Campus Notices
Call for judges - PEI Science Fair Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The PEI Science Fair is fast approaching and we need support from the science and engineering community on PEI for judging this important event. Anyone with an interest in science can be a great judge to help make the experience fun and meaningful for the young people who have taken the time to explore project-based learning in science.
Please forward this call to anyone that you think may be interested in judging. We are seeking to increase the number of judges this year to provide a better experience for the participants and the judges.
The Fair will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at UPEI. Judging takes place from 8:30 to Noon and a pizza lunch will be provided. We need a small number of judges for a second round in the afternoon as well.
A typical judging experience is to arrive before 8:30 and find your team; judge several projects and then gather with your team to rank and score them; hand in your results before noon; finally, enjoy pizza and conversation with fellow science professionals and enthusiasts.
This years fair will have students from grades 4 to 12 participating. Students in grades 7 to 12 have the opportunity to be sent to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, Alberta. (Many of you will recall the 2012 Canada Wide Science Fair that we hosted here in Charlottetown).
If you are willing to judge, please contact Barry Linkletter at judge.peisf@gmail.com and more information will be provided.
The UPEI Music Department will perform Mozart’s famous opera “The Magic Flute” on March 6 and again on March 7, at 7:30 pm in the Steel Recital Hall.
This fully staged version will come to life under the musical direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and stage direction of Stephen Bouey, both of whom are voice professors at UPEI. The opera will be sung in English and will have a unique take, offering perhaps a glimpse of university life in a fantastical way. It is a family-friendly show and is perfect for the inner child in everyone.
Tickets are $15 for adults and seniors, and $10 for students, and can be purchased online at https://bpt.me/4391069; at the Music Department Office (Room 203, Steel Building); or at the door. The storm date is March 8 at 7:30 pm.
For more information, contact Susan Stensch, UPEI Music Department, at music@upei.ca.
Based upon the popularity of our first Reading Group of 2020, we will build upon that reading with another chapter from The Equity Myth.
This time, please come to discuss the "Everyday World of Racialized and Indigenous Faculty Members in Canadian Universities" (Frances Henry and Audrey Kobayashi).
The library has a copy of the book, but we’ve also put a PDF of the chapter on a shared Google folder, at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C-Kp3Rgic3p4Beu_26WK5h4i0ZD4LZmv?usp=sharing (accessible to anyone with a UPEI email address; we’ll be putting future readings in the same folder).
Take a look, grab a colleague, and come join the conversation on Wednesday March 4, at 3:00 pm, in Arts 409.
Everyone welcome!
Are you a member of UPEI’s LGBTQ2S+ community looking for a safe and fun space to discuss your experiences and connect with others? Then this group is for you!
On Friday March 6th, join UPEI’s LGBT+ Support Group as we connect for our first meeting. Headed by Joshua Peters and Allegra Netten, both Doctoral Psychology students and proud members of PEI’s LGBT2S+ community, this group will explore the unique mental health experiences of LGBT2S+ individuals. Topics may include anything from sex and sexuality, to finding support for specific LGBTQ2S+ issues, or tips for maintaining healthy relationships. Most importantly, this group will be a safe place to connect, learn, and support one another. For those who are new to the community or just want to listen – participation isn’t necessary. We hope to create a space for everyone, so confidentiality among participants will be strongly encouraged.
For our first gathering, we will be asking folks what they might want to include in our conversation as we move forward as well as outlining a few ideas we have for getting started. Light snacks will be provided.
Any questions or concerns? Don’t be afraid to reach out to either Allegra Netten (anetten@upei.ca) or Joshua Peters (jpeters5634@upei.ca), or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LGBT-Support-Group-for-UPEI-students-and-staff-102290731361044/
We look forward to seeing you there!
In recognition of the outstanding performance and dedication of our faculty and staff, a number of annual awards have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements.
Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty, Librarians, Clinical Veterinary Professionals and Clinical Nursing Instructors and four categories of Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2020. These awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 10:30am-12:00pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Susan Connolly, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Legal, will lead the process and chair the committee to select award recipients.
Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on Friday, March 27, 2020.
For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit
You’re invited to attend an Open House for the MBA in Global Leadership at UPEI!
Come to UPEI on Thursday, March 5, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Earn your MBA in just 12 months! Meet with MBA in Global Leadership Program Director Dr. Don Wagner, faculty, staff, and alumni to learn all about this innovative and in-demand program.
