On Wednesday, May 10, ITSS will conduct routine maintenance on the Moodle application and related services from 9 pm to 12 midnight. During this time, there will be intermittent access to and performance issues.

We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located in Moodle to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.

The search committee for the Dean, Faculty of Education, 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. Miles Turnbull, Professor of Education, and Vice-Principal, Academic and Research, Bishop's University:

• Public Presentation: Monday, May 8, 2023, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, AVC, Room 205N 

Dr. Douglas Gosse, Professor of Education, and Associate Dean, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, Nipissing University: 

• Public Presentation: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, AVC 205N

 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.

Convocation is almost here! UPEI employees and faculty are invited to attend the Convocation exercises being held from May 16 to 19, at 10:00 am each day at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Each ceremony is preceded by a procession of graduates across campus. 

• Tuesday, May 16—Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Nursing
• Wednesday, May 17—Faculty of Business and Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
• Thursday, May 18—Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master in Global Affairs only)
• Friday, May 19—Faculty of Science

Although the new format of four ceremonies allows more flexibility in terms of seating, guests are asked to present invitations in order to be admitted to the Sports Centre. Staff/faculty members can pick-up their invitation by contacting Eileen Kinch at kinch@upei.ca. Guests must present their invitations in order to be admitted to the Sports Centre. Staff/faculty members can pick-up their one invitation by contacting Eileen Kinch at kinch@upei.ca.

Faculty members who have regalia and wish to participate in the Academic Procession, are asked to line up with the graduates in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building concourse 45 minutes before each ceremony. 

For those faculty members who would like to order regalia online through UPEI’s official gown supplier, GradCo, they are encouraged to do so asap at https://www.gradco.ca/upei/. The deadline for ordering is Friday, May 5. Any faculty members who wish to purchase their regalia may contact GradCo at info@gradco.ca for information.  

For more information about Convocation 2023, please visit: upei.ca/convocation.

11 May, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic / 1030-1200hrs NL

Shell scripting helps you save time, automate file management tasks, and better use the power of Linux. You’ll learn how to use the command line to carry out repetitive tasks, extract information from files quickly, combine commands in powerful ways, learn about job scripts, shell variables, and looping commands, and capture a workflow so you can re-use it easily. Save time, reduce errors, and use Linux more effectively. This workshop is designed for either new High Performance Computing (HPC) users who are familiar with working in a Linux environment, or for experienced users seeking to get more out of shell scripting. It is one of the core courses to help users get up and running on ACENET and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada systems. Prerequisite: ACENET Basic Series Introduction to Linux, or previous experience with Linux.  

DETAILS & REGISTER: 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-basics-introduction-to-shell-scripting-tickets-607593868617

5 May, 1000-1200hrs Atlantic / 1030-1230hrs NL

Most of us have experience using a computer, whether for school, work, or entertainment, but how many of us have actually had an expert teach us how to use it? This talk won't teach you how to troubleshoot everything, but will give you insight to how media, programs, and data are encoded and used by computers, so you can make more sense of why computers behave the ways they do, and solve some of your problems with greater efficiency and less frustration. We will provide an approachable overview of how a computer works, by both looking at their history and breaking one down to explain individual components, before highlighting some of the trade-offs to consider when buying a computer. We will provide practical, simple, and actionable advice on digital security and show you a few "pro tips" on how to make the most of your workstation, phone, or whatever device you happen to use. Whether you have a lot or a little experience using your digital technology, if you want to learn how to use your devices more effectively, this workshop is for you!

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-basics-of-computers-tickets-607585112427 

4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL

This is a beginner-level series that is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of Unix Shell, Version Control with Git and R. It covers the fundamentals of R, including data types, functions, importing, manipulating and analyzing data and data visualization as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using R in everyday tasks. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or previous programming experience but intermediate-level experience with a computer is highly recommended.

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-introductory-programming-unix-shell-git-and-r-tickets-607622373877

4, 11, 17, 24 May, 1300-1630 hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL

This is a beginner-level, hands-on series based on Software Carpentry materials (https://software-carpentry.org/). It covers the fundamentals of Python including data types, conditional statements, loops and functions, as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging, and using Python in everyday tasks. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or previous programming experience but intermediate-level experience with a computer is highly recommended.

