Campus Notices
The Robertson Library is launching a new online guide for beginner researchers! ‘Start Your Research Paper Here’ is a “choose your own adventure” style guide that covers all the different parts of writing and researching a good paper. It covers topics ranging from:
- What is a citation?
- I have no idea what to write about
- Can I use this information in my paper?
- I need help using sources in my paper
and more! You can access this guide on the library’s homepage by clicking the “Start Your Paper Here” button under the “All” search box. Or you can click here. If you have any questions or comments contact Keri McCaffrey at knmccaffrey@upei.ca.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, November 6 for the November meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.
To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx.
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
19, 21, 26, 28 October, 2:30-4:30pm Atlantic
This is a beginner level series. Cloud computing provides great flexibility, allowing complete control of the computing environment. In addition, the environment can be copied, backed up, created and recreated in an automated way. In these lessons, we will start you on the path towards making use of the great flexibility and power of cloud computing. We will be using the popular static website generator Jekyll. This is an in-depth workshop for those with no prior cloud experience, at the end of which you will have a virtual machine and a Jekyll website. Space is limited so register early. DETAILS & REGISTER
The Robertson Library is launching a new online guide for beginner researchers! ‘Start Your Research Paper Here’ is a “choose your own adventure” style guide that covers all the different parts of writing and researching a good paper. It covers topics ranging from:
- What is a citation?
- I have no idea what to write about
- Can I use this information in my paper?
- I need help using sources in my paper
and more! You can access this guide on the library’s homepage by clicking the “Start Your Paper Here” button under the “All” search box. Or you can click here. If you have any questions or comments contact Keri McCaffrey at knmccaffrey@upei.ca.
A Kinesiologist from Applied Human Sciences is performing Ergonomic Risk Assessments to identify risks and provide recommendations to make job tasks safer in regard to the potential for soft tissue injuries.
If your position or specific tasks have physical demands such as lifting, bending, reaching, repetition, etc., we can review and provide suggestions.
If you are interested in having a position or job task reviewed, please contact Carrie Jones, crjones@upei.ca
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, November 6 for the November meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.
To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx.
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
IT Systems & Services would like to inform the campus about upcoming changes to the ESET Endpoint Security software installed on UPEI owned & managed devices. If you have ESET Endpoint Security installed on your computer, the software will be automatically upgraded.
During the upgrade process, you may notice warning messages appear as a result (for example: “Windows does not detect an anti-virus present” or “Security Alert”).
If you notice ESET security alert messages, please ensure to restart your computer at your earliest convenience.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance on the Remote Desktop Services accessed via the website myDesktop.upei.ca. During this time, any remote desktops or applications accessed via this site will be unavailable (including RXWorks & Raiser’s Edge).
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
On Wednesday, October 14th, 2020, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance on the campus network firewall from 10 PM to 10:30 PM (30 minutes). During this time, internet traffic to and from campus will be unavailable. In addition, wireless services (Panthernet, Panthernet-Open, eduroam) will also be unavailable.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
Tuesday October 20, 7:00pm – 8:00pm ADT (UTC-3)
Click here to register
The Institute of Island Studies at UPEI is delighted to announce that the annual Island Lecture Series will be hosted online for the upcoming 2020-2021 season.
October’s Island Lecture Series event will take place on Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm, and will feature JoDee Samuelson, author of The Cove Journal, reading from her collection of essays about life on the South Shore of Prince Edward Island. Following her presentation, JoDee will be joined by Bren Simmers (Island Studies Press) in conversation about her inspiration for the book, her writing process, and the art of place-based writing. Audience members will be encouraged to engage with the discussion by submitting questions.
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 bit.ly/IslandLectureSeries to reserve your spot.
For more information, please visit islandstudies.com/islandlectureseries or contact Maggie Henry (Interim Coordinator, Institute of Island Studies).
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. Dates offered: February 20, April 16, July 16, and October 15.
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 you want to register for
- You will receive an email confirmation. The email will have 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.
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 Robertson Library is launching a new online guide for beginner researchers! ‘Start Your Research Paper Here’ is a “choose your own adventure” style guide that covers all the different parts of writing and researching a good paper. It covers topics ranging from:
- What is a citation?
- I have no idea what to write about
- Can I use this information in my paper?
- I need help using sources in my paper
and more! You can access this guide on the library’s homepage by clicking the “Start Your Paper Here” button under the “All” search box. Or you can click here. If you have any questions or comments contact Keri McCaffrey at knmccaffrey@upei.ca.
Congratulations to last weeks competition winners: Owen Shaw and Steff Taylor on winning the Apple gift-cards.
This week we'd like to focus on all things Phishing. Phishing attempts have increased dramatically since the onset of COVID, but with a little know how you can protect yourself online.
Here are some tips on how to spot a phish.
We're giving away another 2 vouchers this week - answer our phishing question and be in with a chance to win.
Winners will be announced next week. Good luck stay cyber safe
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, November 6 for the November meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.
To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx.
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
UPEI's WUSC is a member of the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) and would like to invite the campus community to take part in this free online Symposium for 2020 with us. The theme of the symposium is 'Just Climate Action| Gender, Democracy, and Local Movements'. We hope you'll join us!
The registration is now open for our annual 2020 Symposium! This year the Symposium will take place online. This has created wonderful opportunities for us to open up registration to all and to have a great variety of both local and international speakers! It's a great opportunity to connect with others in the Atlantic, in Canada and around the world.
