The Master of Public Service program extends a warm welcome to Anindya Sen, who now officially joins MPS as Director. Professor Sen’s directorship of the program officially began on July 1, 2015. He is no stranger to MPS though, having been with the program since its very inception.
An MPS Multi-Year Celebration Event - We invite MPS alumni, students and faculty to mix and mingle with some old friends, and to even make some new ones. Come enjoy some hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and some pleasant conversation in a beautiful setting. Please R.S.V.P to Jessica or Sheila by Monday, Sept. 14.
A warm welcome for all new MPS students - MPS Orientation is jam-packed with great presentations, fun activities, and opportunities for you to get to know your fellow classmates, Uptown Waterloo, the University of Waterloo, and many members of our wonderful MPS community.
Come check out your new 24-7 program space and get a warm welcome from MPS staff, instructors, alumni, and special guests. This is an excellent opportunity for you to unwind before lectures begin on Monday, Sept. 14.
9:30 a.m. - Welcome from Associate Dean of Arts, Linda Warley, and Dean of Arts, Doug Peers
9:50 a.m. - Mandatory Academic Integrity Workshop
10:50 a.m. - Centre for Career Action presentation from Career Advisor, Stephanie Burley
11:20 a.m. - Closing remarks from Linda Warley
11:30 a.m. - Welcome BBQ in Arts Quad (rain location: SAF/HH foyer)
MPS Alumnus Ian Chesney is this year’s recipient of the Master of Public Service Excellence Award for having the highest overall average in his graduating class.
The news was officially announced at this year’s MPS Pre-Convocation Reception for the graduating Class of 2015.
A special event for senior students - It is time to celebrate completing the MPS program! After all the Major Team Projects are presented and you have your grad photo taken, join us in celebrating this major milestone with some hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
MPS Multi-Year Celebration Event - We invite all MPS alumni and students in Ottawa to an evening of food, friends and festivities. Come join Prof. Henstra for some delicious food and a refreshing virgin daiquiri, but more importantly, for the good company. Please RSVP to Sheila by Friday, May 22.
MPS Multi-Year Celebration Event - We invite all MPS alumni, students and faculty to a mix and mingle with friends over some drinks and delicious food. At this event, we will be thanking MPS Program Director, Daniel Henstra, for his dedication, hard work, and leadership over the past five years, and wishing him the very best on his new journey. Please RSVP to Sheila or Jessica by Friday, May 22nd.
A special event for the MPS Class of 2015 - We welcome family and friends of the graduating students to join us as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2015 on their special day! At this drop-in reception, we will have lots of delicious food and some gifts for our MPS graduands. We will also present the 2015 MPS Excellence Award to the Waterloo MPS alumnus with the highest overall average in their graduating class. We look forward to celebrating with you!
On Friday, May 29th, the MPS community gathered in Toronto for the program’s Spring Mixer event at the Bier Markt. Students and alumni, spanning five different cohorts, had the opportunity to reconnect over drinks and delicious food.
The evening was also a farewell celebration for Daniel Henstra who is wrapping up his final term as Program Director, after five years with MPS. His dedication, hard work, and leadership was recognized throughout the evening and more formally in speeches from MPS Program Officer, Sheila McConnell, and incoming MPS Director, Anindya Sen.