Campus Notices
The UPEI Health & Wellness is conducting its annual Patient Satisfaction Survey. For the first time, the survey is digital and the link will be mailed to all patients who visit the clinic between now and April 1st, 2021. If you are not visiting during this time, but have feedback, please go to www.upei/health-centre and click on the link: "We'd love to hear from you" to submit your feedback. We use this information to make quality improvements.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the third event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, March 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Carlo Lavoie will present “Acadian Culture and French Language in Prince Edward Island: Towards a Culture of Detour and Relationship.”
Abstract: In this paper, I want to explore the notion of belonging to Acadia considering the preservation of Acadian culture and the French language in Prince Edward Island. It seems that the discourse which has emerged in the past 10 years or so brings us from “une culture du Retour” (Glissant, 1997), that is, a culture based on an interpretation of the past that makes the 1755-1758 Deportations the foundation of the Acadian identity, to “une culture du Détour.” The Culture of Detour is one in which prevails a sense of belonging to the community that is experienced at the level of a relational multiplicity modifying the opposition between the Same and the Other (Paré, 2003).
This opening from the Detour favors a social cohesion experienced daily as a relationship of convenience (Todorov, 1989). This relationship of convenience invites us to rethink the notion of belonging to l’Acadie de l’île according to a new way of narrating oneself. Questioning the Detour and the Relationship thus amounts to questioning the openness to the Other and to a redeployment of community forces favoring the survival of the Acadian culture and the French language in Prince Edward Isla
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/61586078663?pwd=RGRjQ2pJTzAxZkI2ckxyU1cvRVJ1QT09
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar on Friday, March 26th 2021 at 12:30pm
Brandon Smith (MSc candidate in Human Biology) will present "Functional genetics analysis of the primate-specific long noncoding RNA LINC00473 in cellular proliferation"
and
Vanessa Clemis (MSc candidate in Environmental Sciences) will present "Tracking powdery mildew resistance genes in flax"
The meeting will be held via Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/rgr-jqny-qod
All are welcome!
The Department of Health Management is interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Large Animal Internal Medicine. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars. One suitable for DVM students and the other presentation of their research interests.
Dr. Emily John is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Dr. John graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014, then completed a rotating large animal internship at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2015. She then matched with the Atlantic Veterinary College's large animal internal medicine residency program and completed her residency in 2018, as well as her PhD studying bovine leukemia virus (BLV) in Atlantic Canada in 2020. Dr. John's current research interests include continuing her investigation of BLV in Atlantic Canada to help producers reduce the incidence of new disease on their farms, as well as collaborating with our Equine Ambulatory service to investigate performance-limiting conditions of equine athletes. When not working, she enjoys exploring the many beautiful landscapes and historical sites that the Maritimes have to offer.
Ruminant Neonatology: Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity and Neonatal Sepsis
Bovine Leukemia Virus in Atlantic Canada
Monday, March 29th, 2021 @ 10:30 am
A copy of the candidates CV and letter of application is available by contacting Tracy O'Flaherty (toflaherty@upei.ca)
Tracy O'Flaherty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SEMINAR - Large Animal Internal Medicine Candidate
Time: Mar 29, 2021 10:30 AM Atlantic Time (Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://upei.zoom.us/j/61360020745?pwd=bmxLNDl2L0ZjNmk5eE91VXNLYzQ1UT09
Meeting ID: 613 6002 0745
Passcode: 564463
Join the Chaplaincy Centre Team for Good Friday Liturgy, on Friday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions we can welcome 34 people. Please sign up in advance here. Plan to arrive early to avoid crowding as we check your name off the list.
Join Charlie Sark, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation for the 3rd webinar of the series on Friday, March 26 at 3 pm when he will speak about Climate Colonialism: How Decolonizing our Food Systems can Decarbonize our Consumption
Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/145059698463
Learning from Financial Crisis:
Towards Sustainable Island Futures for Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 1:00-2:00pm ADT (UTC-3)
As cold-water islands, Newfoundland and Iceland are often compared. The March session of the Institute of Island Studies Island Lecture Series features a presentation by Prof. Mark Stoddart and Dr. Ásthildur Elva Bernharðsdóttir comparing the financial crises that both islands have experienced: Iceland in 2008–2009, and Newfoundland currently. What have these experiences had in common and what lessons can they teach us?
