Campus Notices
UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of the excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.
Nominations are open and must be submitted to universityawards@upei.ca by the last Friday in February each year. This year, nominations close on Friday, February 23, 2024.
For further details about the awards and the nomination process, please visit https://www.upei.ca/president/university-awards-of-excellence
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island, is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.
Established in 2005, this annual award recognizes veterinarians who have made significant contributions to animal health and welfare in Atlantic Canada. The award will be presented at the 2024 Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference, which will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from April 19–21.
Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be practicing or retired veterinarians in the Atlantic provinces to be considered for this award. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with the AVC. Completed nominations must be received by February 19, 2024, at 11:45 pm.
If you are interested in learning more about this award, past award winners, and the terms of reference, or to download a nomination form, please visit: https://www.upei.ca/avc/about/awards-and-honours
Nominations can be emailed to avcspecialevents@upei.ca.
Join us for a virtual overview of the services ITSS provides the campus, followed by a Q&A. This interactive session will be held on February 6 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. Click on the link below to register:
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 1, for the March 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.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on February 14, 2024, at 9:00 am in AVC 287N. Topics will 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 everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on February 7, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), if you are a graduate student, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
The UPEI Black Student Association and the Black Cultural Society of PEI have coordinated a raising of the Pan-African flag at the flag plaza between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Friday, February 2, at 2:00 pm. All are welcome!
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Dr. Xiuquan Wang, School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present “Building climate resilience for Prince Edward Island.”
All are welcome.
The 2024-2025 MSSU Trainee Support Program is now accepting applications. This funding opportunity is open to trainees engaged in patient-oriented health research and entering or enrolled in a master’s, doctoral, or post-doctoral fellow program at universities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Funding amounts and duration:
Non-renewable awards will be available in the following amounts:
- Master’s level – $10,000 for 1 year
- Doctoral level – $15,000/year for 2 years
- Post-doctoral level – $20,000/year for 2 years
Deadline to apply: March 22, 2024, at 2 pm AT
Information session: February 22, 2024, at 3 pm AT
Join the information session about the requirements and process: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ek6x8aj0ff533bed&oseq=&c=&ch=
In the meantime, visit the MSSU website for a program overview with more details, including links to the online application forms.
If you have any questions or would like to register for the information session, please email Sharon.Skaling@nshealth.ca.
Following her award-winning film Ice Walk, Abegweit's Eliza Knockwood is back with another cinematic experience. In her docuseries Gina' matimg: A Time For Learning, viewers will follow four youths from Epekwitk who are tasked with seeking knowledge that will assist them in a 24-hour survival challenge. What will the elders and allies teach them, and will it be enough to survive the challenge? Who will make it to the end?
The UPEI Department of Music is pleased to present the 2024 Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition, featuring five finalists selected in a preliminary round:
Devyn Collette, alto saxophone
Dre Knowles, piano
Timothy Luk, piano
Janey-Lynn Perrier, soprano
Jacob Reddin, trombone
The annual Dr. Frances Gray Performance Competition is a public recital that showcases five of the UPEI Music Department’s outstanding emerging artists. The top awards include a cash prize, and will be chosen by an adjudication panel consisting of distinguished members of PEI's musical community. We gratefully thank this year's adjudicators – Lindsay Connolly, Mark Parsons, and Heather Taves.
This event will take place on February 2 at 7:30 pm on the SDU Stage, Dr, Steel Recital Hall. Admission is by donation at the door (suggested: $20 adults, $10 students).
The Robertson Library invites the campus community to two candidate presentations for the permanent-track position of One Health & Scholarly Communications Librarian.
Candidate: Keri McCaffrey, MLIS
Title: What can the Library do to support scholarly communications at a university like UPEI?
When: Monday, February 5, 2024, 10:45 AM
Where: AVC 287N
Keri earned her Master of Library and Information Studies from Dalhousie University. She is currently a Legislative Research Analyst with the Government of Prince Edward Island.
Candidate: Dan Phillips, MI, MREM
Title: What can the Library do to support scholarly communications at a university like UPEI?
When: Monday, March 4, 2024, 2:45 PM
Where: AVC 286
Dan Phillips earned his ALA-accredited Master of Information and Master of Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University. He is currently a Clinical Librarian with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Learn the basics of zine-making from Ch'town Zine Fest organizers Jordan Beaulieu and Evan Furness at a workshop from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on February 16. The workshop will outline a brief history of zines, their uses in the classroom, and different approaches to making them, including a hands-on component in which participants will be provided materials and instructions to make their own zines.
Limited seats are available.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/VcPDbfvEJU
If you have any questions, contact Kristy at kmckinney@upei.ca.
UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.
Nominations are open and must be submitted to universityawards@upei.ca by the last Friday in February each year. This year, nominations close on Friday, February 23, 2024.
For further details about the awards and the nomination process, please visit https://www.upei.ca/president/university-awards-of-excellence
There will be a basic biosafety training session on February 14, 2024, at 9:00 am in AVC 287N. Topics will 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 everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on February 7, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), if you are a graduate student, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Dr. Xiuquan Wang, School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present “Building climate resilience for Prince Edward Island.”
All are welcome.
Are you looking for talented and motivated students or recent graduates to join your team? If so, don’t miss the chance to register as an employer for the 2024 UPEI Summer Job and Career Fair!
The Summer Job and Career Fair is a great opportunity for UPEI departments to connect with potential employees or interns. You will be able to meet with hundreds of students and alumni from various disciplines and backgrounds and promote your department’s employment opportunities.
The fair will take place on March 13 (storm date: March 14, same time) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Space at the fair is limited and restricted to employers hiring for 2024 summer jobs or looking to hire May 2024 graduates or recent grads. Registration is FREE for all UPEI departments, but you need to register by February 26 at 4:00 pm to secure your spot.
To register, please fill out this 👉registration form.
Registration includes a folding table, two chairs, electricity (upon request), and wireless internet.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Community and Industry Outreach Coordinator Diego Figueroa at careerfair@upei.ca or at (902) 894-2817.
We hope to see you at the fair!
Following her award-winning film Ice Walk, Abegweit's Eliza Knockwood is back with another cinematic experience. In her docuseries Gina' matimg: A Time For Learning, viewers will follow four youths from Epekwitk who are tasked with seeking knowledge that will assist them in a 24-hour survival challenge. What will the elders and allies teach them, and will it be enough to survive the challenge? Who will make it to the end?
The UPEI Department of Music is pleased to present the 2024 Dr. Frances Gray Music Performance Competition, featuring five finalists selected in a preliminary round:
Devyn Collette, alto saxophone
Dre Knowles, piano
Timothy Luk, piano
Janey-Lynn Perrier, soprano
Jacob Reddin, trombone
The annual Dr. Frances Gray Performance Competition is a public recital that showcases five of the UPEI Music Department’s outstanding emerging artists. The top awards include a cash prize, and will be chosen by an adjudication panel consisting of distinguished members of PEI's musical community. We gratefully thank this year's adjudicators – Lindsay Connolly, Mark Parsons, and Heather Taves.
This event will take place on February 2 at 7:30 pm on the SDU Stage, Dr, Steel Recital Hall. Admission is by donation at the door (suggested: $20 adults, $10 students).
The Robertson Library invites the campus community to two candidate presentations for the permanent-track position of One Health & Scholarly Communications Librarian.
Candidate: Keri McCaffrey, MLIS
Title: What can the Library do to support scholarly communications at a university like UPEI?
When: Monday, February 5, 2024, 10:45 AM
Where: AVC 287N
Keri earned her Master of Library and Information Studies from Dalhousie University. She is currently a Legislative Research Analyst with the Government of Prince Edward Island.
Candidate: Dan Phillips, MI, MREM
Title: What can the Library do to support scholarly communications at a university like UPEI?
When: Monday, March 4, 2024, 2:45 PM
Where: AVC 286
Dan Phillips earned his ALA-accredited Master of Information and Master of Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University. He is currently a Clinical Librarian with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Colleagues at Brock University are pleased to co-host the virtual book launch for Perspectives on Indigenous Pedagogy in Education: Learning From One Another on February 6 from 12:00 - 1:30 EASTERN. This session will feature the authors and editors, Dr. Sheila Cote-Meek and Taima Moeke-Pickering, discussing the book as a whole. Non-Brock registrants are invited to register using this online form.
