He does live with four cats, and he loves all of them and respects their boundaries. He doesn't have experience with kids but is very people friendly.
He has been diagnosed with social anxiety, so he has trouble reading the social cues of and communicating with other dogs. Partially due to this, he is also leash reactive to other dogs. He is currently on several medications for anxiety, and other than his issues with our other dog, he seems to be doing well in regard to his anxiety. He has had some trouble with house training but has been doing great lately, with only a few accidents in the last month. Peter also has mild hip dysplasia but currently does not need medication for it.
Peter really is a wonderful dog, and it was an extremely hard decision to begin the process to rehome him. I want him to have the best life, and I truly believe he is the perfect dog for someone, but he just needs to be without the stress of living with a dog that he doesn't like in order to live up to his full potential.
If you are interested or want more information, please contact Alyssa McGee at ajmcgee@upei.ca
Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the UPEI Board of Governors and Presidential Search Committee, issued a message to the campus community on March 5 about the Fireside Chats with the Finalist Candidates for the UPEI Presidential Search. Read the full message.
These sessions are in-person and limited to current UPEI students, staff, and faculty. Campus community members are asked to keep all discussions and comments confidential and not share names of the candidates during or after their visits to the University. Recording the fireside chats is strictly prohibited and no recordings will be distributed following the sessions.
All those who wish to attend must pre-register using their UPEI credentials through this (). Those who cannot attend in person due to work-from-home arrangements/other accommodations can indicate this in the form and will be sent a Zoom link to watch live.
- Candidate 1, Friday, March 8, 2024, 1:30鈥�2:30 pm, Performing Arts Centre 121S
- Candidate 2, Monday, March 11, 2024, 1:30鈥�2:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre 135
- Candidate 3, Monday, March 18, 2024, 1:30鈥�2:30 pm, Performing Arts Centre 121S
Members of the campus community members have an opportunity to provide feedback anonymously regarding the candidates following the fireside chats and small-group meetings until March 21, 2024, at
On Thursday, March 14, Dr. Michel Juneau-Katsuya will give two lectures--the first at 2:30 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 335, and the second at 4:00 pm in Robertson Library, Room 208--about transnational organized crime and influence and intelligence operations in Canada. He is involved with the launch of two newly published books, 鈥淭he Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Started a Hybrid War in America鈥檚 Backyard鈥� and 鈥淯nder Cover: Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP.鈥�
Dr. Juneau-Katsuya was a career RCMP officer and later a senior intelligence officer and manager with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in counter-intelligence as head of its Asia Pacific operations. He is the co-author of 鈥淣est of Spies: The Startling Truth About Foreign Agents at Work Within Canada鈥檚 Borders.鈥� He lectures on national security issues at several Quebec universities and is a regular host of a weekly national security program on Radio Canada.
For information, contact Henry Srebrnik at hsrebrnik@upei.ca
Workshop #4 in the virtual monthly Lunch and Learn Library series supporting UPEI graduate students.
REGISTER: to receive the Zoom link and/or recording
Facilitator: Kaitlin Newson, Research Consultant, ACENET
When: 12:00 pm Atlantic, Friday, March 15 (recording available)
Where: Zoom
Description: In this virtual session learn about:
- what research data management is
- problems research data management can help you solve and avoid
- best practices for data management, including data management planning, organization, and storage
- how to find and share research data
Target audience: Graduate-level students (Masters and PhD)
Unlock exclusive deals, discounts, and preferred rates through our employee discount program. To discover more about these offerings, visit myUPEI.ca Human Resources page at
March Employee Discount Highlight:
This March, Dell presents its Spring Dell Tech Fest event, featuring exceptional deals exclusively for UPEI employees. For further details, visit .
Have you heard the term generative AI or ChatGPT but haven't used it yourself? This session will provide a brief introduction for instructors to get a starting point with understanding some of the basics of generative AI and its interaction with the classroom. The session will be hosted in the Teaching and Learning Centre (RL 230 in the Library Annex), on March 13, at 11:30 am.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies invites all current UPEI students to participate in a research study that will help decide the title of a new master鈥檚 program. The faculty creating this program are interested in receiving student feedback and will use the information gathered in this study to help determine the program title. UPEI students who complete this approximately 15-minute anonymous online survey will be entered into a draw and have a one in thirty chance of winning a $50 gift card!
For questions, contact szavala@upei.ca.
University 100 invites everyone to attend a lecture by Dr. Ed MacDonald on the 鈥淗istory of Higher Education on PEI鈥� on Wednesday, March 13, 4:30 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 117.
For more than 15 years, Ed has supported our program and students by delivering this lecture to provide history and context to the development of higher education and our institution. We are delighted to invite all to join us for Ed鈥檚 鈥渓ast lecture鈥� before his upcoming retirement from full-time teaching. Come and enjoy hearing about UPEI鈥檚 humble beginnings and be reminded of where we come from and what our mission has been. Join us after the lecture for refreshments in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main 201.
If you have any questions or would like to make arrangements for group seating, please contact Inge Dorsey idorsey@upei.ca.
On March 14 at 3 pm, the campus community is invited to MacLauchlan Arena (Rink A) at the Bell Aliant Centre to watch the UPEI Women's Hockey team take on a team of UPEI faculty and staff. Come cheer on your fellow student-athletes and/or colleagues in what is sure to be an entertaining game. Admission is free. However, "admission by donation" is encouraged to support the Panther Women's Hockey program. This new event will hopefully become a yearly tradition to see who will have bragging rights between faculty/staff and students. We look forward to seeing you there!
