Campus Notices

The 黑料吃瓜 Bookstore now has Chapmans novelty ice cream treats. Choose from super cones, fudge bars, ice cream sandwiches and more. Stop by for a cold treat on a hot day! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest contests, promotions and new items. 

Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to the second annual Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11:30 am鈥1:00 pm in the quad in front of SDU Main Building.*

All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle!

Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your Panther Pride! There will be swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!  

*Rain location (same date and time): Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall

 

The Teaching and Learning Centre is calling for proposals for Internal Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Grants - VALUE: up to $2,000 for a two-year term. The Internal SoTL Research Grant (ISRG) program provides funding for SoTL research at 黑料吃瓜. The scholarship of teaching and learning involves the systematic study of teaching practices and learning experiences which are grounded in context and methodologically sound. SoTL research is frequently conducted in partnership with students with findings made appropriately public. These calls are open to all faculty, sessional and lab instructors, CNIs, etc. in all faculties at 黑料吃瓜. Applications are due by June 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Please review the general information in the guidelines for eligibility considerations. Support in developing a proposal is available through the 黑料吃瓜 Teaching and Learning Centre.  

Program guidelines and application instructions can be found on the 黑料吃瓜 Internal Funding webpage. 

Campus Car Free Week - June 8 鈥 14. Celebrate Car Free Week by choosing greener, healthier ways to get around 鈥 walk, cycle, carpool, park off campus, take the transit and reduce your carbon footprint. Let鈥檚 move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future together.  Complete this form by June 15 and have a chance to win a $50 黑料吃瓜 Bookstore gift card.  

Move More at Lunch: 黑料吃瓜 staff and faculty - free access to Fitness Centre on the second floor of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre from June 9 鈥 10, between 11:00 am 鈥 1:00 pm. Demos and draw prizes. Open to any staff and faculty. 

NOTE: Previously advertised this event from June 9 - 11. Due to June 11 conflicting with the Summer BBQ, we will have our open house June 9 and 10 only.    

 

Every year in June, we recognize the history, achievement, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis Peoples across Canada. 

Visit 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Teaching and Learning Centre web pages for Indigenous Teaching Resources

黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Robertson Library has developed an that includes articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also, you can learn about our Elders and scholars at 黑料吃瓜 on the upei.ca website or access resources about Mi鈥檏maq culture, traditions, and language on the .

The Government of Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada which explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.

As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.

Candidate B - Research and Teaching Seminar
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre B - Room 205N

Research Title
鈥淎ntiviral Restriction Factors and Emerging Viral Diseases: A Molecular Arms Race at the Host-Pathogen Interface鈥

Teaching Title
鈥淥rthomyxoviridae: Viral Evolution and Emerging Threats鈥

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Tri-Agency CV is coming, and no one feels ready for it. Need some help? Join Research Services and High-Fidelity Science Communication and spend 2 hours building a system that saves time on every grant you write going forward. 

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • Why narrative CVs are an opportunity, not a burden
  • All the nitty gritty details on the Tri-Agency CV
  • How to see the stories in your accomplishments
  • How to build your Master Narrative CV using the CV Switchover Solution workbook
  • How to quickly adapt it into strong, project-specific narrative CVs

Open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students

Register here:  

Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada 2026. Students and early-career professionals from all disciplines are invited to apply with innovative ideas that challenge barriers and create meaningful change.

The application deadline is July 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm ADT. Shortlisted applicants will present their ideas on September 14, 2026, in Halifax, pitching to a panel of distinguished judges, peers, and members of the public. Participants will showcase breakthrough research, business models, and initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges.

To learn more, visit . This year鈥檚 competition is presented by Research Nova Scotia and supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

This three half-day workshop presented by the Teaching and Learning Centre will enable instructors to redesign an assessment so that it is aligned, authentic, inclusive, AI鈥慳ware, and sustainable. We will pay particular attention to the ways assessment design constraints and choices, such as format, instructions, grading processes/criteria, may affect students and instructors.  We will also focus on managing workload (of students, instructors, TAs), consistency, and transparency during the workshop.  

For colleagues with larger classes, we鈥檒l have a side session to discuss aspects of sustainability, scalability, and student engagement at scale. 

Each participant will leave with: 

  • A student鈥慺riendly explanation of their assessment
  • A scalable assessment design
  • A clear AI鈥憉se statement
  • A rubric/marking guide that is aligned with objectives and learning activities that is suitable for TA use
  • A feedback strategy that works at scale
  • A practical implementation plan

The workshop begins Tuesday, June 23, in the Teaching and Learning Centre (Robertson Library Annex, Room 230), with sessions running from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please RSVP by June 22, 2026 for in-person attendance.

The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, July 3, for the July meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 黑料吃瓜 Researcher Portal at

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select events."

黑料吃瓜 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my黑料吃瓜 at  

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.

Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to the second annual Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11:30 am鈥1:00 pm in the quad in front of SDU Main Building.*

All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle!

Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your Panther Pride! There will be swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!  

*Rain location (same date and time): Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall

 

The Teaching and Learning Centre is calling for proposals for Internal Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Grants - VALUE: up to $2,000 for a two-year term. The Internal SoTL Research Grant (ISRG) program provides funding for SoTL research at 黑料吃瓜. The scholarship of teaching and learning involves the systematic study of teaching practices and learning experiences which are grounded in context and methodologically sound. SoTL research is frequently conducted in partnership with students with findings made appropriately public. These calls are open to all faculty, sessional and lab instructors, CNIs, etc. in all faculties at 黑料吃瓜. Applications are due by June 30, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Please review the general information in the guidelines for eligibility considerations. Support in developing a proposal is available through the 黑料吃瓜 Teaching and Learning Centre.  

Program guidelines and application instructions can be found on the 黑料吃瓜 Internal Funding webpage. 

The AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital carries on-site pet food, treats and supplements. For your 24/7 convenience, we also have an online pet store at that offers a large selection of food, treats, toys, and supplies for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. For your added convenience, orders at with a minimum value of $30, before tax, qualify for free shipping directly to your home. As well, if you sign up for auto orders you will save 5% off your order, in addition to your 黑料吃瓜 Staff/AVC Student discount.  

How does it work?

If you don't already have an account, we invite you to sign up for one on the AVC myVETstore through the link below. Please use your 黑料吃瓜 email address when creating an account to ensure you receive your 黑料吃瓜 Staff/AVC Student discount:

Once you place an order and it is processed, you will receive an initial email confirming your order.  You will then receive a second email letting you know when your order has shipped or is available for pickup at the hospital.  

If you need assistance setting up your account, our Client Services Team is happy to help and can be reached by phone at 902-566-0950.

AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Campus Car Free Week - June 8 鈥 14. Celebrate Car Free Week by choosing greener, healthier ways to get around 鈥 walk, cycle, carpool, park off campus, take the transit and reduce your carbon footprint. Let鈥檚 move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future together.  Complete this form by June 15 and have a chance to win a $50 黑料吃瓜 Bookstore gift card.  

Move More at Lunch: 黑料吃瓜 staff and faculty - free access to Fitness Centre on the second floor of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre from June 9 鈥 10, between 11:00 am 鈥 1:00 pm. Demos and draw prizes. Open to any staff and faculty. 

NOTE: Previously advertised this event from June 9 - 11. Due to June 11 conflicting with the Summer BBQ, we will have our open house June 9 and 10 only.    

 

The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.

As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.

Candidate B - Research and Teaching Seminar
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre B - Room 205N

Research Title
鈥淎ntiviral Restriction Factors and Emerging Viral Diseases: A Molecular Arms Race at the Host-Pathogen Interface鈥

Teaching Title
鈥淥rthomyxoviridae: Viral Evolution and Emerging Threats鈥

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.

As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.

Candidate A - Research and Teaching Seminar
Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre 鈥淏鈥 - Room 205N

Research Title
鈥淗uman-Animal Interface: a playground for us all?鈥

Teaching Title
鈥淎蝉迟谤辞惫颈谤耻蝉别蝉鈥

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Please be advised that the Human Resources offices located in Kelley Memorial Building (KMB), McDougall Hall (MCDH), and the Health, Safety and Environment offices located in AVC fourth floor south will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2026, to allow all staff to participate in professional development sessions.

In the event of an urgent Health, Safety and Environment matter, please contact Liz Rostant-MacArthur, HSE Manager, at 902-213-3183.

Regular office operations will resume on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation.


 

We are pleased and excited to invite all to attend Nell Farion's PsyD Dissertation Defense presentation taking place June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Please join us in supporting Nell on this momentous occasion!

Date and Time: June 9, 2026, 10:00 am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

 

The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, July 3, for the July meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 黑料吃瓜 Researcher Portal at

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select events."

黑料吃瓜 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my黑料吃瓜 at  

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.

Campus Car Free Week - June 8 鈥 14. Celebrate Car Free Week by choosing greener, healthier ways to get around 鈥 walk, cycle, carpool, park off campus, take the transit and reduce your carbon footprint. Let鈥檚 move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future together.  Complete this form by June 15 and have a chance to win a $50 黑料吃瓜 Bookstore gift card.  

Move More at Lunch: 黑料吃瓜 staff and faculty - free access to Fitness Centre on the second floor of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre from June 9 鈥 10, between 11:00 am 鈥 1:00 pm. Demos and draw prizes. Open to any staff and faculty. 

NOTE: Previously advertised this event from June 9 - 11. Due to June 11 conflicting with the Summer BBQ, we will have our open house June 9 and 10 only.