Campus Notices
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 精童欲女 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
Master of Applied Health Services Research, thesis defence presented by Madeline Kuiper on March 27, 9:00 am, AVC, Room 286C.
Title of the Thesis: "Inconveniencing the Institution鈥�: An Interpretive Exploration of Pregnancy Experiences of Royal Canadian Navy Service Members"
Abstract: Pregnancy is a significant life event that impacts an individual鈥檚 physical, emotional, and social well-being. While common, pregnancy presents unique challenges for those in professions like the military. The experience of pregnancy in the military context remains underexplored.
This study aimed to explore the experiences of Royal Canadian Navy members who were pregnant while serving. Semi structured interviews were conducted with ten participants, allowing them to reflect on their pregnancies and interactions with the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, chain of command, and institutional structures. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and de-identified.
The data were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), a qualitative methodology emphasizing personal meaning-making. IPA鈥檚 phenomenological, hermeneutic, and idiographic approach enabled a deep exploration of how participants navigated pregnancy within the RCN鈥檚 cultural and operational framework.
This study identified three key group experiential themes: 1) shaping an internal locus of control, 2) exposure to external locus of control, and 3) identifying as an imposition to the institution. Participants described balancing professional duties with personal well-being, systemic policy challenges, and interpersonal dynamics in their chain of command. Many also shared strategies for asserting agency within a male-dominated organization.
Findings highlight the need for improved institutional policies and cultural shifts to support pregnant service members, fostering inclusivity and equity in operational environments. This research contributes to military health services literature by offering practical recommendations for creating supportive workplaces for pregnant personnel.
Everyone is welcome.
The Canadian Postsecondary Alcohol and Drug Use Survey (CPADS) is live until March 31. If you are a student attending 精童欲女 consider participating in this very quick survey for the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the 精童欲女 Bookstore. Go to:. For any student who completes the survey, there is now an option at the end of the survey to leave your email and a draw will be made on April 1 for the two gift certificates. Thank you to those who choose to participate. The results of this survey can help us understand alcohol and drug use on campus, build awareness of potential harms and develop interventions for individuals who may feel they have developed unhealthy use of alcohol and/or drugs.
The Robertson Library invites the campus community to a candidate presentation for the library鈥檚 permanent-track position of Clinical Librarian.
Candidate: Mr. John Bayhi
Title: evidence-based medicine for undergraduate medical learners
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Where: Robertson Library, Room 264
Mr. John Bayhi will visit the Library on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 for an interview for the Clinical Librarian position.
At 1:00 pm, Mr. Bayhi will give a 45-minute demonstration, on evidence-based medicine for undergraduate medical learners, with 15 minutes for questions and answers.
John holds an ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies degree from the University of Oklahoma. He is currently a Librarian and Director for Research Services at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Library appointments committee: Kim Mears, (Chair), Rosie Le Faive, Lisa Chilton (History), Sarah Peddle (Medicine), Tammie Muise (Medicine), Joe Gordon (AVC/Medicine)
The Robertson Library invites the campus community to a candidate presentation for the library鈥檚 permanent-track position of Clinical Librarian.
Candidate: Mr. Jarrod Irwin
Title: evidence-based medicine for undergraduate medical learners
When: Friday, March 28, 2025
Where: Robertson Library, Room 264
At 10:30, Mr. Irwin will give a 45-minute demonstration, on evidence-based medicine for undergraduate medical learners, with 15 minutes for questions and answers.
Jarrod holds an ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Studies degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is currently the Behavioral and Health Sciences Librarian at Eastern Michigan University.
Library Appointments Committee: Kim Mears, (Chair), Rosie Le Faive, Lisa Chilton (History), Sarah Peddle (Medicine), Tammie Muise (Medicine), Joe Gordon (AVC/Medicine)
Calling all Students!
First annual Student Engagement Mixer
Join Dr. Wendy Rodgers, 精童欲女 President and Vice-Chancellor, and members of the 精童欲女 Board of Governors and 精童欲女 Student Union for the first annual Student Engagement Mixer!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
5:00鈥�7:00 pm
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Enjoy some food and conversation at this fun opportunity to engage and share your experiences at the University with 精童欲女鈥檚 Board of Governors and senior leadership team! There will be opportunities to win some great prizes, including a tuition credit!
