With tools like ChatGPT now a part of life, work, and civic engagement, should capability with these tools be considered a learning outcome in and of itself? Consider this question with Professor Phillip (Phill) Dawson, co-director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University, and Sarah Elaine Eaton, associate professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, two scholars whose work continues to be at the forefront of issues arising from the emergence of Chat GPT and other generative artificial intelligence. Learn more about generative artificial intelligence in the context of future-authentic assessment, a way of assessing that considers both current and future realities of a discipline during their virtual presentation on June 8, 2023. Use this link to get more details on this presentation and to register.  Note the time zone for this hybrid presentation is Calgary time! 

The search committee for the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, announces upcoming public presentations by each of the finalist candidates. Since the search process began last summer, the committee has undertaken a comprehensive search and selected the following finalists for a series of stakeholder meetings on campus. Presentations are scheduled on the following dates/times: 

Dr. Andrew Mackin, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, and Department Head, Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University

• Public Presentation: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N 

Dr. Chris Clark, Associate Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Science, and Associate Dean, Academic, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

• Public Presentation: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N

Dr. Dominique Griffon, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, and Associate Dean, Research, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, California

• Public Presentation: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, AVC, Room 201N

 All are welcome to attend. For any who are unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and available afterward for viewing from a secure site. Paper copies of each candidate's CV will be available for viewing in the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research. Following each presentation, you are invited to provide feedback on the candidate’s suitability for the role to vpar@upei.ca.

World Environment Day on June 5 is one of the biggest international days for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1974, the event has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach, with millions of people from across the world engaging to protect the planet. More than 150 countries are expected to participate in this year’s World Environment Day, with millions of people likely to engage through in-person and online activities. For more information, visit https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/ 

The UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation is partnering with the Government of PEI and the Office of Net Zero to host Stingray Radio programming about World Environment Day from 10 am to 2 pm at the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay.

At 11 am, the Honourable Steven Myers, PEI’s Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action will also be at the Centre—along with representatives from PEI’s Forests, Fish and Wildlife division, UPEI, and the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation—to make a special announcement at 11 am related to the 2 Billion Trees Program. All members of the campus community are invited to attend.
 

Cape Breton University is excited to invite proposal submissions for the annual Association of Atlantic Universities Teaching Showcase, taking place at CBU on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Presenters and attendees will be able to attend in-person with many sessions being available online. Details and submission link can be reviewed here. We’ll keep you posted on registration and schedule.

The deadline for proposals is June 9, 2023.

Questions and comments can be sent to: aau2023@cbu.ca

The UPEI School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences invites members of the campus community - students, faculty, and staff - to attend public presentations, in person and via Zoom, by candidates for a tenure-track position in Actuarial Sciences. 

Dr. Hina Shaheen will present "Aggregate Loss Model" on Wednesday, June 7, at 2:00 pm. 

The Zoom link for this presentation is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/67572851431?pwd=azdKeG9JbWtwT00rZ1VOWHE3a294dz09

(Meeting ID: 67572851431)

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Presenter: Jenna Deighan

Title: An Assessment of Islanders' Information Needs and Preferences Related to Concussion Care for Children and Youth

Abstract:  Concussions have emerged as an important public health issue, especially among children and youth, as they are disproportionately more likely to suffer head injuries. It is critical that all stakeholders are aware of the signs and symptoms related to a mild traumatic brain injury, as well as basic concussion knowledge, as most diagnoses rely on the self-reporting of symptoms. To determine the gaps related to concussion knowledge and to identify where education should be targeted in Prince Edward Island, a community health needs assessment was completed to inform the development of an educational strategic plan. Study findings highlighted the need for not only fundamental concussion knowledge but also information around specialized services offered in PEI, as well as return-to-sport and school strategies. The development of an evidence-informed website for concussion information and a list of services offered in PEI would be a great start to easily increase public knowledge of concussions.

Date/Time /Location: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 9:30 am, Health Sciences Building 106

Everyone is welcome.

The deadline for animal care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, July 7, for the July meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through the 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.

