Campus Notices
Happy New Year!
The UPEI Health Research Network is looking for full/part-time undergraduate students for the Connections program, which starts on January 22.
Would you like to meet new friends and be involved in an inclusive and non-judgmental environment to learn about food, health, stress, coping, and physical activity?
The staff at the Health Research Network is offering a free eight-session program to help connect undergraduate students to provide an environment for learning on a variety of topics around health and well-being and connecting to the student community. Snacks will be provided at each session!
This free program will include a total of eight weekly group education sessions which include 1 hour with a registered dietitian and 1-2 hours of exercise sessions with a kinesiologist (plus open gym times) located in the lower level of the Steel Building. These sessions will be student-centered so we welcome any level of knowledge and ability.
If you are interested in registering, please email Gemma and Laurie at connections@upei.ca for more information or to register. We look forward to seeing you there!
The fourth meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on January 19, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Alumni Hall (Room 102), 618 University Avenue. Please note that this is a change in the venue included in the campus notice published on January 17.
All meetings of Senate are open to members of the University community, although for certain in-camera items (e.g., granting of degrees), only senators may be present. While Senate is an in-person meeting, to facilitate inclusion, under special circumstances members of the University community may request a Zoom connection by emailing senate@upei.ca when they are unable to attend in person. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the Chair.
Workshop #2 in the virtual monthly Lunch and Learn Library series supporting UPEI graduate students.
REGISTER: https://forms.gle/UtRAnc8EmL3QjD7f9 to receive the Zoom link and/or recording
Facilitator: Kim Mears, Scholarly Communications Librarian
When: Noon Atlantic, Friday, January 19 (recording available)
Where: Zoom
Description: This virtual workshop will share resources and tools available for storing, organizing, and formatting citations. The session will discuss reference management software options, how to select the best fit for your purpose(s), and how to use the option you select most effectively by developing a clear understanding of the type of information to include and input into the system.
Target audiences:
- Graduate-level students (Masters and PhD)
- Post-doctoral fellows
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science 204.
Kaitlin Newson, Research Consultant, ACENET, will present “Leveraging ACENET services to meet your digital research needs.”
All are welcome.
The following undergraduate student research awards programs have been launched for 2024:
- NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Engineering Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Science Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Undergraduate Student Research Awards for Black student researchers
Calls for applications can be found here. Applications are due on February 20, 2024. For more information, contact Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, at lcudmore@upei.ca.
Plans are underway for a winter reading group.
Our book this winter will be Towards Braiding. We're going to move quickly through this slim volume starting in February and then move on to a workbook called Stamina for Decolonizing Higher Education. We're planning four meetings from 11:00 am to noon on February 16, March 8, April 12, and May 8 in the Teaching and Learning Centre (RL 230). Please RSVP here
For a link to access the e-book, go to https://decolonialfutures.net/towardsbraiding/
For a link to access the workbook, go to https://decolonialfutures.net/stamina-for-decolonizing-higher-education/
If you have any questions, email TLC@upei.ca
The International Symposium of Critical Studies of Artificial Intelligence and Education will be a one-day online symposium taking place on February 2, 2024, supported by the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO.
The call for proposals is open for the Active Learning Network's Global Festival of Active Learning until January 26. The theme for this year is "Back to the future–looking ahead for active learning." The festival, which is online and free to attend, will take place from March 11 to 15, 2024, with two one-hour slots each day.
A variety of small group training options and specialty fitness classes (barre fitness, kettlebell, yoga) will start soon. UPEI staff and faculty have discounted rates. What rate do you pay? Log into recreation.upei.ca, and click on the UPEI login button. Enter your UPEI email and password. Click on fitness programming and check out the small group training options and specialty fitness classes.
New: Download the Panther Recreation app and log in with your UPEI email and password. With the app, you'll be able to register for fitness programs, click on operating hours, see varsity schedules, buy varsity tickets online, and more.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) is now accepting applications for the Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camps, taking place in July/August 2024.
