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Order your custom program hoodie or crew

You can now pre-order a custom hoodie (Black or Forest Green) or crew (Sport Grey) with your 精童欲女 program on it. From February 20 to March 4 place your pre-order on our website and choose the custom program hoodie or crew of your choice. Pick up or delivery of all orders will be mid-April. If you are a current 精童欲女 staff member enter the promo code STAFFWEB to use your staff discount. Contact us at bookstore@upei.ca for more information. 

PhD Dissertation Defense - Diane Montgomery

The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Diane Montgomery's PhD Dissertation Defense, "A Student-Directed Holistic Assessment Approach to Help Teachers Develop Self-Regulated Learners and Support the Diverse Needs of Students in Inclusive Educational Settings "

Please join us in person at Memorial Hall, Room 417 or through Teams: see the link below:

 

Music Recital: Fantaisie de trombone

This trombone and piano recital featuring 精童欲女 brass professor Dr. Dale Sorensen with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher will showcase three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by American composers James M. David and Susan Mutter.

Fantaisie de trombone will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 2:30pm on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.

Admission: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students. FREE for all 精童欲女 students with a valid ID card. Tickets are available in advance at or by cash at the door.

Don't Miss the OCEPD's Spring 2026 Professional Development Opportunities

We鈥檙e excited to share a fantastic lineup of Spring 2026 Professional Development opportunities offered by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) at 精童欲女 鈥� designed to help you grow your skills, expand your expertise, and elevate your impact.

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A reminder that 精童欲女 staff and faculty are eligible to take select OCEPD Certificate programs at a reduced tuition rate of just $995 鈥� a great way to invest in yourself and your professional journey. 

Spring 2026 Certificate Programs

Why Take a Certificate?

Each of these OCEPD Certificate programs is practical, evidence-informed, and directly applicable to your work at 精童欲女. Whether it鈥檚 enhancing communication, boosting team morale, improving safety, strengthening analytics, or fortifying wellbeing 鈥� these Certificates are designed to give you the skills to improve in your role and contribute to stronger well-being. 

Ready to enroll or learn more?
Visit the full OCEPD Certificate listings on 精童欲女鈥檚 Professional Development site: /professional-development/certificates

Feel free to reach out if you鈥檇 like help selecting the right program for your goals 鈥� we鈥檙e cheering you on as you continue your professional development journey!

Robertson Library Book Club

You're invited to the Robertson Library Book Club! Throughout Winter Term 2026, we will read and discuss three books on the topic of indigeneity in the region of Turtle Island known as Canada. Book club meetings will be co-hosted by Morgan Varis, a sessional instructor from IKERAS (Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies). These meetings will take place on the last Monday of each month from January - March and will be held in the Robertson Library lobby at noon (12pm); light refreshments will be provided. 

Our next meeting is Monday, March 30, 12pm-1pm, discussing The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (fiction)

"Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The Indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden - but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves." The Marrow Thieves won the Governor General's Literary Award for Young People's Literature (Text) in 2017. -

Copies of all three books are available to borrow from the Robertson Library (courtesy of PEI Public Library/Service des biblioth猫ques publiques 脦P脡 and their book club kit program):

Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
Out of the Depths by Isabelle Knockwood
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

Hope to see you there!

Meeting of the 精童欲女 Senate

The sixth meeting of the 精童欲女 Senate will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). View the 2025-2026 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting. (Posted one week before the meeting)

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 精童欲女 community who wish to attend the open session of a 精童欲女 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. 

ESC/HB Seminar Series: Dr. K. Devon Lynn

The Faculty of Science Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. K. Devon Lynn (Environmental Studies and Cleantech Academy) entitled "The efficacy of artificial reef structures in raising marine biodiversity" on Friday, February 27, at 12:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre 204. Everyone is welcome. 

Dr. Dale Sorensen Trombone Recital

The Department of Music presents Fantaisie de trombone, a recital featuring 精童欲女 faculty members Dr. Dale Sorensen (trombone) with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher (piano), showcasing three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by James M. David and Susan Mutter.

Tickets are available in advance at or by cash at the door.

Recognition of聽Founders聽Ceremony for the 2025 Founders

Recognition of Founders Ceremony to honour the 2025 Founders 

  • Dr. Debbie MacLellan
  • Donna Barnes
  • Dr. Gerald Johnson

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 1:30 pm
Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall

All are invited! 

 

Free sticker at the Bookstore this week

All this week you can get a free sticker of your choice with any purchase over $20.00 at the 精童欲女 Bookstore. 

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the details of this promotion as well as our contests, sales, and newest products. 

