Events
2024 SPPA Alumni Reception
The 2024 SPPA Alumni Reception will be hosted on Friday, September 8th from 5:30pm-7:30pm in Richcraft Hall. SPPA alumni, current students, faculty, and staff are invited to welcome our new students, reconnect with fellow graduates, and join us for an alumni reception featuring a conversation with Catherine Stewart, our distinguished 2024 Alumni Aware recipient for Outstanding Contributions to the Public Sector! Please RSVP to the reception here.
2024 SPPA Orientation
The SPPA 2024 Orientation will be hosted on Friday, September 8th in Richcraft Hall. Incoming SPPA students can anticipate a well-structured orientation designed to introduce them to their new academic community. The day begins with a breakout session led by Program Supervisor Dr. Ammi, specifically for PhD students. Following this, Amanda Clarke and faculty will host a general orientation session, where they will welcome the new students, provide essential information, and facilitate introductions. A networking lunch will offer students the chance to interact with representatives from SPPA student groups. In the afternoon, students will participate in breakout sessions with their respective Program Supervisors to meet colleagues from their specific programs. The day concludes with a panel session led by Professors Adegboyega Ojo and Anil Varughese, which includes a Q&A and additional information provided via Brightspace. The evening reception will welcome students, alumni, and faculty, featuring a keynote speech by Catherine Stewart and an overview of the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy & Program Evaluation by Prof. Robert Shepherd. More specific details pertaining to time, location details, and expectations can be found here.
Annual Stoney Cup Soccer Game
The annual faculty vs. students soccer game will be held Saturday, September 28 from 2pm to 4pm at the Ravens Field. The Stoney Cup is hosted in honour of Professor Christopher Stoney.
The soccer game is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your soccer skills and enjoy a fun afternoon with SPPA students, faculty, staff, and alumni. To register to play, please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EaHD6Mq7apNUtZkU6.
If you prefer not to participate on the field, we strongly encourage you to attend and cheer on your peers! Spectators do not need to RSVP.
We look forward to a fantastic game and an enjoyable time together. Click here for more details.
Professional Skills Workshop – Briefing Up with Arun Thangaraj
The first Professional Skills Workshop with Arun Thangaraj will be held on Friday, September 27th, 2pm-4pm! Based on years of experience working in various senior roles in the Federal Government and most recently as the Deputy Minister of Transport, during this workshop, Arun Thangaraj will provide guidance and strategies for how to effectively prepare and provide advice to senior decision-makers, including ministers, political staff and senior government officials.
Click here for more details and to sign-up!
