Campus Notices
Notice from Facilities Management; Fire Alarm Inspections
Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Monday, April 27, 2020. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning of testing and again when the testing is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.
Robertson Library: April 27 – 28
Don and Marion McDougall Hall: April 28 – 29
Memorial Hall: April 30
Kelley Memorial Building: April 30 – May 1
Chaplaincy Centre – May 1
Faculty of Sustainable Engineering Building: May 4 – 5
Alumni Hall (618 University): May 5
K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre: May 6
Daycare Building: May 6
Duffy Science Centre: May 7 – 8
SD Main Building: May 11
Health Sciences Building: May 12
Cass Science Hall: May 13
Chi Wan Young Sports Centre: May 13 – 14
Alumni Canada Games Place: May 14
Dalton Hall: May 15
Central Utility Building: May 18 – 19
Steel Building: May 20 – 21
W.A. Murphy Student Centre: May 21 – 22
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre: May 22 - 25
The following buildings will take place at a later date;
AVC Rodent Facility: TBD
Atlantic Veterinary College: TBD
Tunnel System: TBD
Bill & Denise Andrew Hall: TBD
Bernardine Hall: TBD
Blanchard Hall: TBD
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall: TBD
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca.
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition
The deadline for Spring 2020 Tuition Waivers is April 24, 2020. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
If you have any questions please contact Kellie Nicholson at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
ATTN: All UPEI Students!
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All you have to do is follow these steps:
2) Click "Try Read&Write Today"
3) Choose platform
4) Once installed, sign in with your @upei.ca email account
If you are having trouble with getting this started, you can email support@texthelp.com and they can assist you through the process.
Check out this video for a quick introduction to Read&Write.
Check out this video for an overview of the features of Read&Write.
ACENET will be teaching an online research computing bootcamp. This workshop is normally done in-person over two days, but is being converted to an online format that will take place over four afternoons, as follows:
- 27 April, 12:30-5:00pm Atlantic
- 29 April, 1:00-5:00pm Atlantic
- 4 May, 1:00-5:00pm Atlantic
- 6 May, 1:00-5:00pm Atlantic
Using software-carpentry.org materials, the series will introduce you to the Unix Shell, Version Control with Git, and Python. It will be hands-on and cover the fundamentals of Python, including data types, conditional statements, loops and functions, as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation.
Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using Python in everyday tasks.
The course is aimed at faculty, researchers, students and industry doing R&D. Previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop is not required. You do need to have a laptop/desktop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. As this is an online workshop, it would also be useful to have a headset and extra monitor set up for a dual screen option.
A branching scenario is online interactive learning content. It focuses on decision making, a skill that everyone of us has to do well in a variety of ways on a daily basis. A branching scenario begins with some sort of context-specific story with a problem to solve. The learner is given choices and is asked to make one. Each choice has a consequence which is the feedback that helps the learner to understand the value of the decision made. Each consequence produces new challenges and more choices. The result is that learners can practice making decisions and develop skills in a low-stakes environment. Branching scenarios are good lead-ups to clinics or simulations that prepare learners for real-world experiences they will have to face. Facilitated by the E-Learning Office, this webinar will be offered on Wednesday, May 6th from 2 to 3 pm. REGISTER
BlackBoard Collaborate is web conferencing software that allows instructors to do many things to engage with their students. Use BlackBoard Collaborate to make video recordings of your teaching or to deliver your instruction in real time. Share your PowerPoint or use the interactive whiteboard, BlackBoard Collaborate allows you to set up a complete virtual classroom. It’s simple, easy and reliable. Facilitated by the E-Learning Office, this workshop, delivered online, will take place on Wednesday, April 29th from 2-3 pm and again on Wednesday, June 3rd from 10:30 to 11:30 am. REGISTER
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition
The deadline for Spring 2020 Tuition Waivers is April 24, 2020. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
If you have any questions please contact Kellie Nicholson at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
The University of Prince Edward Island has lowered the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building in memory of UPEI business student Bradley Campbell who passed away April 15, 2020 from a sudden medical condition. In a message to the campus community, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor, expressed the University's condolences on this tremendous loss to Brad's mother, Allison Culleton; fiancée, Clancey Gilks; and his entire family, friends, classmates, and professors.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson’s Funeral Home in O'Leary. Read the obituary
The Dr. L.I. Duffy Memorial Award was established to support a Canadian student enter their first year of Dentistry.
The recipient of this award is to be a Canadian student who has been accepted and will be entering his or her first year of Dentistry at any dental school. The award will be based on academic performance in undergraduate studies and need.
To complete an application, please visit see here: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/li_duffy_memorial_award.pdf
Applications will be accepted on or before Friday, April 24, 2020. They can be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
For further questions or information, please contact Scholarships & Awards at scholarships@upei.ca.
Join us Monday, April 20 at 1 pm for UPEI’s Virtual Open House! UPEI’s recruitment team will be live to answer your questions on Facebook. The Virtual Open House is designed for all prospective students of UPEI. Get a tour of campus, learn about some of our programs and services, and sign up for a chance to win a terrific UPEI prize!
The Virtual Open House will begin with an introduction to UPEI’s faculties and professors, followed by a video campus tour and a student services fair. You’ll virtually meet many faculty and staff members who will outline what you can expect in your time at UPEI.
This event is for all prospective UPEI students: students who have expressed interest in UPEI and started an application, students who have been admitted, students who have paid their tuition deposit, and students who are confirmed to attend UPEI in the fall by enrolling in courses. We’re excited to welcome you to our Panther family and want to make sure all your questions are answered.
Join in our Virtual Open House and be entered for a chance to win some great UPEI prizes!
- 1st place wins a tuition credit for one UPEI course
- 2nd place receives a $50 UPEI Bookstore card
- 3rd place wins a UPEI hoodie
Each student that likes the post and comments why they’re excited to start at UPEI this Fall, will have their name entered in the contest.
See you Monday at 1 pm! See you on Facebook!
The Dr. L.I. Duffy Memorial Award was established to support a Canadian student enter their first year of Dentistry.
The recipient of this award is to be a Canadian student who has been accepted and will be entering his or her first year of Dentistry at any dental school. The award will be based on academic performance in undergraduate studies and need.
To complete an application, please visit see here: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/li_duffy_memorial_award.pdf
Applications will be accepted on or before Friday, April 24, 2020. They can be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
For further questions or information, please contact Scholarships & Awards at scholarships@upei.ca.
Two (2) awards will be granted annually to a UPEIFA member, staff member, and/or a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the research enterprise at UPEI.
Dr. Katherine Schultz was appointed the first Vice-President, Research & Development, at UPEI in 2001. She received her PhD in 1983 from the University of Manitoba in Psychology, specializing in Behavioural Neuroscience. Before assuming her responsibilities at UPEI, she served as Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies at the University of Winnipeg from 1994 to 2001. Under Dr. Schultz's leadership, UPEI has realized remarkable growth - over 600% in research funding. In her leadership role dedicated to the research strength at UPEI, she recognized the incredible contributions made in support of research by faculty, staff and volunteers. Dr. Schultz established these awards to honor UPEI faculty, staff and volunteers who play a critical role supporting UPEI research endeavours.
Dr. Schultz established these annual recognition awards to recognize the excellence and ongoing outstanding contributions of these "behind the scenes" drivers of the research enterprise, open to nominations from across campus.
To complete your nomination, please visit following site: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/dr_katherine_schultz_research_awards.pdf
For any further questions, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
All nominations must be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca on or before the deadline date of Friday, April 24, 2020.
Working from home without proper ergonomic set up can contribute to musculoskeletal strain.
Kinesiologists from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are offering online ergonomic consults for individuals working from home to educate them on ergonomic best practices and provide suggestions on how to work as safely as possible during this period.
The session will be a 20–30 minute video conference via Zoom. The kinesiologist will review workers’ existing equipment, furniture, and work habits and will discuss strategies to optimize well-being while working from home.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Carrie Jones at crjones@upei.ca, or visit https://projects.upei.ca/ergo/
Join us Monday, April 20 at 1 pm for UPEI’s Virtual Open House! UPEI’s recruitment team will be live to answer your questions on Facebook. The Virtual Open House is designed for all prospective students of UPEI. Get a tour of campus, learn about some of our programs and services, and sign up for a chance to win a terrific UPEI prize!
The Virtual Open House will begin with an introduction to UPEI’s faculties and professors, followed by a video campus tour and a student services fair. You’ll virtually meet many faculty and staff members who will outline what you can expect in your time at UPEI.
This event is for all prospective UPEI students: students who have expressed interest in UPEI and started an application, students who have been admitted, students who have paid their tuition deposit, and students who are confirmed to attend UPEI in the fall by enrolling in courses. We’re excited to welcome you to our Panther family and want to make sure all your questions are answered.
Join in our Virtual Open House and be entered for a chance to win some great UPEI prizes!
- 1st place wins a tuition credit for one UPEI course
- 2nd place receives a $50 UPEI Bookstore card
- 3rd place wins a UPEI hoodie
Each student that likes the post and comments why they’re excited to start at UPEI this Fall, will have their name entered in the contest.
See you Monday at 1 pm! See you on Facebook!
Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board (REB). The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday April 24, 2020. They will be reviewed at the May meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after April 24, 2020 will be reviewed at the June 2020 meeting.
Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.
Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete forms.
Submit the following:
- one e-copy of the application form and all associated documents to reb@upei.ca
Please note the following exception to the REB application submission deadline: protocols that involve COVID-19 related research topics will be considered for review as soon as the full application package is received. If you believe that your research falls into this category then please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca as soon as possible.
For more information about the REB review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca or reb@upei.ca
The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday April 24, 2020. These applications will be reviewed at the May 2020 meeting.
Please ensure that you use the new electronic forms available at http://www.upei.ca/research/forms.
Submit the following:
- one e-copy of the application form and all associated documents to reb@upei.ca
Applications received after this deadline will be reviewed at the June 2020 meeting.
Please note the following exception to the IBC application submission deadline: protocols that involve COVID-19 related research topics will be considered as meeting the criteria for expedited review. If you believe that your research falls into this category then please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare (Biosafety Officer) (rspeare@upei.ca) or Joy Knight (mknight@upei.ca) as soon as possible.
For more information about the IBC review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca or reb@upei.ca
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, May 1 for the May meeting.
Ensure you download the current forms from http://upei.ca/research-services/research-certifications/animal-care, use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms (only current forms will be accepted). 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.
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Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
The Dr. L.I. Duffy Memorial Award was established to support a Canadian student enter their first year of Dentistry.
The recipient of this award is to be a Canadian student who has been accepted and will be entering his or her first year of Dentistry at any dental school. The award will be based on academic performance in undergraduate studies and need.
To complete an application, please visit see here: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/li_duffy_memorial_award.pdf
Applications will be accepted on or before Friday, April 24, 2020. They can be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
For further questions or information, please contact Scholarships & Awards at scholarships@upei.ca.
Two (2) awards will be granted annually to a UPEIFA member, staff member, and/or a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the research enterprise at UPEI.
Dr. Katherine Schultz was appointed the first Vice-President, Research & Development, at UPEI in 2001. She received her PhD in 1983 from the University of Manitoba in Psychology, specializing in Behavioural Neuroscience. Before assuming her responsibilities at UPEI, she served as Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies at the University of Winnipeg from 1994 to 2001. Under Dr. Schultz's leadership, UPEI has realized remarkable growth - over 600% in research funding. In her leadership role dedicated to the research strength at UPEI, she recognized the incredible contributions made in support of research by faculty, staff and volunteers. Dr. Schultz established these awards to honor UPEI faculty, staff and volunteers who play a critical role supporting UPEI research endeavours.
Dr. Schultz established these annual recognition awards to recognize the excellence and ongoing outstanding contributions of these "behind the scenes" drivers of the research enterprise, open to nominations from across campus.
To complete your nomination, please visit following site: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/dr_katherine_schultz_research_awards.pdf
For any further questions, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
All nominations must be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca on or before the deadline date of Friday, April 24, 2020.
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition
The deadline for Spring 2020 Tuition Waivers is April 24, 2020. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
If you have any questions please contact Kellie Nicholson at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