Discover exciting summer job opportunities or kickstart your career at the 2024 Summer Job and Career Fair! Hosted by UPEI鈥檚 Experiential Education Department, this fair will bring together a diverse range of employers from various industries actively seeking to hire students and recent graduates. By attending, you鈥檒l have the chance to network with employers and explore both summer job positions and full-time career opportunities.
Key Details: The fair will take place on March 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. In case of inclement weather, the storm date is March 14, same time and location.
What to Expect: We鈥檙e thrilled to announce that this year鈥檚 fair will be held in person! Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume to make the most of your interactions with employers. Attendance is FREE for students, and no registration is required. Additionally, take advantage of complimentary professional headshot portraits during the event, and don鈥檛 miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes!
For any inquiries, feel free to contact Diego Figueroa, Community and Industry Outreach Coordinator, at diegofm@upei.ca.
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Island Studies Press is celebrating the launch of Inclusive Education: A Global Perspective by Dr. Carla DiGiorgio on March 12, from 4:30-5:30 pm ,in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI. The event will feature a short discussion highlighting legislation, policies, and challenges to inclusive practices around the world.
This scholarly survey of international approaches focuses not only on disability as a separate entity but recognizes that it is closely intertwined with cultural, sociological, and economic realities of daily human life. 鈥淏est鈥� practices can not be transplanted but need to arise from an understanding of local contexts and resources to be successful. By looking at the global picture of inclusion, the reader will gain a fuller understanding of the capability of communities to improve their policies and practices in meaningful ways.
Dr. DiGiorgio teaches sociology and research methods at UPEI. She has been a professor and researcher for over 20 years and specializes in social systems. Her interests lie at the intersection of ability, society, and culture in educational environments. She is the author of four books, including Inclusive Education: The interaction of identity, power and practice and Field and Habitus in the 21st Century.
Inclusive Education: A Global Perspective was published with the support of a SSHRC Exchange Publication Award from the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research at UPEI.
The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. Books will be available for purchase. For more information, please contact Bren Simmers at ispstaff@upei.ca or call (902) 566-0386.
Peter is a five-and-a-half-year-old male neutered retired teaching beagle who is looking for a new home. He is a sweet and loving dog who loves to spend time with his people. He's the best dog to cuddle with and loves greeting you when you get home. If you want to feel loved, Peter is the dog for you.
He is looking for a new home because he is anxious of and doesn't get along with our other dog, so ideally, he would be the only dog in his new house. He does live with four cats, and he loves all of them and respects their boundaries. He doesn't have experience with kids but is very people friendly.
He has been diagnosed with social anxiety, so he has trouble reading the social cues of and communicating with other dogs. Partially due to this, he is also leash reactive to other dogs. He is currently on several medications for anxiety, and other than his issues with our other dog, he seems to be doing well in regard to his anxiety. He has had some trouble with house training but has been doing great lately, with only a few accidents in the last month. Peter also has mild hip dysplasia but currently does not need medication for it.
Peter really is a wonderful dog, and it was an extremely hard decision to begin the process to rehome him. I want him to have the best life, and I truly believe he is the perfect dog for someone, but he just needs to be without the stress of living with a dog that he doesn't like in order to live up to his full potential.
If you are interested or want more information, please contact Alyssa McGee at ajmcgee@upei.ca
IT Systems and Services, in collaboration with the Robertson Library, now offers extended hours of technical support to cover evening classes. Extended support hours will run from 4:30 to 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 4 pm to 8 pm on Fridays.
This service will be delivered by the Robertson Library Service Desk (reference@upei.ca, 902-566-0583).
Support areas include password resets, account locks, Wi Fi, and basic computer/podium troubleshooting.
Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the UPEI Board of Governors and Presidential Search Committee, issued a message to the campus community on March 5 about the Fireside Chats with the Finalist Candidates for the UPEI Presidential Search. Read the full message.
These sessions are in-person and limited to current UPEI students, staff, and faculty. Campus community members are asked to keep all discussions and comments confidential and not share names of the candidates during or after their visits to the University. Recording the fireside chats is strictly prohibited and no recordings will be distributed following the sessions.
All those who wish to attend must pre-register using their UPEI credentials through this (). Those who cannot attend in person due to work-from-home arrangements/other accommodations can indicate this in the form and will be sent a Zoom link to watch live.
- Candidate 1, Friday, March 8, 2024, 1:30鈥�2:30 pm, Performing Arts Centre 121S
- Candidate 2, Monday, March 11, 2024, 1:30鈥�2:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre Amphitheatre 135
- Candidate 3, Monday, March 18, 2024, 1:30鈥�2:30 pm, Performing Arts Centre 121S
Members of the campus community members have an opportunity to provide feedback anonymously regarding the candidates following the fireside chats and small-group meetings until March 21, 2024, at
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is conducting a survey to receive feedback on the services it provides. The deadline to participate in the survey has been extended to March 22, 2024, at 4:00 pm. If you or your family member have used the services of the health centre in the past two years, please take five minutes to complete the survey at .
We appreciate your time and consideration. We are always looking for ways to improve the services we provide, and your feedback can help us to identify what is working well and what could be improved. Thank you!
