Campus Notices
Got a business idea you鈥檙e excited about? Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. It鈥檚 a great opportunity for students to sharpen their presentation skills and develop new ideas. Prepare a three-minute pitch, face a three-minute Q&A, and participate in a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did well, where you can improve, and what steps you should take next to move forward with your idea!
The first eight presenters to register will have their spots booked, and we will have some wildcard spots at the event if you don鈥檛 get registered in time!
Accessibility Services invites colleagues to our session, 鈥淲hat are Executive Functions,鈥� on Monday March 3, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the TLC. Learn about executive functions, what they look like in action, and effective supports and strategies for instructors, staff and students. Specifically, the session will cover prioritizing and goal selection; planning and organizing; working memory; attention and flexibility; self-regulation; inhibition and initiation; and execution and goal attainment.
The 大发快三彩票Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Monday, February 24, from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown. All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Mark Fisher's "Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?" The following passages capture the spirit of the book:
"Without imagination we cannot see truly, for to be lukewarm in a glowing world is to miss the truth"鈥擡lla Lyman Cabot, "Everyday Ethics"
"It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. After 1989, capitalism has successfully presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system - a situation that the bank crisis of 2008, far from ending, actually compounded. The book analyses the development and principal features of this capitalist realism as a lived ideological framework. Using examples from politics, film (Children Of Men, Jason Bourne, Supernanny), fiction (Le Guin and Kafka), work and education, it argues that capitalist realism colors all areas of contemporary experience [including mental health and our approaches to it], is anything but realistic and asks how capitalism and its inconsistencies can be challenged. It is a sharp analysis of the post-ideological malaise that suggests that the economics and politics of free market neo-liberalism are givens rather than constructions."
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
Dear 大发快三彩票Campus Community,
We need your help at the Campus Food Bank! As we prepare to distribute pre-packed bags for students, we鈥檙e looking for volunteers to assist with many important tasks including but not limited to
Tuesday (12-5 pm):
- Bagging rice
- Writing names and requested items on paper bags
- Packing items into bags
- Other duties as assigned by the food bank coordinator
Wednesday (10 am-3 pm):
- Distributing grab bags at the kiosk
- Other duties as assigned by the food bank coordinator
If you鈥檙e interested in helping, you can sign up for Tuesday and Wednesday .
Thank you for supporting our students who are facing food insecurity. Your time and effort make a real difference!
Refworks is a great tool for organizing your research and referencing easier. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to organize and track citations for your projects; automate bibliography creation for any citation style; and insert automated citations through Word or Google Docs as you write.
The facilitator is Keri McCaffrey, One Health and Scholarly Communications Librarian. The audience is current 大发快三彩票masters and doctoral students.
Workshop options:
- February 26, noon to 1 pm: In person. To register, go to
- March 5, noon to 1 pm: Virtual. To register, go to
For questions about the workshop, please contact Kendra Mellish, Graduate Programs Officer, at kmellish@upei.ca
Try the very popular sport of pickleball! This program will run from January 7-April 8. We have paddles for you to use, but feel free to take your own if you have them. No experience is necessary. This is a great environment to try out the sport and connect with colleagues. The program is FREE for 大发快三彩票staff/faculty/retirees and provided by the Healthy Campus Committee.
Pre-register by logging in at. Be sure to click on the 大发快三彩票LOGIN button to enter your upei email address and password. Please do not put your email address in the community email box and/or click on Community. Once logged in, go to the Wellness icon and then click on the class to register. Registration opens six days before each date. You must register weekly.
For assistance or questions, please contact Angela Marchbank, Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness, at amarchbank@upei.ca.
This seminar is hosted by the Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research (CVER) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) as part of the CVER Seminar Series.
Featured Speaker: Charlene Vanleeuwen, Director of UPEI鈥檚 Teaching and Learning Centre
Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Time: 10:00鈥�11:00 am
Location: AVC Room 287N
What to expect;
- Constructive advice for crafting an academic CV
- Insights on highlighting research and professional experiences
- Q&A session to address your individual questions
Why attend?
Whether you鈥檙e preparing for the job market, grants, or academic collaborations, this seminar is your roadmap to presenting your achievements with confidence.
CVER Seminar Series (and Coffee Socials)
Join us for this informative session! Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided to fuel your networking and learning.
