Is the use of drugs and/or alcohol becoming problematic for you? Not sure where to turn?  You can go to www.drugrehab.ca and find a treatment center near you. This website can provide information on commonly used recreational drugs, how to find suitable treatment, life after treatment, how to obtain legal advice, etc.  

You can always reach out to the UPEI Health & Wellness Centre as well as Student Affairs if you need help. Check out our webpages on myUPEI.ca. 

The UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the UPEI Climate Webinar Series, which features a number of climate research topics presented by UPEI researchers. The series runs on several Fridays at 3 pm (AT) between March 12 – May 28, 2021.

Join Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, April 30 at 3 pm when he will speak about: The Pledged vs. Actual Reductions in Greenhouse Emissions Five Years after the Paris Agreement

Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/144482040673

It is with mixed emotions that the team at UPEI Marketing and Communications announces that long-time Production Coordinator Michelle Gauthier has retired from the department, effective Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Although we will miss her energy, thoroughness, dependability, organizational skills, easy-going nature, and, of course, seeing her walk the trails at lunch, we wish her much health and happiness as she embarks on this next phase of her life.

Thank you, Michelle, for your tremendous dedication and service to the University of Prince Edward Island for almost 32 years! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!

UPEI's 4th Teaching Community Conference will be taking place on May 4th. This year's conference features a keynote presentation from Dr. Maha Bali on Pedagogies of Care & Equity for Students and Teachers; synchronous presentations that will take place in Blackboard Collaborate; and asynchronous presentations that will be available on the Teaching Community Conference website. 

Registration is free and open now
For more information please visit: https://upei.ca/teachingcommunityconference

 The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences welcomes the campus community to public research and teaching presentations by Dr. Gurjit Randhawa, candidate for the tenure track position in Data Science. All are welcome to attend. 

Research Talk Title:  "Machine Learning for Rapid and Accurate Genome Analysis: From Methodological Design to a Covid-19 Case Study" 10:30am-11:30am

Teaching Talk titled:  "Model Selection for Machine Learning" 12:30pm-1:30pm

Friday, April 30- Research Talk 10:30am-11:30am/Teaching Talk 12:30pm-1:30pm

Via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/96327702832?pwd=T1pPcXlRRnROMUhkWFpxY0tBQktMZz09

Meeting ID: 963 2770 2832
Passcode: 040910 

A reminder that the deadline for the following list of scholarships and awards is May 1, 2021.

Application forms can be found by clicking the links provided below. Please submit your application and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.

Gray Family Foundation Entrance Scholarships in Paramedicine

• Two (2) scholarships will be granted to students entering the Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program who are in financial need and intend to practice in Prince Edward Island.

Friends of UPEI Calgary - Bill & Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing

• Awarded annually to an Alberta student entering first year Nursing at UPEI, with preference for a student from the Calgary area. Renewable at $2,000 for study years two, three, and four based on full course load enrolment and academic performance.

Friends of UPEI Calgary - Lou MacEachern Scholarship in Business

• Awarded annually to an Alberta student entering first year Business at UPEI, with preference for a student from the Calgary area. Renewable at $2,000 for study years two, three, and four based on full course load enrolment and academic performance.

Friends of UPEI Calgary Scholarships

• Awarded annually to Alberta students entering full time undergraduate studies or continuing full time undergraduate studies at UPEI, with preference for students from the Calgary area.

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development is launching a brand new Certificate in Design and Facilitation!  This virtual certificate program starts May 31st with one module per month ending on September 20, 2021.

Ideal for anyone wanting to develop course design AND facilitation skills (for both online and in person).  You'll learn the basics of adult learning principles and gain practical skills by developing your own course or training program that you will present on the final day of the course.  You'll also receive invaluable feedback and one on one coaching from the facilitators, Laura Johnson (business consultant and sessional instructor, UPEI Faculty of Business) and Joel MacDonald (UPEI instructional designer).

For more information, please visit https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/certificate-in-design-and-facilitation or email pdp@upei.ca 

We hope you'll join us!

The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences welcomes the campus community to public research and teaching presentations by Dr. Rafiqul Chowdhury, candidate for the tenure track position in Data Science. All are welcome to attend.

Research Talk Title:  "Regressive class models using statistical and machine learning models for trajectory risk prediction of repeated categorical outcomes" 10am-11am

Abstract:  We proposed a regressive class modeling framework using machine learning algorithms to predict the trajectory of repeated multinomial outcomes. The proposed framework divides the data for each time point, applies the statistical and machine learning algorithms to each subset, and uses the Markov chain to recombine the results for trajectory risk prediction. The proposed framework will be effective in analyzing big data collected longitudinally. 

Teaching Talk titled:  "Model Selection" 1:30pm-2:30pm

Abstract:  This discussion will be on multiple linear regression and will cover such topics as:

• What is the model selection, and how do we select the best model, 
• Aspects of model selection for the regression problems, 
• Bias-variance trade-off, 
• Validation curve, 
• Illustrations using data sets, 
• The take-home message, and
• Python/R codes

Thursday, April 29- Research Talk 10am-11am/Teaching Talk 1:30pm-2:30pm

Via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/99378457765?pwd=TDdpMURseXNlZHVtYjF5dUpqRm1Odz09

Meeting ID: 993 7845 7765
Passcode: 465725

The Department of Economics Seminar Series:

Dr. Nicholas Manuel from Saint Mary's will present "The Labour Impact of the COVID19 Pandemic by Worker Skill Type"

Dr. George Jia will present "Craft Brewing Industry and Interprovincial Trade Barriers: Theory and Practice"  

Time: Apr 30, 2021 02:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)  

Join Zoom Meeting

https://upei.zoom.us/j/65232621849?pwd=d1FQamNqa2Q2TEo1OUF0c3JuVmFUdz09

On Friday April 30 at 1 pm, Dr. Jamie Shaw will be giving a talk on "Pluralism, Climate Change, and Funding Priorities," drawing on the philosophy of science of Paul Feyerabend.  The abstract for this timely talk is listed below.  
 
