Participate in an international conference and promote mental well-being!

Friday, August 11-13, 2023, 8:30 am--4:30 pm
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Registration fee: Waived!
 

New African Canadians and International Cities of Peace are organizing a Global Mental Well-Being and Substance (Mis)Use Conference from August 11 to 13 at the University of Prince Edward Island. The theme is Rest, Recovery, and Resilience During and Beyond Pandemics. Delegates will showcase knowledge and research from community members, advocates, service providers, allied health professionals, media, and policymakers.

The registration fee has been waived. For more information, click here. To register, click here. For all other inquiries, email sroy@upei.ca or luyombya@gmail.com.

Hear from renowned speakers, including

• Hon. Minister Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, Province of PEI
• Mayor Philip Brown, City of Charlottetown
• Mayor Steve Ogden, Town of Stratford
• Mayor Debbie Johnston, Town of Three Rivers
• Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim)
• Dr. Miles Turnbull, Dean of Education
• Dr. Gary Evans, Interim Dean, Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies, and Corinne Chappell, Advisor to the Vice-President Academic and Research on Indigenous Affairs at UPEI
• Dr. Michael Gardam, Health PEI
• Hon. Joy Ruth Acheng, Ottawa
• Dr. Moses Okumu, Illinois
• Dr. Peter Kyambadde, Uganda
• Christine Russell-Lewin, Jamaica
• Dr. Simon Jean Okello, Uganda
• Hajji Yasin Bakaluba Sekimwanyi, Uganda

As stated in a message issued to the campus community by the UPEI Presidential Search Committee on August 2, 2023, the presidential search is now in the consultation phase, which will run until September. 

Members of the UPEI community—faculty, staff, students, and the broader community—are invited to complete a confidential, anonymous online survey to provide input into the development of the candidate profile for the president and vice-chancellor role. The survey, which can be accessed at https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/NXHSKRH, will be open until September 8, 2023. 

The survey is one option offered to the UPEI community by the search committee to provide their input during the consultation period. Other options will include written submissions, and virtual and/or in-person group meetings with some key stakeholder groups such as the University Senate, UPEI Student Union, support staff, union executives, and direct reports within the Office of the President. Please visit the Consultation Phase page on the Presidential Search website to learn more: https://www.upei.ca/presidentialsearch/consultation-phase

Procurement Services is selling a used 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Kubota ride-on lawn mower. For more information or to submit a bid, please visit https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/69822/details. If you have any questions, please email tenders@upei.ca.

UPEI Accessibility Services is implementing a new system called Accommodate, which will support the coordination of exams and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The department’s previous system AccessDeck is being eliminated. Accommodate will be “Going-Live” on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. 

Faculty and Instructional staff will need to familiarize themselves with the system and related process changes, including improvements to tracking accommodated students, a change in the Accessibility Services testing process, and general information on accessing and navigating the Accommodate system. 

Information and Training sessions have been scheduled to take place in RL 265 on the following dates:

• August 10 - Deans and Department Chairs at 10:30 am
• August 22 - Open to all Faculty at 2:30 pm
• August 23 - Academic Department Admins (Demo) at 10:00 am
• August 30 - Open to all Faculty at 10:00 am
• Additional training sessions will be added in September

If you have any questions, please email accessibility@upei.ca, and a member of the Accessibility Services team would be happy to respond. 

The deadline for animal care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 1, for the September meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/

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

UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx. 

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

Note:  All investigators are reminded that any deviations in animal use, including unexpected mortality, must be reported to the ACC and University Veterinarian Jonathan Spears at 902-620-5026.

The deadline for Fall 2023 Tuition Waivers is August 18, 2023.  We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition waiver forms must be submitted electronically.   

Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of MyUPEI under UPEI Forms. 

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (902) 566- 0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca. 

Mentoring, leadership, lab culture, and failure are topics covered in a recent podcast episode of the agile academic, with guest Dr. Jen Heemstra, chair and professor of chemistry at Washington University of St. Louis. Click here to listen to this episode.  

Calling all international students in PEI! Are you in your final semester/year at the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, or Collège de l'Île? Looking to stay in PEI after graduation? Don't miss the chance to apply for the Study & Stay PEl program. Apply now at studypei.ca. 

