The Faculty of Business is pleased to present a candidate for the tenure-track position in Entrepreneurship. Friday, March 2, 11:30 am, in AVC 286A, Dr. Valerie Bell, will be presenting on Serendipity in Effectual Innovation. 

“Death on the Miramichi: Community Responses to Sick Immigrants in Mid-Nineteenth-Century New Brunswick” Early in the shipping season of 1847, an unanticipated immigrant ship arrived on the Miramichi River, at Chatham. The Looshtauk ought to have gone to Quebec City, but fate intervened in the form of a devastating typhus epidemic. There weren't enough crew left standing to navigate the St. Lawrence by the time the Atlantic had been crossed, so Chatham became the ship's final destination. In this public talk, Dr. Lisa Chilton explores how the people of Chatham and beyond responded to the arrival of a ship carrying death in their midst as an entry point for a discussion about relations between host communities and newcomers in nineteenth-century Canada.  

UPEI is pleased to welcome one of this year’s Canada Gairdner International Award laureates, Dr. Lewis Kay, to present his seminal research. Dr. Kay is a Senior Scientist in Molecular Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and holds the title of University Professor – the highest faculty rank U of T bestows – in the Departments of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics. Dr. Kay’s groundbreaking discoveries in molecular biochemistry and medical imaging science have advanced knowledge in protein structure and function, giving a deeper understanding of diseases and potential therapies. He is recognized for his role in developing modern nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy which is used to study the structure and dynamics of large molecules like proteins. His findings have applications for molecular machines and rare protein conformations. UPEI is proud to partner with The Gairdner Foundation as they are an icon in the Canadian scientific community, helping inspire young people to consider a career in science and to increase their awareness of the value of scientific research.

The Société Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin (SSTA), Collège de l'Île, and the Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island are pleased to host the Honourable Jean-Marc Fournier, Quebec’s Minister responsible for Canadian Relations and the Canadian Francophonie at a public lecture on Wednesday, March 7.  Minister Fournier has been touring the Maritime Provinces, promoting co-operation between Quebec and francophone communities across the country. The visit to Prince Edward Island coincides with “Les Rendez-vous de la francophonie,” a collection of events taking place in Canada from March 1 to 21 celebrating French culture as part of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie (March 20). During his talk, Minister Fournier will address the topic, “building the Canada of tomorrow, together.” After the lecture, there will be a question period. The event will take place in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, room 241, and begins at 11:30 am with a buffet lunch. Admission is free. Simultaneous translation will be provided. All are welcome to attend.  

Robertson Library Movie Talks and Dr. Ann Braithwaite present the video documentary, "Toilet Training (Law and Order in the bathroom)" on Monday, March 5 at 4:30 pm. Everyone needs a washroom! And with UPEI expanding the number of all-gender washrooms to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all members of the campus community, it is important to share information. This video provides great insight into the need for all-gender washrooms. Discussion will follow. Trailer: Healthy adults use the bathroom 4–8 times during the day and 1–2 times per night. “Toilet Training” surveys the policing of gender in restrooms–persistent discrimination, harassment, and violence towards people who do not culturally fit the social norms for men and women. Through anecdotal case studies, “Toilet Training” focuses on bathroom access in public space, in schools, and at work and related problems associated with “holding it". For more information on all-gender washrooms at UPEI, visit upei.ca/allgenderwashrooms

In conjunction with International Women's Day, join students in History/DSJS: Women, the Law, and Civil Rights in Canada for an open class to which all are invited. UPEI Elder in Residence, Judy Clark, will offer her reflections on First Nations women and civil rights in recent history. The class will be held Thursday, March 8, 11:30-12:45, in McDougall 243. For further info: shmyers@upei.ca

The Faculty of Business is pleased to present a candidate for a tenure track position in Marketing. On Friday, March 9 at 10:00 am in MCDH 329 Mohammad Kayed will present on "Channel Governance through Brand Equity: How Brand Equity Shapes Distribution Channel Structure." All are welcome to attend!

The Faculty of Business is pleased to present a candidate for a tenure track position in Marketing. On Wednesday, March 7th at 8:30am in MCDH 329 Mariam Humayan will present on "Satoshi is Dead. Long Live Satoshi: The Curious Case of Bitcoin's Creator." All are welcome to attend. Questions may be directed to business@upei.ca.

On March 13 at 3:00 pm in  Leacture Theatre A at the AVC: Enooyaq Sudlovenick, Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar titled, Pathogens and heavy metals in harvested ringed seals in Iqaluit, NU.   Zacharie Maw, Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar titled, Stimulation of silent natural product biosynthesis using surface-active molecules in marine Streptomyces. For more information, please email sacorn@upei.ca.

The Department of Psychology is pleased to present the first candidate for the position of Faculty Member and Associate Director of Clinical Experience for UPEI’s new Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program. Each candidate will give two talks: the first is a simulated classroom presentation about their research and the second will outline their vision for the PsyD at UPEI. Please join us on Wednesday, March 21 at 10:30 am where Dr. Raquel Hoersting will present her vision talk entitled "Clinical Training as an Integrative Approach: Service, Scholarly Practice, and Collaboration". The presentation will take place in MCDH 329.