Campus Notices

Teaching Community Conference - Call for Proposals

UPEI's 2nd Teaching Community Conference will be held May 7th, 2019 and is calling for presentation proposals. 
All UPEI teaching and learning proposals are welcome, but last year's faculty participants indicated interest in these following topics:
•Decolonization/Indigenization of Education/Implementing TRC recommendations in the classroom 
•Inclusive education and accessibility 
•Blended and Online teaching practice and strategies 
•Experiential education 

To submit a proposal please complete this form: (Teaching Community Conference Call for Proposals https://goo.gl/forms/vFMxgqevjDv7ygcR2). 

Proposals are due 4:30 PM March 29, 2019

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact elearning@upei.ca

UPEI/HC Relay for Life 2019

Relay for Life is a community-based fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society, where participants walk around the track, partake in various activities (ie Swing Dancing and Minute to Win it), and join together in the fight against cancer! The first ever combined UPEI/Holland College event is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 15th 2019 from 6pm until midnight in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

Visit relayforlife.ca/UPEI today!

Indigenization at Other Universities
It's time for another event in the series of discussions about indigenization and decolonization being presented by the Faculty Development Office and the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle's faculty development committee. On Wednesday, March 20, from 3:00-4:00 in HSB 106, Gary Evans will present on and lead a discussion about “Indigenization at Other Universities.” Come out and join the conversation!

 

Upcoming Student Recitals - UPEI Music Department
The UPEI Department of Music Student Recital Series is pleased to present the following student recitals:
 
Friday, March 15, 7:30 PM at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.  Joanna McKearney, alto saxophone, accompanied by Frances McBurnie, piano will be performing her senior recital with works by Bach, Lantier, Pascal, Noda and Dubois. Admission is FREE.
 
Sunday, March 17, 2:30 PM at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.  Ian Soloman, tenor and Gaige Waugh, baritone in collaboration with Frances McBurnie, piano; Ryan Drew, snare drums and Henry Orford, trumpet will be performing their junior recitals with works by Bach, Handel, Pergolesi, Scarlatti, Schumann, Mozart, Debussy and more. Admission is FREE.
 
All are welcome

 

Science Seminar: Nino Antadze

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to a presentation by Nino Antadze (UPEI Environmental Studies) entitled: "Energy justice, hydropower and climate change: Insights from the Republic of Georgia".

This event is Friday, March 15 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science Centre room 204. 

Everyone is welcome.

UPEI Executive MBA Program Information Session

UPEI's Executive MBA program hosts Information Session

UPEI’s Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.

Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity in business graduate studies, UPEI’s School of Business invites you to attend the following information session. Learn more about the program and application process, have your questions answered, and meet with staff from the School of Business.

Thursday, March 14
The Gallery, The Guild
Charlottetown
5:00 pm

We encourage you to call (902) 566-6474 or email: mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information about UPEI’s Executive MBA program, please visit: upei.ca/mba or contact the MBA Coordinator at (902)566-6474.

Discussion: History of Agriculture on PEI

History of Agriculture on PEI
The Environmental Studies Book Club Discussion Series

This winter we will be reading and discussing "Time and a Place: An Environmental History of Prince Edward Island" (2016). Our discussions will probe into past and present environmental changes on PEI, and how and why the Islanders are particularly sensitive to environmental issues and enmeshed in their landscape in a way that is unique among Canadians.

During our third discussion we will talk about the history of agriculture on PEI and will focus on the chapters “The Fertile Crescent: Agricultural Land Use on Prince Edward Island, 1861-1971” by Dr. Joshua MacFadyen and “Agriculture and the Environment on Prince Edward Island, 1969-2014: An Uneasy Relationship” by Mr. Jean-Paul Arsenault. 

We are thrilled that the authors, Dr. Joshua MacFadyen and Mr. Jean-Paul Arsenault, will join our discussion. 

Date and time: March 14, 2019 at 4pm
Place: The Fox & Crow, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, UPEI campus.

All are welcome!

"Time and a Place: An Environmental History of Prince Edward Island" is available as an e-book at https://library.upei.ca/. 

If have any questions/suggestions, please feel free to contact Dr. Nino Antadze at nantadze@upei.ca

Technology Tip Tuesday from ITSS
A free trial for a great service you really need is brilliant. Until you forget to cancel before the deadline and the subscriptions kick in. Does this sound familiar? Amazon prime, Disney, cable sports channels etc etc. These services keep charging until you TELL them to stop. Its easy...On your phone go to Google Play - Menu- Subscriptions - Manage - Cancel. DONE.
iOs (little harder) Settings - Apple ID - iTunes & App Store - Apple ID (again) - View the ID to get to the a/c info and scroll to subscriptions. Little more complicated but worth the $avings. 
ITSS can help with any tech queries Mon-Fri 8-4.

 

Animal Care Committee Protocol Submission Deadline - April 5th
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, April 5th for the April meeting. 

Ensure you download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/research-services/research-certifications/animal-care, use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms (only current forms will be accepted). To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Polices, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx. 

Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date.
• Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - North Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302
• Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca 

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.

For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau, ACC Administrative Assistant at 902-566-0973.

 

MMS Seminar Series - Anayet Kabir

AS part of the Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences Seminar Program, Anayet Kabir will be giving a presentation on "Diatoms Loaded Self-assembled Nanomaterial for Drug Delivery". 
A rapidly expanding field that utilizes nature-inspired materials to create novel and functional biomimetics is known as “Biotemplating”. The diatomaceous earth is an exceptional template for drug delivery applications, owing largely to its highly-ordered pores, large surface area, species specific architecture, and flexibility for surface modifications. Diatomaceous earth have been studied in a wide range of biomedical applications but their potential as the next frontier of drug delivery has yet to be fully exploited. Diatoms are porous silica-based materials obtained from single cell photosynthetic algae. We are evaluating the potential of diatomaceous earth (DE) microparticles for the duel delivery of drugs as cancer therapeutics. The study described the self-assembly of adamantine modified diatomaceous earth in β-cyclodextrin architecture to prepare thixotropic gels of varying mechanical properties. The gels produced exhibit excelled drug absorption capacity and colloidal stability under different pH. The co-encapsulation of drugs in diatomaceous earth containing thixotropic materials is studied and their in vitro anticancer activities are evaluated. 

This event is Wednesday, March 13 at 12:30 pm in KC Irving Chemistry Centre room 104.

Coffee with a Stranger: Study Abroad Edition
Join CLA & past Study Abroad participant, Kara Lamont, in the Campus Life Lounge for Coffee with a Stranger: Study Abroad Edition.

We will have snacks and drinks while talking about what it's like to participate in an international experience.
 
This event is Thursdday, March 14 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Campus Life Lounge of Dalton Hall, room 514.
The Oral History of Mi'kma'ki with Stephen Augustine, Hereditary Chief of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council
The Oral History of Mi'kma'ki with Stephen Augustine, Hereditary Chief of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council and Associate Vice President Indigenous Affairs and Unama'ki College, Cape Breton University

9:30 am to 11:00 am Monday March 18, 2019.

Dr. Steel Recital Hall 
 
UPEI Multicultural choir - new location for March 13 only
The UPEI Multicultural Choir will meet in the basement of the Robertson Library Building, Room 103 this Wednesday, March 13, 4:30 - 5:30. The stairway is in the hallway of the building -- do not go into the library. 

This is a one-time only change from the usual location. For all future weeks, the choir will continue to meet in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. All welcome. Come out, for fun and relaxation, and share your voice with others from a dozen or more countries.

 

Flex and Move Session - UPEI Employees
Stretch and Move with Stephanie Knickle and Travis Saunders! Come learn about we should be getting up ans sitting less during the day. Travis will share information about the negative health effects inactivity can have on us and Stephanie will give participants examples of how people can get extra strength and stretching exercises in while you are at work! Every little bit counts!

Session will be held on Wednesday, March 13 from 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm, room #212 Sports Centre. Session is free for UPEI employees and brought to you by the Healthy Campus Committee, Employee Wellness Strategy. Please register by emailing Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca to reserve your spot.

 

UPEI Career and Summer Job Fair 2019
Join us Wednesday, March 13th for this year's Career and Summer Job Fair!

This event is free to attend for all post-secondary Students, and offers a great opportunity to meet with employers and recruiters to start networking, find a summer job, or kick start a career. Be prepared to present yourself professionally.

The event will take place in MacMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, and will run from 10:30am until 3:00pm with a storm date on Thursday, March 14th.

This year's fair will be co-hosted by UPEI Career Services and the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering and will feature employers from various industries across PEI and the Maritimes. 

For more information and to see what organizations will be present at this year's fair, visit http://www.upei.ca/skillsdevelopmentandlearning/upei-career-and-summer-job-fair

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at careerfair@upei.ca

 

AVC offers workshop on skin issues affecting dogs
Dr. Charlie Pye, veterinary dermatologist at AVC, will give a public workshop on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 pm, on common medical conditions that can cause excessive scratching in our canine companions and explain what treatments can be used to treat them. The workshop will take place in Lecture Theatre A at AVC.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For information, contact (902) 566-0589 or upei.ca/avc

 

Workshop on How People Learn

How can we help learners learn more of what they are taught? Students must gather information, decide when to pay attention and what to pay attention to. Next, in order to make the information stick learners must be able to combine the new information with what they already know, making it personal and meaningful. And last but not least learners must be competent at retrieving that stored information from their heads in a way that shows you they now know what you’ve taught them. This workshop aims to help instructors help students with all of those things. The workshop takes place on Tuesday, March 19th, from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Room 265 of the Robertson Library. REGISTER

A Cool Experiential Learning Internship
A hackathon takes a creative and collaborative problem solving approach to addressing a real issue. In May-June, 2019, the Province of Prince Edward Island will be hosting the second annual public service hackathon, a 6-week case competition designed as a professional development opportunity that brings together multi-disciplinary teams of federal, provincial, municipal and private sector professionals working in PEI. In recognition of the value of experiential learning, the planning committee is offering one space on each of the ten teams to a UPEI student as an unpaid internship opportunity. The hackathon/internship carries 3-semester credit hours. Students must apply by March 31, 2019 by registering in ARTS 1050-1. For more information email policyhack@upei.ca.

 

Master in Global Affairs Information Session

The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to partner with Madrid's Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) to deliver a joint one-year master's degree.

To learn more about this exciting program, please join us for an information session on Monday, March 18th, from 3:00-4:30 pm in the Dawson Lounge Room 520 in the SDU Main Building (building 5).

 

Considering Equity and Inclusion
Another week, another article posted to get us all thinking together about issues of equity and inclusion. "How to make your social justice events accessible to the disability community" addresses the often invisible ways in which assumptions about ability permeate our everyday activities and practices, and provides a long list of ideas to move us to reconsider some of those assumptions. Head on over to http://projects.upei.ca/arts-equity-and-inclusion/ and click on the 'discussions' button. And share with your colleagues too.

 

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