Campus Notices
The University of Prince Edward Island has lowered the flags to half-mast in memory of Dr. Andy Robb, Professor Emeritus of History who passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown on Friday, September 4.
Due to current public health restrictions, a memorial gathering will be arranged when possible. A tribute will appear on upei.ca and in the Campus Connector in the coming days. Read the obituary
The Arts and Sciences Equity and Inclusion committee invites the campus community to recognize and participate in what is being called “Scholar Strike Canada” (https://scholarstrikecanada.ca/)—an initiative being organized for September 9 and 10. As the name suggests, faculty across Canada will be joining thousands of academics in higher education to protest anti-Black, racist, and colonial police brutality and violence in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. (There’s a large Scholar Strike action being organized in the U.S. also). For these two days, faculty are invited to use teaching and administrative time as much as they are able to raise awareness of how systemic racism impacts the daily lives of Black, Indigenous, and people of colour in Canada—including in academia. Colleagues at other universities have organized a series of digital teach-ins; the program is available on the website, and freely available to everyone. The A&S Equity and Inclusion committee will also be organizing discussions of some of the issues raised by those sessions as part of our ongoing reading group series.
For more information, contact the committee co-chairs: Ann Braithwaite, abraithwaite@upei.ca and Chris Power, cdspower@upei.ca
The Health, Safety and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Emergency & Standard First Aid/CPR training sessions:
Standard First Aid/CPR
September 14 & 15, 2020
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
HSB 104
This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement (high risk areas such as labs).
Emergency First Aid/CPR
September 16, 2020
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
HSB 105
This basic one-day course offers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.
Cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered. Please note that lunch will not be provided.
As space is limited, please pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh by the end of the day Thursday, September 10, via email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).
In order to accommodate the start of the fall semester, ITSS will be temporarily extending support services from 8 am to 8 pm until further notice.
Please take note that physical access to ITSS is limited to appointments only, and the best way to reach ITSS for support is via our email helpdesk@upei.ca, or by submitting a request on our MyUPEI site. You can also reach us by phone at 902-566-0465.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, for the AVC Summer Research and Leadership Program Student Poster Sessions (using iPosters). They will take place starting at 12:30 p.m. and ending no later than 2:20 p.m. each day virtually through Moodle Blackboard (students will present in order and the timing may not be exact, so arrive early in the session). The SRLP program is designed to introduce DVM students to research career opportunities by involving them in a summer research project with a faculty mentor, with supplemental group sessions, and a final poster presentation of their work.
You may join the live presentations through the following Moodle links:
Class of 2022, September 8th - https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/3f4578995998450e87ca55ebc9f326b6
Class of 2023, September 9th - https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/fb5ead7b6ca7497d97af0b42886191ff
If you are unable to attend the live presentations, you may view the posters and listen to the students’ pre-recorded narrations in the SRLP iPoster Gallery (note: students are able to make final updates until noon on Monday, September 7th): https://srlp2020-upei.ipostersessions.com/Default.aspx?s=srlp_2020_gallery
The Poster Awards Presentation will be September 11, 2020, from 12:30-1:15 pm via Zoom.
https://upei.zoom.us/j/65096994818?pwd=VU53ekhrMUhtb0IyR2ptdDFvK1NKQT09
Meeting ID: 650 9699 4818
Passcode: 237475
Please support the efforts of our students and their mentors and learn more about the exciting breadth of research at AVC.
Larry Hammell
Associate Dean, AVC Graduate Studies & Research
Email: lhammell@upei.ca
The Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development is seeking submissions from skilled instructors/facilitators to deliver various learning services on an as needed basis.
We are interested in new and innovative learning program suggestions along with business-related training to be delivered in an exciting and knowledge-based approach. Your expression of interest will help us compile a list of individuals who would like to teach certain topics for future reference.
Please see the opportunity here: https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/34445.
Deadline to submit is Friday, September 11, 2020, at 2:00 pm.
IT Systems and Services (ITSS) is finalizing preparations for access to virtual student computer lab applications for the Fall 2020 semester. We kindly ask that all faculty and/or lab facilitators who require access to virtual student computer lab applications for their courses, please submit their requests via the form provided here.
Please complete this form if you are facilitating a course in the upcoming Fall 2020 semester and your students will require virtual access to applications typically found on UPEI ITSS managed student computer lab workstations.
Please complete this form, even if you have previously contacted ITSS regarding your request. In some specialized cases, there may be costs and approvals associated with provisioning virtual labs. In these cases, ITSS will contact you to discuss next steps.
For anyone who hasn’t already done so, parking permits are now available for purchase or renewal for faculty and staff who pay in advance for their permit. Faculty and staff who don’t currently have a permit will be assigned a general parking permit.
