Campus Notices
Got a business idea that’s haunting you? Don’t let it ghost you! Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. It’s a fang-tastic chance for students to brew up their presentation skills and conjure up new ideas. Just prepare a spine-tingling three-minute pitch, face a ghoulish three-minute Q&A, and sink your teeth into a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did wonderfully, where you can lift your spirits, and what spells you should consider to move forward with your idea! Don't be scared! It's going to be a scream!
The first eight presenters to register will have their spots booked, and we will have some wildcard spots at the event if you don’t get registered in time!
Stacey MacKinnon, Brenton Dickieson, and Ryan Drew from the Curiosity and Inquiry Research Collaboration Lab (CIRCL) and Inquiry Studies team will share preliminary observations from their research, funded with an Internal Gen AI and Assessment Innovations Research Grant, in the TLC on November 6 at 12:30 pm.
The George Coles Bursary for the 2024-2025 academic year will be awarded to eligible students in the 2025 Winter semester. Information about this provincial bursary and the eligibility criteria can be found on the Government of Prince Edward Island website here.
An initial list of potential recipients will be sent to PEI Student Financial Services in early November for their eligibility review. To be included in this initial review, eligible students must ensure that
- their Social Insurance Number is on file at UPEI;
- they are registered in full-time studies for both the 2024 Fall and 2025 Winter semesters (unless graduating in the 2024-2025 academic year);
- if graduating in the 2024-2025 academic year, they have applied to graduate prior to generation of the list in early November.
For any questions relating to this message or the George Coles Bursary, contact scholarships@upei.ca.
2024 U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship quarter-final
Wednesday, October 30, 3:00 pm
UPEI Panthers vs UBC Thunderbirds
MacAdam Field, UPEI Alumni Canada Game Place
Hey Panther fans, come on out Wednesday afternoon to cheer on your Panthers! When you hear the bagpiper-led student convoy coming through campus at 2:30 pm, it'll be your signal to pack up and head down to the field!
For ticket information, visit panthertickets.ca
Go Panthers Go!
Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Saturday, November 2, at noon, to discover how Mikinduri Children of Hope (MCOH) is making a powerful impact in Kenyan communities, providing education, health care, and essential resources to create lasting change.
The event will take place in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, Room 128 A and B. Parking is available in Parking Lot C at no cost. The cost is $5 for students and $15 for the general public (cash only).
Students interested in learning more about Study Abroad opportunities available to them while they are attending UPEI are invited to an information session on November 6, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Robertson Library, Room 210. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/study-abroad-info-session-tickets-1056622058019?aff=oddtdtcreator
In April 2023, Universities Canada released their “Commitments to Truth and Reconciliation” document, which outlines six commitments in response to the TRC Calls to Action. A group of UPEI colleagues have been researching what this looks like in Atlantic Canada Universities. Join them in the TLC on November 4 at 10:30 am to learn more.
It’s time to get spooky! Celebrate Halloween and el día de los muertos with a Robertson Library movie night. Visit the library to vote for your favourite popcorn flick. Then join us on Tuesday, October 29, in RL Room 235 for the main event; doors open at 6:00 pm, show time at 6:30. All UPEI students, faculty, and staff are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Movie selections from the library's video databases: Audio Cine Films offers access to hundreds of feature films from Disney, Pixar, Sony, MGM, United Artists, and more; Criterion-on-Demand's title selection includes classics, new releases, foreign films, literary adaptations, documentaries, animated titles, and independent features.
Do you know what to do if there is a building evacuation? Are you a chief warden, floor warden, or guardian for your building? Do you have questions about your role as a warden or guardian or the evacuation procedures for your building?
UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment, and Security Services will hold a building emergency plan session for chief wardens, floor wardens, and guardians on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 9:00 am in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall Room 142.
Please let hse@upei.ca know if you are interested in attending.
Got a business idea that’s haunting you? Don’t let it ghost you! Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. It’s a fang-tastic chance for students to brew up their presentation skills and conjure up new ideas. Just prepare a spine-tingling three-minute pitch, face a ghoulish three-minute Q&A, and sink your teeth into a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did wonderfully, where you can lift your spirits, and what spells you should consider to move forward with your idea! Don't be scared! It's going to be a scream!
The first eight presenters to register will have their spots booked, and we will have some wildcard spots at the event if you don’t get registered in time!
Join us in sharing songs from around the world weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building.
Relax, have fun, and sing! No experience is necessary
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come one, come all!
Knock, knock, who’s there? It’s ransomware!
It’s the fourth week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we at ITSS have an important message for you!
Engaging online with malicious websites, software, and files allows cybercriminals to steal and hold your information and data for large sums of money. The worst part? There is no guarantee they’ll return your information! Horrifying? Yes, indeed.
That is why we encourage you to be careful and click on trusted sources while surfing the web.
If you are an employee at UPEI (i.e., staff or faculty), complete cybersecurity awareness training via the Terranova Cybersecurity Awareness Training Portal to learn more about ransomware. Log in securely to Terranova with our UPEI SSO!
Everyone is welcome to explore the “Become CyberSafe” section of our website at https://go.upei.ca/ithelp. You can even help promote cybersecurity by talking about it with your colleagues.
And don’t forget! Tune into Technology Tip Tuesday next week for our last tip for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
As UPEI's Human Resources team has grown and services have expanded, we would like to re-introduce you to the members of our team.
We have put together an informational document outlining our services and respective team members.
This guide can be found by visiting myUPEI>Menu>Administrative Services>Human Resources. The PDF link will be found at the top of the Human Resources page, under our contact information. You can also visit the document by clicking here.
This will be a living document, so please check back from time to time to ensure you are referencing the most up-to-date information.
Registration is open for BUILD, a 15-week virtual program designed for Black entrepreneurs and early-stage founders with an initial product or service in place. If you're ready to scale your business, this program will equip you with essential tools in leadership, marketing, finance, and human resources, with the added potential for consultancy funding.
The start date is November 5.
Attention UPEI Students!
St. Francis Xavier University is excited to announce its first-ever Impact X Pitch Competition! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to harness their entrepreneurial mindset and skills to drive social change.
Why participate?
- Showcase your innovative social venture ideas.
- Gain invaluable feedback from industry experts.
- Build your network with like-minded changemakers.
- Compete for a share of $10,000+ in prize money.
Participants can choose between
- early-seed or late-seed streams
- either a 1-min elevator pitch OR a 7-min pitch
Not ready to pitch? No problem! You can still apply to attend Impact X and soak in the learning and inspiration.
For more details, visit impactxsummit.ca
Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Saturday, November 2, at noon, to discover how Mikinduri Children of Hope (MCOH) is making a powerful impact in Kenyan communities, providing education, health care, and essential resources to create lasting change.
The event will take place in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, Room 128 A and B. Parking is available in Parking Lot C at no cost. The cost is $5 for students and $15 for the general public (cash only).
Prospective students and anyone interested in UPEI are invited to attend our Fall Open House on Friday, November 1, from 12 noon to 4:00 pm. This event offers a great opportunity to explore the campus, meet faculty and staff, and discover what it’s like to be part of the Panther community!
The day will feature
- faculty fairs and information sessions
- campus tours
- application support
- presentations from a variety of campus supports, programs, and campus life
Those who register and attend will also receive an application fee waiver code for Fall 2025 admissions!
Register today at https://www.upei.ca/events/2024/11/fall-open-house-2024.
For questions, contact us at apply@upei.ca. We hope to see you there!
As we continue to build a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion, we must continue to listen with curiosity, make sure all voices are heard, welcome diverse points of view, and embrace opportunities to challenge our thinking and learn new things.
Your insights are crucial in helping us understand what we are doing well and where we can do better. UPEI is committed to fostering a workplace that supports your professional growth and well-being, and your feedback will guide our efforts. Starting on November 4 and running for two weeks, we will be conducting an online employee engagement survey that covers a wide array of topics about our workplace.
The survey will be conducted by TalentMap, a company that specializes in employee engagement measurement and benchmarking. Keep your eye out for the survey link, which will be sent directly to your UPEI e-mail address.
Each employee who completes a survey is eligible to enter into a draw for UPEI swag. You can enter the draw by delivering your survey confirmation page in person to Human Resources at Kelley Memorial Building 143, or you can e-mail a screenshot to hrengage@upei.ca, by no later than November 22.
Please visit myUPEI for more information about the Employee Engagement Survey: myUPEI – Employee Engagement. The survey will be open to faculty, staff, and student employees. If you do not receive an e-mail link and think you should have, please contact hrengage@upei.ca
Should you need a quiet place to complete your survey, please feel welcome to attend a computer lab on one of the dates indicated below. UPEI’s Employee Engagement Officer will also be available to provide support if needed.
November 5: 12:00–3:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 202
November 6: 2:30–6:30 pm, Robertson Library, Room 265
November 7: 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Atlantic Veterinary College, Room 218S
November 12: 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 202
November 13: 12:00–3:00 pm, Robertson Library, Room 264
Together, we will build a supportive community where everyone can thrive—Your Voice, Our Future!
It’s time to get spooky! Celebrate Halloween and el día de los muertos with a Robertson Library movie night. Visit the library to vote for your favourite popcorn flick. Then join us on Tuesday, October 29, in RL Room 235 for the main event; doors open at 6:00 pm, show time at 6:30. All UPEI students, faculty, and staff are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Movie selections from the library's video databases: Audio Cine Films offers access to hundreds of feature films from Disney, Pixar, Sony, MGM, United Artists, and more; Criterion-on-Demand's title selection includes classics, new releases, foreign films, literary adaptations, documentaries, animated titles, and independent features.
Join Island Studies for the first of our Island Studies film series on October 28, at 7:00 pm in SDU Main Building 211. We will screen "The Grand Seduction," a comedy about a small fishing community in Newfoundland that tries to seduce a doctor from away into being their doctor to secure a contract for a factory to be built on the island. Following the screening, Island Studies faculty will lead a discussion about the film, drawing out its island themes of isolation, limited resources, and the resilience of Islanders.
This event is free. All students and faculty are welcome. The event runs from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