Public presentation on education and AI at 精童欲女 on February 26

Members of the public are invited to attend a panel titled 鈥淓ducation in the Age of AI: Reimagining the Educational Landscape鈥� on February 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 精童欲女. Dr. Tess Miller, a professor in the 精童欲女 Faculty of Education, and PhD students Rahula Samaran, Saniya Shaikh, and Xiaohan Yang, all of whom are doing research in AI, will give presentations on education and various aspects of AI.

For more information, go to /communications/news/2026/02/public-presentation-education-and-ai-upei-february-26

IKERAS Tenure-Track Candidate Research Presentation

Dr. Kayla Murphy, BA, MEd, Ed.D., a candidate for the tenure-track associate professor position in the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS), will give a research presentation titled "Relational Accountability in Education: Indigenous Methodologies, Student Experience, and Institutional Responsibility鈥� on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:30 am in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142.

Work-integrated learning bursary applications due March 1

Do you have students in unpaid work-integrated learning placements or projects this semester? 30 bursaries, valued at $1,000 each, have been created for students who are taking part in work-integrated learning with an industry or community partner as part of their 精童欲女 coursework during the 2026 Winter semester. 

Full details, including application form, can be found at /exed/students/wil-bursary 

Applications are due by March 1.

Study Abroad Information Session

The 精童欲女 Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships is excited to host a Study Abroad Information Session on Thursday, February 26, from 1:00-2:00 pm in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 209.  We will explain the different Study Abroad Programs, explore 精童欲女's various partner schools, discuss funding opportunities, share past student experiences, and answer any questions you may have! 

To claim a seat, please !

Teaching and Learning Centre Black History Month Resources - Week 4: Anti-Racism and Classroom Practice

To close the month, the TLC focuses on classroom practice in higher education. Universities Canada鈥檚 provides pan-Canadian principles, actions, and accountability measures鈥攕igned by dozens of institutions鈥攆or fostering inclusive environments and supporting Black students nationwide.

PhD Dissertation Defense - Diane Montgomery

The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Diane Montgomery's PhD Dissertation Defense, "A Student-Directed Holistic Assessment Approach to Help Teachers Develop Self-Regulated Learners and Support the Diverse Needs of Students in Inclusive Educational Settings "

Please join us in person at Memorial Hall, Room 417 or through Teams: see the link below:

 

Cooking and Meal Prep Basics 30-minute Workshop

Attend our first session on February 25, from 6 pm at The Fox & Crow, featuring Cooking and Meal Prep Basics. This 30-minute workshop is designed to help you build everyday skills while learning more about food security on campus, delivered by two students supporting a Work-Integrated Learning Initiative. 

Every time you attend a session, you will earn one entry toward two $500 cash prizes. Attend all five workshops to get five chances to win! 

Plus, everyone who attends will receive a Wellness Wallet, including a FREE MEAL you can redeem at The Fox & Crow anytime. 馃い

Learn, eat, and get rewarded- all in one program!

 

Welcome to new employees! January 2026

Welcome to the following new employees who joined the 精童欲女 community in January 2026:

  • Kazi Raisha Inshad Anwar, Human Resources
  • Ryan Blair, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
  • Megan Douthwright, Faculty of Nursing
  • Aimee Dow, Faculty of Nursing
  • Heidi Duchesne, Ancillary Services
  • Andrea Hanlan, Faculty of Nursing
  • Leah Kristufek, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
  • Julia Larkin, Applied Human Sciences, Faculty of Science
  • Emma MacLean, Office of the Associate Vice-President, Students
  • Melissa Markovich, Faculty of Nursing
  • Zhouwei Miao, Faculty of Nursing
  • Katelyn Ostridge, Faculty of Nursing
  • Ashley Powell, Diagnostic Services, Atlantic Veterinary College
  • Shaylyn Uchtenhagen, Faculty of Nursing
  • Cecilia Walsh-Gallison, Faculty of Nursing
  • Michelle Young, Faculty of Nursing

We are excited to have you join the 精童欲女 team!

ESC/HB Seminar Series: Dr. K. Devon Lynn

The Faculty of Science Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. K. Devon Lynn (Environmental Studies and Cleantech Academy) entitled "The efficacy of artificial reef structures in raising marine biodiversity" on Friday, February 27, at 12:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre 204. Everyone is welcome. 

Dr. Dale Sorensen Trombone Recital

The Department of Music presents Fantaisie de trombone, a recital featuring 精童欲女 faculty members Dr. Dale Sorensen (trombone) with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher (piano), showcasing three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by James M. David and Susan Mutter.

Tickets are available in advance at or by cash at the door.

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