Attendees will be able to apply on-site (please bring a laptop or mobile device) and have their application fee waived.
UPEI students with an average of at least 80% in their last two years of undergraduate study in any discipline are automatically eligible for the MBA program, with no GMAT/GRE requirement.
Light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Can’t make the Open House? Feel free to contact our program office at 902-894-2866, or by email at mba@upei.ca to request a call or to be added to a waitlist for upcoming webinars.
You are invited to a 2SLGBTQ+ Rainbow Skate! No skates? No problem! Get in touch with Angele at PEERS Alliance (902-566-2473, outreach@peersalliance.ca). Plus, we’ll be serving up some sweet hot chocolate.
For the 2SLGBTQ+ Adult Drop In, PEERS Alliance recognizes and appreciates the support of UPEI Student Affairs, Holland College, PRIDE PEI, and the Women's Network.
Please join us for the first Theology on Tap of the Winter Term!
Rev. Professor Emmanuel Agius, Professor of Moral Theology and Philosophical Ethics, University of Malta, will speak on “Insights from Robotics for Theological Reflection: Challenges and Opportunities.” Theology on Tap is presented by the SDU Institute of Christianity and Culture. Thursday 5 March 2020, doors open at 6:30 pm with the talk starting at 7 pm, the Pourhouse, 189 Great George Street.
Attention Dads, Moms and Guardians:
Do you want to learn how to stay positive and confident as a parent and reduce stress in your
family? Free Triple P-Positive Parenting Seminars will be held February 18th, 25th and March
3rd at Murphy’s Community Centre (room 207) from 7:00-8:30pm. Triple P is an international
project promoted and supported by the Government of Prince Edward Island. There are three
sessions in the seminar series, and each session addresses a different theme. Fathers,
mothers, grandparents, foster parents and guardians are welcome!
For more information, contact Catherine Noseworthy at cnoseworthy@upei.ca
You are invited to attend a Research lecture
Friday, March 6
2:00-3:00 PM
Main 211
Dr Philippe Messier (The Graduate Center, CUNY & Trent University)
(Candidate for the tenure track position. Department of Sociology and Anthropology)
“Building Technologies: From Granite Stones to Digital Videos in the New Telangana State India.”
Please join Ben Cudmore for his Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences Seminar Program presentation entitled " The Role of Nanocellulose in a Sustainable Future".
Abstract: In the past century, petroleum products have been extensively developed resulting in cost-effective plastics with applications in food packing, transportation, and electronics. While these materials currently remain fundamental in supporting the needs of our constantly growing global society, they suffer from poor recyclability and long-life cycles. It is essential that our industrial and technological growth transitions towards more sustainable practices and materials. In the past decade, nanocellulose has shown potential to alleviate the need for petroleum-based products. Nanocellulose can be derived from natural cellulose, the most common natural polymer on the planet, making it a sustainable and renewable material. The two primary forms nanocellulose are nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) which are composed of highly ordered crystalline segments of cellulose (typically 100–500 nm by 10–50 nm), and cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) consisting of segments of amorphous and crystalline cellulose (typically 2–60 nm by several micrometers). The nano-scale of these materials in addition to crystallinity provide excellent mechanical and optical properties that can be incorporated into composite materials. Nanocellulose is inexpensive, renewable and has been used to produce bioplastics, transparent conductive material, flexible electrodes, sensors, and generators with improved recyclability and competitive performance. This seminar explores the application of nanocellulose in these areas highlighting its potential role in maintaining our technologically advancing society.
All are welcome to attend!
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering invites the campus community to this week's graduate research seminar,
Abhishek Pokharel, MSc-SDE Student, Advisor: Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, titled, "BENCH-SCALE STUDY OF COMBINE BIOCHAR-ACTIVATED SLUDGE TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER"
and
Rodolfo Nino-Esparza, MSc-SDE Student, Advisor: Dr. Ali Ahmadi, titled, "DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND APPLICATION OF A SELECTIVE FULLY AUTOMATED PORTABLE AND SMARTPHONE-OPERATED SALIVA-BASED CORTISOL BIOSENSOR"
Wednesday, March 4, 12 noon to 1:00 PM in FSDE 128A (Note room change for Winter seminars)
Everyone is welcome!
It is that time of year to place your order for gowns and hoods for Convocation 2020. If you are planning on attending the ceremonies, please visit www.gradco.ca/upei to place your order. The deadline for this is Sunday, March 22.