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-introductory-programming-unix-shell-git-and-python-tickets-607596416237

The University of Prince Edward Island will host an information session for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or learning more about the new Faculty of Medicine and joint Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at UPEI in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland. The session will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6:00–7:00 pm in the Kelley Memorial Building, Room 211. 

There will be a general presentation and overview of the new Faculty of Medicine, followed by a Q&A session with UPEI representatives including Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President Academic and Research; Dr. Cathy Vardy, Executive Director, Medical Program Development; Jeff MacLean, Manager of Admissions; and Paul Young, Chief Operating Officer, UPEI Faculty of Medicine.

Pre-registration is not required for this session.

The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend the public presentation of Janet Payne's PhD dissertation defense, "Woven Threads of Synchronicity within the Stories of Wise Women: A Narrative Inquiry." Please join us in person in MH 417 (Memorial Hall UPEI Campus) or through Zoom at the link below:

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://upei.zoom.us/j/69652088609?pwd=NU1wV3J6MUh1Yi9Jcm9pZmdnQjlQUT09

Meeting ID: 696 5208 8609
Passcode: 409534

The OER Development Program, administered through the Teaching and Learning Centre and the Robertson Library, is accepting grant applications for the creation or adaptation of open educational resources (OERs). The grant types include:

• Open Textbook Grant: Two grants of up to $6000
  • the development of a new open textbook on a topic that is currently not covered by an existing open textbook; 
• Open Textbook Adaptation Grant: up to $4,000
  • the adaptation of one or more open textbooks to create a new version or edition of an open textbook (i.e., a Canadian edition of an existing open textbook);
• Supplementary Resources Grant: up to $2,000
  • the creation of ancillary materials for existing open textbooks, including, but not limited to test banks, slide decks, or interactive media, etc.

The deadline for applications is Friday, May 19, 2023, with work expected to begin during the spring or summer of 2023. 

More information is available at https://library.upei.ca/OERProgram/grants.

Questions about your grant idea? Contact TLC@upei.ca. 

Questions about OERs? Read more at http://opencontent.org/definition/.

The Rhodes Scholarships program offers fully funded scholarships each year for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others, and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Information sessions for students in Eastern Canada interested in applying for a Rhodes Scholarship are scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET.

Registration link: https://rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ll03iJOOT0iy7GAjfjxVDQ

There will be two national sessions, one in English and one in French, prior to the opening of applications:

English: May 24, 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET: https://rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nHRVoGmURCqG9F5PKds0Gw

French: May 24, 6:00 to 7:00 pm ET: https://rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xgGYnmM4RtOImr8cyY80Cw

Applicants might also find these additional resources helpful. The first is the Rhodes YouTube channel with lots of video resources including information on preparing the Academic Statement and the Personal Statement. Another resource is the Canada information page for Rhodes Scholarships –https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/canada/

Note that applications for a Rhodes Scholarship require an endorsement from the university.  Please make sure to allow adequate time for this process in advance of the final application deadline.  

Rescheduled from April 12!

Date: May 23, 2023

Time:10am

Location: Bill and Denise Andrew Hall (AH), Room 142

WCB will combine these two presentations:

Workplace Safety for Supervisors
Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring health and safety in the workplace. Because they direct the work of others, supervisors are well-positioned to impact safety culture at work. This session will introduce participants to the concept of due diligence and inform them of the legal responsibilities supervisors have for worker safety.

Young Worker Safety: Changing the Culture
Participants will learn what is now known about the significant influence supervisors can have on young worker safety, and how employers and supervisors might capitalize on this. Participants will hear what young PEI workers say about their hesitation to raise their workplace safety concerns, and what they can do to encourage young workers to speak up.

This session is for anyone on campus in a supervisory role.  To register, please contact Jacky Buell at hse@upei.ca or (902) 566-0901 by May 16, 2023.

The Faculty of Nursing is pleased to announce the upcoming Master of Nursing thesis defense on Wednesday, May 3, at 1:30 pm.

Sydney Gaudet, supervised by Dr. Christina Murray, will present her thesis titled "Exploring the Experiences of Young Adults Living with an Eating Disorder on Prince Edward Island." The presentation and examination will be held in person in HSB 105.

The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last three draws, the total pot has grown to more than $7,055, with half going to the winner of the draw.

Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic programs. 

Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panthers app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.

On Wednesday, May 10, ITSS will conduct routine maintenance on the Moodle application and related services from 9 pm to 12 midnight. During this time, there will be intermittent access to and performance issues.

We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located in Moodle to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.

The search committee for the Dean, Faculty of Education, 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. Miles Turnbull, Professor of Education, and Vice-Principal, Academic and Research, Bishop's University:

• Public Presentation: Monday, May 8, 2023, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, AVC, Room 205N 

Dr. Douglas Gosse, Professor of Education, and Associate Dean, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, Nipissing University: 

• Public Presentation: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, AVC 205N

 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.

Convocation is almost here! UPEI employees and faculty are invited to attend the Convocation exercises being held from May 16 to 19, at 10:00 am each day at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Each ceremony is preceded by a procession of graduates across campus. 

• Tuesday, May 16—Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Nursing
• Wednesday, May 17—Faculty of Business and Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
• Thursday, May 18—Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master in Global Affairs only)
• Friday, May 19—Faculty of Science

Although the new format of four ceremonies allows more flexibility in terms of seating, guests are asked to present invitations in order to be admitted to the Sports Centre. Staff/faculty members can pick-up their invitation by contacting Eileen Kinch at kinch@upei.ca. Guests must present their invitations in order to be admitted to the Sports Centre. Staff/faculty members can pick-up their one invitation by contacting Eileen Kinch at kinch@upei.ca.

Faculty members who have regalia and wish to participate in the Academic Procession, are asked to line up with the graduates in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building concourse 45 minutes before each ceremony. 

For those faculty members who would like to order regalia online through UPEI’s official gown supplier, GradCo, they are encouraged to do so asap at https://www.gradco.ca/upei/. The deadline for ordering is Friday, May 5. Any faculty members who wish to purchase their regalia may contact GradCo at info@gradco.ca for information.  

For more information about Convocation 2023, please visit: upei.ca/convocation.

10 May, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic / 1030-1200hrs NL

Linux is the terminal interface used to enable you to use supercomputing clusters from your desktop. It's the tool you need to get your data on the clusters, run your programs, and get your data back. In this session, learn how to get started with Linux, how to create and navigate directories for your data, load files, manage your storage, run programs on the compute clusters, and set file permissions. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface.  

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-basics-introduction-to-linux-tickets-607567269057 

5 May, 1000-1200hrs Atlantic / 1030-1230hrs NL

Most of us have experience using a computer, whether for school, work, or entertainment, but how many of us have actually had an expert teach us how to use it? This talk won't teach you how to troubleshoot everything, but will give you insight to how media, programs, and data are encoded and used by computers, so you can make more sense of why computers behave the ways they do, and solve some of your problems with greater efficiency and less frustration. We will provide an approachable overview of how a computer works, by both looking at their history and breaking one down to explain individual components, before highlighting some of the trade-offs to consider when buying a computer. We will provide practical, simple, and actionable advice on digital security and show you a few "pro tips" on how to make the most of your workstation, phone, or whatever device you happen to use. Whether you have a lot or a little experience using your digital technology, if you want to learn how to use your devices more effectively, this workshop is for you!

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-basics-of-computers-tickets-607585112427 

4, 11, 18, 25 May, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL

This is a beginner-level series that is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of Unix Shell, Version Control with Git and R. It covers the fundamentals of R, including data types, functions, importing, manipulating and analyzing data and data visualization as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using R in everyday tasks. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or previous programming experience but intermediate-level experience with a computer is highly recommended.

DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-introductory-programming-unix-shell-git-and-r-tickets-607622373877