The third in this series of President's town halls for the 2025 winter academic semester is called "It's Easy 'Bein' Green'!"
For this town hall, we have invited students to bring forward their ideas for actions that 精童欲女 and its community members can take quickly and easily to enhance our environmental sustainability and reduce negative environmental impact on the University campus.
Students will provide very brief presentations on what actions could be taken from their points of view. The audience will be able to commit to green-enhancing activities too!
President's Town Hall: It鈥檚 Easy 鈥淏ein鈥� Green!鈥�
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
11:00 am鈥�12:00 pm
Amphitheatre, Performing Arts Centre and Residence building (PAC121S)
If you are unable to attend in person, you are welcome to join us virtually at this .
On March 27, the 精童欲女 Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dale Sorensen, will present a concert of music on the theme of exploration-of nature, space, sound, and self. The program will include an arrangement of Bedrich Smetana鈥檚 Vltava (The Moldau), alongside evocative works by Julie Giroux (Mystery on Mena Mountain), Judith Zaimont (City Rain), and Canadian composer Nova Pon (Tilting Sunward). Of special note will be the performance of Rescue by PEI-born composer E.K.R. (Evan) Hammell, a former student at 精童欲女. Rounding out the program will be works by Andrew Boysen, Jr. (I Am), Giovanni Gabrieli (Canzon in Double Echo for three antiphonal brass choirs), Yukiko Nishimura (Star Ship), and Dana Wilson (Sang!).
Tickets are available in advance at or by cash at the door. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students.
Accessible parking is available, and the recital hall has an accessible entrance via elevator.
The 精童欲女 Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, voice majors as soloists, Department of Music alumni, a professional instrumental ensemble, and pianist Leo Marchildon will perform on March 28, at 7:30 pm on the SDU Stage, Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Under the musical direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, the ensembles will perform Mozart's Requiem, a variety of choral gems, and Professor Shin-Bouey's new arrangement of the traditional Korean folk song Sae Ta-Ryeong (Bird Song).
Admission, payable by cash at the door, is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available in advance at .
Accessible parking is available, and the recital hall has an accessible entrance via elevator.
Join us for the 35th 精童欲女 Faculty Development Summer Institute (FDSI) with multiple days of great professional development focusing on active learning in higher education. The FDSI is relevant to educators at all career stages, especially early career faculty and those looking at tenure and promotion. Ask your Dean or talk to colleagues about their FDSI experiences! Don't miss this opportunity to participate in what past participants have found to be a milestone experience in your teaching career! Join colleagues from across Canada for this year鈥檚 FDSI from May 26 to 29, 2025. To learn more, ask questions, and register, check out the .
Building work-integrated learning (WIL) into your courses can help students gain experience, build their network, and learn new skills. Join our lunch and learn with Experiential Education; we'll provide you some examples of what WIL looks like at 精童欲女 and workshop in real time how to build WIL into your programs, courses, and assignments. Learn about what supports are available for planning, programming, and identifying partnerships. Join us on Tuesday March 25 at 12:00 noon in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library, Room 230.
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting an in-person workshop on pitching fundamentals on Wednesday, March 26, from 4:00-6:00 pm with world-renowned pitch coach Permjot Valia! Participants will learn tools, tips, and tricks around executing a business pitch effectively, efficiently, and engagingly!
This event is part of the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program, but anyone from the public is welcome to attend!
The session will take place in the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, 201 Robertson Library. Register to attend the in-person workshop.
Permjot Valia (he/him) is co-founder at Nava Develop Inc., a business development firm serving innovation focused corporates, startup organizations and academic institutions. A globally recognized mentor, facilitator and business coach, he has led strategic planning successes for organizations throughout Canada鈥檚 innovation ecosystem. He founded MentorCamp and was Lead Mentor of Cape Breton鈥檚 Navigate Startup House. He is an expert pitch coach with companies he has coached winning over $10m in prize money. Permjot serves on Boards of several startups, works with Dal Innovates, and lectures globally on business modelling, strategy and leadership. He is passionate about contributing to Canada鈥檚 economic development and cultural success.
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting a virtual workshop on pitching fundamentals on Tuesday, March 25, from 12:00-2:00 pm with world-renowned pitch coach Permjot Valia! Participants will learn tools, tips, and tricks around executing a business pitch effectively, efficiently, and engagingly!
This event is part of the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program, but anyone from the public is welcome to attend! Please note: AI notetakers will be prohibited from joining the session.
Register to attend the virtual workshop!
Permjot Valia (he/him) is co-founder at Nava Develop Inc., a business development firm serving innovation focused corporates, startup organizations and academic institutions. A globally recognized mentor, facilitator and business coach, he has led strategic planning successes for organizations throughout Canada鈥檚 innovation ecosystem. He founded MentorCamp and was Lead Mentor of Cape Breton鈥檚 Navigate Startup House. He is an expert pitch coach with companies he has coached winning over $10m in prize money. Permjot serves on Boards of several startups, works with Dal Innovates, and lectures globally on business modelling, strategy and leadership. He is passionate about contributing to Canada鈥檚 economic development and cultural success.
Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for an engaging session on risk mitigation delivered by Permjot Valia! This virtual workshop will provide insight on what types of risk exist, how startups and organizations can categorize and prioritize risks, how risks can be perceived as opportunities, and what tools can be used to demonstrate risk to external stakeholders.
This event is part of the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program, but anyone from the public is welcome to attend! Please note: AI notetakers will be prohibited from joining the session.
The workshop is taking place virtually on Tuesday, March 25 from 4:00-6:00 pm.
You can register to attend the virtual workshop !
Permjot Valia (he/him) is a globally recognized mentor, facilitator and business coach. He founded MentorCamp and was Lead Mentor of Cape Breton鈥檚 Navigate Startup House. He served as a Mentor-in-Residence at the University of Arkansas Sam Walton School of Business and has helped multiple researchers commercialise their research. This work continues through the 3 day Lab2Market program he delivers across Canada to researchers. He is an expert pitch coach, with companies he has coached winning over $10m in prize money. Permjot serves on Boards of several startups, works with Dal Innovates, and lectures globally on business modelling, strategy and leadership.
The 精童欲女 Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Paulina Huayamave Hernandez's PhD dissertation defense, "Transformative Teacher Education in Search of the Sumak Kawsay (the Good Living): A Mixed-Methods Study on Critical Global Citizenship Education in Ecuador" on March 27 at 11:30 am.
Please join us in person in Memorial Hall, Room 417 or via Zoom at
With measles outbreaks in Canada and the United States, Islanders are wondering if they need to be vaccinated.
Who is protected?
- Born before 1970? You鈥檙e considered immune due to natural exposure and high herd immunity.
- Born after 1970? You should have two doses of the MMR vaccine (Measles-Mumps-Rubella).
How to get vaccinated?
In PEI, the MMRV vaccine (Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella) is part of childhood immunization:
- 1st dose at 12 months
- Booster at 18 months
Older children and adults who haven鈥檛 been vaccinated should complete their two-dose MMR series.
If you have a PEI Health Card, book an appointment to get vaccinated.
If you don鈥檛 have a PEI Health Card, you can get your measles vaccine at a
Book an appointment with a registered nurse at the 精童欲女 Health & Wellness Centre to discuss measles and other vaccines.
Learn More:
Measles, Mumps & Rubella Vaccine Info:
Check if You鈥檙e Due for a Vaccine:
MMR Vaccine Explained (Video):
Consent is a key part of all social interactions and healthy relationships. This is true for friends, family, sexual partners, acquaintances, coworkers, classmates, and people we don鈥檛 know yet! Making consent a priority is about respect and safety for each other and building a healthy community.
Let鈥檚 make collages! This event will take place on March 25 at 11:00 am in McMillan Hall, W.A Murphy Student Centre! You will have the chance to be creative as you share your perspectives on consent, boundaries, and respect across campus. What does consent look like to you? How does it manifest in class, at parties, in residence, at the library, at the gym, online? Why is consent important to you and to the 精童欲女 community?
Choose a part of campus life and consider what roles consent can play. Create a collage on your theme using any materials you wish!
All art supplies will be provided. Everyone is welcome--students, staff, and faculty!
