Campus Notices
Check out the AWESOME items up for bid in the UPEI Panther Classic Online Auction with proceeds going to support our UPEI Panther Athletes! The auction is open to everyone, and you do not have to be in attendance at the golf event to bid! Simply log on at upeipanthers2017.eflea.ca, to view the auction and register to start bidding. Check back often as we will be adding NEW and exciting items regularly!
*Please note that some items in this auction, once online bidding closes, will transition to our in-person event to be held Thursday, June 22, 1:00pm-6:00pm at the Belvedere Golf Club. The highest online bids will become the first bids placed at this event. You may still be outbid at the in-person auction, so we encourage you to be in attendance or place the highest bid you're willing to pay for the item to increase your chances of winning.
There will be a UPEI Basic Biosafety training session Wednesday, June 28, 2017 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Building.
Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to graduate students.
Please note: anyone who has not attended a training session since 2013 is required to take the Biosafety Refresher Course.
To attend the Basic Biosafety training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before June 16, 2017 by email, kharrison@upei.ca, or by phone, 902-566-0901. Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.
There will be a UPEI biosafety refresher training session Thursday, June 29, 2017 1:00 – 3:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Building.
This session is required for those who attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2013 or earlier. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. Topics to be covered include a review of basic biosafety principles, a practical approach to spill cleanup, and an update on what’s new at UPEI in the field of biosafety.
To attend the Biosafety Refresher training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before June 16, 2017. Please email kharrison@upei.ca or phone 902-566-0901. Please include your name, department, supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.
The AARMS 2017 summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the three courses. Each course consists of three hours lecture sessions per day for two weeks. These are graduate courses approved by University of Prince Edward Island and we will facilitate transfer credit to the extent possible.
This year's theme is Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences and the summer school will take place July 3 – 28, 2017 at the University of Prince Edward Island.
For further information contact Dr. Alexander Alvarez, alalvarez@upei.ca, Dr.Gordon MacDonald, gmacdonald@upei.ca or Dr. Nasser Saad, nsaad@upei.ca.
To apply, please visit our website.
Onyx the beagle is available for adoption and is anxiously waiting for his forever home. He is 4-years-old, fully vaccinated, and neutered. Onyx is a very sweet boy and gets along really well with the other beagles. Unfortunately, he has shown some aggression to one other breed of dog. For this reason, it is recommended he goes to a household without any other pets.
If you or someone you know might be interested in working with this little guy please contact Melissa Hamel at (902) 218-0514 or mhamel@upei.ca.
Check out the AWESOME items up for bid in the UPEI Panther Classic Online Auction with proceeds going to support our UPEI Panther Athletes! The auction is open to everyone, and you do not have to be in attendance at the golf event to bid! Simply log on at upeipanthers2017.eflea.ca, to view the auction and register to start bidding. Check back often as we will be adding NEW and exciting items regularly!
*Please note that some items in this auction, once online bidding closes, will transition to our in-person event to be held Thursday, June 22, 1:00pm-6:00pm at the Belvedere Golf Club. The highest online bids will become the first bids placed at this event. You may still be outbid at the in-person auction, so we encourage you to be in attendance or place the highest bid you're willing to pay for the item to increase your chances of winning.
Join us Tuesday, June 6 at 2 pm in Schurman Market Square of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall to celebrate the recipients of the 2017 Katherine Schultz
The Katherine Schultz
This year, two recipients have been selected. Leslie Cudmore, research grants coordinator, and Dr. Pedro Quijon, associate professor in the Department of Biology, will be recognized for their work to help promote the community of research and discovery at UPEI.
A small reception will follow.
This is a reminder that all staff and faculty are required to attend one of the Health & Safety Education sessions being offered. The session is about an hour in length. Those who attended a Supervisor Health & Safety session in February/March, do not need to attend another session.
Please contact Kathryn Harrison, kharrison@upei.ca or 902-566-0901, to register for one of the sessions listed below if you have not already done so.
Available sessions:
Thursday June 1, 2017 2:00 pm (STILL ROOM)
Wednesday June 14, 2017 3:00 pm (newly added session)
Friday June 16, 2017 10:00 am
Monday June 26, 2017 11:00 am
Tuesday June 27, 2017 8:30 am
Tuesday June 27, 2017 2:00 pm
Thursday June 29, 2017 1:00 pm
Veterinarians without Borders-Canada has 12 people from six countries coming to PEI from June 17-22, 2017as part of a study tour in Canada. The countries include: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Vietnam and Laos.
They would be interested in speaking with anyone at UPEI who is doing work with terrestrial farm animals or related activities (eg. water harvesting, climate change) in those countries. If you are interested in meeting one or more of this group, please contact John VanLeeuwen at jvanleeuwen@upei.ca or 902-566-0457 before June 7, 2017.
As part of the Chaplaincy Centre Renovations, WM&M have been contracted to remove the Gazebo. Due to the age and condition of the structure it will not be re-located elsewhere on Campus. The removal of the Gazebo is necessary for Island Coastal Services to begin the construction of a new outdoor social/meeting space that will begin Monday, June 5th.
