With the anticipation of rain on Thursday, July 18, Dana Hospitality's BBQ is postponed until Friday, July 19. The BBQ starts at 11:30 am outside AVC's main doors.

A portion of Parking Lot G will be closed beginning July 17, 2024, at 8:00 am to provide space to the contractor that is replacing the Atlantic Veterinary College's north-end green roof. This closure is expected to be in effect until August 30, 2024. If Lot G is full during this period, please use the MacLauchlan Arena Parking Lot and Lot B. The perimeter road will remain open during construction.

Facilities Management apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Facilities Management – Capital Projects office at fmcapitalprojects@upei.ca.

UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used cleaning equipment. There are a number of vacuums and auto scrubbers on this list.

Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until July 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm. 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 about this opportunity at https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/82255/details

If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca.

Dr. Desiree Seib, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a public research presentation titled “Microbes as key regulators of brain development and behaviour” on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.

Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sophie Mathieu, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Friday, July 19, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. Her talk is titled "Parental Benefits, Childcare and Social Inequalities Across Canada: Lessons, Progress and Pitfalls.”

For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca 

Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sébastien Parker, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Thursday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Visualizing Change: Cohort Strata and Satisfaction Trends in France.”

For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca 

One of the signature events of the PEI Pride Festival, which takes place from July 12 to 21, is the Pride Parade, when individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations join a colourful line-up to walk through the streets of Charlottetown. Thanks to the leadership of the UPEI Student Union, and support from UPEI Alumni and UPEI Communications, UPEI is proud to participate in the 30th annual parade.

The 2024 Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 20, and all students, staff, faculty, and alumni are invited to join alongside the Panther Patrol van! Participants are asked to meet at 11:00 am on parade day in the parking lot behind the provincial government buildings on Terry Fox Drive, Charlottetown. The parade begins at 12:00 pm and ends at approximately 1:00 pm.

UPEI participants are asked to wear bright rainbow colours and be ready to wave and cheer! As an option, UPEI Pride t-shirts can be purchased from the UPEI Bookstore, or UPEI shirts and hats can be dressed up with a little Pride colour. 

Those who are unable to make it to the parade can express support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in other ways such as wearing bright rainbow colours during the PEI Pride Festival.

With the anticipation of rain on Thursday, July 18, Dana Hospitality's BBQ is postponed until Friday, July 19. The BBQ starts at 11:30 am outside AVC's main doors.

Members of the UPEI campus community and general public are invited to the Harrington Research Farm Open House on Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The first open house in five years! 

Come and discover the science behind your food! Several interactive activities will be featured throughout the day to present the scientific research on potatoes, cereal grain, corn, hops, and much more! There will be a number of children's activities as well as guided wagon tours of our research farm.  

Did you know that the Harrington Research Farm has more than 600 acres of farmland and a large greenhouse dedicated to year-round agriculture research on sustainable cropping systems?  

The farm has hundreds of small plots dedicated to research on potato and cereal varieties best suited for the Maritimes. Our research aims to manage weeds, insects and diseases, as well as maintain soil health and water quality, with the objective to support agricultural producers across Canada.  

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/8115656791791450/ Free on-site parking and food are available (while supplies last). 

Dr. Desiree Seib, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a public research presentation titled “Microbes as key regulators of brain development and behaviour” on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.

UPEI’s Experiential Education department is hosting Queer Networking as part of the 2024 PEI Pride Festival on Wednesday, July 17, at The Guild from 3-5 pm. This event is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies, at any career stage or from any industry. No registration is required; simply drop in and make some new connections!

Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sophie Mathieu, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Friday, July 19, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. Her talk is titled "Parental Benefits, Childcare and Social Inequalities Across Canada: Lessons, Progress and Pitfalls.”

For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca 

Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sébastien Parker, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Thursday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Visualizing Change: Cohort Strata and Satisfaction Trends in France.”

For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca 

Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Tom McDowell, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:30-11:30 am in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Invisible Threads of Power: Neoliberalism, Abstract Order, and the Basic Income Solution.”

For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca  and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca.

The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is closed for the afternoon on July 17. The staff will be participating in professional development activities. We apologize for any inconvenience.

UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used cleaning equipment. There are a number of vacuums and auto scrubbers on this list.

Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until July 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm. 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 about this opportunity at https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/82255/details

If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca.

Dr. Desiree Seib, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a public research presentation titled “Microbes as key regulators of brain development and behaviour” on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.

Dana Hospitality will host a weekly BBQ every Thursday this summer from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (weather permitting) in front of the AVC main doors. Check out the menu here. For potential weather cancellations and up-to-date information, please visit @UPEI_Eats. 

UPEI’s Experiential Education department is hosting Queer Networking as part of the 2024 PEI Pride Festival on Wednesday, July 17, at The Guild from 3-5 pm. This event is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies, at any career stage or from any industry. No registration is required; simply drop in and make some new connections!

Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sébastien Parker, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Thursday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Visualizing Change: Cohort Strata and Satisfaction Trends in France.”

For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca