Campus Notices
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 3, for the March 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.
On Wednesday, February 8, UPEI faculty, staff, and students, and the general public are invited to a free screening and panel discussion of "Ice Walk" with director Eliza Knockwood and other honoured guests. This event will take place in the Hon. Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion MacDougall Hall, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
This documentary “exposes a hidden history of the exile of Prince Edward Island’s original inhabitants to a small island off its coast and explores the present-day desire of allies to rectify these injustices. The series holds space for Mi’kmaq Elders and other community members to tell their harrowing stories of crossing the ice to get basic provisions from the mainland.”
Thank you to our partnerships who helped make this event possible:
• Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies
• Atlantic Council for International Cooperation
• UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change
If you have questions about parking, accessibility, emotional support during the screening, or other topics related to this event, For information, please email Jasmine Pauzé, coordinator of the Mawi'omi Indigenous Student Centre, at mawiomi@upei.ca
Don't be scared of the cloud.
You’re most likely familiar with old-fashioned types of object storage that involve storing files and other data on your computer. The content you’re saving is stored on the physical drive or a removable storage media such as an external hard drive or a USB drive. These methods have downsides:
- Your data is vulnerable to both internal and external tampering.
- Once your data is gone, you can never get it back
Keeping files in a cloud is an easy way to ensure that you have access to them no matter what device you’re using. It’s also a handy way to back up important files. There are lots of cloud programs that will give you some amount of free storage space. Google Drive and Microsoft One Drive are two that we are most familiar with. But remember that you still need a strong password and MFA!
Cloud storage services make it really easy to share files and folders, but you should be careful about how you do this. Manage the access of the shared files, add expiry dates to all the shares, and, of course, be careful about what you share and who you share it with.
During Black History Month, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities that, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.
The 2023 theme for Black History Month is “Ours to tell.”
“This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learning more about the stories Black communities in Canada have to tell about their histories, successes, sacrifices, and triumphs.”
Explore Heritage Canada’s website for resources on Black History Month, including Significant Events in Black History in Canada, Noteworthy Figures, and Organizations and Educational Resources on the History of Black Communities in Canada.
Check out our display in the foyer of the Library featuring books on the history of the Black community in Canada and books by contemporary Black Canadian authors. Discover your next favourite author!
Explore a selection of the Library’s eBooks collection highlighting Blacks in Canada.
Looking for movies about Black Canadian communities and lives? Canada's National Film Board (NFB) features Black Communities in Canada: A Rich History, a 30-film playlist intended to "portray the multi-layered lives of Canada's diverse Black communities."
Curio.ca has a selection of teacher resource guides, videos, and audio featuring Black History in Canada. This series celebrates the achievements of Black Canadians and reflects on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Canada's Black community.
The National Film Board (NFB) and Curio.ca are available from the Library’s video databases.
CBC Gem, CBC's free digital video streaming service, offers four Black History Month collections – Black Stories, Celebrating Black History, Black Art & Music, and Must Watch Black Leads, featuring over 60 series, films, and documentaries that explore Black history and culture, and celebrate the experiences, strength, and perseverance of Black communities.
Celebrate Black History Month!
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 3, for the March 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.
There will be a blood-borne pathogen training session on Friday, February 10, at 9:00 am in the Health Sciences Building Room 103.
This session is for those individuals whose research involves human blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by end of day on February 7 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei or 902-566-5071.
The new UPEI Alumni Association Panther for Life Spirit Award is given to a current UPEI student (of no particular standing), who exemplifies true Panther pride inside and outside of the classroom. This individual has contributed to the campus community in a meaningful way, whether it be through their volunteerism, participation in UPEI-related events and activities, support of Panther sport, or any other significant way, that makes them a strong ambassador for UPEI, both now and as a future Panther alumni.
The recipient will receive an engraved award and a $500 cash prize, and will be recognized during a celebratory student event.
Any student, staff, or faculty member may submit nominations for this award. Nominations must be received by February 28 at 4 pm to be considered for 2023.