See you there! Let鈥檚 build your future, one CV at a time. If further information is needed, please contact Beibei Jia, CVER member, at jbeibei@upei.ca.
大发快三彩票will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled 鈥淭he Puzzle of Existence and Reality鈥� on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:00 pm, at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.
Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, Professor, Department of Philosophy, is the guest speaker for the event.
"The relationship between existence and reality is complex, as some things exist without being real, while others are real without existing physically," he said. "Language and technology further blur this distinction, especially with virtual reality and social media. For instance, Facebook pages of the deceased exist digitally but hold reality only through the emotions of those who remember them."
Currently there is no storm date for this event.
Research on Tap is a discussion series featuring 大发快三彩票researchers and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. There is no charge to attend. All are welcome to attend.
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, in partnership with the 大发快三彩票SVPRO, is hosting an on-campus discussion group on February 26, at 3:00 pm in Kelly Memorial Building, Room 210, to explore themes of gender-based violence, migratory labour, the environment, student debt, and extractive industries in "DUCKS: Two Years in the Oil Sands" by author Kate Beaton. Snacks and emotional support are available during the event. It is not required to own your own copy or have read the book prior to the event. Copies are available at the Robertson Library and Charlottetown Learning Library.
Dr. Shannon Murray, 大发快三彩票Department of English, will moderate a virtual Freedom to Read Week with Ira Wells, author of "On Book Banning: Or, How the New Censorship Consensus Trivializes Art and Undermines Democracy," on Thursday, February 27, at 7 pm.
Hosted by The Bookmark, the event is free, but spaces are limited to 300. Those interested are asked to pre-register at . A zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on the morning of the event.
Ira Wells is a critic, essayist, and an associate professor at Victoria College in the University of Toronto, where he teaches in the Northrop Frye stream in literature and the humanities in the Vic One program. His writing has appeared in "The Atlantic," "The Globe and Mail," "The Guardian," "The New Republic," and many other venues. His most recent book is 鈥淣orman Jewison: A Director's Life.鈥� He lives in Toronto with his wife and children.
Freedom to Read Week takes place from February 23 to March 1, 2025. For more information, visit .
大发快三彩票has a current posting for internal and external candidates for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Nutrition, Physical Activity, or Health.
The posting details are available on the 大发快三彩票HR site.
Please contact UPEI鈥檚 Research Services Office (mlsteele@upei.ca) for eligibility details, and consult the CRC program for complete program information, including further details on eligibility criteria at .
The 大发快三彩票community was saddened to learn about the tragic passing earlier this month of 大发快三彩票student Michael Oppong-Ampomah as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Michael was expected to graduate with his Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering this spring.
A Service of Remembrance will be held to honour Michael on Thursday, February 27, at 5:00 pm in the 大发快三彩票Chaplaincy Centre. While Michael鈥檚 uncle from Ontario plans to attend the service, family from Ghana will travel to Charlottetown later in the spring.
A Book of Condolences has been set up in the 大发快三彩票Chaplaincy Centre for anyone who would like to write a memory about Michael or a message to his family. It will be available to sign until the Service of Remembrance.
Counsellors with 大发快三彩票Student Affairs are available for students needing support through this difficult time. To make an appointment, please contact them at鈥�studentserv@upei.ca. 大发快三彩票students, faculty, and staff can also access resources on the while eligible employees can call the Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-387-4765 for support.
Robertson Library would like to welcome everyone to come and have some free coffee or tea in the lobby today. Bring your own reusable cup any time between 10:00 and 10:30 am to get your morning coffee or tea!
Asian Studies and the Centre for Korean Studies invite Asian Studies (AST) students (who completed or are taking one or more AST courses) to this special evening event: the 2025 Korean movie evening, K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104, March 19, 6:00鈥�8:30 pm.
Light dinner (lasagna or pizza, salad), popcorn, and beverages will be served from 6:00鈥�6:30 pm. The movie begins at 6:30 pm.
