Campus Notices
Dr. Zelda Knight, Professor of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, candidate for the tenure track position with the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts, will deliver a research talk entitled “In the shadow of Apartheid: Race in psychoanalytic psychotherapy” This presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via Zoom at the following link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65667164775?pwd=VzBDVkF2WDBMZG93OFdCVWJmQ2hiZz09
UPEI concussion research study seeks participants:
Charlottetown, PEI — A UPEI research group is seeking participants for a study to test a new method for assessing head injuries. Participants must be aged 16 to 27 years of age.
The team is looking for participants in the following categories:
1. Healthy people (non-concussed, no known chronic diseases)
2. People who have had a concussion within the last 36 hours
3. People who have had concussion symptoms for longer than three months but less than six months
4. People who have had a bone fracture within the last 36 hours
5. Boxers active in competition
Please contact 902-620-5215 or concussion@upei.ca if you are interested in participating in the study.
In this one-day course, theory is introduced in short bursts and participants spend the majority of time practicing their presentation skills while receiving onsite feedback. The focus on extensive practice and feedback is what makes the program meaningful, and is what makes learning stick.
KEY TOPIC AREAS:
Presentation Structure - Managing Fear - Engaging Your Audience - Presentation Logistics
To register for an “in-person” course:
- Created an account or sign in to EDGE by clicking here
- After signing in, click on ‘Catalog’ tab on your dashboard
- You can then search and register for the course you are interested in by clicking the ‘Enroll’ tab
- You then need to choose available sessions at a location you prefer to finalise your registration
The Faculty of Education invites members ofthe campus community - students, faculty and staff - to attend public presentations via Zoom by candidates for a tenure-track position in French Education.
Dr. Dany Dias will present "Case in Point: Using Journals As Tools for Critical Self-Reflection in Case Study Methodology" on Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:45am. An opportunity to meet and chat with the candidate follows at 11:30am. The Zoom link for this presentation is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/69270626129?pwd=dDR6dk51akVSTDhvZHdQdnBmek5oUT09
(Meeting ID: 692 7062 6129; Passcode: 88993)
Dr. Rachelle Gauthier will present “Narrative Inquiry: Conducting Research in the Borderlands” on Tuesday, February 23rd at 1:00pm. An opportunity to meet and chat with the candidate follows at 1:45pm. The Zoom link for this presentation is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/61285889057?pwd=Y1UveHVMZjd0Vmdjb0hROTUzUUtadz09
(Meeting ID: 612 8588 9057; Passcode: 027326)
Everyone is welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact Karen-Anne O'Halloran at kohalloran@upei.ca.
Dr. Zelda Knight, Professor of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, candidate for the tenure track position with the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts, will make two public presentations.
The first is a simulated class presentation entitled "Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Understanding the theoretical shifts and basic concepts underpinning the therapy" and will take place on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via ZOOM at the following link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65574137253?pwd=cmx2Rk9lbDFjYkY1c1JOUHlta0pUQT09
The second is a research talk entitled “In the shadow of Apartheid: Race in psychoanalytic psychotherapy” This presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via ZOOM, and can be accessed here: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65667164775?pwd=VzBDVkF2WDBMZG93OFdCVWJmQ2hiZz09
All are welcome to attend.
The UPEI Experiential Education Department and UPEI Career Services will be hosting the annual Career Fair for students and alumni, and it will look a bit different this year!
This year's fair will be a Career Video Fest designed to connect employers with job-seeking students and alumni through pre-recorded recruitment videos.
On March 10th, 2021, these informative videos will be posted on an accessible playlist, shared on social media, and promoted through live-streamed viewing events. UPEI students and alumni will be able to stream the full playlist or re-watch specific videos at any time. Job-seekers will then be able to connect with employers about job opportunities that interest them.
The UPEI Experiential Education Department is here to help students and alumni with their job search, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation year-round.
For more information on the Video Fest, keep an eye on The Career Fair website, or email careerfair@upei.ca
Thank you to the many volunteers who have helped at the UPEI Campus Foodbank.
We are posting a two month sign up sheet again. One person is great for each time slot.
Sister Sue
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_JFVRh283ILWcvKRXZ8Ts_CAbhzZwJdb_qNUKn_IK1w/edit?usp=sharing
Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board (REB). The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday February 26, 2021.
Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.
As of June 1, all research compliance applications, including Research Ethics Board application forms must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. The new online process and system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.
Earlier versions of the application forms will not be accepted.
Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.
For more information about the REB review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca
The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday February 26, 2021. These applications will be reviewed at the March 2021 meeting.
As of June 1, all research compliance applications, including Biosafety application forms must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. The new online process and system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.
Earlier versions of the application forms will not be accepted.
Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.
For more information about the IBC review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca
The UPEI LGBTQ2S+ Support Group is excited to announce our next activity: TRIVIA NIGHT! We’ll be holding the event on February 26th, 2021 at 7:00-9:00pm with a maximum of 20 participants in person and space for unlimited online participation. We’ll start the night off with a brief (10-15 minute) presentation on LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Hygiene, followed by trivia, and finally we’ll guide you to Upstreet Craft Brewing where you can continue to connect with your fellow trivia comrades (this portion of the night will be unsupervised, and your participation is completely voluntary)!
The theme for trivia night will be “LGBTQ2S+ History and Pop Culture”. You’re encouraged to chat and connect throughout the night - we’ll be sure to shout out the questions nice and loud! TRIVIA WINNER will receive a $50 gift certificate to Upstreet Craft Brewing.
Use the following link to sign-up for either online or in person participation. Do so quickly because space is limited to 20 people and we expect it to fill up!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QSRT2H6
***We will be following all current COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.***
***Need more information? Drop us a line at jpeters5634@upei.ca ***
A third-year nursing student group will prepare health promotion presentation for UPEI staff and faculty as part of their teaching class. To assist them in determining the topic, we are asking for staff/faculty to answer a few questions. All information provided is anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of the health teaching project. https://forms.gle/boVDkSshL2hopdTY8 Thank you for your feedback
The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing Yoga & Fascial Release Classes for UPEI Faculty and Staff. Brenda Dowel, Yoga Teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner will lead the four part series of 90-minute classes with a focused approach.
1) HIPS & Glutes: Wednesdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am, February 24, March 3, 10 and 17. ONE (1) space available.
2) BACK & CORE: Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, February 24, March 3, 10 and 17. THREE (3) spaces available.
Two different sets of classes with an Anatomical Focus. This series will include a comprehensive approach to the entire body while focusing on a particular area for optimal health and vitality.
- Grounding; Psoas Release; Centering
- Stretching what is tight and strengthening what is weak
- Fascial Stretching and Myofascial Releases, Yoga & Conditioning Movements
- Fluid and static movements for the Fascia/Connective Tissue
- Recognizing and addressing unhealthy movement patterns
- Relaxation and Integration
The free programming is offered to UPEI staff and faculty only on a first registration basis. To register for one of the courses please email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca indicating Hips & Glutes or Back & Core. 12 participants max per series. Location: Fitness Studio 1, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
The Department of Health Management is interviewing 2 candidates for the 2.5 year term faculty position in Animal Behaviour. 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 vision for building/expanding behavioural medicine at AVC.
Dr. Mary Klinck graduated with her DVM from AVC, and then did a Large Animal Surgery Internship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Saskatoon). Following that, she worked first in equine private practice, and then in small animal practice. She completed a Residency in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2008, and a PhD in Veterinary Sciences at the University of Montreal in 2018.
How to Treat Any Behaviour Problem
Behaviour: In the Curriculum and Beyond
Thursday, February 25th, 2021 @ 12:30 pm
A copy of the candidates CV and letter of application is available by contacting Tracy O'Flaherty (toflaherty@upei.ca)
Below is the zoom link for you to attend the virtual seminar. This is part of the interview process for the term faculty position in Animal Behaviour in the Department of Health Management.
Tracy O'Flaherty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: SEMINAR - Animal Behaviour Candidate
Time: Feb 25, 2021 12:30 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://upei.zoom.us/j/62274929041?pwd=MWQwL2pKMHlQYzRYKzIrZFhzNk9WZz09
Meeting ID: 622 7492 9041
Passcode: 927997
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island’s Black community.
This year’s theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including several at UPEI.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @UPEI Tap Takeover with Kierrah Celeste, from 7-9 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and café.
View the full Black History Month calendar on the Black Cultural Society of PEI website.
Scheduled Decommissioning of service - people.upei.ca - April 28, 2021
ITSS will be decommissioning a personal website hosting service called people.upei.ca on April 28, 2021.
ITSS will also be contacting staff and faculty that have updated their personal website on people.upei.ca in the last 12 months to inform them of the change. This campus notice is to alert people that may have an account on people.upei.ca but have not updated it in several years.
If you need assistance in recovering your files on people.upei.ca then please contact helpdesk@upei.ca with the Email Subject : people.upei.ca and a member of the IT team will get back to you with options for receiving the files.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
Project Management 2020 delivers a balance of "core" project management knowledge and skills. These are blended with practical learning on key interpersonal skills essential to achieve successful project goals.
PM2020 is aligned with the most recent proposed Project Management Institute (PMI) body of knowledge (PMBOK). The program delves into challenges that project managers face, such as managing stakeholders, defining the value of the project, dealing with conflict, and managing quality.
Over an intense two-day course you experience a practical opportunity to bring your project into a workshop and learn how to increase your success, using professional templates while collaborating in a supportive environment.
To register for an “in-person” course:
- Create an account or sign in to EDGE by clicking here
- After signing in, click on ‘Catalog’ tab on your dashboard
- You can then search and register for the course you are interested in by clicking the ‘Enroll’ tab
- You then need to choose available sessions at a location you prefer to finalise your registration
Understanding where we are today and how we can move to a more equitable and inclusive tomorrow, starts with reflections of the past. Join us in the Campus Life Lounge at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th of February as we come together to honor, celebrate, and reflect on Black history in Canada.
Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board (REB). The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday February 26, 2021.
Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.
As of June 1, all research compliance applications, including Research Ethics Board application forms must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. The new online process and system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.
Earlier versions of the application forms will not be accepted.
Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.
For more information about the REB review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca
The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday February 26, 2021. These applications will be reviewed at the March 2021 meeting.
As of June 1, all research compliance applications, including Biosafety application forms must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. The new online process and system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.
Earlier versions of the application forms will not be accepted.
Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.
For more information about the IBC review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca
A third-year nursing student group will prepare health promotion presentation for UPEI staff and faculty as part of their teaching class. To assist them in determining the topic, we are asking for staff/faculty to answer a few questions. All information provided is anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of the health teaching project. https://forms.gle/boVDkSshL2hopdTY8 Thank you for your feedback
