Campus Notices
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FOUR draws, the total pot has grown to more than $12,450, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation 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.
Atlantic Veterinary College SAVMA Chapter will host the second annual Trails For Tails 5K Run/Walk, sanctioned by the PEI roadrunners, on Sunday, September 22, at 9:00 am.
The public is invited to attend (ages 10+), and ALL fitness levels are welcome. This 5 km run/walk will be an "out-and-back" on the Confederation Trail, starting and ending at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
The cost of the run is $25, which will go towards registration, a participant medal, and a small donation. Donations are in support of two initiatives: The Pegasus Helping Hands Fund and leadership development opportunities for AVC students. The Pegasus Helping Hands fund was established by the Pegasus Family Foundation, AVC Classes of 2001 and 2011, and other donors. This fund assists clients of AVC who are on limited incomes with surgical or medical care of their cat or dog.
To register: https://forms.gle/vuTBNBmTNVCst3o86
E-transfers must be made to laura_groves24@hotmail.com.
Any questions can be emailed to avc.scavma@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Samuel's Café, brought to you by Dana Hospitality! Join us on Wednesday, September 18, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am, marking the return of your favorite campus café.
Following the ceremony, we’ll celebrate with
- free Samples of the new, rich Starbucks coffee
- mini muffins and cake to satisfy your sweet tooth
Be sure to arrive early to enjoy these delicious treats and beverages while supplies last. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some great coffee and tasty snacks, and reconnect with your campus community in the newly refreshed Samuel's Café. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun start to the day!
For updated hours for Samuel's Café and our other food service outlets, please visit our webpage.
See you there!
Don’t miss AVC’s Open House on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.
Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.
Organized and run by AVC students, AVC Open House is one of the largest, most successful open houses in Atlantic Canada. The event is one of many activities taking place during Homecoming Weekend (upei.ca/alumni/homecoming).
For more information, call (902) 566-6786.
The search committee for the Associate Vice-President, Students has arranged the video presentations for the finalists, Cory Coletta and Jacqueline De Leebeeck.
Mr. Coletta’s presentation can be viewed at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b8ckIu7xgnmIZ-JAPix4GnrKAwZUOqNp/view?usp=sharing
Ms. De Leebeeck’s presentation can be viewed at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KZp7aQXvwHa85f1IffVvLM6mDrRInsJy/view?usp=sharing
The committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on September 19, 2024.
Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.
Students from UPEI’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a 4-week exercise training program, plus pre- and post-assessment sessions (6 weeks total). Students will create personalized exercise training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.
Participants must be between 30-70 years of age. This program is directed towards individuals who are looking to become more physically active in their day to day lives. Participants will meet in-person with their student trainers once a week. No previous experience is necessary.
To register, please click here: https://forms.gle/drCp2HXHcvNTtdp29.
For more information, please contact Travis Saunders, trsaunders@upei.ca, 902-566-0641.
Join us at 1:00-2:00 pm on September 18 for our first bi-weekly speaker series! What better topic to kick off the series with than "Networking like a Rock Star" with Shelley Montreuil! Plus, all attendees who register ahead of time get free pizza!
Shelley Montreuil, Co-founder & CEO of trippl, brings over 15 years of Travel Tech Management, Project Management, and Communications expertise to the table. As a working musician who has toured Eastern Canada extensively, she has earned her band manager/road warrior status, and she has more than a few tricks up her sleeve for thriving in that kind of lifestyle.
She was leading a remote tech team before it was cool, which has allowed her to live and work in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Ottawa, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Iqaluit, Nunavut. Shelley has worked as a Capital Campaign Fundraiser, Musician / Band Manager and a Web Developer. The common thread among these disparate roles is that she is an experienced entrepreneur who knows how to bring enthusiastic partners to the table and successfully execute a vision. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Agile Professional (SSGI-CAP).
Note to Professors and Course Instructors:
Please add the testing information (date, test length, test format, aids allowed, open or closed book, contact information, and test start time) for any in-person quizzes, tests, and midterms for the Fall 2024 semester to Accommodate, as soon as possible. We do not need the test file when adding the testing information.
Students who are registered with Accessibility Services and want testing accommodations must submit a booking request at least 7 days in advance. They cannot schedule their test until you have entered the testing information in Accommodate.
You do not need to add the test file until a few days before the test date. If needed, changes can be made to test dates after testing information has been added.
Below are some Faculty how-to resources:
How to schedule a test in Accommodate: Video | Step-by-step guide
How to view student accommodations: Video | Step-by-step guide
If you have any questions about adding a test in Accommodate or testing with Accessibility Services, please contact astesting@upei.ca.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on October 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in AVC 287N. 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 the end of the day on October 1, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, phone number, and if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
Ravensburg 1494: 10 years after the city’s first witch-hunt, a process led by Henricus Institoris, co-author of the infamous Malleus maleficarum. This was the setting for a fourth-year role-playing course that Richard Raiswell ran last year, which focused on an imagined return of the Inquisition to this important early modern trading centre, and the intellectual, social, and political tensions it exposed.
Bring your lunch and join us to discuss the pedagogy underlying teaching-through-game-play, and sketch some of the advantages and difficulties inherent in such an approach.
Event Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12:00 pm
Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230
The UPEI Alumni Association invites students, staff, and faculty to join us on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue) as we recognize and celebrate the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished and Young Alumni Awards.