WHEN: Wed. Oct. 21, 1- 4 pm Atlantic and Thurs. Oct. 22, 1 - 4 pm Atlantic
REGISTER HERE.
Full symposium details can be found HERE. We have a variety of panel discussions, Q&A sessions and keynote presentation for you to participate in.
Keynote confirmed! We're very pleased to have Dr. Ingrid Waldron speak at our Symposium. Join Dr. Waldron as she discusses environmental racism as exemplified through the case of Nova Scotia, its impact on communities in the province and Atlantic Canada. We will also look at actions The ENRICH project and communities have taken to address the issues. See more HERE.
Join UPEI's Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator (SV-PRO) for a series of Reading Week Lunch and Learns on Google Meet!! It is a great opportunity
1. Wednesday, October 14, 12:00-12:30 pm: Boundaries during Covid-19
How can the current climate to contribute to a culture of consent? What do boundaries have to do with self-compassion? These questions and more will be explored in this short workshop by the SV-PRO.
2. Thursday, October 15, 12:00-1:00 pm: Recognize, Respond, Refer: From Sexual Violence Policy to Action.
This workshop will provide participants with an overview of UPEI’s sexual violence policy, the responsibilities of University Community members and the services available to survivors through the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office.
3. Friday, October 16, 12:00 - 1:30 pm: Interrupting Harm
Interrupting Harm asks participants to think about the everyday actions that they can take to interrupt when they witness harm. The workshop will take participants through the process of owning the responsibility of doing something, noticing opportunities to interrupt harm, and then choosing an interruption that fits their needs and the needs of the people receiving the interruption. Through the use of scenarios, self-reflection and creative problem-solving, participants will come away from this workshop feeling empowered with new skills in their toolbox to interrupt harm.
Please use the google form below to register and receive a google calendar invite for the session(s) of your choice!
On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance on the Remote Desktop Services accessed via the website myDesktop.upei.ca. During this time, any remote desktops or applications accessed via this site will be unavailable (including RXWorks & Raiser’s Edge).
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
On Wednesday, October 14th, 2020, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance on the campus network firewall from 10 PM to 10:30 PM (30 minutes). During this time, internet traffic to and from campus will be unavailable. In addition, wireless services (Panthernet, Panthernet-Open, eduroam) will also be unavailable.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
If you think about how you feel this very moment, what words come to mind? Anxious, concerned, overwhelmed or emotional? Are you struggling with managing workplace or personal stresses on a daily basis? Are you exhausted and stretched to the limit?
If your answer was yes to any of the questions above, you’re not alone! The Stress Reduction & Mindfulness in the Workplace was developed specifically to help you transform and manage yourself.
Facilitator, Jill Stewart, a Registered Social Worker and business owner will lead you through 6 live, online modules. Some modules include guest speakers and experts in the areas such as time management and guided meditation. Weekly online topics will centre around Self Awareness, Personal Well-Being, Stress Management Techniques, Boundary Setting and Resiliency.
If you want to know a little more before registering, please take a moment to watch this short video where Jill discusses the course in a little more depth.
This live online course begins on Wednesday October 21st and will run from 9:00 am to 11:00 am each Wednesday until November 25th. The course fee is $550.00 including taxes. Check with your employer as funding may be available. Each weekly session is recorded so if you need to join late or miss a week, you can catch up when it’s convenient for you.
Please contact pdp@upei.ca with any questions.
The registration form can be found here: https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/register
UPEI employees can take advantage of their professional development funds to register. Click here for more information:
CUPE Members: CUPE 1870
Contract Employees: PD Fund Info
Faculty members: For information on submitting a Professional Development and Travel Reimbursement (PDTR) claim, please email apadmin@upei.ca
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is providing three days of flu shot clinics for all students, faculty, staff and families. There is no charge for the flu vaccine. Children must be over the age of two (2). The clinics will be held as follows:
October 23, 2020: 9:00 am–3:30 pm
October 26, 2020: 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
October 27, 2020: 9:00 am–3:30 pm
In addition, there will be an AVC Flu Shot Clinic on November 4, 2020, from 12:00 pm–7:00 pm in the AVC McCain Foundation Learning Commons Atrium for AVC faculty, staff, students, and their families.
There are no individual appointments; instead, we will provide the vaccine on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will follow the direction of the Chief Public Health Office and maintain physical distancing. If there are more than 50 people waiting you may need to wait outside or come another time. Please note the following.
- Masks are mandatory in all UPEI buildings.
- Read the fact sheets (used with permission from Public Health Nursing, Health PEI) before you come for your vaccine. They are located on the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre webpage: https://www.upei.ca/health-centre/flu-vaccines
- You must be prepared to stay for 15 minutes following your vaccine.
- Children less than 24 months old must be vaccinated by Public Health Nursing and you will need to make an appointment.
- Children under nine (9) years old who have never had a flu vaccine will require a second vaccine in one month.
- The FluMist (intra-nasal) vaccine will be available for those aged 2–17, as well as the Fluzone High-Dose vaccine will be available for individuals over 65 years of age.
- If you have a fever or other symptoms of COVID-19, do not come to the flu shot clinics. Contact 8-1-1 for advice and direction.
Protect yourself and others.........Get the flu shot, not the flu!!
