Campus Notices
Join with others in the UPEI community of students, faculty, staff and alumni to remember Ewoma Michael Okah, who passed away this month. We will gather from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and the gathering will include opportunities to write messages of support to Michael's family. Sister Sue will lead a prayer, 7:50 - 8:10. You are welcome to come for part or all of the hour. During this grieving time, please drop by as a gesture of support for the whole campus. In keeping with UPEI Covid19 protocols, please remember our vaccine policy and your mask.
Are you interested in an opportunity to gather and discuss ideas on different teaching approaches to use in your own classes? Teaching Squares are an opportunity for faculty to reflect on their own teaching in light of their observations of colleagues’ teaching and a constructive way to consider current teaching practices in light of some potential alternatives. Faculty members, including sessional faculty, interested in participating in a cross-disciplinary teaching square should email TLC@upei.ca.
The Fall 2021 Reading Group will be reading and discussing Chapter 13 - Asynchronous Discussions for First-Year Writers and Beyond: Thinking Outside the PPR (Prompt, Post, Reply) Box from Resilient Pedagogies this Friday Oct. 29 at 12:00 pm on Zoom. Faculty and instructional staff interested in sharing ideas in an engaging conversation are welcome. Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/64855934033?pwd=eXhmeExxSytnUEJROTBYall1WmMwdz09
November is Canada Career Month! UPEI Career Services has events planned throughout the month to help students improve their skills and prepare for their careers.
Some events include:
- Virtual job fairs
- Free workshops for improving employability skills
- Federal Government employment information sessions
Learn more and view the full list of Career Month events.
Questions? Email careerservices@upei.ca or call (902) 566-0336
Yoga Instructor Pam Harris will guide you through a 45-minute class offering meditation and gentle yoga stretches. The meditation segment of the class creates more calm, inner peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and overall health
Thursdays 12:10–12:55 pm, with instructor Pam Harris-Stewart
November 4–December 16 (No class on November 11, Remembrance Day)
The class is FREE and for current UPEI employees only, provided by the Healthy Campus Committee and supported by the UPEI Employee Wellness Strategy. You do not need to have a sports centre membership in order to take this class.
Staff/Faculty who participated in the first session ( Sept 23 - Oct28) are not eligible for the second session. However, if the November 4 session isn't full by October 26, we will open up any spots left for those who registered in the first session. But spots are a first register basis. Registration and to check if spots available be follow instructions below.
UPEI FACULTY/STAFF: Please sign in using your UPEI email address and password at our new portal: recreation.upei.ca. Then click on the Fitness Programs Icon. In the drop-down menu on the left, click on Campus Staff/Faculty Wellness programs. Sign up information is at that site.
Join with others in the UPEI community of students, faculty, staff and alumni to remember Ewoma Michael Okah, who passed away this month. We will gather from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and the gathering will include opportunities to write messages of support to Michael's family. Sister Sue will lead a prayer, 7:50 - 8:10. You are welcome to come for part or all of the hour. During this grieving time, please drop by as a gesture of support for the whole campus. In keeping with UPEI Covid19 protocols, please remember our vaccine policy and your mask.
Title: The Feasibility and Costing of Guaranteed Basic Income in Canada
Speaker: Prof. Louis Doiron, FCIA, FSA, MAAA School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences University of Prince Edward Island
Location: Virtual presentation. The Zoom link is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/69028986831?pwd=N21TS 3IyS1owdUFEajBJMm1EMXkwQT09
Abstract: In this session you will learn about the design and costing of a Guaranteed Basic Income program in Canada (sometimes referred as Universal Income) which was part of the most recent budget of the federal government of Canada in April 2021 and of its potential challenges as well as the roles of actuaries in the various phases of its implementation.
(For further information please contact Dr. Nasser Saad at nsaad@upei.ca or Dr. Kai Liu at kailiu@upei.ca)
The Concussion Awareness Program invites you to participate in our survey to better understand how we can improve the care of concussed children and young adults on PEI. This study is being led by the Concussion Awareness Program (CAP) located here at UPEI.
The goal of the CAP is to increase public awareness related to concussion injury including the steps and protocols that facilitate recovery. The findings from this survey will help us refine our strategic plan.
The survey will take approximately 30 minutes with open-ended, ranking, and classifying questions. If interested, please contact cbeck8805@upei.ca or call 902-628-4300.
