Town Hall: Women in Academia

Come out to the discussion on the challenges that women face in academia. This event is for all students and faculty members at 17勛圖. This town hall is inspired by the hashtag #Immodestwomen (check it out on Twitter) started by Dr. Fern Riddell as a response to the negative backlash she experienced on social media about using Dr in her Twitter handle, and a recent piece in University Affairs, revealing that women are still outnumbered in the higher ranks. At this town hall, notes will be taken and a brief written by the GSA to provide to 17勛圖 leaders. Friday, June 22, 12-1 pm Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Bring your own lunch; cookies, tea, and coffee will be provided. Hosted by the 17勛圖 Graduate Students Association.

Tree planting

In recognition of the relationship between Japan and PEI, participants of the The L.M. Montgomery Institute's 13th Biennial Conference will be planting a cherry tree. The flowering tree will be very much like the tree which greets Anne when she first arrives on PEI at the train station at Bright River and outside her window at Green Gables. The planting will be Saturday, June 23 at 8:40 am in the 17勛圖 Quadrangle between the Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. All are welcome! The plaque set near the tree will read, "In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the L.M. Montgomery Institute & the kindred spirits of Japan and PEI.  June 23, 2018." There will be representatives from the LMMI and Japan on hand.   

Masters Thesis Defence - Sahar Alhanaya

This study reviews existing research conducted between 2007 and 2017, regarding integrating technology in K-12 classrooms and preparing K-12 teachers for using technology in their classrooms. The present study examines studies concerning the integration of technology in K-12 classrooms and investigates professional development models for encouraging pre-service and in-service teachers to use technology. This study synthesizes quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies in order to have a comprehensive view of existing research. Based on a review of 45 articles concerning integrating technology in K-12 classrooms, and 50 articles focusing on K-12 teachers' professional development regarding technology, this review found that there were relatively few empirical studies conducted in actual K-12 classrooms and relatively few studies of embedded professional development. This study seeks to contribute to current research focused on integrating technology in K-12 classrooms and on K-12 teachers' professional development about teaching with technology. It recommends more empirical research in K-12 classrooms and more research on K-12 teachers' embedded professional learning about technology.

The Insiders Guide to Writing and Publishing for Young Readers

The 17勛圖 is once again partnering with Humber College to present The Insiders Guide to Writing and Publishing for Young Readers, a workshop for writers of childrens and young adult literature. No matter what stage of writing youre atfrom concept to first draft or beyondthis workshop offers the inside scoop on the world of publishing and self-publishing. Join us July 12 through 14 in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI, on the lovely 17勛圖 campus, for a workshop full of practical suggestions and writing inspiration. For more information, including details on the workshop, accommodations, and how to register, visit creativearts.humber.ca/pei

SHAD Begins

Fourty-eight exceptional high-school students from across Canada will spend July 1-27 participating in the first SHAD enrichment program at 17勛圖, where they will be exposed to exciting workshops, lectures and other activities related to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and entrepreneurship.  For more information please visit

AVC holds public workshop about strangles

Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, AVC Equine Ambulatory Service, will give a community workshop on Wednesday, July 11, about strangles, a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the upper respiratory system of the horse. The presentation will take place in AVCs Lecture Theatre A at 7 p.m. She will talk about the symptoms of strangles, diagnosis and treatment, and ways to reduce the risk of infection. Last month, several cases of strangles were diagnosed in horses in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. The bacteria causing the illness is easily transmitted by nose-to-nose contact between horses or from things that come in contact with nasal discharge from a sick horse, such as clothing, hands, or equipment. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (902) 566-0589.

Neuroscience Journal Club

The monthly meeting of the 17勛圖 & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held on Friday July 13, 2018 from 3-4 pm in the "fishbowl" of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All neuroscience research students as well as faculty, scientists and staff with an interest in neuroscience topics are welcome to attend. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Denis Kay (dgkay@neurodyn.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)

Memorial Gathering for Dr. Satadal Dasgupta

You are invited to share stories, memories, and food in honour of the late  Dr. Satadal Dasgupta.   We are meeting to express our appreciation for Dr. Dasgupta's decades of contributions to 17勛圖. His family, his wife Krishna, and their three daughters and their families, are looking forward to meeting the many students and colleagues he had known.   The memorial gathering for Dr. Dasgupta will be held on:   Date: July 21  Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm ( speakers from 1:30 - 3:30 pm) Where: Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, 17勛圖   For further information contact: mjmitchell@upei.ca or  smitheram@upei.ca