Join us for an engaging and interactive introduction to programming with Python. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this workshop will provide you with the essential building blocks of Python programming. Throughout the sessions, you’ll build a strong foundation in Python by learning how to write and structure code, work with different types of data, and create dynamic programs using decision-making and loops. You’ll also explore how functions help organize your code and how libraries can expand your programming capabilities, making it easier to tackle more complex tasks. This hands-on experience will give you the confidence to start coding and problem-solving effectively.

This two-day virtual workshop is being offered on March 4 and 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on each day.  To register, go to https://www.acenet.training/courses.

UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.

The awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre, Room 121S. 

Nominations are open and must be submitted to universityawards@upei.ca by Friday, February 28, 2025.

For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit University Awards of Excellence.

UPEI 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 UPEI HR site.

Please contact UPEI’s 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 http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx.

Aniket Naik, a candidate for an accounting tenure-track faculty position in the McDougall Faculty of Business, will give a presentation titled "The Audit Expectations Gap: The Canadian Perspective" on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 2:30 pm in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142.

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, 6:00–8:30 pm.  

Light dinner (lasagna or pizza, salad), popcorn, and beverages will be served from 6:00–6:30 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’s most remarkable naval victory and “one of the most glorious victories in the global history of wars.” 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’s 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.

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, March 4, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library! No pre-registration required!

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

Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for a workshop focused on financial fundamentals with Kimberly Norgaard, Senior Manager at MNP LLP. The workshop will take place at Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, on Monday, March 3, from 4:00-6:00 pm. This workshop will provide an introduction to completing the core financial proformas required of a business startup: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows. It will also discuss planning out your initial startup costs. This workshop is open to both Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program participants as well as the general public. Pizza will be provided!

Sign up to attend here!

Dr. Yousef Malik, a candidate for an accounting tenure-track faculty position in the McDougall Faculty of Business, will give a presentation titled "The Intersection of Business and Climate Change, particularly in the Context of ESG Adoption and Carbon Accounting" on Friday, March 7, at 11:30 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329.

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Justine Brown’s public dissertation defence presentation of her PsyD research titled “Exploring PEI elementary school teachers’ mental health literacy and decision-making processes regarding student mental health concerns.”

Please join us virtually on March 5, 2025, from 3-5 pm AST at https://upei.zoom.us/j/61428838697?pwd=S7rSMfjBQLYJYHwcIquanIsyeLZsYz.1
Meeting ID: 614 2883 8697
Passcode: 983605

UPEI faculty members may now submit an expression of interest for faculty-led international experiences for 2026!

In the past, these experiences have been conducted in May and we call them "Maymesters". Visit the Maymester page for examples of these experiences.

Expression of interest application deadline is March 31, 2025, for the 2026 programs.

Your expression of interest application will be reviewed by the selection committee, and you will be notified when to proceed with a formal proposal.

Submit your expression of interest here.

The Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment (FTPR) Committee was formed as part of the Action Plan commitments to replace the Fair Treatment Policy and to finalize revisions to the Sexual Violence Policy. The FTPR Committee is using a consultative process to gather input and has been meeting regularly. 

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend an FTPR Information Sharing Session, where campus community members can

• learn about the Committee and the work it is doing,
• ask questions, and
• provide feedback to the Committee on perspectives and/or ideas for the Harassment and Discrimination Policy and the Sexual Violence Policy. 

The session will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 2:30–3:30 pm in Andrew Hall, Room 142 (AH142).

For those who are unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join us virtually at this Teams link.  

The UPEI Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to a presentation titled "Ketogenic interventions and exercise to rescue brain energy deficits during aging" by Dr. Etienne Myette-Cote, Department of Applied Human Sciences. The presentation is part of the regular ESC/HB Seminar Series and will be held in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204, on Friday, February 28, at 12:30 pm. 

Everyone is invited. 

Join us for an engaging and interactive introduction to programming with Python. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this workshop will provide you with the essential building blocks of Python programming. Throughout the sessions, you’ll build a strong foundation in Python by learning how to write and structure code, work with different types of data, and create dynamic programs using decision-making and loops. You’ll also explore how functions help organize your code and how libraries can expand your programming capabilities, making it easier to tackle more complex tasks. This hands-on experience will give you the confidence to start coding and problem-solving effectively.

This two-day virtual workshop is being offered on March 4 and 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on each day.  To register, go to https://www.acenet.training/courses.

UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.

The awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre, Room 121S. 

Nominations are open and must be submitted to universityawards@upei.ca by Friday, February 28, 2025.

For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit University Awards of Excellence.

Welcome to the following new employees who joined the University of Prince Edward Island community in January 2025:

• Jennifer Alabiso, Registrar’s Office
• Lindsay Albert, Human Resources
• Soodabeh Asadi Dezaki, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Faculty of Science
• Amanda Ashley, Faculty of Nursing
• Menakshi Bhat, Dean’s Office, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Alf Blanchard, Development and Alumni Engagement
• Vanessa Cajayon, Financial Services
• Susan Carr, Companion Animals, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Gresa Dedinca, Faculty of Nursing
• Megan Douthwright, Faculty of Nursing
• Stephanie Eeles, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Aliscia Henderson, Faculty of Nursing
• Scott Kennedy, Security Services
• Dave Kubert, IT Systems and Services
• Danielle Lacey, Faculty of Nursing
• John Matchim, Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture, Faculty of Arts
• Gregor McEwan, Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Brittany Parker, Faculty of Nursing
• Andrea Rogers, Student Affairs
• Robert Squire, Faculty of Medicine
• Maryann Thiagarajan, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Ellen Verdonschot, Faculty of Nursing
• Matthew Walker, Diagnostic Services
• Julia Ann Walsh, Applied Human Services
• Samuel Wandio, Security Services
• Emily Watters, Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre, Faculty of Medicine
• Nabeel Zafar, Student Affairs

We are excited to have you join the UPEI team!

Asian Studies and the Centre for Korean Studies invite UPEI students to this special event: the 2025 Korean Speech Contest, on March 21, 10:00 am–12:00 pm, SDU Main Building 201 (Faculty Lounge). The contest is open to UPEI students who can speak basic Korean at the beginner’s level. Other students are welcome to attend the contest as the audience. Refreshments will be provided.

Prizes with a certificate: first prize: $700 scholarship; second: $500; third prize: $300.

Deadline for application and speech draft: March 14, 2025

Submit to Dr. Somi Lee at somlee@upei.ca (Korean Studies professor, UPEI), cc'ing Dr. Edward Chung at chung@upei.ca (AST and KS Project Director).

Contest category: Beginner’s level of spoken Korean
Speech length: 4-5 minutes

For the application form and details on the contest guidelines and criteria, email somlee@upei.ca.  For this event poster, email jbbandara@upei.ca or chung@upei.ca.

Acknowledgement: This speech contest is funded by Prof. Edward Chung’s international Seed Program for Korean Studies project grant (AKS-2022-INC-2230004) at UPEI, thanks to Korean Studies Promotion Service (KSPS), the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), the Ministry of Education, Government of South Korea.

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, March 4, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library! No pre-registration required!

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

Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for a workshop focused on financial fundamentals with Kimberly Norgaard, Senior Manager at MNP LLP. The workshop will take place at Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, on Monday, March 3, from 4:00-6:00 pm. This workshop will provide an introduction to completing the core financial proformas required of a business startup: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows. It will also discuss planning out your initial startup costs. This workshop is open to both Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program participants as well as the general public. Pizza will be provided!

Sign up to attend here!

Accessibility Services invites colleagues to our session, “What are Executive Functions,” 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.