Campus Notices
The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Kate Roberts Bucca's PhD dissertation defence, The Madding Campus: The Impacts of Eteronormativity, Neuronormativity, and Class on Graduate Creative Writing Education.
Please join us in person MH 417 (Memorial Hall UPEI Campus) or through Zoom see link below:
Zoom: https://upei.zoom.us/j/66603548276?pwd=RmIlpROHT4q2bBFrtwVyRnaw8PRkJw.1
Meeting ID: 666 0354 8276
Passcode: 030366
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Angie Fazekas, who is a candidate for the tenure-track position in Diversity and Social Justice (DSJS). Their talk, titled "Desire Lines: Digital Technologies, Youth Sexuality, and Creative Online Play," is scheduled for Friday, June 14, from 10:00-11:00 am, in SDU Main Building 320. You can also join via Zoom: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65450261837?pwd=M67HuuNWruYQI5Q9tYmTc9TPvrs5Oa.1&from=addon
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca or Ann Braithwaite, abraithwaite@upei.ca
The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Kate Roberts Bucca's PhD dissertation defence, The Madding Campus: The Impacts of Eteronormativity, Neuronormativity, and Class on Graduate Creative Writing Education.
Please join us in person MH 417 (Memorial Hall UPEI Campus) or through Zoom see link below:
Zoom: https://upei.zoom.us/j/66603548276?pwd=RmIlpROHT4q2bBFrtwVyRnaw8PRkJw.1
Meeting ID: 666 0354 8276
Passcode: 030366
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, July 5, for the July 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."
UPEI ACC SOPs and codes of practice 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.
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Angie Fazekas, who is a candidate for the tenure-track position in Diversity and Social Justice (DSJS). Their talk, titled "Desire Lines: Digital Technologies, Youth Sexuality, and Creative Online Play," is scheduled for Friday, June 14, from 10:00-11:00 am, in SDU Main Building 320. You can also join via Zoom: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65450261837?pwd=M67HuuNWruYQI5Q9tYmTc9TPvrs5Oa.1&from=addon
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca or Ann Braithwaite, abraithwaite@upei.ca
The AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital carries on-site pet food, treats, and supplements. For your 24/7 convenience, we also have an online pet store at myVETstore.ca that offers a huge selection of food, treats, toys, and supplies for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. Orders at myVETstore.ca with a minimum value of $30 (before tax) qualify for free shipping directly to your home. As well, if you sign up for auto orders, you will save 5% on your order, in addition to your UPEI staff/AVC student discount. If you don't already have an account, we invite you to sign up for one on the AVC myVETstore through the link below. Please use your UPEI email address when creating an account to ensure you receive your UPEI Staff/AVC Student discount:
https://www.myvetstore.ca/avcvth
Once you place an order and it is processed, you will receive one email confirming your order, and a second confirming when your order has shipped or is available for pickup at the hospital.
AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to a Hello Summer! Barbecue for students, staff, and faculty.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
11:30 am–1:00 pm
In the quad in front of SDU Main Building
All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle! Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your panther pride! Swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!
UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used fitness equipment. There is a treadmill, an elliptical trainer, and a summit trainer.
Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until June 18, 2024, at 2:00 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/81000/publicFiles
If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca.
UPEI Research Services and Graduate Studies is very excited to be offering our eighth Student Program for Research Engagement & Excellence (SPREE), formerly the SPUR program, from June 13-August 22, 2024. Each week, there will be a Lunch and Learn session taking place on campus from 12-1 pm.
Why sign up? Participants will
- explore research-based career options
- receive help and mentorship while preparing for an end-of-summer poster competition with cash prizes up to $500
- enjoy the provided lunch at every session
- develop research skills with skill-building workshops
Who is eligible?
Undergraduate students working on a summer research project and graduate students with a research component may register for the program.
How do participants sign up?
Those interested in participating are asked to register via Google Form before June 13.
For more information, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact program coordinator Julie VanLeeuwen, jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca.
Please share this information with any UPEI student researchers eligible to participate in SPREE 2024.
Everyone is invited to the public presentation by a group of UPEI students and staff who traveled to Ghana recently with the chapter of UPEI Medical Global Brigades and provided volunteer service to public health projects and mobile medical clinics to under-served communities. Come and hear the story of the group of 28 UPEI volunteers, including the work they did to make the trip, the service they provided while in Ghana, and the impacts on their own learning and development.
Join us on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7:15 pm in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, Room 128B (free parking in UPEI Lot C) or online through Zoom:
https://upei.zoom.us/j/67422966246?pwd=oxLQRKpa6P0awWIB4Oc7fV0Ouw9Nvq.1
Meeting ID: 674 2296 6246
Passcode: brigade
Please feel free to share this invitation. For any questions, contact Inge Dorsey at idorsey@upei.ca.
On Wednesday, June 12, ITSS will conduct routine maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8:00 pm to midnight. During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, and Colleague.
We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.
As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca and Outlook email directly using https://outlook.office.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
Calling all current UPEI Students! Great news, 2024 NSO Crew registration is now open!!
Your NSO Coordinators are recruiting current and returning students to volunteer as Point People, Team Captains, and Leaders for New Student Orientation 2024. Descriptions of all roles are in the form below.
If you would love the opportunity to volunteer and inspire our new Panthers, be sure to fill out this form: https://forms.gle/VW5Qx1W932tn1Erc9
And be sure to let us know if you have any questions at: nso@upei.ca
The Health, Safety, and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Emergency and Standard First Aid/CPR training sessions:
- Emergency First Aid/CPR
June 19, 2024
8:30 am–4:00 pm
This basic one-day course offers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. - Standard First Aid/CPR (two-day session)
June 24 and 25, 2024
8:30 am–4:00 pm
This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement.
The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered. Please note that lunch will not be provided.
As space is limited, please register by contacting HSE@upei.ca by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 12.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, July 5, for the July 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."
UPEI ACC SOPs and codes of practice 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.
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Angie Fazekas, who is a candidate for the tenure-track position in Diversity and Social Justice (DSJS). Their talk, titled "Desire Lines: Digital Technologies, Youth Sexuality, and Creative Online Play," is scheduled for Friday, June 14, from 10:00-11:00 am, in SDU Main Building 320. You can also join via Zoom: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65450261837?pwd=M67HuuNWruYQI5Q9tYmTc9TPvrs5Oa.1&from=addon
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca or Ann Braithwaite, abraithwaite@upei.ca
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to a Hello Summer! Barbecue for students, staff, and faculty.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
11:30 am–1:00 pm
In the quad in front of SDU Main Building
All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle! Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your panther pride! Swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!
UPEI Research Services and Graduate Studies is very excited to be offering our eighth Student Program for Research Engagement & Excellence (SPREE), formerly the SPUR program, from June 13-August 22, 2024. Each week, there will be a Lunch and Learn session taking place on campus from 12-1 pm.
Why sign up? Participants will
- explore research-based career options
- receive help and mentorship while preparing for an end-of-summer poster competition with cash prizes up to $500
- enjoy the provided lunch at every session
- develop research skills with skill-building workshops
Who is eligible?
Undergraduate students working on a summer research project and graduate students with a research component may register for the program.
How do participants sign up?
Those interested in participating are asked to register via Google Form before June 13.
For more information, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact program coordinator Julie VanLeeuwen, jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca.
Please share this information with any UPEI student researchers eligible to participate in SPREE 2024.
On Wednesday, June 12, ITSS will conduct routine maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8:00 pm to midnight. During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, and Colleague.
We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.
As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca and Outlook email directly using https://outlook.office.com.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
On June 12, 2024, ITSS will host a follow-up webinar regarding the launch of Microsoft Teams for Communications.
We encourage you to register for this webinar and direct your questions and comments regarding "Teams for Communications" here: https://go.upei.ca/teamswebinar2.
This will be a Q&A-driven demo session, with focus on diving deeper into how Teams Chat and Meetings work.
For more information and updates, please visit the “M365 Project Overview” section of the ITSS website at go.upei.ca/ithelp
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, July 5, for the July 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."
UPEI ACC SOPs and codes of practice 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.