This is a 2014 South Korean historical action war film. It revolves around the Battle of Myeongryang in 1597, which is regarded as legendary Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin鈥檚 most remarkable naval victory and 鈥渙ne of the most glorious victories in the global history of wars.鈥� A national hero, he led only 12 Korean warships under his command to a heroic victory against an invading Tokugawa Japanese fleet of 330 vessels! The film attracted 17 million moviegoers in Korea, becoming the most-viewed and highest-earning film of all time there. The film was an international box-office hit with an earning of US$138M worldwide. See you there!
For the event poster, e-mail to jbbandara@upei.ca or chung@upei.ca.
Acknowledgement: This event is funded by Professor Edward Chung鈥檚 international Seed Program for Korean Studies project grant (AKS-2022-INC-2230004) at UPEI, with thanks to Korean Studies Promotion Service (KSPS), Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), the Ministry of Education, Government of South Korea.
Contact Jay K. Bandarage (AST admin assistant) at jbbandara@upei.ca or 566-0331, or Dr. Edward Chung (AST director) at chung@upei.ca or 566-0324.
The 大发快三彩票Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Monday, February 24, from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown. All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Mark Fisher's "Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?" The following passages capture the spirit of the book:
"Without imagination we cannot see truly, for to be lukewarm in a glowing world is to miss the truth"鈥擡lla Lyman Cabot, "Everyday Ethics"
"It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. After 1989, capitalism has successfully presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system - a situation that the bank crisis of 2008, far from ending, actually compounded. The book analyses the development and principal features of this capitalist realism as a lived ideological framework. Using examples from politics, film (Children Of Men, Jason Bourne, Supernanny), fiction (Le Guin and Kafka), work and education, it argues that capitalist realism colors all areas of contemporary experience [including mental health and our approaches to it], is anything but realistic and asks how capitalism and its inconsistencies can be challenged. It is a sharp analysis of the post-ideological malaise that suggests that the economics and politics of free market neo-liberalism are givens rather than constructions."
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
Great workplaces thrive on recognition! The University Awards of Excellence celebrate employees who make 大发快三彩票an inspiring place to work and learn. By nominating a colleague, or someone that has supported your success at UPEI, you not only honor their contributions but also help create a culture of respect, teamwork and appreciation.
Nominations may be submitted by faculty, staff and students.
Let鈥檚 take a moment to appreciate those who go the extra mile. Nominate today!
Nominations close on Friday, February 28, 2025
For more information about each award including, eligibility and the nomination process, please click here
Dear 大发快三彩票Campus Community,
We need your help at the Campus Food Bank! As we prepare to distribute pre-packed bags for students, we鈥檙e looking for volunteers to assist with many important tasks including but not limited to
Tuesday (12-5 pm):
- Bagging rice
- Writing names and requested items on paper bags
- Packing items into bags
- Other duties as assigned by the food bank coordinator
Wednesday (10 am-3 pm):
- Distributing grab bags at the kiosk
- Other duties as assigned by the food bank coordinator
If you鈥檙e interested in helping, you can sign up for Tuesday and Wednesday .
Thank you for supporting our students who are facing food insecurity. Your time and effort make a real difference!
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Justine Brown鈥檚 public dissertation defence presentation of her PsyD research titled 鈥淓xploring PEI elementary school teachers鈥� mental health literacy and decision-making processes regarding student mental health concerns.鈥�
Please join us virtually on March 5, 2025, from 3-5 pm AST at
Meeting ID: 614 2883 8697
Passcode: 983605
There will be a basic biosafety training session on Friday, February 28, at 9:00 am in AVC 287N. Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the 大发快三彩票, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on Friday, February 21, 2025, via email (hse@upei.ca) or phone (902-566-0901).
Please provide:
- Your name
- Your supervisor鈥檚 name (if applicable)
- Department
- Email address
- Phone number
- Whether you're an employee or graduate student
NOTE: An online biosafety training refresher course is available for those who completed basic biosafety training previously. Training must be renewed every three years. Please contact us for information on how to register for this training.
A dossier to support a teaching award nomination is different from one you develop to apply for an academic position or for tenure and promotion. Right now, there are multiple calls for nomination open for teaching and educational leadership awards at UPEI. If you have been nominated by colleagues or students or are considering self-nomination, come and learn about what it takes. Bring your interest and questions about preparing a teaching award dossier to the Teaching and Learning Centre RL 230 on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 2:30 pm. If you have an existing teaching philosophy statement, bring it along too.