To nominate a current student, please fill out the Panther for Life Spirit Award Nomination form here: https://www.upei.ca/alumni/awards-and-recognition/panther-for-life-spirit-award
For more information, email alumni@upei.ca
Through the Office of the Vice President Academic and Research, UPEI now has a MyCFIA account to be used by University members to conveniently and securely access CFIA services such as pathogen import permits. To utilize the University MyCFIA account, please contact Ian Burge at ikburge@upei.ca or 902-566-0412, or Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei.ca or 902-620-5071. You will then be invited to join as a party contact and can proceed with your CFIA service request. Do not create your own MyCFIA account.
For a complete list of the current services being offered through this online platform as well as those that will be available in the future, please visit https://inspection.canada.ca/about-cfia/my-cfia/onlineservices/eng/1482206358930/1482206359330#wb-auto-4
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 8 from 12 noon to 1 pm. Click on the link below to register:
Financial Services (KMB 126) and Student Financial Services (DH 202) will be delayed opening until 1:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, due to staff professional development. Please contact financialservices@upei.ca with any questions or concerns.
There will be a blood-borne pathogen training session on Friday, February 10, at 9:00 am in the Health Sciences Building Room 103.
This session is for those individuals whose research involves human blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by end of day on February 7 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei or 902-566-5071.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on Wednesday, February 8, at 9:00 am in Kelley Memorial Building Room 210.
Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell, by end of the day on February 6, 2022, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those that need it.
Financial Services (KMB 126) and Student Financial Services (DH 202) will be delayed opening until 1:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, due to staff professional development. Please contact financialservices@upei.ca with any questions or concerns.
IT Systems and Services and Eastlink will be performing network maintenance on our campus network on February 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 am. During this time, there will be intermittent connectivity on the campus network.
If you are off campus, many services such as Microsoft solutions (including email), Google, Zoom, upei.ca, Moodle, etc., that are in the cloud will not be impacted.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Have you been nominated for a teaching or educational leadership award? (If you are planning to nominate a colleague for one, please encourage them to attend too!) Join Dr. Shannon Murray on Friday, February 3, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm (snow date: February 10) to talk about all things related to preparing a dossier that showcases your teaching and educational leadership. If you are a sessional instructor and don't have a teaching dossier, check out the many resources available through the Academic Instructional Skills Program on Moodle to help you get started. You can self-enroll here and read through the Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Dossier materials.
The UPEI Department of Music Faculty will present a recital on Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.
The recital will feature performances by Magdalena von Eccher (piano), Jim Dickson (guitar), Sung Ha Shin-Bouey (soprano), Stephen Bouey (bass baritone), Natalie Williams Calhoun (cello), Nicole Strum (saxophone), Greg Irvine (tuba), Frances Gray (piano), Morgan Saulnier (flute/piano), Karem Simon (clarinet), Amy Simon (clarinet), and Dale Sorensen (trombone). The faculty members have chosen a diverse selection of repertoire including compositions by Franz Liszt, Amy Beach, Otar Taktakishvili, George Frideric Handel, and a new work for trombone by American composer James David.
Admission is $30 for adults and $10 for students, payable by cash at the door of the event.
There will be a blood-borne pathogen training session on Friday, February 10, at 9:00 am in the Health Sciences Building Room 103.
This session is for those individuals whose research involves human blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by end of day on February 7 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei or 902-566-5071.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on Wednesday, February 8, at 9:00 am in Kelley Memorial Building Room 210.
Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell, by end of the day on February 6, 2022, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those that need it.
Applications for the Work-Integrated Learning bursary close on Sunday, February 5, at 11:59 pm.
125 bursaries valued at $1,000 each have been created for students who are taking part in work-integrated learning as part of their UPEI coursework during the 2023 winter semester. Students can visit https://www.upei.ca/exed/students/wil-bursary for more information and to apply.
UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.
These awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 1:00–2:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Nominations are open and must be submitted to universityawards@upei.ca by the last Friday in February each year. This year, nominations close on Friday, February 24.
For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit
