Please be advised that Office 2010 and 2013 are approaching or have approached the end of their life and Microsoft will no longer be supporting these products. IT Systems and Services recommend any employee or faculty that is using Office 2010 or 2013 to please upgrade to the latest version of Office.  

All current staff, faculty, and students have access to Office 365 through their UPEI account. We recommend you use this version of Office.

To access Office 365 please go to the site https://portal.office.com

To log in, your username is your UPEI email address and the password is the same as your account password.

From the landing page select Install Office

Then select Office 365 apps to begin the installation.

You are allowed to download and install Office 365 to a maximum of 5 computers and 5 mobile devices.

For MacOS and IOS devices, you can also download the individual Office 365 applications from the Apple app store. On the first start-up of the application you will be prompted to log in with your UPEI credentials as indicated above.

For Android devices, you can also download the individual Office 365 applications from the Google Play store. On the first start-up of the applications you will be prompted to log in with your UPEI credentials as indicated above.

If you have any issues installing Office 365 then please contact the IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@upei.ca with the Subject line of “Office 365 Help”.

Did you know you can move up and down a webpage page more quickly using the spacebar? Tapping on the spacebar will allow you to quickly scroll down. If you want to go back up, hold Shift while you tap the spacebar. Easy. 

Hosted by Carleton University, UPEI is pleased to make this talk with Jesse Thistle available to all UPEI students, staff, faculty and community members as part of #BellLet'sTalk.

Jesse Thistle is a Métis-Cree PhD candidate in the history program and Assistant Professor at York University, Toronto. Currently, he is working on theories of the intergenerational and historical trauma of the Métis people. Jesse’s work involves reflections on his own previous struggles with addiction and homelessness and has been recognized as having a wide impact on both the scholarly community and the greater public.

This talk explores Jesse’s riveting personal journey which has captivated endless audiences in his book, From the Ashes. He reflects on his story, one that recounts trauma, addiction, and homelessness. Through his remarks, audiences will learn a deeper story of hope and resilience, one that will impact them deeply.

Registration is required. Questions? Email Samantha.munro@carleton.ca

An Online Biosafety Refresher Training Session has been developed.

This session is required for those who attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2018 or earlier. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. It consists of a PowerPoint Presentation as well as a short test which must be completed and returned to the Biosaftey Officer in order to obtain a certificate of training. 

To attend the Biosafety Refresher course, you must pre-register by contacting Dr. Rhoda Speare, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-620-5071). 

Please include your name, department, supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. 

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Rhoda.

On Wednesday January 27, ITSS will be conducting routine updates on the Colleague system and related services from 8 pm to 12 am midnight. During this time, the following services will be unavailable:

• MyUPEI Portal
• Colleague UI
• Self-Service
• Tuition and Deposit Credit Card Payments

We encourage Students, Faculty, and Staff that may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca.

If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.

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

1. Click this link to view the brochure.
2. Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST)
3. Click the date to open the registration window.
4. 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.

For all UPEI students, staff and faculty!

In support of Bell Let’s Talk, UPEI Athletics and Recreation is offering a free fitness centre day pass on both Wednesday, January 27, and Thursday, January 28!

Stop by the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre between 6 am and 9 pm to add a Bell Let’s Talk thought bubble to the wall, and meet some of UPEI’s varsity student-athletes who will provide you with your day pass! #BellLetsTalk

Questions? Email fitnesscentre@upei.ca or call 902-566-0368.

Hosted by Carleton University, UPEI is pleased to make this talk with Jesse Thistle available to all UPEI students, staff, faculty and community members as part of #BellLet'sTalk.

Jesse Thistle is a Métis-Cree PhD candidate in the history program and Assistant Professor at York University, Toronto. Currently, he is working on theories of the intergenerational and historical trauma of the Métis people. Jesse’s work involves reflections on his own previous struggles with addiction and homelessness and has been recognized as having a wide impact on both the scholarly community and the greater public.

This talk explores Jesse’s riveting personal journey which has captivated endless audiences in his book, From the Ashes. He reflects on his story, one that recounts trauma, addiction, and homelessness. Through his remarks, audiences will learn a deeper story of hope and resilience, one that will impact them deeply.

Registration is required. Questions? Email Samantha.munro@carleton.ca

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: 

1. Create an account or sign in to EDGE by clicking here
2. After signing in, click on ‘Catalog’ tab on your dashboard
3. You can then search and register for the course you are interested in by clicking the ‘Enroll’ tab 
4. You then need to choose available sessions at a location you prefer to finalise your registration

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing FREE Gentle Yoga Stretch & Meditation Classes for UPEI Faculty and Staff. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm. Classes will be on a four week rotation. Employees can only select one day (Tuesday or Thursday) and one month (February or March). This time around it's only a total of 4 classes/month. Yoga Instructors Colleen Gallant (Tuesdays) and Pam Harris-Stewart (Thursdays) will be leading the classes. Pre-registration required. No drop-ins. Tuesdays - February 2, 9, 16 and 23 or  March 2, 9, 16 and 23. Thursdays - February 4, 11, 18 and 25 or March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Space limited.  

How to register: email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca your preferred day (Tuesday or Thursday) and your preferred month (February or March).

An Online Biosafety Refresher Training Session has been developed.

This session is required for those who attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2018 or earlier. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. It consists of a PowerPoint Presentation as well as a short test which must be completed and returned to the Biosaftey Officer in order to obtain a certificate of training. 

To attend the Biosafety Refresher course, you must pre-register by contacting Dr. Rhoda Speare, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-620-5071). 

Please include your name, department, supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. 

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Rhoda.

To learn more about this innovative program, we invite you to attend one of the following online information sessions: 

January 26, 2021 – 9:30 am or 4:30 pm (AST)

Event will be held on Zoom, email mba@upei.ca to register and receive access link

The MBA in Global Leadership program is a cohort-model MBA program that can be completed in 12 months. The program is designed to enhance students’ skill sets and decision-making abilities needed in today’s dynamic international business environment.

UPEI students with an average of at least 80% in their last two years of undergraduate study in any discipline are automatically eligible for the MBA program with no GMAT/GRE requirement. For more details on the program and entry requirements, visit our website: upei.ca/globalmba

Are you inspired to create change in our world? Join Map the System, a competition challenging you to research issues from a systems perspective!

Map the System is a one-of-a-kind challenge that requires students to use a systems-thinking approach to demonstrate a deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental challenge.

• Join a global movement committed to systems change
• Compete for cash prizes and an opportunity to present before a global audience
• Learn new skills to address the world’s most pressing issues
• Bring awareness to a social or environmental issue you are passionate about
• Connect with socially-and environmentally conscious students, researchers, and practitioners from across Canada

Map the System is a competition run by the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and delivered in partnership with educational institutions around the world.

Students (from all disciplines and levels) can register to participate individually or as part of a team of up to 5 members. There is no cost for students to register and participate in Map the System competition.

The Environmental Studies program will host two online information sessions:

• January 26 at noon (11:00am EST)
• January 27 at noon (11:00 am EST)

Attend the session on Zoom - January 26 at noon (11:00am EST).

Attend the session on Zoom - January 27 at noon (11:00am EST)

If you are interested to participate but unable to attend the sessions or have any questions, please contact Dr. Nino Antadze at nantadze@upei.ca

For more information about the competition visit  www.mapthesystem.ca

Register by February 12, 2021 11:59 PM EST here.

Our friendly and helpful Writing Centre tutors are ready support you with your writing assignments and presentations!  Consult with a tutor at any stage of the writing or research process, including how to get started.  It's best to visit us early.  Give yourself time to apply revision suggestions.

To see our schedule and make an appointment, go to upei.mywconline.com. (First-time clients will need to register.)  Once you've made an appointment, a tutor will contact you by email to arrange an online meeting to discuss your work.

Questions or problems registering? E-mail Jarmo at jjpuiras@upei.ca.

UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used fitness equipment. Available to bid on is: one Cybex Leg Press, one Cybex Smith Machine, and one Ping Pong Table. 

Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until January 28, 2021  This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your UPEI credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the Vendor Name and Contact Name fields.  You can access the information on this opportunity at the following link:

https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/view/37664

If you've never played Gold Rush, what are you waiting for! With several weeks of no-one winning, the pot is well over $6500!

Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panthers app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8 pm every Saturday.

Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s varsity and club sport programs as well as enhances recreational offerings that are available to all UPEI students.

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing FREE Gentle Yoga Stretch & Meditation Classes for UPEI Faculty and Staff. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm. Classes will be on a four week rotation. Employees can only select one day (Tuesday or Thursday) and one month (February or March). This time around it's only a total of 4 classes/month. Yoga Instructors Colleen Gallant (Tuesdays) and Pam Harris-Stewart (Thursdays) will be leading the classes. Pre-registration required. No drop-ins. Tuesdays - February 2, 9, 16 and 23 or  March 2, 9, 16 and 23. Thursdays - February 4, 11, 18 and 25 or March 4, 11, 18 and 25. Space limited.  

How to register: email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca your preferred day (Tuesday or Thursday) and your preferred month (February or March).

To learn more about this innovative program, we invite you to attend one of the following online information sessions: 

January 26, 2021 – 9:30 am or 4:30 pm (AST)

Event will be held on Zoom, email mba@upei.ca to register and receive access link

The MBA in Global Leadership program is a cohort-model MBA program that can be completed in 12 months. The program is designed to enhance students’ skill sets and decision-making abilities needed in today’s dynamic international business environment.

UPEI students with an average of at least 80% in their last two years of undergraduate study in any discipline are automatically eligible for the MBA program with no GMAT/GRE requirement. For more details on the program and entry requirements, visit our website: upei.ca/globalmba

The virtual "networkshop" series on entrepreneurship launched by seven Atlantic Canadian universities in fall 2020 is continuing this winter. What is a networkshop? It is a hybrid event that is part networking and part workshop. The series is free, and UPEI students are welcome to register for any of the networkshops.

Registration links are below with the event times/dates:

1. How Do I Entrepreneur – Jan 28 at 12-1pm AST: https://hopin.com/events/how-do-i-entrepreneur-26a80fea-6c2c-444a-9aeb-666d620bdc96
2. Women Leading Startups: Fireside chat #1 Feb 2 12-1pm AST: https://hopin.com/events/women-leading-startups-fireside-chat-5125e5b8-0447-4391-8a43-4ecc5d99a776
3. Tacking Climate Change – Feb 18 at 12-1pm AST: https://hopin.com/events/tackling-climate-change
4. Women Leading Startups: Fireside chat #2 March 2 at 12-1pm AST: https://hopin.com/events/women-leading-startups-fireside-chat-f4acdc6a-4534-4684-a73f-a3216e27d4c6
5. Beyond the Canvas w/ Ash Maurya – March  11 at 12-1pm AST: https://hopin.com/events/beyond-the-canvas-w-ash-maurya
6. Women Leading Startups: Fireside chat #3 April 6 12-1pm AST: https://hopin.com/events/women-leading-startups-fireside-chat-928d4979-db16-47a0-8273-a12f4ee2c25b

A checklist is a great tool for students to use to stay organized and on track in a course without adding to their workload. The Moodle Checklist activity was recently added to Moodle, this session will show the feature and cover setting it up.

Register for the session