The 2024 Distinguished Alumni are Bernadine Chapman (BA 1986) and Hon. Alonzo Wright (BA 1989). The 2024 Inspiring Young Alumni are Ellen Dixon (BSc 2012); James Muhato (BBA 2013); and Jonah Tendepi Chininga (BBA 2018).
This free event is open to interested members of the public and campus community, but for planning purposes, we ask that you kindly RSVP by email to Stephen Loo at sloo@upei.ca by September 20.
For more information about our Distinguished and Young Alumni Awards, including a list of past recipients, or to submit a nomination for 2025, please visit https://www.upei.ca/alumni/awards-and-recognition.
The Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications for the 1st Semester (Fall) Award Cycle!
Students can now access the Scholarship and Award Application portal by clicking the link provided here or in the UPEI Forms section of their MyUPEI account. Students are encouraged to review the four-step instructions and submit their electronic application through the portal by the October 1, 2024, deadline to be considered for over 100 scholarships and awards.
Not only can students apply to numerous awards through the Scholarship and Award Application portal, but there are also dozens of awards with a separate application process conveniently listed on the 1st Semester (Fall) Award Cycle webpage. Deadlines for the separate application awards vary across the Fall semester, and awards are listed beneath their deadline month. Be sure to click the links, review the award criteria, and submit an application in time for the deadline.
If you have questions about the application processes, award criteria, or deadlines, please contact scholarships@upei.ca or visit us in Dalton Hall, room 202. Best of luck to all who apply!
Members of the UPEI community are invited to a Fireside Chat on Monday, September 23, from 10–11 am in the amphitheatre in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121S) where Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Governors and Dr. Wendy Rodgers will discuss initial priorities, goals, and activities for the period June 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. To participate via Teams, join at this link.
UPEI first-year courses (UPEI 1010, 1020, and 1030) have recently undergone a cyclical review under the Quality Assurance policy of Senate. A panel of external reviewers reviewed a self-study report and then held a two-day site visit to meet with faculty, staff, students, and academic administrators. After collecting feedback, the reviewers submitted a report with observations and recommendations. A university-wide taskforce, including the program team, will be formed to analyze the report and collectively develop an action plan. The plan, which will be presented to the Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee (APCC), will include future directions for continual improvement of these courses.
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FOUR draws, the total pot has grown to more than $12,450, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation 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.
The Generative AI Taskforce (GAIT) will host two workshops in October for faculty interested in learning about GenAI. The first will be a GenAI basics workshop, which will include time to develop a GenAI statement for your course syllabus (or for a specific assignment in your course) on Tuesday, October 15, from 10:00 am to noon.
The second workshop will be tailored to the GenAI curious. Attendees will explore one or two GenAI apps and consider how GenAI might be used for course design, learning activity development, or the creation of a rubric. This workshop will be on Wednesday, October 16, at 1:30 pm.
Colleagues are encouraged to bring a device to these workshops, which will take place in the Teaching and Learning Centre. An RSVP is not necessary.
The UPEI Writing Centre, located in RL 274, will be open for appointments on Wednesday, September 18.
To make an appointment, please visit upei.mywconline.com. We will operate on a reduced schedule at first but will add more availability soon.
For more information, please visit https://www.upei.ca/student-affairs/writing-centre or email the coordinator: jschneider@upei.ca
We look forward to working with you!
Atlantic Veterinary College SAVMA Chapter will host the second annual Trails For Tails 5K Run/Walk, sanctioned by the PEI roadrunners, on Sunday, September 22, at 9:00 am.
The public is invited to attend (ages 10+), and ALL fitness levels are welcome. This 5 km run/walk will be an "out-and-back" on the Confederation Trail, starting and ending at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
The cost of the run is $25, which will go towards registration, a participant medal, and a small donation. Donations are in support of two initiatives: The Pegasus Helping Hands Fund and leadership development opportunities for AVC students. The Pegasus Helping Hands fund was established by the Pegasus Family Foundation, AVC Classes of 2001 and 2011, and other donors. This fund assists clients of AVC who are on limited incomes with surgical or medical care of their cat or dog.
To register: https://forms.gle/vuTBNBmTNVCst3o86
E-transfers must be made to laura_groves24@hotmail.com.
Any questions can be emailed to avc.scavma@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Samuel's Café, brought to you by Dana Hospitality! Join us on Wednesday, September 18, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am, marking the return of your favorite campus café.
Following the ceremony, we’ll celebrate with
- free Samples of the new, rich Starbucks coffee
- mini muffins and cake to satisfy your sweet tooth
Be sure to arrive early to enjoy these delicious treats and beverages while supplies last. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some great coffee and tasty snacks, and reconnect with your campus community in the newly refreshed Samuel's Café. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun start to the day!
For updated hours for Samuel's Café and our other food service outlets, please visit our webpage.
See you there!
Lab2Market Discover: For current or recently graduated researchers in STEM (Masters, PhDs, and Postdocs) who are interested in exploring how entrepreneurship and innovation can play a role in their academic journey and beyond.
- 10-week virtual introductory training program.
- Learn entrepreneurial thinking and explore a potential passion for business, while connecting with leaders across Canada.
- Program sessions every Thursday starting October 10 at 2 pm ET.
- Application deadline: September 20, 2024.
Interested participants can find more details and apply at https://www.lab2market.ca/discover.