Users of designated lots B (gated), C, F, and G must renew their permit yearly in order to maintain access to their assigned lot.
If you would like to be added to the wait list for a designated lot, please email parking@upei.ca with the following information:
- UPEI ID #
- Name (last, first)
- Contact email
- Phone number
- Requested lot
- Current lot
If you wish to move to payroll deduction, please select that option on the online application form.
To apply online, please go the UPEI Security web page and click on “Buy a staff or faculty parking pass” under Parking Services from the menu on the right and then select the Online Employee Parking Permit Application.
Or click the following link:
Please note this link will not work with Internet Explorer. You will have to use another web browser.
Staff and Faculty that have a Reserved Parking Permits (brown hanger) with no expiry date and use Reserved lots or spaces are asked to email parking@upei.ca and request a Reserved application form.
Please address any questions to parking@upei.ca
The Health, Safety and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Emergency & Standard First Aid/CPR training sessions:
Standard First Aid/CPR
September 14 & 15, 2020
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
HSB 104
This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement (high risk areas such as labs).
Emergency First Aid/CPR
September 16, 2020
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
HSB 105
This basic one-day course offers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.
Cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered. Please note that lunch will not be provided.
As space is limited, please pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh by the end of the day Thursday, September 10, via email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).
The Department of Student Affairs has adapted our usual in-person, walk-in approach for academic advising for this September to virtual “walk-in” meetings. This will allow us to meet the needs of students studying out of province and to limit the potential spread of covid-19.
This service will run on a first-come, first-served basis from Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, September 11, and Monday, September 14, to Friday, September 18, from 9:00,am-12:00,pm and 1:00-4:00,pm.
Returning students and students with prior post-secondary credit can speak to an advisor to discuss their courses during that time by visiting our virtual waiting room here:
https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/f1820e81264a41cb8ca0b99bae6e149c
First-year students can access a first-year advisor by visiting the First-Year Advising virtual waiting room room here:
https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/976cb28c357a4d418f14278bd85a10ae
You'll be asked for your name, and then you'll join our waiting room on the blackboard collaborate platform where a short video will explain how to check-in and provide a quick tutorial on how to use the interface while you wait to meet with an advisor.
More details are posted on our website: https://www.upei.ca/student-affairs/online-advising
In order to accommodate the start of the fall semester, ITSS will be temporarily extending support services from 8 am to 8 pm until further notice.
Please take note that physical access to ITSS is limited to appointments only, and the best way to reach ITSS for support is via our email helpdesk@upei.ca, or by submitting a request on our MyUPEI site. You can also reach us by phone at 902-566-0465.
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, for the AVC Summer Research and Leadership Program Student Poster Sessions (using iPosters). They will take place starting at 12:30 p.m. and ending no later than 2:20 p.m. each day virtually through Moodle Blackboard (students will present in order and the timing may not be exact, so arrive early in the session). The SRLP program is designed to introduce DVM students to research career opportunities by involving them in a summer research project with a faculty mentor, with supplemental group sessions, and a final poster presentation of their work.
You may join the live presentations through the following Moodle links:
Class of 2022, September 8th - https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/3f4578995998450e87ca55ebc9f326b6
Class of 2023, September 9th - https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/fb5ead7b6ca7497d97af0b42886191ff
If you are unable to attend the live presentations, you may view the posters and listen to the students’ pre-recorded narrations in the SRLP iPoster Gallery (note: students are able to make final updates until noon on Monday, September 7th): https://srlp2020-upei.ipostersessions.com/Default.aspx?s=srlp_2020_gallery
The Poster Awards Presentation will be September 11, 2020, from 12:30-1:15 pm via Zoom.
https://upei.zoom.us/j/65096994818?pwd=VU53ekhrMUhtb0IyR2ptdDFvK1NKQT09
Meeting ID: 650 9699 4818
Passcode: 237475
Please support the efforts of our students and their mentors and learn more about the exciting breadth of research at AVC.
Larry Hammell
Associate Dean, AVC Graduate Studies & Research
Email: lhammell@upei.ca
The Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development is seeking submissions from skilled instructors/facilitators to deliver various learning services on an as needed basis.
We are interested in new and innovative learning program suggestions along with business-related training to be delivered in an exciting and knowledge-based approach. Your expression of interest will help us compile a list of individuals who would like to teach certain topics for future reference.
Please see the opportunity here: https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/34445.
Deadline to submit is Friday, September 11, 2020, at 2:00 pm.
Experiential Education's Digital Badge program offers students transferable skills training, paired with micro-credentials that can be used on LinkedIn and e-portfolios. This program is free to all UPEI students, and program components can be completed in any order and at any pace. We can even integrate program components into courses!
We're holding an information session for people who would like to learn more about our program. Maybe you know about our workshops but aren't sure how students access their badges. Maybe you just want to hear about the new workshops we have coming this fall. All are welcome.
Visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/digital-badge-program-information-session-tickets-118363962799 to register; a Google Meet link will be sent to all registrants.
IT Systems and Services (ITSS) is finalizing preparations for access to virtual student computer lab applications for the Fall 2020 semester. We kindly ask that all faculty and/or lab facilitators who require access to virtual student computer lab applications for their courses, please submit their requests via the form provided here.
Please complete this form if you are facilitating a course in the upcoming Fall 2020 semester and your students will require virtual access to applications typically found on UPEI ITSS managed student computer lab workstations.
Please complete this form, even if you have previously contacted ITSS regarding your request. In some specialized cases, there may be costs and approvals associated with provisioning virtual labs. In these cases, ITSS will contact you to discuss next steps.
The UPEI Health & Wellness Centre provides high-quality health services to all students as well as faculty, staff, and their families. Like everyone, we are trying to navigate our way through the impacts of COVID-19 and keep you and our staff safe! Some tips to make things go smoothly:
- Wear a mask. The University has made the wearing of non-medical masks in campus buildings mandatory, effective September 8.
- Come to your appointment prepared. Please bring your provincial health card or proof of international insurance. Ensure they have not expired. If they have, we will require you to renew prior to your appointment or re-schedule. This link will provide contact information to provincial health card sites: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html. If you have been given forms to complete, please ensure they are complete before you arrive.
- Please be on time. To avoid having too many people congregate, come no more than 10 minutes early. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may need to re-schedule your appointment.
- Avoid dropping in to make appointments. As the physical space is small, we are trying to avoid having too many people in the space at one time. It is preferred if you would telephone us (902-566-0616) or email us (healthcentre@upei.ca) to make an appointment rather than dropping in.
- Unless absolutely necessary, please come alone to appointments. Again, to ensure proper physical distancing, we are trying to minimize the number of people in the health centre and so we are asking that you not bring a friend or family member with you to your appointment unless it is absolutely necessary.
- COVID-19. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, or have been outside the Atlantic Bubble in the last 14 days, please do not visit the health centre. If you have symptoms or been in contact with someone who has symptoms of COVID-19, contact 8-1-1 for directions regarding potential screening for COVID-19.
- First-time visitors. Please note that we have some standardized forms that all patients must complete the first time they visit the health centre. We appreciate your patience as we develop a new chart.
- Types of visits. We provide in-person visits, telephone visits as well as virtual visits (Zoom Healthcare). Feel free to request any of these options.
It is our hope that you will experience professional, high-quality services at the health centre. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions. Stay safe!
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 Department of Student Affairs has adapted our usual in-person, walk-in approach for academic advising for this September to virtual “walk-in” meetings. This will allow us to meet the needs of students studying out of province and to limit the potential spread of covid-19.
This service will run on a first-come, first-served basis from Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, September 11, and Monday, September 14, to Friday, September 18, from 9:00,am-12:00,pm and 1:00-4:00,pm.
Returning students and students with prior post-secondary credit can speak to an advisor to discuss their courses during that time by visiting our virtual waiting room here:
https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/f1820e81264a41cb8ca0b99bae6e149c
First-year students can access a first-year advisor by visiting the First-Year Advising virtual waiting room room here:
https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/976cb28c357a4d418f14278bd85a10ae
You'll be asked for your name, and then you'll join our waiting room on the blackboard collaborate platform where a short video will explain how to check-in and provide a quick tutorial on how to use the interface while you wait to meet with an advisor.
More details are posted on our website: https://www.upei.ca/student-affairs/online-advising
IT Systems and Services (ITSS) is finalizing preparations for access to virtual student computer lab applications for the Fall 2020 semester. We kindly ask that all faculty and/or lab facilitators who require access to virtual student computer lab applications for their courses, please submit their requests via the form provided here.
Please complete this form if you are facilitating a course in the upcoming Fall 2020 semester and your students will require virtual access to applications typically found on UPEI ITSS managed student computer lab workstations.
Please complete this form, even if you have previously contacted ITSS regarding your request. In some specialized cases, there may be costs and approvals associated with provisioning virtual labs. In these cases, ITSS will contact you to discuss next steps.
Students can now pay tuition using a credit card through their myUPEI student portal.
Tuition credit card payments must be made online and will be subject to a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.5%, charged to your card by PayPath. Credit cards accepted for tuition include MasterCard and VISA.
UPEI will continue to accept VISA, MasterCard and Amex for payment of Application fees and Deposits.
A list of all accepted payment methods can be found on the UPEI website here: https://www.upei.ca/fees/payment-options
