UPEI Career Services in the Work-Integrated Learning Department is excited to once again offer in-person drop-ins to students.

Every week
12:00–4:00 pm
Tuesday to Friday in the Career Studio (Dalton Hall, Room 209)
Saturdays in the Robertson Library

Students will receive immediate, one-on-one help from a peer mentor during drop-in hours. We offer help with:

• Resume and cover letter reviews
• Interview preparation
• Social media check-ups
• Job search strategies

Masks must be worn at all times during drop-ins. If a student is unable to make it to drop-ins, they can email us at experientialed@upei.ca

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, November 5th for the November meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/

For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.

To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they 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.

The Study & Stay PEI program provides participants with enhanced one-on-one and group support throughout their final year of study at a post-secondary institution in PEI. The program also provides opportunities for students to apply their learnings, build connections, and gain a deeper understanding of PEI’s workplace culture and job market opportunities. 

Apply today to join a cohort of international students who will be part of a unique program designed to help you stay here in PEI after graduation. Application closes on Friday October 8th, 2021.

Just have a look at the stories of former participants (Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ Program Alumni). These successful stories will help inspire you to take a few minutes and apply: http://studypei.ca/ 

For application assistance, email studyandstaypei@upei.ca or visit UPEI Robertson Library Room 225 on weekdays anytime between 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm.

The Department of Music will be interviewing (by Zoom) four candidates for tenure-track positions in piano and brass.  These interviews and presentations/recitals will be available on zoom on the following days/times. 

Dr. Roger Admiral, applicant for the piano position

October 4, 2021, 12:30–1:00 pm, Mini Recital
October 4, 2021, 1:00–1:55 pm, Masterclass 
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/67386952995?pwd=YVVJZ1VWd1ByTDdZVlovZDdYNG9VZz09

Dr. Paul Tarussov, applicant for the brass position

October 5, 2021, 10:00–11:00 am, Presentation
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/66969668670?pwd=UlE0RkE5Mkd5RngxaVdWUm1ieWRPdz09 

Dr. Magdalena von Eccher, applicant for the piano position

October 7, 2021, 10:00–10:30 am, Mini Recital
October 7, 2021, 10:30–11:30 am, Masterclass
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/64158283917?pwd=YmhtUmUzaW9vL0RETCthRTZFNzNKdz09

Dr. Dale Sorensen, applicant for the brass position

October 7, 2021, 7:30–8:00 pm, Mini Recital
October 7, 2021, 8:00–9:00 pm, Masterclass
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/62677427324?pwd=L1pCek1pSy91a0JOOXpXdjI0Z2EyQT09 

All are welcome to attend these virtual events. 

For all students, faculty and staff who identify as partially or non-vaccinated for COVID-19, you are required to have a COVID-19 test at least weekly. UPEI will offer testing clinics on Fridays at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The tests are free and very quick/easy.  If you are unable to attend these clinics and require testing, please go to a Health PEI testing clinic and submit the test result via COVID19testing@upei.ca.   If you are tested at a Health PEI testing clinic, you can obtain your test result at the following link: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/request-your-covid-19-test-result-report.

UPEI is improving the security of your account and your data by introducing multi-factor authentication for all faculty and staff, effective November 3, 2021. MFA protects UPEI systems and data—your data!  

MFA is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence (or factors) to an authentication mechanism. MFA prevents a security breach by an unauthorized third party that may have been able to discover, for example, a single password.    

How does MFA impact me? On November 3, MFA will be required for faculty and staff to access many UPEI applications and services, including Outlook email, Google Drive, and the myUPEI portal. Once MFA is enabled at UPEI, you will continue to sign-in to MFA protected apps and services using your UPEI email address and password, just like you do today. However, there will be one additional step such as responding to an app notification on your mobile device or an automated phone call or entering a secret code.  

What do I need to do? You will need to setup MFA on your UPEI account prior to November 3, 2021. Instructions on how to setup MFA can be found at go.upei.ca/M365.  

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  IT Systems and Services will provide further information throughout October to create cybersecurity awareness and provide how-to instructions to make your MFA registration simple.  

Learn more at go.upei.ca/M365  

Are you choosing to get a leg up on school work during reading week instead of, say, enjoying international travel to exotic places?  The UPEI Writing Centre will be here for you!

Our full appointment schedule is now in effect, and we'll offer appointments during reading week as well.  Check out our schedule and make an appointment at upei.mywconline.com.  Both online and in-person tutoring is available.

An appointment with one of our friendly tutors may save you from hours of frustration and allow you to submit your best work.

Have you Vaped?

We are looking for youth (aged 16-19) who vape or have vaped and are willing to share their experience about the effects vaping has had on their lives. If you are interested in participating please complete the survey at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hgp3eT5PPsehezEk_b_jMqfQWzLNbh1f9mShD14oEhU/edit

UPEI Career Services in the Work-Integrated Learning Department is excited to once again offer in-person drop-ins to students.

Every week
12:00–4:00 pm
Tuesday to Friday in the Career Studio (Dalton Hall, Room 209)
Saturdays in the Robertson Library

Students will receive immediate, one-on-one help from a peer mentor during drop-in hours. We offer help with:

• Resume and cover letter reviews
• Interview preparation
• Social media check-ups
• Job search strategies

Masks must be worn at all times during drop-ins. If a student is unable to make it to drop-ins, they can email us at experientialed@upei.ca

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, November 5th for the November meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/

For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.