While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this renovation project that will enhance the facility.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034, jmacphail@upei.ca
Dr. Karem Simon, clarinet, Dr. Nicole Strum, saxophone and Dr. Richard Covey, music theory and composition will be facilitate a week long summer woodwind academy June 18 - 23, 2017 that will be open to flute, clarinet and saxophone students from Grade 10 to second-year university.
The academy will take place at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall building and will include warm-up and technique classes; musicianship classes, chamber music, private lessons (see below) and a final performance.
To register, please email Dr. Nicole Strum at nstrum@upei.ca or Dr. Richard Covey at rcovey@upei.ca or call the music office at 902-566-0507.
Cost: $200 (not including private lessons), $250 (includes private lessons).
UPEI's priority registration dates are based on a student's year of standing, as defined in Academic Regulation 3, and will run as follows:
Third-Year Standing - May 31
Second-Year Standing - June 1
First-Year Standing - June 2
Year of standing has been updated for the 2017 Fall and Winter registration period as of May 24. Students should please double check for changes to their registration date based on their updated year of standing. Each student can find their registration date in MyUPEI. Go to "Student Planning" in the Student Toolbox, then go to "Plan & Schedule". Pick the 2017 Fall Schedule view and the registration date will appear as a notification in a yellow bar on the screen.
Registration deposit - Prior to registration, students are required to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit toward tuition. Students can log in to MyUPEI to pay their deposit by clicking on "Student Finance" in the Student Toolbox.
The potential consequences for non-compliance are serious, including fines of up to $10 million.
For more examples, information about CASL, and details about how it applies to UPEI check here. If you are still unsure, contact the Chief Access to Information and Privacy Officer at pjwheatley@upei.ca
There will be a UPEI Basic Biosafety training session Wednesday, June 28, 2017 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Building.
Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to graduate students.
Please note: anyone who has not attended a training session since 2013 is required to take the Biosafety Refresher Course.
To attend the Basic Biosafety training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before June 16, 2017 by email, kharrison@upei.ca, or by phone, 902-566-0901. Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.
If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.
Please take a moment to review this policy at: http://www.upei.ca/policy/adm/hrd/ohs/0001
The most notable changes from the previous Health and Safety policy are:
1. Title Change: The current title includes the term “Environment”, to ensure everyone that works, studies or visits UPEI understands our commitment and expectation for environmental stewardship: our responsible use and protection of the environment.
2. The length was reduced from 9 pages down to 3 pages by removing procedural and compliance expectations that are covered in other health and safety documentation.
3. Includes definitions of specific terms that assist with understanding the policy.
4. Clarifies responsibilities of all UPEI workplace stakeholders.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Kevin Robinson, Health & Safety Manager, at 902-566-0516 or by email kjrobinson@upei.ca
As part of the Chaplaincy Centre Renovations, WM&M have been contracted to remove the Gazebo. Due to the age and condition of the structure it will not be re-located elsewhere on Campus. The removal of the Gazebo is necessary for Island Coastal Services to begin the construction of a new outdoor social/meeting space that will begin Monday, June 5th.
While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this renovation project that will enhance the facility.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034, jmacphail@upei.ca
The Office of Recruitment and International Relations (ORIR) is seeking volunteers to serve as conversational partners during its summer programs. The camps will be ongoing throughout the summer beginning on July 4. Click here for more information or contact Joy Mackinnon at jjmackinnon@upei.ca to get involved.
AARMS 2017 Summer School
Theme: Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences
Time and location: July 3 – 28, 2017, University of Prince Edward Island
School Directors: Dr. Alexander Alvarez, Dr. Gordon MacDonald, and Dr. Nasser Saad.
The summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the three courses. Each course consists of three hours lecture sessions per day for two weeks. These are graduate courses approved by University of Prince Edward Island and we will facilitate transfer credit to the extent possible.
To Apply Please visit our website:
https://aarms.math.ca/affiliated/summer2017/
Contact Information
For further information contact
Dr. Alexander Alvarez, alalvarez@upei.ca, Dr.Gordon MacDonald, gmacdonald@upei.ca or Dr. Nasser Saad, nsaad@upei.ca
The Healthy Campus Committee is coordinating a FUN Challenge for UPEI Employees and Students over the summer. The challenge involves a number of ways to boost your wellness! Activities for UPEI students, staff and faculty only. No cost for any activities except for the Karma yoga. Activities include weekly walks, karma yoga, PiYo, SoundEscapes meditation session, 'How To Yoga poses' and prizes. For more information visit http://www.upei.ca/ar/wellness To register please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca
The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held on:
Monday, June 19
1:00 - 4:00 pm
AVC - The McCain Foundation Learning Commons Rm 278 N
This will be a 3 hour training session with handouts, based on CCAC Recommended Syllabus (exam included). The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) requires that all personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching, testing and service take this course. (A refresher course is required every 5 years).
Please notify Sherri Pineau by e-mail at animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Monday, June 12, 2017 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.
