Campus Notices

Reverse Science Fair 2025: Engaging Community in Mental Well-Being Research

On May 1, 2025, the PEI Alliance for Mental Well-Being is hosting PEI鈥檚 first-ever Reverse Science Fair on mental well-being in partnership with the 17吃瓜 Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building.

This event is designed to build connections and share knowledge between community and researchers by swapping the roles that each play in a traditional science fair. Community organizations are invited to host a booth where they鈥檒l share their insights, observations, and challenges from practice. Researchers and students are invited to learn from the community, share insights about the research process, and explore collaborative opportunities to find evidence-based answers to the community鈥檚 questions.

The main goal of the Reverse Science Fair is to provide organizations and researchers with the opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and start thinking about how they can work together to improve mental well-being outcomes on PEI. 

To learn more about the Reverse Science Fair, 

To register for the event, sign up through 

SJDAWC 2025 webinar series

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) invites you to its three-part webinar series exploring animal welfare issues in small mammals kept as pets. This series will provide participants with insights on the care and welfare of small companion animals, with an emphasis on rabbits and rodents. 

The webinars feature Dr. Lee Niel, Dr. Carol Tinga, and Dr. Dan O鈥橬eill, and will take place on April 15, 22, and 29, beginning at 4:00 pm. 

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians are eligible for continuing education credit. The webinar cost is $50 per webinar, or $120 for all three.  There will be no charge for students. 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Participating veterinarians and veterinary technicians are eligible to earn one hour of RACE-accredited continuing education per webinar. Participants are required to attend the live webinar to earn this credit.  RACE-program number: 20-1286545.

Co-op students seeking summer positions

Add some student energy to your team this summer. Ambitious 17吃瓜 Co-op students are seeking work experiences related to their program of study and opportunities to make connections in the workforce. 

Students' programs include Computer Science, Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Analytics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Studies, and Applied Communication, Leadership & Culture. 

Contact Karen Turner, job development coordinator for 17吃瓜 Co-operative Education, at co-op@upei.ca 

Animal Care Committee protocol submission deadline is May 2

The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, May 2, for the May meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 17吃瓜 Researcher Portal at

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."

17吃瓜 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my17吃瓜 at . 

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.

Robertson Library study zone changes for exam period: starting April 9

As finals approach, the Robertson Library is adjusting our spaces to better meet the study needs of our patrons. The following study zone designations will be in effect from April 9 to 22:

Silent Study Zones (Upper Floor)

For quiet spaces and uninterrupted focus, visit the: 

  • Upstairs sunroom
  • Upstairs study carrels
  • Single-person study rooms (book online via ).
Quiet Collaboration Zones (Main Floor & Upstairs Reading Room)

For non-silent areas and group work, visit the:

  • Upstairs reading room
  • Group study rooms: bookable for groups of 2-8 people (book online via ).
  • Entire main floor, including the Library Commons

Reminder: Even in collaboration zones, please keep noise levels respectful for others.

Questions? Visit our service desk, use our online , or check our website for room reservations and hours.

McDougall Faculty of Business management tenure-track candidate presentation on April 10

Iryna Kalynychenko, a candidate for the Management (Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management) tenure-track position in the McDougall Faculty of Business, will give a presentation titled "Outcomes of Interpersonal Felt Distrust in the Workplace: An Identity Threat Perspective" on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:00pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329.

Faculty of Arts student showcase

You're Invited!
Faculty of Arts Student Showcase
Monday, April 7 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

SDU Main Building, various rooms (Session 1, 9:30-10:30 am  and 10:30-10:55 am Intermission) and Steel Recital Hall (Session 2, 11:00 am -12:30 pm ). Look for the detailed agenda posted in SDU Main and Steel and circulated on Friday.

Come celebrate the amazing work of our Faculty of Arts students! This showcase features the best of student projects including individual and group presentations, digital projects, creative performances, and displays.

What鈥檚 the goal?

  • Celebrate student achievement
  • Give students the chance to present their work
  • Build connections and support within our academic community

Don鈥檛 miss out on this chance to cheer on our talented students and explore their creative projects!

We can鈥檛 wait to see you there!

Scholarships and Awards: Applications for Convocation and Senior Class due April 9

Scholarships and Awards applications due Wednesday, April 9

The Scholarships and Awards Office is encouraging application submissions for convocation, senior class, and year-end scholarships and awards! The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for the following awards. Click the links provided below to access the application and/or recommendation forms for more information. Please submit your application(s) and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in-person to Dalton Hall 202.

Feedback on candidates for Tier II聽Canada Research Chair聽in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies

The Application Review Committee invites campus community members to provide feedback on three candidates who visited for the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies. Below is a summary of the three candidates and links to the recorded teaching and research seminars.  

Dr. Lori McKee completed their PhD in Curriculum Studies at Western University (2018). Currently, Dr. McKee is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. McKee's program of research crosses provincial and national boundaries and seeks to support children and youth through the creation and enactment of ethical, responsive curricula focused on literacies.

Dr. Hilary 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鈥檚 Healthy Populations Institute. Dr. Caldwell's proposed research program at 17吃瓜 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.

Dr. Hala Mreiwed has a PhD in Educational Studies from McGill University (2021). Currently, Dr. Mreiwed is the co-chair of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) and previously was the children鈥檚 rights advisor at the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) and an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth Studies at King's University College at Western. Dr. Mreiwed's proposed research interests are in Children's rights education and focus on the rights of children in school and the rights of early childhood educators (ECEs) and teachers and the intersections between these rights.

Feedback is requested by 4:00 pm on April 7, 2025, and can be provided to mlsteele@upei.ca.

IIS hosts lecture on economic development in Magdalen Islands on April 15

Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled 鈥淭he Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation鈥� on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, 17吃瓜. Part of the 17吃瓜 Institute of Island Studies鈥� 2025 Island Lecture Series, the lecture is free and open to everyone. 

Keating will talk about how the Magdalen Islands are leveraging its unique environment to foster economic development opportunities.

鈥淛ust a ferry ride away, the Magdalen Islands are emerging as a dynamic testing ground for innovation. We will explore how the region attracts businesses and startups eager to validate their solutions鈥攆rom ocean tech to age tech鈥攊n real-world conditions.鈥�

Keating is currently Commissioner for Business Development and Partnerships at La Vague, an innovation and development corporation leading the Magdalen Islands鈥� investment attraction strategy.

Volunteer Opportunity for Exam Chili and Daal on April 9

It is time to offer support to our students during exams and final papers. The Chaplaincy Centre continues to host a free meal for students on April 9, with the generous help of many 17吃瓜 faculty and staff. There are three chances to volunteer: set up on April 8 and two (2) servings on April 9. Please use to sign up for a 30-minute shift to volunteer. Opportunities to set up, serve, and clean up are available as well as a chance to mingle with students in an informal conversation with good food. 

On Tuesday, April 8, from 9:00-9:30 am, we will set tables and chairs for the next day.  

On Wednesday, April 9, we will offer two serving times:11:30 am-1:00 pm and 4:30-6:00 pm. If slots are full, please check back closer to the day as schedules change and time slots may open up. Contact Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca or Lauren at lvanvliet@upei.ca for further information.  

Sister Sue and Lauren

Master of Nursing Thesis Defence by Tanya MacInnis

The Faculty of Nursing would like to invite all to attend the public presentation of Tanya MacInnis鈥� Master of Nursing Thesis Defense, titled: "Interventions Used in Nursing Education that Change Nursing Students' Behaviour Related to Bullying and Incivility in Nursing Practice: A Scoping Review."鈥�� 

Monday, April 14, 2025, 9:30 am

Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 246

鈥疎veryone is welcome.鈥� 

Animal Care Committee protocol submission deadline is May 2

The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, May 2, for the May meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 17吃瓜 Researcher Portal at

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."

17吃瓜 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my17吃瓜 at . 

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.

Faculty of Arts student showcase

You're Invited!
Faculty of Arts Student Showcase
Monday, April 7 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

SDU Main Building, various rooms (Session 1, 9:30-10:30 am  and 10:30-10:55 am Intermission) and Steel Recital Hall (Session 2, 11:00 am -12:30 pm ). Look for the detailed agenda posted in SDU Main and Steel and circulated on Friday.

Come celebrate the amazing work of our Faculty of Arts students! This showcase features the best of student projects including individual and group presentations, digital projects, creative performances, and displays.

What鈥檚 the goal?

  • Celebrate student achievement
  • Give students the chance to present their work
  • Build connections and support within our academic community

Don鈥檛 miss out on this chance to cheer on our talented students and explore their creative projects!

We can鈥檛 wait to see you there!

Scholarships and Awards: Applications for Convocation and Senior Class due April 9

Scholarships and Awards applications due Wednesday, April 9

The Scholarships and Awards Office is encouraging application submissions for convocation, senior class, and year-end scholarships and awards! The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for the following awards. Click the links provided below to access the application and/or recommendation forms for more information. Please submit your application(s) and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in-person to Dalton Hall 202.

Feedback on candidates for Tier II聽Canada Research Chair聽in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies

The Application Review Committee invites campus community members to provide feedback on three candidates who visited for the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies. Below is a summary of the three candidates and links to the recorded teaching and research seminars.  