Yoga Instructor Pam Harris will guide you through a 45-minute class offering meditation and gentle yoga stretches. The meditation segment of the class creates more calm, inner peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and overall health
Thursdays 12:10–12:55 pm, with instructor Pam Harris-Stewart
November 4–December 16 (No class on November 11, Remembrance Day)
The class is FREE and for current UPEI employees only, provided by the Healthy Campus Committee and supported by the UPEI Employee Wellness Strategy. You do not need to have a sports centre membership in order to take this class.
Staff/Faculty who participated in the first session ( Sept 23 - Oct28) are not eligible for the second session. However, if the November 4 session isn't full by October 26, we will open up any spots left for those who registered in the first session. But spots are a first register basis. Registration and to check if spots available be follow instructions below.
UPEI FACULTY/STAFF: Please sign in using your UPEI email address and password at our new portal: recreation.upei.ca. Then click on the Fitness Programs Icon. In the drop-down menu on the left, click on Campus Staff/Faculty Wellness programs. Sign up information is at that site.
Join with others in the UPEI community of students, faculty, staff and alumni to remember Ewoma Michael Okah, who passed away this month. We will gather from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm and the gathering will include opportunities to write messages of support to Michael's family. Sister Sue will lead a prayer, 7:50 - 8:10. You are welcome to come for part or all of the hour. During this grieving time, please drop by as a gesture of support for the whole campus. In keeping with UPEI Covid19 protocols, please remember our vaccine policy and your mask.
Title: The Feasibility and Costing of Guaranteed Basic Income in Canada
Speaker: Prof. Louis Doiron, FCIA, FSA, MAAA School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences University of Prince Edward Island
Location: Virtual presentation. The Zoom link is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/69028986831?pwd=N21TS 3IyS1owdUFEajBJMm1EMXkwQT09
Abstract: In this session you will learn about the design and costing of a Guaranteed Basic Income program in Canada (sometimes referred as Universal Income) which was part of the most recent budget of the federal government of Canada in April 2021 and of its potential challenges as well as the roles of actuaries in the various phases of its implementation.
(For further information please contact Dr. Nasser Saad at nsaad@upei.ca or Dr. Kai Liu at kailiu@upei.ca)
The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation’s annual Symposium is on October 26-27. The theme this year, ‘From Obstacles to Opportunities: Harnessing the Momentum from a Global Pandemic to Inspire a More Resilient and Just Future,’ draws parallels to past crises and the global turning points they ushered in as we emerge from this pandemic and look to the future. Opportunities, momentum and cooperation in this transitional time will be discussed from a broad perspective of industry experts, academics and activists in Canada and the Global South.
Tuesday, October 26 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, and Wednesday, October 27 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Speakers include:
- Dr. Bernard Mware, Kenya
- Mathilde Hutchings, Director of Partnerships, PIVOT
- Dr. Felisa Chan, Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick
- Brianna Miller, Coordinator, Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project, YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
- Blair Crawford, SDG Program Director, Engage Nova Scotia
- Farah Kabir, Country Director, ActionAid Bangladesh
- Nohely Guzmãn, Co-founder, Jasy Renyhê
Register here for ACIC’s (online) Symposium
Click here to stay updated: Symposium program schedule.
Follow #ACICSymposium on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn
The Department of Health Management will be interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure-track faculty position in Aquatic Epidemiology. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars: one suitable for DVM/graduate students and the other presentation of their research.
Dr. Thitiwan Patanasatienkul received her DVM and MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology from Kasetsart University, Thailand and completed her PhD in Health Management, specializing in Aquatic Epidemiology, at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Canada.
Dr. Patanasatienkul is well versed in numerous epidemiological methods, which she applied to a wide range of species, from terrestrial to aquatic animals. Her doctoral research focused on using modelling approaches to explore interactions in aquatic host-pest systems (i.e., sea lice in wild salmon populations and tunicate invasive species in farmed mussel). She continued her career in aquatic epidemiology working as a postdoctoral fellow under the Canada Excellence Research Chair at UPEI, where she gained international experience working with different industries in Asian countries.
Dr. Patanasatienkul adopts a research approach focused on the collaboration among industry, regulatory agencies, and academic colleagues to produce insights to inform the aquaculture and fisheries industries in their decision-making. She believes epidemiological research is a key element to support the blue economy and aims to use her expertise to improve the stewardship of aquatic resources and the sustainability of aquaculture.