This virtual event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. The event will be hosted on Zoom, and advance registration is required – please visit islandstudies.com/islandlectureseries-march2021 for more details and to reserve your spot.
Moodle quizzes can be a useful tool in your course, whether you are creating quick comprehension checks or a major assessment like a midterm or final exam. One way to build quizzes is to write questions with GIFT formatting. This workshop will cover preparing questions for Moodle and importing them into the Moodle question bank. This session will be conducted online and a recording will be available to registrants. Register here for this session.
On Friday, March 26th 2021, our third party vendor will be conducting routine maintenance on the credit card payment portal from 4am to 8 am ATL. During this time there may be intermittent access and performance issues when accessing and making a deposit or tuition credit card payment through the online portal. If you experience difficulty making a credit card payment outside of this period, please contact accounting@upei.ca. We appreciate your patience during this time.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the third event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, March 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Carlo Lavoie will present “Acadian Culture and French Language in Prince Edward Island: Towards a Culture of Detour and Relationship.”
Abstract: In this paper, I want to explore the notion of belonging to Acadia considering the preservation of Acadian culture and the French language in Prince Edward Island. It seems that the discourse which has emerged in the past 10 years or so brings us from “une culture du Retour” (Glissant, 1997), that is, a culture based on an interpretation of the past that makes the 1755-1758 Deportations the foundation of the Acadian identity, to “une culture du Détour.” The Culture of Detour is one in which prevails a sense of belonging to the community that is experienced at the level of a relational multiplicity modifying the opposition between the Same and the Other (Paré, 2003).
This opening from the Detour favors a social cohesion experienced daily as a relationship of convenience (Todorov, 1989). This relationship of convenience invites us to rethink the notion of belonging to l’Acadie de l’île according to a new way of narrating oneself. Questioning the Detour and the Relationship thus amounts to questioning the openness to the Other and to a redeployment of community forces favoring the survival of the Acadian culture and the French language in Prince Edward Isla
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/61586078663?pwd=RGRjQ2pJTzAxZkI2ckxyU1cvRVJ1QT09
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
UPEI’s 4th annual Teaching Community Conference will take place on May 4th, 2021, hosted by the E-Learning Office and the Experiential Education Office. The conference will be hosted online through the website: UPEI.ca/teachingcommunityconference
The keynote presentation for this year’s conference is on the theme of a Pedagogy of Care, a care-oriented approach to the design and philosophical set up of the course, occurring within the context of the learning experience and in relationships formed through teaching and learning.
The Teaching Community Conference is calling for proposals regarding your approach to a pedagogy of care, innovative designs or approaches to teaching, experiential teaching, or communities of practice.
The Teaching Community Conference is accepting proposals in the form of synchronous webinar sessions, asynchronous recorded video presentations, or written presentations (e.g. a conference blog post).
To submit your proposal please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHZLrnW5e_RSL0Zq0h3Gh_ASlOPPVnL9Tghz_QajNQ-ZRzXA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Join Charlie Sark, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation for the 3rd webinar of the series on Friday, March 26 at 3 pm when he will speak about Climate Colonialism: How Decolonizing our Food Systems can Decarbonize our Consumption
Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/145059698463
This year, the University of Prince Edward Island launched the first-ever UPEI Panther Pitch competition as part of the Harry W. MacLauchlan Entrepreneurship Program. In January, twenty-five student teams were chosen to compete for support to develop their ventures. Since the competition launch, these teams have been receiving coaching from experienced mentors and refining their business plan to potentially win a portion of $45,000 in prize money to support their startup ventures.
Six of these teams will be selected to compete in a live semi-final Q & A session from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on March 24, 2021. Each team will present a five-minute pitch and face questions from a judging panel, as well as questions submitted from the online audience.
To mark this important occasion, Wade MacLauchlan, former premier of Prince Edward Island and UPEI president emeritus, will give opening remarks on behalf of the MacLauchlan family.
To attend the semi-final event virtually or to share this event with others, please register at: https://pantherpitch.eventbrite.ca
Did you know your Google search bar also doubles as a calculator? Type in your equation and Google will open up a calculator above the usual search results. It's really handy and saves on desk space.
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar on Friday, March 26th 2021 at 12:30pm
Brandon Smith (MSc candidate in Human Biology) will present "Functional genetics analysis of the primate-specific long noncoding RNA LINC00473 in cellular proliferation"
and
Vanessa Clemis (MSc candidate in Environmental Sciences) will present "Tracking powdery mildew resistance genes in flax"
The meeting will be held via Google Meet:
https://meet.google.com/rgr-jqny-qod
All are welcome!
