Campus Notices
The fifth annual UPEI Teaching Community Conference will take place on May 3 at 9 am. This event, co-hosted by UPEI's Teaching and Learning Centre and the E-Learning Office, will be an online conference with the theme of "Moving Forward."
The keynote is a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Mihai who will speak about intentional learning design. For more information or to register, please visit upei.ca/teachingcommunityconference.
The deadline for a few select Entrance scholarships and awards is May 1, 2022. Click the webpage link provided or the award link below to access the application forms for more information. Application(s) and any supporting documents should be sent electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or delivered in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall. Members of the campus community are encouraged to share this information with any eligible incoming students.
The Vice-President Academic and Research will make available up to two awards to support the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by UPEI faculty, by Island Studies Press (ISP). These awards are being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant; therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC’s mandate.
The awards of $5,000 each will be disbursed to ISP to cover publication costs (including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book). Authors will be offered ISP’s standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.
ELIGIBILITY: Manuscripts that are written and/or edited by UPEI faculty, including contract and sessional faculty, are eligible. The manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author’s or authors’ discipline. The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC’s mandate.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2, 2022
Foe more information, go to https://files.upei.ca/research/sshrc_exchange_publication_awards_terms_of_reference.pdf
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-modern-fortran-for-scientific-programming-tickets-230928903567
This workshop will be a hands-on introduction to the FORTRAN programming language.
About this event
Prerequisites: Familiarity with another programming language
Fortran, one of the initial high-level programming languages, continues to be an excellent option for high-performance computing due to its superb performance. The newer versions offer many modern features, including object-oriented programming capabilities to programmers. This course will cover some of these features.
The session will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 12:00 pm--4:00 pm (Atlantic time)
You will need a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages.
Participants must register using their institutional/organizational email address (not a personal email, i.e., gmail)
Instructions about how to join will be sent out one day prior to the start of the event.
The National Day of Mourning (or Workers’ Mourning Day) originated in Canada in 1984 and is now observed annually in over 100 countries. Marked annually on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.
Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. The PEI Federation of Labour will hold their Day of Mourning ceremony on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 pm in St. Paul’s Hall, 101 Prince Street, Charlottetown.
UPEI will observe the National Day of Mourning by flying the flags near Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place at half-mast.
The fifth annual UPEI Teaching Community Conference will take place on May 3 at 9 am. This event, co-hosted by UPEI's Teaching and Learning Centre and the E-Learning Office, will be an online conference with the theme of "Moving Forward."
The keynote is a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Mihai who will speak about intentional learning design. For more information or to register, please visit upei.ca/teachingcommunityconference.
The deadline for a few select Entrance scholarships and awards is May 1, 2022. Click the webpage link provided or the award link below to access the application forms for more information. Application(s) and any supporting documents should be sent electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or delivered in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall. Members of the campus community are encouraged to share this information with any eligible incoming students.
The Application Review Committee invites members of the campus community to attend a research seminar by Dr. Jay Penney, candidate for the Canada Research Chair Tier II tenure-track position in Biomedical Genomic Engineering.
Dr. Jay Penney completed his PhD in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine (McGill University). Currently, Dr. Penney is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist at the laboratory of Dr. Li-Huei Tsai (MIT).
Research Seminar Title: Modeling neurodegeneration-associated TREM2 mutations in human induced pluripotent stem cell models
Date/Time: Thursday, April 28, 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: 287N, Learning Commons, AVC
Abstract:
Recent GWAS (genome-wide association studies) have identified many microglial genes as risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. While microglia, the brain’s innate immune cells, carry out multiple potentially disease modifying functions, the exact alterations that modify risk for neurodegenerative disease remain uncertain. Among these microglial risk genes is TREM2 (Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2), with distinct TREM2 mutations being associated with different neurodegenerative diseases. My work has utilized induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models, CRISPR gene editing and xenotransplantation experiments to understand the cellular and molecular effects of these disease-associated mutations on human microglia. This work has uncovered both shared and distinct effects of the mutations on microglial gene expression, phagocytic capacity, cytokine release, movement and response to neuronal injury, among other functions. These findings identify microglial functions altered by TREM2 mutations that likely underlie their associations with disease, in particular highlighting a pro-inflammatory effect of TREM2 R47H mutations associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The research seminar will be recorded and made available after the session. Those who are unable to attend and are interested in the recording may contact mlsteele@upei.ca.
The Vice-President Academic and Research will make available up to two awards to support the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by UPEI faculty, by Island Studies Press (ISP). These awards are being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant; therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC’s mandate.
The awards of $5,000 each will be disbursed to ISP to cover publication costs (including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book). Authors will be offered ISP’s standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.
ELIGIBILITY: Manuscripts that are written and/or edited by UPEI faculty, including contract and sessional faculty, are eligible. The manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author’s or authors’ discipline. The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC’s mandate.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2, 2022
Foe more information, go to https://files.upei.ca/research/sshrc_exchange_publication_awards_terms_of_reference.pdf
The UPEI Bookstore will be closed for inventory on April 28 and 29, 2022. We will re-open for our regular hours on Monday, May 2.
The deadline for Summer 2022 Tuition Waivers is April 29, 2022. 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.
