Campus Notices
The Fox and Crow is excited to be open to the campus community this year opening daily at 8am with coffee, cafe beverages, pastries and breakfast. We are offering dine in and take out options this year for all our breakfast, and lunch options.
For our new menu options this year check out https://upeisu.ca/
For any questions please contact Mike at 902-566-0366 or thefoxandcrow@upeisu.ca.
Applications are open! Atlantic Canada Study and Stay - Prince Edward Island Program
The goal of Atlantic Canada Study and Stay – Prince Edward Island is to support international students to live, work, and stay in Prince Edward Island post-graduation.
Eligibility: 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.
Applicants from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de I’île
Students who successfully gain entry into the Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ – Prince Edward Island program will be provided with enhanced support during their final year of study. This will equip students with the cultural, language, career, and networking skills needed to launch a successful career and fulfilling life in Prince Edward Island.
Review the eligibility criteria and apply here: http://studypei.ca/
Application deadline is midnight on October 7, 2020
Please help us share with your network. Thank you.
Any questions, please contact:
Study and Stay PEI Co-ordinator
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).
The Research Portal is open to receive applications for the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) Program at the Master’s level.
Program Details:
Complete program details are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp. Please consult the program description to verify the eligibility of the applicant, program of study, and field of research. If you are unclear on the subject matter classification for your research, please send an abstract of your proposal, including your specific aims, to cgallant@upei.ca, and it will be distributed for review.
Instructions for the application process and the Common CV template are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/index_eng.asp.
*Please note: the granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) acknowledge that the widespread disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may hinder the ability of some institutions to provide applicants with official and up-to-date transcripts in advance of the deadline date, particularly at institutions which do not currently provide official electronic versions of these documents. Therefore, for the fall 2020 scholarships and fellowships competitions, the agencies will accept unofficial transcripts if official transcripts cannot be obtained.*
Allocations:
UPEI has been provided with an allocation of CGS Master’s awards for the 2020 competition as follows:
CIHR: 1 award
NSERC: 3 awards
SSHRC: 3 awards
Allocations for other institutions can be found here: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSAllocations-QuotasBESC_eng.asp
Submission and acceptance process:
1) Applicants will complete and submit an application using the Research Portal.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2020
Applicants can select up to three institutions where they intend to hold the award.
2) UPEI internal adjudication committee(s) will review applications submitted to UPEI to select candidates to receive the awards (December through March).
3) Offers of awards will be made using the Research Portal.
Results announced: beginning April 1, 2021
Applicants will have 21 days from the date of each offer of award to accept or decline. Please note the following:
- A student may only accept one CGS M offer. If an offer of award is accepted, the system will automatically set all other offers and Alternate statuses to Declined. The status of offers not accepted or declined within the 21 days will also automatically be set to Declined.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly verify the Research Portal for results of the competition.
- Awards must be held at the institution where the offer of award originates.
Information session:
A virtual information session regarding the CGS Master’s Program will be held on Friday, October 23, from 1:30pm-3:00pm via Zoom. Potential applicants and supervisors, as well as Graduate Coordinators, Deans, and Chairs, are encouraged to attend. To register, please email Colleen Gallant at cgallant@upei.ca, and she will send you connection information.
Environment Canada has issued a tropical storm watch alert for PEI as Hurricane Teddy continues to make its way towards Atlantic Canada. Latest information from Environment Canada
Members of the UPEI community are reminded to ensure residence and office windows are closed as heavy rain and high winds are expected beginning Tuesday, September 22 through to Wednesday, September 23.
There is a strong possibility that the high winds may lead to either prolonged power outages or power surges so please turn off any equipment critical to operations prior to leaving campus on Tuesday. At home, you should also prepare for up to 72 hours without power and have bottled water, flashlights, extra batteries, non-perishable foods, and a battery-operated radio on hand. Ensure your vehicle has sufficient fuel and your handheld electronic devices are fully charged. Please refer to the PEI Public Safety Division website on how to be prepared for an emergency.
UPEI will issue updates when needed to @upei.ca emails and via UPEI SAFE, UPEI’s official safety app, which is available for download on the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about UPEI SAFE
The University of Prince Edward Island community was saddened to learn of the recent deaths of two retired professors.
Dr. Thomas Trenton, associate professor of sociology (retired), passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Andrews of Stratford. Tom enjoyed a full and satisfying career in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and will be dearly missed by his former students and colleagues. No visitation or funeral service will be held by request. Read the obituary
Dr. James Rigney, professor of chemistry (retired) and UPEI Founder, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Jim served as the first president of the UPEI Faculty Association, and was a dedicated professor at UPEI for 24 years, caring for his students both academically and personally. A private family visitation and service (invitation only) will be held. Read the obituary
UPEI expresses condolences on behalf of the entire community to the families, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Trenton and Dr. Rigney. The University will lower the flags on campus to half-mast in their memory.
