Online training on how to use Animal Care Committee Forms in Researcher Portal is available. This training seminar is open to anyone using Animal Care Committee forms.

Title: Introduction to Animal Care Committee Forms in Researcher Portal

Date: Tuesday, May 18

Time: 10:00-11:00

If you would like to attend, please contact Jennifer Knight (jbknight@upei.ca) for login information

UPEI is hosting the 2021 CBIE Annual Regional Meeting virtually! 

June 3rd from 12:15pm - 4:00pm ADT and June 4th from 9:00am - 1:15pm ADT

Registration is now open and can be found here.

This year's meeting is inspired by the region we live in and the connectivity we all enjoy. Atlantic Canada is unique in many ways but most of all the ability to “bubble up” and move between all four provinces seamlessly while learning from one another and internationalizing our communities and campuses together. We look forward to hearing our colleagues discuss the future of internationalization within our region and how we can all work together to share our research, knowledge, motivation and success moving forward.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, June 4th for the June 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 UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the UPEI Climate Webinar Series, which features a number of climate research topics presented by UPEI researchers. The series runs on several Fridays at 3 pm (AT) between March 12 – May 28, 2021.

Join Andy MacDonald, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, May 14 at 3 pm he will speak about Tracking PEI Coastal Erosion Using Pin Measurements and Drone Technology

Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/144430967913

Have you ever thought of completing a Master’s degree in, among other things, island tourism, sustainability, or international relations, all while staying right here on Prince Edward Island?

If so, please join us on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, for an information session on UPEI’s Master of Arts, Island Studies programs!

Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) Information Session
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10:00am – 11:00am ADT (UTC-3)
Zoom registration: bit.ly/mais-info-session-may2021

To learn more about the MAIS program and Island Studies at UPEI, please visit islandstudies.com/mais-program

Any questions can be directed to Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Interim Coordinator of the MAIS Program: brinklow@upei.ca

Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Friday, May 14, 2021. 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.

Alumni Canada Games Place – May 14

Chaplaincy Centre – May 14

Health Sciences Building – May 17

KC Irving Chemistry Centre – May 18

Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – May 19

Memorial Hall – May 21

Kelley Memorial Building – May 25

Chi-Wan Young Sports Center – May 26

WA Murphy Student Center – May 27

Dalton Hall – May 28

SDU Main Building – June 1

Don & Marion McDougall Hall – June 2-3

Alumni Hall – June 3

Steel Building – June 4

Duffy Science Centre – June 9–10

Central Utility Building – June 15–16

Robertson Library – June 22

Cass Science Hall – June 23

Campus Kids Child Care Centre – June 23

Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering – June 24

The following buildings will take place at a later date

Atlantic Veterinary College – 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 or 6034.

At 10:00am on Thursday, May 13th, 2021, ITSS will be performing maintenance on the UPEI wireless network. After the maintenance is completed, some devices may need to accept/trust the detected change before they are able to connect to the wireless network again. If you have any wireless devices that rely on an internet connection at this time, then please verify that your device is working properly after 10:10am.

If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, June 4th for the June 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.

UPEI’s Student Union and Experiential Education department have partnered with Skills PEI to create the International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP). This program will offer a cohort of international students the opportunity to gain employability skills through a combination of professional development training and a paid internship this summer. 

In order to be eligible, international students must be finishing their first or second year of studies (having completed between 30 and 60 semester hours), living in Prince Edward Island for the duration of the program, and available to work during regular business hours. 

Training begins May 25th, followed by 11-week internships through the summer with local businesses, tailored to students’ career interests. 

For details, and to apply, visit https://forms.gle/zr6XKtfpzf8RknG16. Students must be signed into their UPEI account to access the Google form.

Applications close Sunday, May 16 at 11:59pm. Email any questions to experientialed@upei.ca.

The Health Centred Research Clinic at UPEI is offering a Chronic Disease Self-Management program for any UPEI Staff or Faculty that have been diagnosed with a chronic condition for at least one year or longer.

The program will consist of weekly group exercise and education sessions at the Health Centred Research Clinic located in the lower level of the Steel Building.  In order to participate individuals must be currently employed by the University of Prince Edward Island either permanently, or a contract lasting for the duration of the program and have been diagnosed with a chronic condition for at least one year or longer.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, we will be hosting a 20 minute information Session Thursday May 13 at 12:00pm online. If interested please contact Program Coordinator, Laurie Michael at lmichael@upei.ca to receive the link on how to access the virtual information session.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Small Group Training is a fun and effective way to reach your fitness goals. Sessions combine the expertise of a personal trainer with the dynamic and motivating of working in a small group. Derek Smith, UPEI personal trainer will be leading a group Tuesday & Thursdays 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm, May 18 - June 24. 12 training sessions. Fee: Sports Centre members $118 + hst/person.  Non-Members $146 + hst/person. No subsidies. Registration deadline May 14. To register or for more information please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca

The March Island Lecture Series session featured Prof. Mark Stoddart (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and Dr. Ásthildur Elva Bernharðsdóttir (University of Iceland) discussing the financial crises of Iceland and Newfoundland & Labrador. What have these experiences had in common and what lessons can they teach us?

An edited version of the session will be aired on Eastlink's Podium TV in Nova Scotia and PEI from May 10–14 at 9am each day. 

For more details about the presentation (or to watch the full version on the Institute of Island Studies YouTube channel), visit islandstudies.com/events/recordings.

The UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the UPEI Climate Webinar Series, which features a number of climate research topics presented by UPEI researchers. The series runs on several Fridays at 3 pm (AT) between March 12 – May 28, 2021.

Join Andy MacDonald, UPEI School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, May 14 at 3 pm he will speak about Tracking PEI Coastal Erosion Using Pin Measurements and Drone Technology

Sign up to participate on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/144430967913

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre is pleased to share our 2021 spring newsletter with you!

https://awc.upei.ca/files/2021/05/SJDAWC-2021-spring-newsletter.pdf

Interested in some professional development that fits with your busy life? The Teaching and Learning Centre has curated a list pedagogy-related podcasts to match your needs. Click here for the links.  If there are podcasts that you think should be added to the list please email details to Charlene VanLeeuwen, Teaching and Learning Centre Coordinator  cvanleeuwen@upei.ca

UPEI is hosting the 2021 CBIE Annual Regional Meeting virtually! 

June 3rd from 12:15pm - 4:00pm ADT and June 4th from 9:00am - 1:15pm ADT

Registration is now open and can be found here.

This year's meeting is inspired by the region we live in and the connectivity we all enjoy. Atlantic Canada is unique in many ways but most of all the ability to “bubble up” and move between all four provinces seamlessly while learning from one another and internationalizing our communities and campuses together. We look forward to hearing our colleagues discuss the future of internationalization within our region and how we can all work together to share our research, knowledge, motivation and success moving forward.

At 10:00am on Thursday, May 13th, 2021, ITSS will be performing maintenance on the UPEI wireless network. After the maintenance is completed, some devices may need to accept/trust the detected change before they are able to connect to the wireless network again. If you have any wireless devices that rely on an internet connection at this time, then please verify that your device is working properly after 10:10am.

If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.

Curious about how you can get involved with work-integrated learning projects in upcoming semesters?

Riipen is hosting weekly webinars to share information about how you can get involved in supporting youth for the future of work using their online platform.

The sessions will cover:

• An introduction to Riipen
• Available funding opportunities
• How to get started
• Q & A

Visit this link to sign up for an upcoming session.

Can't make it? No problem; sign up and we will send you the recording.

Crows on campus know if you have food or something that looks like food.

• NEVER FEED the crows or drop food on the ground. This includes food wrappers. 
• KEEP FOOD HIDDEN inside a bag or backpack. Do not just carry a food container. Crows can smell it!
• Should a crow start to attack you, WAVE YOUR HANDS and forcefully shoo them away and continue your walk. That way the crow will learn that it's not productive to show this type of behaviour. 

If everyone on Campus is consistent in dealing with the crows, hopefully, we will all be able to enjoy our beautiful PEI summer outside!

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, June 4th for the June 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.