Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues 鈥� September 2025, Issue 3
We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! Our first full month of the program saw another 31 incredible submissions鈥攅ach one highlighting the generosity, dedication, and positivity that make our University such a special place.
17吃瓜鈥檚 2025 Shannon K. Murray Lecture on Hope and the Academy explores water as teacher
Educator and author Dr. Kari Grain, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, will give the 2025 Shannon K. Murray Lecture on Hope and the Academy on Monday, November 3, at 3:30 pm in Room 117, SDU Main Building, 17吃瓜.
In her lecture titled 鈥淲ater as Teacher: What water can teach us about hope in hard times,鈥� Dr. Grain will extend the ideas from her book Critical Hope to explore what the behaviours of water can teach people when their most important efforts in education are blocked by obstacles and interruptions.
Grad Student Hour - Coffee and conversation at the Fox & Crow
All graduate students are welcome to come out for Coffee and Conversation at the Fox & Crow on Wednesday, October 29 from 3:00-4:00 pm. The conversation will be about the ways we manage the balancing act of work, study, and life as graduate students.
If you cannot join in-person, connect online. We are hosting an online Grad Student Hour on October 29 from 4-5pm. The discussion at the online session will be about sharing research interests.
ESC/HB Seminar Series presentation by Patrick Murphy
The Faculty of Science ESC/HB Seminar Series invites the Campus community to a presentation by Dr. Patrick Murphy (Department of Biology) entitled: "Proteomics 101: How it can elevate your research in biology and biomedicine". Everyone is welcome
17吃瓜 Visits Cape Breton and Antigonish!
17吃瓜 will be in the Cape Breton and Antigonish area from November 17-21 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Ainsley at aijeffery@upei.ca.
17吃瓜 Visits Cape Breton and Antigonish!
17吃瓜 will be in the Cape Breton and Antigonish area from November 12-14 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Ainsley at aijeffery@upei.ca.
17吃瓜 Visits South West Nova Scotia!
17吃瓜 will be in the South West Nova Scotia area from November 3-7 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Ainsley at aijeffery@upei.ca.
TLC Lunch and Learn: Gradebook Essentials in Moodle
Join us for a relaxed and informative Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) Lunch & Learn session focused on organizing and optimizing your Moodle Gradebook. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and gain insights for streamlining grading, reducing errors, and offering transparent feedback that supports academic success.
Bring your own lunch and join us for an engaging session
Please RSVP:
CDS Career Month Event: Working for the Federal Government
Interested in working for the Federal Government? CDS is hosting an information session featuring guest presenters from the Federal Government. Learn where the jobs are and tips on applying. You'll also discover student and youth programs such as FSWEP, and explore the benefits of a federal government career.
All are welcome to attend! The session will run from 1:00-2:00 pm To reserve your spot, contact the CDS front desk at chtown@cdspei.ca or 902-626-2014.
AARAO'25 17吃瓜 Visits North/Central New Brunswick!
17吃瓜 will be in the North and Central New Brunswick area from October 20-24 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Ainsley at aijeffery@upei.ca.