Designed for students entering grades 7-9 or 10-12, each of the four week-long camps will provide campers with a behind-the-scenes look at the world of veterinary medicine. Campers will learn about caring for animals, go on field trips, and take part in fun and educational activities.
For more information, and to apply, visit www.upei.ca/avcsummerprograms/vetcamp
The deadline for applications is March 18, 2024.
UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment will hold a building emergency plan session for chief wardens, floor wardens, and guardians on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 1:30 pm, in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall (AH), Room 142.
Please email hse@upei.ca if you are interested in attending.
The Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications for the second semester (winter) award cycle.
Students can now access the Scholarship and Award Application portal by clicking the link provided here or in the UPEI Forms section of their MyUPEI account. Students are encouraged to review the four-step instructions and submit their electronic application through the portal by the February 1, 2024, deadline to be considered. Additional awards with a separate application process are conveniently listed below the portal link on the 2nd Semester (Winter) Award Cycle webpage. Deadlines for the separate application awards vary across January and February. Be sure to click the links, review the criteria, and submit in time for the deadline.
If you have questions about the application processes, award criteria, or deadlines, please contact scholarships@upei.ca or visit us in Dalton Hall, room 202. Best of luck to all who apply!
The fourth meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on January 19, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Alumni Hall (Room 102), 618 University Avenue. Please note that this is a change in the venue included in the campus notice published on January 17.
All meetings of Senate are open to members of the University community, although for certain in-camera items (e.g., granting of degrees), only senators may be present. While Senate is an in-person meeting, to facilitate inclusion, under special circumstances members of the University community may request a Zoom connection by emailing senate@upei.ca when they are unable to attend in person. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the Chair.
The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APC) via the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP) invites you to attend a presentation on their latest study: Innovative Governance Structures to Support Indigenous Economic Growth
The study’s purpose is to identify innovative governance structures to support Indigenous economic growth and development, and how these can be optimized for the benefit of communities, using Nation-building approaches. After the presentation, there will be opportunities for questions and comments.
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237, University of Prince Edward Island
Presenter: Jarvis Googoo, Director of AIEDIRP
Refreshments will be available.
If you have any questions, please email lois.daye@apcfnc.ca
We are looking for volunteer mentors to join the Study & Stay PEI 2024 mentorship program. Volunteer mentors are working professionals who share their knowledge and experience in networking, relationship building, and the labour market in PEI, and help mentees identify strengths and areas for improvement.
The mentors are required to meet with their assigned mentee a minimum of four times between January and June 2024. The meetings can be in-person, online, or by phone.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, please use the link below to fill out an application at https://forms.gle/y4zVh7WP5GTisY3t7
If you have any questions, please write to studyandstaypei@upei.ca.
Shut down and restart your devices regularly. There are a lot of apps that run in the background and take up memory, slowing your device and shortening battery life. You can stop all those processes by simply shutting a device down.
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.
Established in 2005, this annual award recognizes veterinarians who have made significant contributions to animal health and welfare in Atlantic Canada. The award will be presented at the 2024 Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference, which will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from April 19–21.
Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be practicing or retired veterinarians in the Atlantic provinces to be considered for this award. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with the AVC. Completed nominations must be received by February 19, 2024, at 11:45 pm.
If you are interested in learning more about this award, past award winners, and the terms of reference, or to download a nomination form, please visit: https://www.upei.ca/avc/about/awards-and-honours
Nominations can be emailed to avcspecialevents@upei.ca.
Join us for a virtual overview of the services ITSS provides the campus, followed by a Q&A. This interactive session will be held on February 6 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. Click on the link below to register:
The following undergraduate student research awards programs have been launched for 2024:
- NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Engineering Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Science Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- Undergraduate Student Research Awards for Black student researchers
Calls for applications can be found here. Applications are due on February 20, 2024. For more information, contact Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, at lcudmore@upei.ca.
Looking to engage with other UPEI instructors to ask questions and discuss your teaching experiences with AI? Join us in person or online for a coffee break on Tuesday, January 16, at 11:00 am. For details and to register, go to https://forms.office.com/r/PBapcgxN20