This incredible program offers the support you need to excel in your career and fully embrace your time in PEI. Program highlights:  

• Cultural and Social Adaptation  
• Professional Communications and Networking Skills  
• Career and Labour Market Support 
• Access to Immigration Resources & Support
• Mentorship Opportunities

Applications close on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Please contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca if you have any questions. Please help us spread the word. Thank you!

Get ready for an exciting second round! The Campus Life Soccer Tournament returns to the UPEI Artificial Turf Field on Friday, August 25, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Open to all UPEI students, either individually or in groups, and non-UPEI friends (as part of your group). You'll only need to be present for your matches. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome! Score goals, make new friends, and when the final whistle blows, join us for a pizza after-party hosted by the UPEI Student Union! Ready for another day of soccer fun? Register and learn more at upeicl.link/soccer. The field is waiting! ⚽🍕🎉

For any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at campuslife@upei.ca. We're here to help!

Participate in an international conference and promote mental well-being!

Friday, August 11-13, 2023, 8:30 am--4:30 pm
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Registration fee: Waived!
 

New African Canadians and International Cities of Peace are organizing a Global Mental Well-Being and Substance (Mis)Use Conference from August 11 to 13 at the University of Prince Edward Island. The theme is Rest, Recovery, and Resilience During and Beyond Pandemics. Delegates will showcase knowledge and research from community members, advocates, service providers, allied health professionals, media, and policymakers.

The registration fee has been waived. For more information, click here. To register, click here. For all other inquiries, email sroy@upei.ca or luyombya@gmail.com.

Hear from renowned speakers, including

• Hon. Minister Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, Province of PEI
• Mayor Philip Brown, City of Charlottetown
• Mayor Steve Ogden, Town of Stratford
• Mayor Debbie Johnston, Town of Three Rivers
• Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim)
• Dr. Miles Turnbull, Dean of Education
• Dr. Gary Evans, Interim Dean, Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies, and Corinne Chappell, Advisor to the Vice-President Academic and Research on Indigenous Affairs at UPEI
• Dr. Michael Gardam, Health PEI
• Hon. Joy Ruth Acheng, Ottawa
• Dr. Moses Okumu, Illinois
• Dr. Peter Kyambadde, Uganda
• Christine Russell-Lewin, Jamaica
• Dr. Simon Jean Okello, Uganda
• Hajji Yasin Bakaluba Sekimwanyi, Uganda

The Teaching and Learning Centre is trying to gauge interest in a late summer reading group. The proposed book is "Reigniting Curiosity and Inquiry in Higher Education". There was a waiting list in the winter semester so we know there's interest in the book, just looking to see about when to start. If you'd be interested in reading and discussing this book in August, please email TLC@upei.ca by Wed. August 9. You can start reading right away using this link to access the e-book through the Robertson library or connect with the TLC to borrow one of our limited number of print copies. 

UPEI Accessibility Services is implementing a new system called Accommodate, which will support the coordination of exams and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The department’s previous system AccessDeck is being eliminated. Accommodate will be “Going-Live” on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. 

Faculty and Instructional staff will need to familiarize themselves with the system and related process changes, including improvements to tracking accommodated students, a change in the Accessibility Services testing process, and general information on accessing and navigating the Accommodate system. 

Information and Training sessions have been scheduled to take place in RL 265 on the following dates:

• August 10 - Deans and Department Chairs at 10:30 am
• August 22 - Open to all Faculty at 2:30 pm
• August 23 - Academic Department Admins (Demo) at 10:00 am
• August 30 - Open to all Faculty at 10:00 am
• Additional training sessions will be added in September

If you have any questions, please email accessibility@upei.ca, and a member of the Accessibility Services team would be happy to respond. 

The deadline for animal care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 1, for the September meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/

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

UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx. 

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

Note:  All investigators are reminded that any deviations in animal use, including unexpected mortality, must be reported to the ACC and University Veterinarian Jonathan Spears at 902-620-5026.

New African Canadians and International Cities of Peace are organizing a Global Mental Well-Being and Substance (Mis)Use Conference from August 11 to 13 at the University of Prince Edward Island. The theme is Rest, Recovery, and Resilience During and Beyond Pandemics. Delegates will showcase knowledge and research from community members, advocates, service providers, allied health professionals, media, and policymakers.