Hatha Yoga and Pilates with Weights – May Program
UPEI personal trainer Derek Smith will lead a yoga class with traditional asanas held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, and balance as well as concentration and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asanas), deep breathing, mindfulness, and listening to the body. It is suitable for all levels. This class will take place on Mondays, 7:00--7:45 am, May 9--June 20. There will not be a class on Victoria Day, May 23.
Fitness instructor Karina Boswell will lead a class that focuses on the transitions between essential level exercises while developing endurance, flexibility, and overall strength through more repetitions. You will feel the CORE in this class! This class will take place on Tuesdays, 12:10-12:55 pm, May 10--June 15.
There will be a total of 12 classes (six Hatha Yoga and six Pilates with weights).
UPEI staff and faculty fee: $30+hst (Regular rate: $105+hst). To register, log in at recreation.upei.ca and click on Fitness Programs. Registration will open on May 1.
The deadline for a few select Entrance scholarships and awards is May 1, 2022. Click the webpage link provided or the award link below to access the application forms for more information. Application(s) and any supporting documents should be sent electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or delivered in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall. Members of the campus community are encouraged to share this information with any eligible incoming students.
Remember to get your tickets to celebrate FA members who are receiving awards or retiring this year. Details are in your email inbox, or reach out to Ashley in the FA Office before Wednesday, April 27.
The Application Review Committee invites members of the campus community to attend a research seminar by Dr. Jay Penney, candidate for the Canada Research Chair Tier II tenure-track position in Biomedical Genomic Engineering.
Dr. Jay Penney completed his PhD in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine (McGill University). Currently, Dr. Penney is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist at the laboratory of Dr. Li-Huei Tsai (MIT).
Research Seminar Title: Modeling neurodegeneration-associated TREM2 mutations in human induced pluripotent stem cell models
Date/Time: Thursday, April 28, 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: 287N, Learning Commons, AVC
Abstract:
Recent GWAS (genome-wide association studies) have identified many microglial genes as risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. While microglia, the brain’s innate immune cells, carry out multiple potentially disease modifying functions, the exact alterations that modify risk for neurodegenerative disease remain uncertain. Among these microglial risk genes is TREM2 (Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2), with distinct TREM2 mutations being associated with different neurodegenerative diseases. My work has utilized induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models, CRISPR gene editing and xenotransplantation experiments to understand the cellular and molecular effects of these disease-associated mutations on human microglia. This work has uncovered both shared and distinct effects of the mutations on microglial gene expression, phagocytic capacity, cytokine release, movement and response to neuronal injury, among other functions. These findings identify microglial functions altered by TREM2 mutations that likely underlie their associations with disease, in particular highlighting a pro-inflammatory effect of TREM2 R47H mutations associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The research seminar will be recorded and made available after the session. Those who are unable to attend and are interested in the recording may contact mlsteele@upei.ca.
An updated UPEI Research Start-up Guide is now available for reference on all things research. The contents provide details and contact information for various topics including compliance, EDI, grants, contracts, signing authority, account management, technology transfer, and marketing. The guide can be accessed on the Research Services website.
Just as 25 staff and faculty volunteers served 225 students at our free Exam Chili and Dahl Event, we are again asking for volunteers to welcome and serve students at our campus Food Bank. Since January 2022, 35 volunteers have welcomed almost 900 student visits each Wednesday from 2:00–7:00 pm. Volunteers for the last hour tell us that very few students come after 6:00 pm. For May and June 2022, we will be open from 2:00–6:00 pm each Wednesday, and we will assess the traffic before deciding our hours for July and August.
Volunteers for May and June can click on the link below. Simply add your name to the day and time you plan to help.
May and June 2022 Sign Up Sheet
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Sister Sue and Lauren
Remember to get your tickets to celebrate FA members who are receiving awards or retiring this year. Details are in your email inbox, or reach out to Ashley in the FA Office before Wednesday, April 27.
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Select a default flag for follow up or set a custom date/time reminder. They'll love you for it....honest.
The Application Review Committee invites members of the campus community to attend a research seminar by Dr. Jay Penney, candidate for the Canada Research Chair Tier II tenure-track position in Biomedical Genomic Engineering.
Dr. Jay Penney completed his PhD in the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine (McGill University). Currently, Dr. Penney is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist at the laboratory of Dr. Li-Huei Tsai (MIT).
Research Seminar Title: Modeling neurodegeneration-associated TREM2 mutations in human induced pluripotent stem cell models
Date/Time: Thursday, April 28, 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: 287N, Learning Commons, AVC
Abstract:
Recent GWAS (genome-wide association studies) have identified many microglial genes as risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. While microglia, the brain’s innate immune cells, carry out multiple potentially disease modifying functions, the exact alterations that modify risk for neurodegenerative disease remain uncertain. Among these microglial risk genes is TREM2 (Triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2), with distinct TREM2 mutations being associated with different neurodegenerative diseases. My work has utilized induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models, CRISPR gene editing and xenotransplantation experiments to understand the cellular and molecular effects of these disease-associated mutations on human microglia. This work has uncovered both shared and distinct effects of the mutations on microglial gene expression, phagocytic capacity, cytokine release, movement and response to neuronal injury, among other functions. These findings identify microglial functions altered by TREM2 mutations that likely underlie their associations with disease, in particular highlighting a pro-inflammatory effect of TREM2 R47H mutations associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The research seminar will be recorded and made available after the session. Those who are unable to attend and are interested in the recording may contact mlsteele@upei.ca.