The zoom link for this session, to be hosted by the Dean of Arts, Dr. Neb Kujundzic, is:  
 
https://upei.zoom.us/j/61586078663?pwd=RGRjQ2pJTzAxZkI2ckxyU1cvRVJ1QT09…;
 
Dr. Shaw is currently a SSHRC sponsored post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto. He teaches Philosophy of Science for UPEI and for the University of Toronto.  
 
This talk is funded by the UPEI Philosophy Department and by the Faculty of Arts

Join other supporters and become a “part of the fabric” in UPEI’s performing arts venues by naming or dedicating a seat. Having a seat named, in either the Dr. Steel Recital Hall or the new performing arts venue, is a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your or your loved one’s passion for the performing arts, while at the same time providing crucial support for students.

In recognition of your donation of $5,000, a plaque engraved with your name or dedication will appear and remain forever on a seat. You will receive a personalized thank you from us, a photo of the plaque, and an opportunity to see it once it has been affixed to your seat.

You may name your seat today with a gift of $5,000 payable over five years. For more details, please contact Owen Shaw at oshaw@upei.ca or 902-566-0687. 

AVC currently has a special needs male beagle named Glenn available for adoption. He is 5 years old, neutered, and vaccinated, and has recently had a dental cleaning. If you are interested in learning more about Glenn, please contact Melissa Hamel at mhamel@upei.ca or 902-566-0938.

The Bookstore will be closed Thursday, April 29 and Friday, April 30 for our annual Inventory count. There will be no transactions completed during this time.

Re-opening Monday, May 3 at 9:00am. 

Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable form can be found on the main page of MyUPEI under UPEI Forms.

The UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the UPEI Climate Webinar Series, which features a number of climate research topics presented by UPEI researchers. The series runs on several Fridays at 3 pm (AT) between March 12 – May 28, 2021.

Join Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, April 30 at 3 pm when he will speak about: The Pledged vs. Actual Reductions in Greenhouse Emissions Five Years after the Paris Agreement

Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/144482040673

The Department of Economics Seminar Series:

Dr. Nicholas Manuel from Saint Mary's will present "The Labour Impact of the COVID19 Pandemic by Worker Skill Type"

Dr. George Jia will present "Craft Brewing Industry and Interprovincial Trade Barriers: Theory and Practice"  

Time: Apr 30, 2021 02:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)  

Join Zoom Meeting

https://upei.zoom.us/j/65232621849?pwd=d1FQamNqa2Q2TEo1OUF0c3JuVmFUdz09

On Friday April 30 at 1 pm, Dr. Jamie Shaw will be giving a talk on "Pluralism, Climate Change, and Funding Priorities," drawing on the philosophy of science of Paul Feyerabend.  The abstract for this timely talk is listed below.  
 
The zoom link for this session, to be hosted by the Dean of Arts, Dr. Neb Kujundzic, is:  
 
https://upei.zoom.us/j/61586078663?pwd=RGRjQ2pJTzAxZkI2ckxyU1cvRVJ1QT09…;
 
Dr. Shaw is currently a SSHRC sponsored post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at the University of Toronto. He teaches Philosophy of Science for UPEI and for the University of Toronto.  
 
This talk is funded by the UPEI Philosophy Department and by the Faculty of Arts

Join other supporters and become a “part of the fabric” in UPEI’s performing arts venues by naming or dedicating a seat. Having a seat named, in either the Dr. Steel Recital Hall or the new performing arts venue, is a unique and meaningful way to celebrate your or your loved one’s passion for the performing arts, while at the same time providing crucial support for students.

In recognition of your donation of $5,000, a plaque engraved with your name or dedication will appear and remain forever on a seat. You will receive a personalized thank you from us, a photo of the plaque, and an opportunity to see it once it has been affixed to your seat.

You may name your seat today with a gift of $5,000 payable over five years. For more details, please contact Owen Shaw at oshaw@upei.ca or 902-566-0687. 

Marked annually in Canada 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.

The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, but also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses, and deaths. 

At UPEI, the Health, Safety, and Environment department promotes an internal responsibility system that expects all workplace parties to collaborate on identifying, assessing, and managing all workplace hazards/risks. UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment provides oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation on PEI. 

The University of Prince Edward Island 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. 

Do you supervise students (graduate or undergraduate) to do research or as award winners? Are you hiring a summer student?

Health, Safety and Environment will be hosting a session for Supervisors put on by the PEI Workers Compensation Board (WCB) entitled: Young Worker Safety: Changing the Culture.

Participants will learn what is now known about the significant influence supervisors can have on young worker safety, and how employers and supervisors might capitalize on this. Participants will hear what young PEI workers say about their hesitation to raise their workplace safety concerns, and what they can do to encourage young workers to speak up.

The one hour Zoom Session will be held on Monday, May 10 at 1:30 pm

 To register for one of this course, please contact Shelly Kavanagh at shkavanagh@upei.ca or at 566-0901.

In May, WCB will also be holding sessions on Student Safety directed at students. These sessions will be advertised closer to the date.