Come and hear our story of the 34 UPEI people who participated in the May 2023 Medical Global Brigade in Guatemala. We will share the work it took to get there, what we did as volunteers in mobile medical clinics, and the learning and results we achieved.

All are welcome to join us on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 6:00 - 6:45 pm (PEI time):

• In person in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, Room 128A. Free parking is available in Lot C.

• Online through Class Collaborate at https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/31b51b2477434927a2f5f15f78b46ff4

Our UPEI Campus Foodbank will continue to be open to students each Wednesday from 2:00--6:00 pm.  News reports of high food insecurity ring true in our experience as the number of student weekly visits is higher than this time last year.  

Please use this link to volunteer for one-hour time slots for July, August, and yes, even September if you can think that far ahead.  

As always, thank you!

Sister Sue and Lauren

The search committee for the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, announces upcoming public presentations by each of the finalist candidates. Since the search process began last summer, the committee has undertaken a comprehensive search and selected the following finalists for a series of stakeholder meetings on campus. Presentations are scheduled on the following dates/times: 

Dr. Andrew Mackin, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, and Department Head, Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University

• Public Presentation: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N 

Dr. Chris Clark, Associate Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Science, and Associate Dean, Academic, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

• Public Presentation: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N

Dr. Dominique Griffon, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, and Associate Dean, Research, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, California

• Public Presentation: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, AVC, Room 201N

 All are welcome to attend. For any who are unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and available afterward for viewing from a secure site. Paper copies of each candidate's CV will be available for viewing in the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research. Following each presentation, you are invited to provide feedback on the candidate’s suitability for the role to vpar@upei.ca.

15 June, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL

Scientific visualization of large datasets allows you to identify critical areas and vulnerabilities during the design process so that you can focus efforts, cut design time and create a better product. Imagine how you could use it in your research, and then join us to learn how to use the open source software Paraview to create scientific visualizations on your desktop.

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-scientific-visualization-with-paraview-tickets-619279169667 

Presenter: Jenna Deighan

Title: An Assessment of Islanders' Information Needs and Preferences Related to Concussion Care for Children and Youth

Abstract:  Concussions have emerged as an important public health issue, especially among children and youth, as they are disproportionately more likely to suffer head injuries. It is critical that all stakeholders are aware of the signs and symptoms related to a mild traumatic brain injury, as well as basic concussion knowledge, as most diagnoses rely on the self-reporting of symptoms. To determine the gaps related to concussion knowledge and to identify where education should be targeted in Prince Edward Island, a community health needs assessment was completed to inform the development of an educational strategic plan. Study findings highlighted the need for not only fundamental concussion knowledge but also information around specialized services offered in PEI, as well as return-to-sport and school strategies. The development of an evidence-informed website for concussion information and a list of services offered in PEI would be a great start to easily increase public knowledge of concussions.

Date/Time /Location: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 9:30 am, Health Sciences Building 106

Everyone is welcome.

The search committee for the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, announces upcoming public presentations by each of the finalist candidates. Since the search process began last summer, the committee has undertaken a comprehensive search and selected the following finalists for a series of stakeholder meetings on campus. Presentations are scheduled on the following dates/times: 

Dr. Andrew Mackin, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, and Department Head, Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University

• Public Presentation: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N 

Dr. Chris Clark, Associate Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Science, and Associate Dean, Academic, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

• Public Presentation: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N

Dr. Dominique Griffon, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, and Associate Dean, Research, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, California

• Public Presentation: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, AVC, Room 201N

 All are welcome to attend. For any who are unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and available afterward for viewing from a secure site. Paper copies of each candidate's CV will be available for viewing in the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research. Following each presentation, you are invited to provide feedback on the candidate’s suitability for the role to vpar@upei.ca.

The PEI Firefighters Association will be on campus on Thursday, June 16, at 1:00 pm to provide fire extinguisher training to any interested staff members of the campus community. If you have never used a fire extinguisher, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience without any danger during fully simulated training.

This event will be held in the outdoor area in front of the Central Utility Building. There will be a 15-20 minute discussion followed by a hands-on simulation!

Please register as spaces are limited due to the hands-on nature of the training. To register, contact Jacky Buell at HSE@upei.ca or 902-566-0901. The registration deadline is June 5, 2023.

Presenter: Jenna Deighan

Title: An Assessment of Islanders' Information Needs and Preferences Related to Concussion Care for Children and Youth

Abstract:  Concussions have emerged as an important public health issue, especially among children and youth, as they are disproportionately more likely to suffer head injuries. It is critical that all stakeholders are aware of the signs and symptoms related to a mild traumatic brain injury, as well as basic concussion knowledge, as most diagnoses rely on the self-reporting of symptoms. To determine the gaps related to concussion knowledge and to identify where education should be targeted in Prince Edward Island, a community health needs assessment was completed to inform the development of an educational strategic plan. Study findings highlighted the need for not only fundamental concussion knowledge but also information around specialized services offered in PEI, as well as return-to-sport and school strategies. The development of an evidence-informed website for concussion information and a list of services offered in PEI would be a great start to easily increase public knowledge of concussions.

Date/Time /Location: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 9:30 am, Health Sciences Building 106

Everyone is welcome.

Come and hear our story of the 34 UPEI people who participated in the May 2023 Medical Global Brigade in Guatemala. We will share the work it took to get there, what we did as volunteers in mobile medical clinics, and the learning and results we achieved.

All are welcome to join us on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 6:00 - 6:45 pm (PEI time):

• In person in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, Room 128A. Free parking is available in Lot C.

• Online through Class Collaborate at https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/31b51b2477434927a2f5f15f78b46ff4

With tools like ChatGPT now a part of life, work, and civic engagement, should capability with these tools be considered a learning outcome in and of itself? Consider this question with Professor Phillip (Phill) Dawson, co-director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University, and Sarah Elaine Eaton, associate professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, two scholars whose work continues to be at the forefront of issues arising from the emergence of Chat GPT and other generative artificial intelligence. Learn more about generative artificial intelligence in the context of future-authentic assessment, a way of assessing that considers both current and future realities of a discipline during their virtual presentation on June 8, 2023. Use this link to get more details on this presentation and to register.  Note the time zone for this hybrid presentation is Calgary time! 

The search committee for the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, announces upcoming public presentations by each of the finalist candidates. Since the search process began last summer, the committee has undertaken a comprehensive search and selected the following finalists for a series of stakeholder meetings on campus. Presentations are scheduled on the following dates/times: 

Dr. Andrew Mackin, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, and Department Head, Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University

• Public Presentation: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N 

Dr. Chris Clark, Associate Professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Science, and Associate Dean, Academic, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

• Public Presentation: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 am, AVC, Room 201N

Dr. Dominique Griffon, Professor of Small Animal Surgery, and Associate Dean, Research, College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, California

• Public Presentation: Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, AVC, Room 201N

 All are welcome to attend. For any who are unable to attend, the presentation will be recorded and available afterward for viewing from a secure site. Paper copies of each candidate's CV will be available for viewing in the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research. Following each presentation, you are invited to provide feedback on the candidate’s suitability for the role to vpar@upei.ca.

The UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment department (HSE) is offering Standard and Emergency First Aid/CPR training sessions:

Standard First Aid/CPR
June 12 and 13, 2023
8:30 am–4:00 pm
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142

This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement (high-risk areas such as labs).

Emergency First Aid/CPR
June 15, 2023
8:30 am–4:00 pm
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142

This basic one-day course offers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. 

The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered. Please note that lunch will not be provided.

As space is limited, please pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day Thursday, June 1, 2023, via email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).

The UPEI Biology Department invites the campus community to research presentations on June 1 and June 5:

June 1, 2023

Dr. Desiree Seib will present:

“Regulation of brain plasticity and reward-related behaviour”

2:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

June 5, 2023

Dr. Stephanie Tobin will present:

“Cellular dynamics of aging and inflammation”

2:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Dr. Seib and Dr. Tobin are candidates for a three-year term faculty position in the Department of Biology.