To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they 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.

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.

If you’re an international student in your final year of study in PEI, don’t miss out on this opportunity — apply for the Study & Stay PEI program to receive free exclusive access to networking, career supports, immigration resources and more.  

Just have a look at the stories of former participants (Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ Program Alumni). These successful stories will help inspire you to take a few minutes and apply: http://studypei.ca/ 

Applicants from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:  

• University of Prince Edward Island  

• Holland College 

• Collège de I’île 

For application assistance, email studyandstaypei@upei.ca or visit UPEI Robertson Library Room 225 on weekdays anytime between 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm.

Keen on developing your storytelling skills as a teacher?  Want to know more about Narrativity and e-portfolios?Check out this link with a few tips to get you started, shared by Alexandra Mihai and Elisabeth Agerbæk at a recent European Association for Distance Learning (@MyEADL)  workshop. You can watch the recording here.

A reminder that the deadline for submitting applications & nominations for the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing is Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11:59 pm!

Returning undergraduate students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply for a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing by submitting electronically to scholarships@upei.ca. Criteria and application forms for the four prize categories can be found through the links below. Note that there are numerous $500 awards available.

MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Community)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Course Work)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Faculty and Staff)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Webster Centre)

In July 2011, the family of Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan of Stanhope, PEI made another leadership gift to UPEI to create a substantial program of awards to encourage and recognize student writing achievement. The gift is to honour H. Wade MacLauchlan’s twelve years of service as UPEI president and vice-chancellor, and to recognize the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning. The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing is the largest such student-oriented program in Canada.

The Department of Music will be interviewing (by Zoom) four candidates for tenure-track positions in piano and brass.  These interviews and presentations/recitals will be available on zoom on the following days/times. 

Dr. Roger Admiral, applicant for the piano position

October 4, 2021, 12:30–1:00 pm, Mini Recital
October 4, 2021, 1:00–1:55 pm, Masterclass 
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/67386952995?pwd=YVVJZ1VWd1ByTDdZVlovZDdYNG9VZz09

Dr. Paul Tarussov, applicant for the brass position

October 5, 2021, 10:00–11:00 am, Presentation
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/66969668670?pwd=UlE0RkE5Mkd5RngxaVdWUm1ieWRPdz09 

Dr. Magdalena von Eccher, applicant for the piano position

October 7, 2021, 10:00–10:30 am, Mini Recital
October 7, 2021, 10:30–11:30 am, Masterclass
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/64158283917?pwd=YmhtUmUzaW9vL0RETCthRTZFNzNKdz09

Dr. Dale Sorensen, applicant for the brass position

October 7, 2021, 7:30–8:00 pm, Mini Recital
October 7, 2021, 8:00–9:00 pm, Masterclass
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/62677427324?pwd=L1pCek1pSy91a0JOOXpXdjI0Z2EyQT09 

All are welcome to attend these virtual events. 

If you’re an international student in your final year of study in PEI, don’t miss out on this opportunity — apply for the Study & Stay PEI program to receive free exclusive access to networking, career supports, immigration resources and more.  

Just have a look at the stories of former participants (Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ Program Alumni). These successful stories will help inspire you to take a few minutes and apply: http://studypei.ca/ 

Applicants from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:  

• University of Prince Edward Island  

• Holland College 

• Collège de I’île 

For application assistance, email studyandstaypei@upei.ca or visit UPEI Robertson Library Room 225 on weekdays anytime between 10 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 3 pm.

Two-factor or multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a service that adds additional layers of security to the standard password method of online identification. Without two-factor authentication, you would normally enter a username and password. With two-factor, you would be prompted to enter one additional authentication method such as a Personal Identification Number, another password, or even a fingerprint.

With multi-factor authentication, you would be prompted to enter more than two additional authentication methods after entering your username and password. October is Cyber Security month, keep hackers out of your accounts by using both your password and your phone. 

The UPEI Work-Integrated Learning Department will be offering in-person Career Services drop-in hours to help students with the following:

- Resume and cover letter writing
- Job search strategies
- Interview preparation
- Digital presence consultations

When and where?

Every week, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Tuesday - Friday in the Career Studio (Dalton Hall room 209)

Saturdays in the Robertson Library

Questions? Email experientialed@upei.ca

Keen on developing your storytelling skills as a teacher?  Want to know more about Narrativity and e-portfolios?Check out this link with a few tips to get you started, shared by Alexandra Mihai and Elisabeth Agerbæk at a recent European Association for Distance Learning (@MyEADL)  workshop. You can watch the recording here.

Mark your calendar for this upcoming event.  Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek (co-editor of Decolonizing and Indigenizing Education in Canada and Vice-President Equity, People and Culture at York University) will be giving a book talk on October 15 at 2:00 pm.  This event will have a follow-up book club facilitated by Dr. Sherry Pictou (First female District Chief for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Assistant Professor in the Faculties of Law and Management, Dalhousie University). These events are being hosted jointly between Mount Saint Vincent University, Saint Mary's University and Dalhousie University, and are open to all educators at AAU institutions. 

For more details and to register, check out these posters for Dr. Cote-Meek's Book Talk  and the follow-up Educators' Book Club or email the Teaching and Learning Centre TLC@upei.ca