The conference will take place in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre and Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Details on sessions being held at each venue will be available soon. 

The registration fee has been waived for all Islanders and students. For more information, click here. To register, click here. For all other inquiries, email sroy@upei.ca or luyombya@gmail.com.

Participate in an international conference and promote mental well-being!

Friday, August 11-13, 2023, 8:30 am--4:30 pm
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Registration fee: Waived!
 

New African Canadians and International Cities of Peace are organizing a Global Mental Well-Being and Substance (Mis)Use Conference from August 11 to 13 at the University of Prince Edward Island. The theme is Rest, Recovery, and Resilience During and Beyond Pandemics. Delegates will showcase knowledge and research from community members, advocates, service providers, allied health professionals, media, and policymakers.

The registration fee has been waived. For more information, click here. To register, click here. For all other inquiries, email sroy@upei.ca or luyombya@gmail.com.

Hear from renowned speakers, including

• Hon. Minister Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness, Province of PEI
• Mayor Philip Brown, City of Charlottetown
• Mayor Steve Ogden, Town of Stratford
• Mayor Debbie Johnston, Town of Three Rivers
• Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim)
• Dr. Miles Turnbull, Dean of Education
• Dr. Gary Evans, Interim Dean, Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies, and Corinne Chappell, Advisor to the Vice-President Academic and Research on Indigenous Affairs at UPEI
• Dr. Michael Gardam, Health PEI
• Hon. Joy Ruth Acheng, Ottawa
• Dr. Moses Okumu, Illinois
• Dr. Peter Kyambadde, Uganda
• Christine Russell-Lewin, Jamaica
• Dr. Simon Jean Okello, Uganda
• Hajji Yasin Bakaluba Sekimwanyi, Uganda

As stated in a message issued to the campus community by the UPEI Presidential Search Committee on August 2, 2023, the presidential search is now in the consultation phase, which will run until September. 

Members of the UPEI community—faculty, staff, students, and the broader community—are invited to complete a confidential, anonymous online survey to provide input into the development of the candidate profile for the president and vice-chancellor role. The survey, which can be accessed at https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/NXHSKRH, will be open until September 8, 2023. 

The survey is one option offered to the UPEI community by the search committee to provide their input during the consultation period. Other options will include written submissions, and virtual and/or in-person group meetings with some key stakeholder groups such as the University Senate, UPEI Student Union, support staff, union executives, and direct reports within the Office of the President. Please visit the Consultation Phase page on the Presidential Search website to learn more: https://www.upei.ca/presidentialsearch/consultation-phase

Calling all international students in PEI! Are you in your final semester/year at the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, or Collège de l'Île? Looking to stay in PEI after graduation? Don't miss the chance to apply for the Study & Stay PEl program. Apply now at studypei.ca. 

This incredible program offers the support you need to excel in your career and fully embrace your time in PEI. Program highlights:  

• Cultural and Social Adaptation  
• Professional Communications and Networking Skills  
• Career and Labour Market Support 
• Access to Immigration Resources & Support
• Mentorship Opportunities

Applications close on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Please contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca if you have any questions.

Procurement Services is selling a used 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Kubota ride-on lawn mower. For more information or to submit a bid, please visit https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/69822/details. If you have any questions, please email tenders@upei.ca.

The Teaching and Learning Centre is trying to gauge interest in a late summer reading group. The proposed book is "Reigniting Curiosity and Inquiry in Higher Education". There was a waiting list in the winter semester so we know there's interest in the book, just looking to see about when to start. If you'd be interested in reading and discussing this book in August, please email TLC@upei.ca by Wed. August 9. You can start reading right away using this link to access the e-book through the Robertson library or connect with the TLC to borrow one of our limited number of print copies. 

The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar on Aug. 8, 2023.  Dr. Beth Buchanan, Assistant Professor, UPEI will present:

Title:  "Development and Validation of Semi-Quantitative Untargeted Mass Spectrometry Screening Methods to Support Natural Products Research"

Date:  August 8, 2023

Time:  2:00 pm

Location:  KC Irving, Room 104

Dr. Buchanan is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Natural Products Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.