Please note: GradCo assures that faculty who place their order on or before March 22, 2020 will be guaranteed to receive their proper hood (Canadian universities only).
For orders placed after March 22, 2020, GradCo will do their best to supply the proper hood; however, a substitution hood may be supplied.
For any faculty who wishes to purchase their regalia, please contact GradCo at info@gradco.ca for information.
Hop on over to the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall and purchase 5 all-you-care-to-eat lunches for only $30 valid from Monday, March 2nd until April 23rd, 2020!
The Saint Dunstan's University Institute of Christianity and Culture is pleased to present a free public lecture given by Rev. Professor Agius Emmanuel, Professor of Moral Theology and Philosophical Ethics, University of Malta, on "Human Gene Editing: the Ethical and Regulatory Landscape in Europe." Wanda Wyatt Lecture Theatre, KC Irving Chemistry Building. All are welcome!
Call for judges - PEI Science Fair Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The PEI Science Fair is fast approaching and we need support from the science and engineering community on PEI for judging this important event. Anyone with an interest in science can be a great judge to help make the experience fun and meaningful for the young people who have taken the time to explore project-based learning in science.
Please forward this call to anyone that you think may be interested in judging. We are seeking to increase the number of judges this year to provide a better experience for the participants and the judges.
The Fair will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at UPEI. Judging takes place from 8:30 to Noon and a pizza lunch will be provided. We need a small number of judges for a second round in the afternoon as well.
A typical judging experience is to arrive before 8:30 and find your team; judge several projects and then gather with your team to rank and score them; hand in your results before noon; finally, enjoy pizza and conversation with fellow science professionals and enthusiasts.
This years fair will have students from grades 4 to 12 participating. Students in grades 7 to 12 have the opportunity to be sent to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, Alberta. (Many of you will recall the 2012 Canada Wide Science Fair that we hosted here in Charlottetown).
If you are willing to judge, please contact Barry Linkletter at judge.peisf@gmail.com and more information will be provided.
Take some time for 'YOU' and drop by the Health and Wellness Centre, 2nd floor W. A. Murphy Student Centre between 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Friday, March 6. Booths will include blood pressure checks, glucose & cholesterol testing, concussion booth, Sit n’ Reach test, hand grip testing, HPV booth and massages/accupressure.
Jessica MacKinnon, Nurse Practitioner student, will also provide a 15-minute "Heart Health" presentation from noon-12:15 pm and repeated at 12:45-1:00 pm.
Light refreshments provided. Door prizes including yoga mat and bag, blood pressure cuff, etc! No appointment required!
This event is brought to you by UPEI's Healthy Campus Committee, through the Employee Wellness Strategy.
Based upon the popularity of our first Reading Group of 2020, we will build upon that reading with another chapter from The Equity Myth.
This time, please come to discuss the "Everyday World of Racialized and Indigenous Faculty Members in Canadian Universities" (Frances Henry and Audrey Kobayashi).
The library has a copy of the book, but we’ve also put a PDF of the chapter on a shared Google folder, at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C-Kp3Rgic3p4Beu_26WK5h4i0ZD4LZmv?usp=sharing (accessible to anyone with a UPEI email address; we’ll be putting future readings in the same folder).
Take a look, grab a colleague, and come join the conversation on Wednesday March 4, at 3:00 pm, in Arts 409.
Everyone welcome!
The Environmental Studies Program and Robertson Library Talks Invite the UPEI students, faculty, and staff to attend the screening of the documentary “Athropocene: The Human Epoch.” The screening will be followed by the discussion led by the UPEI students.
Created by Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier and Edward Burtynsky, this documentary is “a cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive reengineering of the planet.”
Date and time: March 5, 2020 at 5:30pm
Place: RL 235
Invited discussants: Sarah Davison, Island Studies; Noble Newman, Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture; Isabelle Fitzpatrick, Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture; Emily Smith, Environmental Studies; Choyce Chappell, Environmental Studies.
All are welcome!
If have any questions/suggestions, please feel free to contact Dr. Nino Antadze at nantadze@upei.ca
If you use Moodle for receiving assignment submissions, you can create rubrics and marking guides to change how students see their grades and feedback. This short workshop will show how to build rubrics and marking guides for Moodle assignments. There will be time for guided practice as well. Register for the workshop here.
If you have any questions about the session please contact jbhogan@upei.ca.