Students in Kinesiology 3430 are seeking volunteers to participate in free online personal training sessions. Participants must be between 30 and 70 years of age. Participants will meet virtually with their student trainers 1-2 times a week for 4 weeks. No previous experience is necessary. Participants must have internet access to participate.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Tyler Baker, tpbaker@upei.ca 902-620-5038.
The English Language Centre is excited to be running Academic Sessions every Wednesday at 10:45am. Each week our Student Assistants will be discussing and answering various questions students may have.
Join us September 23 to learn more about how to use various online learning platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle, Google Meets, and Zoom.
See you then!
The annual UPEI Volunteer Fair allows students to connect with local organizations that are in need of volunteers. Students can learn about volunteer opportunities and find out how to get involved.
This year’s fair will take place virtually on the Blackboard Collaborate online platform. It will be a moderated interactive panel with opportunities for students and alumni to ask questions to each organization.
This event is free for all UPEI students and alumni.
If you are a faculty or staff member who knows of students looking for volunteer experience, please encourage them to attend this event.
Attendees must register to attend at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/upei-virtual-volunteer-fair-2020-tickets-11…
Applications are open! Atlantic Canada Study and Stay - Prince Edward Island Program
The goal of Atlantic Canada Study and Stay – Prince Edward Island is to support international students to live, work, and stay in Prince Edward Island post-graduation.
Eligibility: 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.
Applicants from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de I’île
Students who successfully gain entry into the Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ – Prince Edward Island program will be provided with enhanced support during their final year of study. This will equip students with the cultural, language, career, and networking skills needed to launch a successful career and fulfilling life in Prince Edward Island.
Review the eligibility criteria and apply here: http://studypei.ca/
Application deadline is midnight on October 7, 2020
Please help us share with your network. Thank you.
Any questions, please contact:
Study and Stay PEI Co-ordinator
The annual UPEI Volunteer Fair allows students to connect with local organizations that are in need of volunteers. Students can learn about volunteer opportunities and find out how to get involved.
This year’s fair will take place virtually on the Blackboard Collaborate online platform. It will be a moderated interactive panel with opportunities for students and alumni to ask questions to each organization.
This event is free for all UPEI students and alumni.
If you are a faculty or staff member who knows of students looking for volunteer experience, please encourage them to attend this event.
Attendees must register to attend at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/upei-virtual-volunteer-fair-2020-tickets-11…
The Fox and Crow is excited to be open to the campus community this year opening daily at 8am with coffee, cafe beverages, pastries and breakfast. We are offering dine in and take out options this year for all our breakfast, and lunch options.
For our new menu options this year check out https://upeisu.ca/
For any questions please contact Mike at 902-566-0366 or thefoxandcrow@upeisu.ca.
The UPEI Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications and nominations for the 2020 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing.
In July 2011, the family of Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan of Stanhope, PEI made another leadership gift to UPEI to create a substantial program of awards to encourage and recognize student writing achievement. The gift is to honour H. Wade MacLauchlan’s twelve years of service as UPEI president and vice-chancellor, and to recognize the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing is the largest such student-oriented program in Canada.
A total of 60 awards valued at $500 each are available in 2020 for successful applicants.
Returning undergraduate students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply for a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing based on criteria for four categories:
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Community)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Course Work)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Faculty and Staff)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Webster Centre)
The UPEI learning community is encouraged to review the four categories of prizes for details on submission criteria. The deadline for submissions is October 6, 2020.
For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
The Research Portal is open to receive applications for the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) Program at the Master’s level.
Program Details:
Complete program details are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSM-BESCM_eng.asp. Please consult the program description to verify the eligibility of the applicant, program of study, and field of research. If you are unclear on the subject matter classification for your research, please send an abstract of your proposal, including your specific aims, to cgallant@upei.ca, and it will be distributed for review.
Instructions for the application process and the Common CV template are available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/index_eng.asp.
*Please note: the granting agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) acknowledge that the widespread disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may hinder the ability of some institutions to provide applicants with official and up-to-date transcripts in advance of the deadline date, particularly at institutions which do not currently provide official electronic versions of these documents. Therefore, for the fall 2020 scholarships and fellowships competitions, the agencies will accept unofficial transcripts if official transcripts cannot be obtained.*
Allocations:
UPEI has been provided with an allocation of CGS Master’s awards for the 2020 competition as follows:
CIHR: 1 award
NSERC: 3 awards
SSHRC: 3 awards
Allocations for other institutions can be found here: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/CGSAllocations-QuotasBESC_eng.asp
Submission and acceptance process:
1) Applicants will complete and submit an application using the Research Portal.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2020
Applicants can select up to three institutions where they intend to hold the award.