The event is hosted by the 精童欲女 Student Union Student Wellness Coordinator and the 精童欲女 Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office.
The Asian Studies Program and the Centre for Korean Studies are pleased to invite everyone to this special academic event, Asian Studies International Seminar: Confucian Studies Speaker Series 2025.
Speaker: Dr. Richard Kim, associate professor, Department of Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago
Title: 鈥淭he Contemporary Significance of Confucianism: A Guide to Wellbeing and Good Life鈥�
Date and location: Thursday, March 27, 2:15鈥�-4:00 pm, Faculty Lounge, Room 201, SDU Main Building.
Reception and healthy refreshments from 2:15-鈥�2:30 pm.
Welcome address by Dr. Greg Naterer, 精童欲女 Vice-President Academic and Research
Thank you and farewell address by Dr. Sharon Myers, Dean of Arts
This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to learn and discuss the Confucian way of 鈥渨ell-being and good life鈥� together with Professor Kim鈥檚 comparative (East-West) and contemporary perspectives.
Bio: Richard Kim (BA, UCLA; MA and PhD, University of Notre Dame) is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago. He specializes in comparative ethics, Confucian philosophy, and moral psychology. He has recently published a monograph, Confucianism and the Philosophy of Well-Being (Routledge), and many journal and book chapter articles and presented numerous conference papers in his areas of expertise. He is currently preparing a major book manuscript Ritual and Human Flourishing in Confucianism (under contract with Cambridge University Press). He is also the co-host (with Justin Tiwald ) of This Is The Way鈥攁 podcast on Chinese philosophy. Dr. Kim is an established young researcher who is destined to become a prominent world-class scholar in the near future. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For the event poster, e-mail jbbandara@upei.ca or chung@upei.ca.
Special acknowledgement: This Confucian Studies International Speaker Series is funded by Dr. Edward Chung鈥檚 international Lab Program for Korean Studies grant at 精童欲女 (AKS-2022-LAB-2230002), thanks to Korean Studies Promotion Service (KSPS), the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS), Ministry of Education, Government of South Korea.
Contact Name: Jay K. Bandarage jbbandara@upei.ca, 566-0331 (AST admin assistant); Dr. Edward Chung (AST Director), 566-0324.
Please join us for an in-person event at the Kings Playhouse in Georgetown, PEI, on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 10:00 am鈥�2:00 pm, to officially launch 精童欲女's new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation (MCLT). This event will be a good opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn with leaders shaping the future of cleantech innovation and education on Prince Edward Island and who designed the MCLT program.
The launch will include an official announcement by President Rodgers followed by a panel discussion, called 鈥淔rom Vision to Action: The Future of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation鈥� with 精童欲女 panelists Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts, Institute of Island Studies; Dr. Pamela Courtney-Hall, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Philosophy; Dr. Nick Mercer, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science, Environmental Studies, and Faculty of Arts, Institute of Island Studies; Dr. S茅bastien Parker, Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Political Science/Sociology; Dr. Kuljeet Grewal, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering and Faculty of Science, School of Climate Change and Adaptation; Dr. Tina Saksida, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, McDougall Faculty of Business; and Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice-President of Research (facilitator).
The Cleantech Academy asks you to in advance if you plan to attend.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and every three days, someone on PEI is diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
March is Colorectal Cancer Screening Month. Current colorectal cancer screening guidelines on PEI recommend a FIT test (fecal immunochemical test) every two years for Islanders aged 50-74 years of age for average risk individuals. If you are at a higher risk for colorectal cancer (positive family history, blood in the stool, history of colorectal cancer, notice a change in bowel movements, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, experience long-standing diarrhea or constipation) then you should have a colonoscopy and this can be arranged at the 精童欲女 Health & Wellness Centre.
The FIT test is available for anyone who is average risk and aged 50-74 at the 精童欲女 Health & Wellness Centre, located on the second floor north at the W.A. Murphy Building (above the bookstore). If you identify as being higher risk, make an appointment to see a nurse practitioner at the health centre and they can review the screening that is best for you, referring for gastroenterology consult if necessary.
Detecting colorectal cancer at an earlier stage improves your chances of survival and avoidance of treatment. For more information, check out .
