Events

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)

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.    

A workshop for the MPS Class of 2017 - Facilitated by former Ontario cabinet minister and member of provincial parliament, Dr. Milloy, this workshop focuses on how different actors react and respond to various crises and issues in Canada. Students will have the opportunity to review and learn about some recent issues, and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in the process. This is the first workshop of a two-part series.   

A workshop for the MPS Class of 2017 - Facilitated by former Ontario cabinet minister and member of provincial parliament, Dr. Milloy, this workshop focuses on how different actors react and respond to various crises and issues in Canada. Students will have the opportunity to review and learn about some recent issues, and develop leadership and problem-solving skills in the process. This is the second workshop of a two-part series.    

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 lecture for the MPS Class of 2017 - Organized by the Political Science department, this talk involves representatives of the Vote Together campaign, a major pan-Canadian grassroots mobilization to encourage citizens to vote strategically to unseat Conservative MPs in swing ridings. The talk conveys many of the themes explored in Prof. Carter's course and it provides lots of evidence on the types of resources and strategies used by civil society organizations that are discussed in "Government, Business, and Civil Society". 

A workshop for the MPS Class of 2017 -  Learn all about the basics of accounting with instructor, Khin Phyo Hlaing! This workshop is designed to set you up with a good foundation in accounting, so that you can further explore opportunities in the fields of finance and economics. 

This is class one of a three-part series. 

A workshop for the MPS Class of 2017 -  Learn all about the basics of accounting with instructor, Khin Phyo Hlaing! This workshop is designed to set you up with a good foundation in accounting, so that you can further explore opportunities in the fields of finance and economics. 

This is class two of a three-part series. 

A workshop for the MPS Class of 2017 -  Learn all about the basics of accounting with instructor, Khin Phyo Hlaing! This workshop is designed to set you up with a good foundation in accounting, so that you can further explore opportunities in the fields of finance and economics. 

This is class three of a three-part series. 

A presentation for the MPS Class of 2017 - The MPS program welcomes Joanne Oliver, a Workforce Planning and Development Specialist, with the City of Guelph. She will discuss building a career in the municipal sector, and introduce a new outreach activity that the City of Guelph is developing. The presentation will be followed by a catered lunch.