Dr. Lori McKee completed their PhD in Curriculum Studies at Western University (2018). Currently, Dr. McKee is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. McKee's program of research crosses provincial and national boundaries and seeks to support children and youth through the creation and enactment of ethical, responsive curricula focused on literacies.

Dr. Hilary 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鈥檚 Healthy Populations Institute. Dr. Caldwell's proposed research program at 17吃瓜 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.

Dr. Hala Mreiwed has a PhD in Educational Studies from McGill University (2021). Currently, Dr. Mreiwed is the co-chair of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) and previously was the children鈥檚 rights advisor at the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) and an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth Studies at King's University College at Western. Dr. Mreiwed's proposed research interests are in Children's rights education and focus on the rights of children in school and the rights of early childhood educators (ECEs) and teachers and the intersections between these rights.

Feedback is requested by 4:00 pm on April 7, 2025, and can be provided to mlsteele@upei.ca.

Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment: Information and Feedback Sessions for Policy Development

The Fair Treatment Policy Redevelopment (FTPR) Committee was formed as part of the Action Plan commitment to

  • replace the Fair Treatment Policy, and
  • finalize revisions to the Sexual Violence Policy.

The FTPR Committee has been meeting regularly and gathering feedback to develop a new Harassment and Discrimination Policy and to update the Sexual Violence Policy. Since January, Committee members have been connecting with members of the community, an has been distributed, and, most recently, the Committee held an information session on March 3.

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend one of two FTPR Information/Feedback Sessions where campus community members can provide feedback and ask questions about the draft versions of the Harassment and Discrimination Policy and the Sexual Violence Policy. Please note: Both sessions have the same content but are being held on different days to help accommodate schedules and maximize opportunities to provide input.

FTPR Information/Feedback Session #1 
Thursday, April 3, 2025 
1:30鈥�2:30 pm  
Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (KMB237)  

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

FTPR Information/Feedback Session #2 
Monday, April 7, 2025  
9:30鈥�10:30 am  
Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (KMB237)

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

Volunteer Opportunity for Exam Chili and Daal on April 9

It is time to offer support to our students during exams and final papers. The Chaplaincy Centre continues to host a free meal for students on April 9, with the generous help of many 17吃瓜 faculty and staff. There are three chances to volunteer: set up on April 8 and two (2) servings on April 9. Please use to sign up for a 30-minute shift to volunteer. Opportunities to set up, serve, and clean up are available as well as a chance to mingle with students in an informal conversation with good food. 

On Tuesday, April 8, from 9:00-9:30 am, we will set tables and chairs for the next day.  

On Wednesday, April 9, we will offer two serving times:11:30 am-1:00 pm and 4:30-6:00 pm. If slots are full, please check back closer to the day as schedules change and time slots may open up. Contact Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca or Lauren at lvanvliet@upei.ca for further information.  

Sister Sue and Lauren

17吃瓜 Senate meeting on April 11, 2025

The eighth meeting of the 17吃瓜 Senate will take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). To view the 2024-2025 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting, click here.

All鈥痬eetings鈥痑re open to members of鈥痶he University community, although certain in-camera鈥痠tems (e.g., granting of degrees) may require the Senate to go into a closed session. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the chair. 

For logistical purposes, members of the 17吃瓜 community who wish to attend the open session of a 17吃瓜 Senate meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in person. 

Feedback on candidates for Tier II聽Canada Research Chair聽in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies

The Application Review Committee invites campus community members to provide feedback on three candidates who visited for the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Children, Youth and their Educational Geographies. Below is a summary of the three candidates and links to the recorded teaching and research seminars.  

Dr. Lori McKee completed their PhD in Curriculum Studies at Western University (2018). Currently, Dr. McKee is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. McKee's program of research crosses provincial and national boundaries and seeks to support children and youth through the creation and enactment of ethical, responsive curricula focused on literacies.

Dr. Hilary 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鈥檚 Healthy Populations Institute. Dr. Caldwell's proposed research program at 17吃瓜 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.

Dr. Hala Mreiwed has a PhD in Educational Studies from McGill University (2021). Currently, Dr. Mreiwed is the co-chair of the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) and previously was the children鈥檚 rights advisor at the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) and an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth Studies at King's University College at Western. Dr. Mreiwed's proposed research interests are in Children's rights education and focus on the rights of children in school and the rights of early childhood educators (ECEs) and teachers and the intersections between these rights.

Feedback is requested by 4:00 pm on April 7, 2025, and can be provided to mlsteele@upei.ca.

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