The Tenant Support Centre, a project of Community Legal Information funded by the provincial government of PEI, is offering an online information workshop for students renting residential properties on PEI in collaboration with UPEI's International Office and UPEI Housing Services. The workshop will cover your rights and responsibilities as a tenant as well as your landlord’s rights and responsibilities.
Students will also hear from Nouhad Mourad from the UPEI International Student Office, UPEI's Off-Campus Housing Coordinator Chelsea Almeida, Laura O'Laney with Residence Life, and Homestay Coordinator Tyson Nicholson.
Learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant and ask your questions in a supportive and informal environment.
Click here to join the Webinar on Tuesday, March 23rd at 2pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182938407?pwd=cm82TzFyMCthNHZ6ZWdlUW56Z05tQT09
The workshop will cover:
• The Rental of Residential Property Act
• Rental agreements
• Before you rent: tips for inspections
• Security deposits
• Rules about personal information and privacy
• Eviction notices and the terms that must be met by tenant and landlord
• The rent control system on PEI
• Health and safety
• Organizations you may need to contact for different purposes
• Where to get necessary forms and access resources
• Residential rentals and Covid-19
• Tenant Support Centre frequently asked questions
There will be a UPEI Blood Borne Pathogen training session on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in Kelley Memorial Building Room 237
This session is for those individuals whose research involves human blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend you must pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh before April 2, 2021 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei or 902-566-5071.
Join Charlie Sark, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation for the 3rd webinar of the series on Friday, March 26 at 3 pm when he will speak about Climate Colonialism: How Decolonizing our Food Systems can Decarbonize our Consumption
Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/145059698463
STAFF & FACULTY - Register now for an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Orientation Webinar
Our EFAP provider, LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell, has created orientation webinars for any Employee, Faculty member, and their dependents that want to know more about how their UPEI EFAP benefits work. These general overview sessions are offered in both English and French at no cost to participants.
2021 dates offered: January 27, February 18, March 24, April 15, May 26, June 23, July 15, and October 14.
To register
- Click this link to view the brochure.
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST).
- Click the date to open the registration window.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
EFAP offers a short-term, solution-focused approach to professional counselling to assist you in resolving your concerns and issues. EFAP provides counselling that best suits your needs and busy schedules, whether it is in person, by telephone, or online [E-Counselling], as well as immediate help with crises. In addition to professional counseling, employees and their eligible family members can access a wide range of programs that provide telephonic consultation with qualified advisors who can help answer questions and clarify concerns that affect us all. Services include Legal, Financial, Family, and Nutritional.
For EFAP Counselling, WorkLife Programs, and Information Services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year, call:
English: 1-844-880-9142 Visit: www.workhealthlife.com
More information on the UPEI EFAP benefit can be found on the MyUPEI website here.
The Department of Health Management is interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Large Animal Internal Medicine. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars—one suitable for DVM students and, the other, a presentation of their research interests.
Dr. Jane Woodrow was born and raised in Florida. She was involved in Pony Club and USEA growing up. She attended veterinary school at University of Florida, followed by a large animal internship at UGA and large animal internal medicine residency at University of Tennessee. During her residency, her interest in research grew. She was lucky to be able to join a lab at UT at the end of her residency. The lab she joined is focused on mast cell functions, with an emphasis on the anti-inflammatory roles of the mast cell in colitis and airway disease. While the majority of her PhD dissertation was focused on in vitro studies, Dr. Woodrow was able to obtain 2 small grants from MAF and BI to support her clinical interest in equine asthma. Equine asthma research is an area she would like to pursue, focusing on the immune cell functions and relation to fibrosis and lung function.
Equine Neonatology: The Importance of Colostrum
Equine Asthma: How Many Subtypes Are There?
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 @ 2:30 pm
A copy of the candidates CV and letter of application is available by contacting Tracy O'Flaherty (toflaherty@upei.ca)
Tracy O'Flaherty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SEMINAR - Large Animal Internal Medicine Candidate
Time: Mar 24, 2021 02:30 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://upei.zoom.us/j/64809499065?pwd=Ykh3bWUxRGpLeGJGMDZyVkU4bmNKQT09
Meeting ID: 648 0949 9065
Passcode: 857256
