Campus Notices
The Student Union office will be closed until October 19 at 9:00am. You can still reach us by email. Please find our information at https://upeisu.ca/people/
We are looking for students to participate in our research study, called the "Cross-Canada Release of the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI)". The PSSI is designed to provide a detailed assessment of the sources of post-secondary student stress, with the goal of helping post-secondary institutions across the country better target their student services. With your help, we can achieve our ultimate goal of improving mental health outcomes for students across Canada. We will be conducting 3 surveys over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. As thanks for your participation, you will have an opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to win one of several $25-$50 gift cards at the end of each of these surveys.
If you are interested in participating, you will find more information in the Letter of Information, found here. Please ensure that you read the LOI prior to completing the survey! To access the first survey, follow this link:
With no winners in the last THREE draws, this coming Saturday's Gold Rush pot is the biggest yet! The total pot is now more than $4,000 (and growing!), with half going to the winner of Saturday night's draw.
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. Read the story
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.
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.
The following scholarships have had a deadline extension and is specifically aimed at the following student(s):
Awarded to eight (8) students who are in good academic standing and have shown an interest in the Buddhist faith by the successful completion of one or more of the following courses: Religious Studies 102, 221, 352, 251 or 261. Each award is valued at $1,000.00.
Here is the link to the award details: https://www.upei.ca/scholarships-and-awards/display?awardid=796
and the application form directly: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/moonlight_scholarships.pdf
Please, submit your scholarship application electronically to scholarships@upei.ca by 11:59pm on October 19, 2020.
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!
We are looking for students to participate in our research study, called the "Cross-Canada Release of the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI)". The PSSI is designed to provide a detailed assessment of the sources of post-secondary student stress, with the goal of helping post-secondary institutions across the country better target their student services. With your help, we can achieve our ultimate goal of improving mental health outcomes for students across Canada. We will be conducting 3 surveys over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. As thanks for your participation, you will have an opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to win one of several $25-$50 gift cards at the end of each of these surveys.
If you are interested in participating, you will find more information in the Letter of Information, found here. Please ensure that you read the LOI prior to completing the survey! To access the first survey, follow this link:
The Student Union office will be closed until October 19 at 9:00am. You can still reach us by email. Please find our information at https://upeisu.ca/people/
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.
There will be a UPEI Basic Biosafety training session held:
Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone including graduate students.
To attend the Basic Biosafety course, you must pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh, before October 8, 2020 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).
Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online Basic Biosafety Training Refresher course is currently being organized. Please continue to watch Campus Notices for more information on this upcoming course.
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
We are looking for students to participate in our research study, called the "Cross-Canada Release of the Post-Secondary Student Stressors Index (PSSI)". The PSSI is designed to provide a detailed assessment of the sources of post-secondary student stress, with the goal of helping post-secondary institutions across the country better target their student services. With your help, we can achieve our ultimate goal of improving mental health outcomes for students across Canada. We will be conducting 3 surveys over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year. As thanks for your participation, you will have an opportunity to enter into a raffle for a chance to win one of several $25-$50 gift cards at the end of each of these surveys.
If you are interested in participating, you will find more information in the Letter of Information, found here. Please ensure that you read the LOI prior to completing the survey! To access the first survey, follow this link:
There will be a UPEI Basic Biosafety training session held:
Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone including graduate students.
To attend the Basic Biosafety course, you must pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh, before October 8, 2020 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).
Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online Basic Biosafety Training Refresher course is currently being organized. Please continue to watch Campus Notices for more information on this upcoming course.
TODAY October 7th is the last day for the international students to apply for the Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ – Prince Edward Island Program! Gain the support, mentorship and resources needed for your career in PEI post-graduation. Apply here: http://studypei.ca/
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants MUST be beginning their final-year of study in fall (September) 2020 and expect to graduate from their program of study in spring or fall 2021.
International students from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:
University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de I’île
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca
The English Language Centre is excited to be running Academic Sessions every Wednesday from 10:45-11:45 am. Each week, our student assistants will be running a series of workshops on a variety of topics to increase student success.
See you then!
On Wednesday, October 7, ITSS will be conducting maintenance on the campus wireless services from 8 pm to midnight. During this time, there may be intermittent disruptions and performance issues with wireless internet on campus (Panthernet, Panthernet-Open & eduroam).
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
As part of the final phase of our Windows 7 to Windows 10 operating system upgrade project, IT Systems and Services will be blocking network access for any Windows 7 computers on the UPEI network, effective November 15, 2020. We are currently conducting a campus-wide inventory to identify and upgrade Windows 7 computers. Your cooperation in this effort is much appreciated, as we will need to schedule a time to upgrade your computer.