2) UPEI internal adjudication committee(s) will review applications submitted to UPEI to select candidates to receive the awards (December through March).
3) Offers of awards will be made using the Research Portal.
Results announced: beginning April 1, 2021
Applicants will have 21 days from the date of each offer of award to accept or decline. Please note the following:
- A student may only accept one CGS M offer. If an offer of award is accepted, the system will automatically set all other offers and Alternate statuses to Declined. The status of offers not accepted or declined within the 21 days will also automatically be set to Declined.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly verify the Research Portal for results of the competition.
- Awards must be held at the institution where the offer of award originates.
Information session:
A virtual information session regarding the CGS Master’s Program will be held on Friday, October 23, from 1:30pm-3:00pm via Zoom. Potential applicants and supervisors, as well as Graduate Coordinators, Deans, and Chairs, are encouraged to attend. To register, please email Colleen Gallant at cgallant@upei.ca, and she will send you connection information.
The UPEI Office of Experiential Education and Work Integrated Learning is hosting a virtual information session on September 22, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, for faculty and students who are interested in learning how students can apply to the Rising Youth community service grants for grants ranging from $250 to $1500 to implement a community service project. The Rising Youth Atlantic Student Outreach Coordinator will give this session.
All are welcome and can register here. An email containing the link to join to the Google Meet session will be sent out the morning of September 22.
More information can also be found on the Rising Youth website: https://www.risingyouth.ca/.
The UPEI Co-operative Education program is currently accepting applications for students interested in joining the program for 2020-2021. Eligible students have completed their first year of undergraduate studies at UPEI, or transferred in equivalent credits, and are enrolled in any of the following: BBA/BBST (all specializations and general business), BSc (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Foods and Nutrition (non-dietetic focus), Physics, and any major within SMCS), or BA (Economics and ACLC).
Through the Co-op program, students complete three non-credit professional development courses, and three paid, for-credit work terms. The program supports students in applying their classroom learning to a work environment, exploring career interests and options, building their professional networks, and earning income to support the costs of their university studies.
Applications are open until Wednesday, September 23rd.
Interested students can visit https://www.upei.ca/co-op/students/apply-for-co-op for criteria and to submit their Co-op application.
For questions or more information, you're invited to contact co-op@upei.ca.
Applications are open! Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ - Prince Edward Island Program
The goal of Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ – Prince Edward Island is to support international students to live, work, and stay in Prince Edward Island post-graduation.
Eligibility: 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.
Applicants from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:
The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Holland College, and Collège de I’île
Students who successfully gain entry into the Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ – Prince Edward Island program will be provided with enhanced support during their final year of study. This will equip students with the cultural, language, career, and networking skills needed to launch a successful career and fulfilling life in Prince Edward Island.
Review the eligibility criteria and apply here: http://studypei.ca/
Please help us share with your network. Thank you.
Any questions, please contact:
Study and Stay PEI Co-ordinator
The Fox and Crow is excited to be open to the campus community this year opening daily at 8am with coffee, cafe beverages, pastries and breakfast. We are offering dine in and take out options this year for all our breakfast, and lunch options.
For our new menu options this year check out https://upeisu.ca/
For any questions please contact Mike at 902-566-0366 or thefoxandcrow@upeisu.ca.
The UPEI Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications and nominations for the 2020 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing.
In July 2011, the family of Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan of Stanhope, PEI made another leadership gift to UPEI to create a substantial program of awards to encourage and recognize student writing achievement. The gift is to honour H. Wade MacLauchlan’s twelve years of service as UPEI president and vice-chancellor, and to recognize the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing is the largest such student-oriented program in Canada.
A total of 60 awards valued at $500 each are available in 2020 for successful applicants.
Returning undergraduate students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply for a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing based on criteria for four categories:
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Community)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Course Work)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Faculty and Staff)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Webster Centre)
The UPEI learning community is encouraged to review the four categories of prizes for details on submission criteria. The deadline for submissions is October 6, 2020.
For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
The UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SV-PRO) is excited to announce the launch of the Healing Tides Newsletter created to support a community at UPEI for survivors and allies. This monthly (sometimes bi-monthly) newsletter will share day to day self-care tips, psychoeducation about trauma and healing, and information to empower and self-advocate. The newsletter will also be a platform to give a voice to community members! Visual and written art submissions from students, staff, and faculty are encouraged. Please send submissions to econboy@upei.ca
Please share widely. The first newsletter will be sent at the end of the month.
I invite you to sign up below:
