Campus Notices

UPEI Blood Borne Pathogen Training Session

There will be a UPEI Blood Borne Pathogen training session on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in Kelley Memorial Building Room 237

This session is for those individuals whose research involves human blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend you must pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh before April 2, 2021 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. 

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei or 902-566-5071.

Ph.D. Candidacy Exam Public Presentation Nauman Nazeer, Ph.D candidate in MMS

Ph.D. Candidacy Exam Public Presentation

Nauman Nazeer, Ph.D. candidate in MMS

Title: Sprayable photo-crosslinked hydrogels based on chitosan, hyaluronic acid, and gelatin as antimicrobial and cell-adhesive wound dressings

Summary: Wound healing is an essential process for the repair of damaged skin tissue and for the restoration of normal tissue function post-injury. Wound dressings are used to promote wound healing and prevent exposure of the wound to infections and mechanical damage. However, conventional prefabricated wound dressings are non-conformal and typically use adhesive coatings to remain fixed onto wounds. As a result, they are difficult to properly apply onto irregular wound surfaces and often cause issues of patient non-compliance, which results in microbial infections and delayed wound healing. Furthermore, conventional dressing materials require frequent changes in order to prevent the accumulation of blood and exudates (hematoma). Such changes disrupt the wound healing process and expose wounds to further infection. Hydrogel-based dressings have been explored as alternatives to traditional prefabricated wound dressings. Hydrogels are soft and mouldable, and can be easily applied onto uneven wound surfaces without the use of additional adhesives. The structure of hydrogel networks also resembles the extracellular matrix (ECM) of mammalian skin and can absorb exudates, while providing a moisture-rich environment for wound healing. Additionally, hydrogel dressings can incorporate small molecules such as antimicrobial agents and factors that promote the re-epithelialization of wounds. In this research proposal, sprayable photo-crosslinked hydrogel-based wound dressings composed of gelatin (Gel), chitosan (CS), and hyaluronic acid (HA) are suggested as potential alternatives to traditional wound dressing materials. The incorporation of cell adhesive peptides into the hydrogel matrix is also proposed in order to accelerate wound healing by promoting the migration and proliferation of keratinocytes at the wound site. The use of visible light for photo-initiated crosslinking of the hydrogel is also proposed to be beneficial to wound healing as a form of photobiomodulation therapy. Therefore, sprayable in situ hydrogel wound dressings may be time- and cost-efficient biomaterial products for the treatment of chronic wounds.

Date and Time: April 1st, 1:30 PM

Via Google meet.  All are welcome to attend. Please contact Barry Linkletter at GSC@upei.ca for the information to connect.

 

Physics Career Pathways: A Panel Discussion

Many great careers begin with a degree in Physics! Join us Thursday, April 1st 2021 from 1pm-2pm to speak with UPEI Students and Alumni about an exciting future in Physics! 

UPEI MBA in Global Leadership - Live Q & A Sessions

To learn more about this innovative program, we invite you to attend one of the following online sessions:

Tuesday, April 6th at 9:30 am (ADT)

To register, please visit: https://apply.upei.ca/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?id=006d2206-b290-eb11-80fa-0050568e6563

Wednesday, April 7th at 5:00 pm (ADT)

To register, please visit: https://apply.upei.ca/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?id=cedbe718-bc90-eb11-80fa-0050568e6563

We will be answering your questions about the program and the application process. Attendees will be given a promo code to have their application fee waived ($50 CAD value).

The MBA in Global Leadership program is a cohort-model MBA program that can be completed in 12 months. The program is designed to enhance students’ skill sets and decision-making abilities needed in today’s dynamic international business environment. For more details on the program and entry requirements, visit our website: upei.ca/globalmba

If you have questions and are unable to attend this event, we encourage you to contact the MBA Program Office at mba@upei.ca

Scheduled Outage – Colleague Maintenance (March 31) beginning at 8pm

On Wednesday March 31, ITSS will be conducting routine updates on the Colleague system and related services from 8 pm to 12 am midnight. During this time, the following services will be unavailable:

  • Colleague UI
  • Self-Service
  • Tuition and Deposit Credit Card Payments

We encourage Students, Faculty, and Staff that may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

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

UPEI Employer Toolkit

The Office of Experiential Education and Work-Integrated Learning has developed an Employer Toolkit to support community members and employers working with UPEI students. The toolkit is split in to four sections under the headings of UPEI Students 101, Mentoring, Hiring and Inlcusion. We hope that you find the information useful and encourage you to share it with your community contacts. Each section is available for viewing and download on the website. Click here to view the toolkit and provide your feedback. 

If you would to contact someone directly regarding the toolkit, please contact Krissi at kewing@upei.ca 

Good Friday Liturgy

Join the Chaplaincy Centre Team for Good Friday Liturgy, on Friday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions we can welcome 34 people. Please sign up in advance here. Plan to arrive early to avoid crowding as we check your name off the list.

Scholarships & Awards with April 1, 2021 Deadline

Scholarships & Awards with April 1, 2021 Deadline

A reminder that the deadline for the following list of scholarships and awards is Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Application forms can be found by clicking the links provided below. Please submit your application and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.

Patient Satisfaction Survey - UPEI Health & Wellness Centre

The UPEI Health & Wellness is conducting its annual Patient Satisfaction Survey.  For the first time, the survey is digital and the link will be mailed to all patients who visit the clinic between now and April 1st, 2021. If you are not visiting during this time, but have feedback, please go to www.upei/health-centre and click on the link: "We'd love to hear from you" to submit your feedback. We use this information to make quality improvements.

Good Friday Liturgy

Join the Chaplaincy Centre Team for Good Friday Liturgy, on Friday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions we can welcome 34 people. Please sign up in advance here. Plan to arrive early to avoid crowding as we check your name off the list.

Technology Tip Tuesday

Do you ever find you need two screens when working on a laptop? To quickly look at two windows side by side on a Windows computer, select a window and press the Windows Key+left arrow key to "snap" it to the left side of your screen. You can snap a different window to the other half of the screen by selecting the window and pressing the Windows Key+the right arrow. Easy.

Scholarships & Awards with April 1, 2021 Deadline

Scholarships & Awards with April 1, 2021 Deadline

A reminder that the deadline for the following list of scholarships and awards is Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Application forms can be found by clicking the links provided below. Please submit your application and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.

Yoga & Fascial Release Classes - UPEI Staff/Faculty

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing Yoga & Fascial Release Classes for UPEI Faculty and Staff. Brenda Dowel, yoga teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner will lead the four-part series of 90-minute classes with a focused approach.

          1) Back & Core:   Wednesdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am, March 31, April 7, 14 and 21  

          2) Hips & Glutes:  Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, March 31, April 7, 14 and 21 

Two different sets of classes with an Anatomical Focus.   This series will include a comprehensive approach to the entire body while focusing on a particular area for optimal health and vitality.  

  •  Grounding; Psoas Release; Centering 
  •  Stretching what is tight and strengthening what is weak
  •  Fascial Stretching and Myofascial Releases, Yoga & Conditioning Movements
  •  Fluid and static movements for the Fascia/Connective Tissue
  •  Recognizing and addressing unhealthy movement patterns
  •  Relaxation and Integration

The free programming is offered to UPEI staff and faculty only on a first registration basis. To register for one of the courses please email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca indicating Hips & Glutes or Back & Core. 12 participants max per series. Location: Fitness Studio 1, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre

Sale of Used Boats

UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used boats. Items for sale are one 2001 Prince craft 14' Aluminum Boat  and one 2004 J1450 Carolina Skiff with 20HP Mercury Motor

Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until April 13th at 2:00pm.  This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your UPEI credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the Vendor Name and Contact Name fields.  You can access the information on this opportunity at the following link:

https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/40248/details

Island Lecture Series – Learning from Financial Crisis: Towards Sustainable Island Futures for Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador

Learning from Financial Crisis:
Towards Sustainable Island Futures for Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 1:00-2:00pm ADT (UTC-3)

As cold-water islands, Newfoundland and Iceland are often compared. The March session of the Institute of Island Studies Island Lecture Series features a presentation by Prof. Mark Stoddart and Dr. Ásthildur Elva Bernharðsdóttir comparing the financial crises that both islands have experienced: Iceland in 2008–2009, and Newfoundland currently. What have these experiences had in common and what lessons can they teach us?

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 islandstudies.com/islandlectureseries-march2021 for more details and to reserve your spot.

Scholarships & Awards with April 1, 2021 Deadline

Scholarships & Awards with April 1, 2021 Deadline

A reminder that the deadline for the following list of scholarships and awards is Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Application forms can be found by clicking the links provided below. Please submit your application and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.

Yoga & Fascial Release Classes - UPEI Staff/Faculty

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing Yoga & Fascial Release Classes for UPEI Faculty and Staff. Brenda Dowel, yoga teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner will lead the four-part series of 90-minute classes with a focused approach.

          1) Back & Core:   Wednesdays 10:00 am - 11:30 am, March 31, April 7, 14 and 21  

          2) Hips & Glutes:  Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, March 31, April 7, 14 and 21 

Two different sets of classes with an Anatomical Focus.   This series will include a comprehensive approach to the entire body while focusing on a particular area for optimal health and vitality.  

  •  Grounding; Psoas Release; Centering 
  •  Stretching what is tight and strengthening what is weak
  •  Fascial Stretching and Myofascial Releases, Yoga & Conditioning Movements
  •  Fluid and static movements for the Fascia/Connective Tissue
  •  Recognizing and addressing unhealthy movement patterns
  •  Relaxation and Integration

The free programming is offered to UPEI staff and faculty only on a first registration basis. To register for one of the courses please email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca indicating Hips & Glutes or Back & Core. 12 participants max per series. Location: Fitness Studio 1, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre

Moodle Exam Building Webinar

The Moodle Quiz activity is a strong tool for running online exams. This session will be hosted on Tuesday March 30th at 2pm to provide an introduction to the quiz activity and cover the set up for a Moodle exam. This session will be conducted online and a recording will be available to registrants. Register here for this session.

Patient Satisfaction Survey - UPEI Health & Wellness Centre

The UPEI Health & Wellness is conducting its annual Patient Satisfaction Survey.  For the first time, the survey is digital and the link will be mailed to all patients who visit the clinic between now and April 1st, 2021. If you are not visiting during this time, but have feedback, please go to www.upei/health-centre and click on the link: "We'd love to hear from you" to submit your feedback. We use this information to make quality improvements.

Island Lecture Series – Learning from Financial Crisis: Towards Sustainable Island Futures for Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador

Learning from Financial Crisis:
Towards Sustainable Island Futures for Iceland and Newfoundland and Labrador
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 1:00-2:00pm ADT (UTC-3)

As cold-water islands, Newfoundland and Iceland are often compared. The March session of the Institute of Island Studies Island Lecture Series features a presentation by Prof. Mark Stoddart and Dr. Ásthildur Elva Bernharðsdóttir comparing the financial crises that both islands have experienced: Iceland in 2008–2009, and Newfoundland currently. What have these experiences had in common and what lessons can they teach us?

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 islandstudies.com/islandlectureseries-march2021 for more details and to reserve your spot.

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