RESEARCH SEMINAR:
"Epidemiological Research to Support the Blue Economy: Navigating Issues in Aquaculture"
Monday, October 25th, 2021 @ 11:00 am
AVC Learning Commons 287N
TEACHING SEMINAR:
"Application and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests in Aquatic Epidemiology"
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 @ 12:30 pm
AVC Lecture Theatre "B"
Any interested faculty/staff are invited to attend. A copy of the candidate's CV and letter of application are available by contacting Tracy O'Flaherty (toflaherty@upei.ca)
Join the PEI Community Reads on Thursday, October 21st at 6 pm for the fall kick-off and continuation of our programming! We will be screening the documentary 'The Skin We're In' which is based on the book and features author Desmond Cole, who will be hosting virtually this Spring! The screening will be followed by a discussion and introduction to the Community Reads program.
Together, we are reading and discussing a chapter from 'The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power' every month with someone from the community. It's not too late to join!
Whether you can make our programming this Thursday or not, be sure to follow us on social media for updates!
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar on Friday October 22nd 2021 at 12:30pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204.
Dr. Joseph Gordon (Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba and Scientist at the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba) will present "Molecular regulation of muscle mitophagy: A nexus of mitochondrial quality control and cell signaling modulation"
All are welcome!
The Search Committee for the Dean of Business is pleased to announce the upcoming public presentation by the candidate for the position of Dean of Business. Dr. Tarek Mady will deliver a public presentation on his Vision for the Faculty of Business, on October 22 at 9:30 in Andrew Hall room 142.
The Institute of Island Studies is embarking on a four-year study to better understand and assess the well-being and quality of life of Islanders. We would like you to be part of the initiative! Click on the survey link below to share your thoughts on how island communities could be better places to live, work and play.
The survey is open until October 22, 2021. http://islandstudies.com/research/pei-well-being-project/
For more information, contact Phil Davison at the Institute of Island Studies (pdavison@upei.ca).
Title: The Feasibility and Costing of Guaranteed Basic Income in Canada
Speaker: Prof. Louis Doiron, FCIA, FSA, MAAA School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences University of Prince Edward Island
Location: Virtual presentation. The Zoom link is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/69028986831?pwd=N21TS 3IyS1owdUFEajBJMm1EMXkwQT09
Abstract: In this session you will learn about the design and costing of a Guaranteed Basic Income program in Canada (sometimes referred as Universal Income) which was part of the most recent budget of the federal government of Canada in April 2021 and of its potential challenges as well as the roles of actuaries in the various phases of its implementation.
(For further information please contact Dr. Nasser Saad at nsaad@upei.ca or Dr. Kai Liu at kailiu@upei.ca)
The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation’s annual Symposium is on October 26-27. The theme this year, ‘From Obstacles to Opportunities: Harnessing the Momentum from a Global Pandemic to Inspire a More Resilient and Just Future,’ draws parallels to past crises and the global turning points they ushered in as we emerge from this pandemic and look to the future. Opportunities, momentum and cooperation in this transitional time will be discussed from a broad perspective of industry experts, academics and activists in Canada and the Global South.
Tuesday, October 26 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, and Wednesday, October 27 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Speakers include:
- Dr. Bernard Mware, Kenya
- Mathilde Hutchings, Director of Partnerships, PIVOT
- Dr. Felisa Chan, Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick
- Brianna Miller, Coordinator, Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project, YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
- Blair Crawford, SDG Program Director, Engage Nova Scotia
- Farah Kabir, Country Director, ActionAid Bangladesh
- Nohely Guzmãn, Co-founder, Jasy Renyhê
Register here for ACIC’s (online) Symposium
Click here to stay updated: Symposium program schedule.
Follow #ACICSymposium on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre will be offering the following clinics for students, faculty, staff and immediate family members at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre:
FLU/COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:
November 2, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
November 3, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
November 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Note: New guidelines from NACI (National Advisory Committee on Immunization) have been released that report both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines may be received at the same time. Consequently, we will provide the COVID-19 Vaccine to partially or unvaccinated people with the November Flu clinics. For more information on these guidelines visit the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/national-advisory-committee-on-immunization-naci/recommendations-use-covid-19-vaccines/summary-updates-september-28-2021.html
Please bring your provincial health card or proof of your UPEI international insurance and UPEI student/staff/faculty ID.
