Campus Notices
Researchers from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are seeking people with cancer, or who have previously had cancer, to participate in a twice weekly, 12-week exercise program. The program takes place at UPEI, and is open to community members who are undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. The program includes cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, balance, and stretching, and is taught by a fitness professional trained in exercise oncology. No previous experience is necessary. For information, or to sign-up, contact excancer@nshealth.ca.
Study & Stay PEI Program is looking for volunteer mentors for the 2025 mentorship program 2025.
The purpose of the mentorship program is to pair international students with a working professional in the sector they are interested in and where they would like to start a career post-graduation. This enables students to discover opportunities and prepare for challenges they may face as they enter the labor force post-graduation.
The mentorship program runs from January to June each year. During this time, the students are required to meet with their mentor four times.
The meetings can be scheduled in person, online, or over the phone.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, please apply using the link below:
https://forms.gle/yaJafLs8FMt5TXjb9
For more information, contact Nish Fonseka at aweeranarayanamudali@upei.ca
Hello Panthers!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. We are so excited to welcome you back to campus!
The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards, in partnership with the UPEISU and The Fox & Crow, is thrilled to invite you to the "Welcome Back Panthers Social" on Thursday, January 16, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, in McMillan Hall, W. A. Murphy Student Centre.
This social event will allow you to meet and connect with your student services, ask any questions you may have, and find out about all the services and supports you can access at UPEI. This event is open to all students.
We will also be handing out our bingo sheets for you to solve, and if you solve the sheet, you will be entered into our draw for UPEI Swag. Refreshments will also be served at this event.
We look forward to seeing you in person, Panthers!
For the start of the new term, the UPEI Bookstore has extended hours as follows:
Monday, January 6, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 8, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday, January 9, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Shop online 24/7 at upei.ca/bookstore
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 7, for the February meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through the 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.
Protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.
The fifth meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on January 17, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). To view the 2024-2025 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting, click here.
All meetings are open to members of the University community, although certain in-camera items (e.g., granting of degrees) may require the Senate to go into a closed session. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the chair.
For logistical purposes, members of the UPEI community who wish to attend the open session of a UPEI Senate meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in person.
The Department of Music kicks off its winter concert series with a recital featuring acclaimed and beloved pianist Heather Taves, whose Beethoven Sonata Journey is remarkable and moving. First and foremost, she is a stunning pianist, bringing her formidable technique to these great works. But she is also a brilliant thinker, and in her spoken introductions to each sonata, she illuminates the complex relationships that connect Beethoven and his world, the instrument, the audience and its world, and Heather herself.
Tickets can be purchased in advance on EventBrite.com, or by cash at the door.
UPEI and ACENET are pleased to announce that Akshay Ghosh has joined the ACENET team as a research consultant.
Based at UPEI, Akshay will support researchers and their teams using the digital research tools available through ACENET and its national partner, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. These include high-performance and cloud computing, large file storage and transfer, and research data management. Akshay will work with new and experienced clients to use these tools throughout the life cycle of projects, helping with small and large problems. Akshay will also deliver workshops that teach the skills to effectively use digital research tools.
Most recently, Akshay was part of the ACENET network as an Advanced Digital Skills Instructor. If you would like to discuss your digital research needs with Akshay, please email akshay.ghosh@ace-net.ca.
For the start of the new term, the UPEI Bookstore has extended hours as follows:
Monday, January 6, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 8, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday, January 9, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Shop online 24/7 at upei.ca/bookstore
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 7, for the February meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through the 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.
Protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.
The IslandRISE initiative aims to create a group, centered at UPEI but with reach into the Island community, with a focus on building a STEM community that actively embraces scientists and engineers of all identities, and provides opportunities to learn from and with members of communities including BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities and accessibility needs.
The IslandRISE Inclusive STEM Community Building Workshop aims to investigate the current state of EDI within the UPEI STEM community and engage participants in a collaborative process to define needs and next steps.
- When? January 8, 12:30-4:00 pm
- Who is welcome? All student, staff, and faculty members of UPEI
- Where? UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, Room 128B
- Free
You are welcome to attend some or all of the workshop. Here are the tentative topics:
- Welcome and background of current EDIA environment
- Needs identification in break-out groups
- Regroup and share ideas
- Define next steps for IslandRISE initiative
- Lunch included if you RSVP by Monday, January 6
Thank you!
Sent on behalf of the planning committee:
Nola Etkin, Dean of Science
Ellen Fraser, third-year student, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
Libby Osgood, Associate Professor, Sustainable Design Engineering
Chris Power, Associate Dean of Science, Graduate Studies and Research
Starting on January 8, the UPEI Campus Food Bank is introducing a pre-registration and scheduled pick-up system to make access quicker and more efficient!
How it works:
- Pre-register online from Thursday noon to Saturday noon for a Wednesday pick-up between 10 am and 3 pm.
- Guaranteed access: Your grab bag will be ready when you arrive.
- New Location: Pick up your bag at the kiosk located by Tim Hortons, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
- Faster and more convenient: No more long waits!
How to get your grab bag:
- Pre-register through the link on our social media.
- Follow us on Instagram (@upeifoodbank) and Facebook (UPEI Campus Food Bank) for updates.
We’re excited about these changes and look forward to serving you better!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to foodbank@upei.ca for assistance.
UPEI and ACENET are pleased to announce that Akshay Ghosh has joined the ACENET team as a research consultant.
Based at UPEI, Akshay will support researchers and their teams using the digital research tools available through ACENET and its national partner, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. These include high-performance and cloud computing, large file storage and transfer, and research data management. Akshay will work with new and experienced clients to use these tools throughout the life cycle of projects, helping with small and large problems. Akshay will also deliver workshops that teach the skills to effectively use digital research tools.
Most recently, Akshay was part of the ACENET network as an Advanced Digital Skills Instructor. If you would like to discuss your digital research needs with Akshay, please email akshay.ghosh@ace-net.ca.
Hello Panthers!
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. We are so excited to welcome you back to campus!
The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards, in partnership with the UPEISU and The Fox & Crow, is thrilled to invite you to the "Welcome Back Panthers Social" on Thursday, January 16, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, in McMillan Hall, W. A. Murphy Student Centre.
This social event will allow you to meet and connect with your student services, ask any questions you may have, and find out about all the services and supports you can access at UPEI. This event is open to all students.
We will also be handing out our bingo sheets for you to solve, and if you solve the sheet, you will be entered into our draw for UPEI Swag. Refreshments will also be served at this event.
We look forward to seeing you in person, Panthers!
For the start of the new term, the UPEI Bookstore has extended hours as follows:
Monday, January 6, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 8, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday, January 9, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Shop online 24/7 at upei.ca/bookstore
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 7, for the February meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through the 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.
Protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.
The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students. Drop-ins will be held from 9:00–11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm at Student Affairs, Dalton Hall (fifth floor), on the following dates:
- Monday, January 6
Tuesday, January 7
Wednesday, January 8
Thursday, January 9
Friday, January 10
Monday, January 13
Tuesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 15
Thursday, January 16
Friday, January 17
Advising will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These are short, drop-in sessions so please do as much planning as possible before you attend.
For questions, please contact Student Affairs at studentserv@upei.ca or 902-566-0488.
We have a variety of small group training options available in the winter semester with one of our three personal trainers! Combine elements of different training styles for a well-rounded workout under the guidance of a certified personal trainer to ensure proper form and technique. UPEI students, staff, faculty, and retirees all receive discounted prices.
Fees (plus applicable taxes):
- Full-time students-$65
- Staff, faculty, and retirees-$75
- All others-$150
Each session has 10 classes. There is a maximum of six individuals per group. Pre-registration is required.
For a list of times, dates, etc, log into recreation.upei.ca (top righthand corner of the page). Be sure to click on the UPEI LOGIN button to enter your UPEI email address and password. Please do not put your email address in the community email box and/or click on community. Once you are logged in, go to the fitness training icon and then the small group training icon, Click on the program for details and to register. For assistance or questions, please contact Angela Marchbank, coordinator, Fitness and Wellness, at amarchbank@upei.ca
Try the very popular sport of pickleball! This program will run from January 7-April 8. We have paddles for you to use, but feel free to take your own if you have them. No experience is necessary. This is a great environment to try out the sport and connect with colleagues. The program is FREE for UPEI staff/faculty/retirees and provided by the Healthy Campus Committee.
Pre-register by logging in at recreation.upei.ca. Be sure to click on the UPEI LOGIN button to enter your upei email address and password. Please do not put your email address in the community email box and/or click on Community. Once logged in, go to the Wellness icon and then click on the class to register. Registration opens six days before each date. You must register weekly.
For assistance or questions, please contact Angela Marchbank, Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness, at amarchbank@upei.ca.
Starting on January 8, the UPEI Campus Food Bank is introducing a pre-registration and scheduled pick-up system to make access quicker and more efficient!
How it works:
- Pre-register online from Thursday noon to Saturday noon for a Wednesday pick-up between 10 am and 3 pm.
- Guaranteed access: Your grab bag will be ready when you arrive.
- New Location: Pick up your bag at the kiosk located by Tim Hortons, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
- Faster and more convenient: No more long waits!
How to get your grab bag:
- Pre-register through the link on our social media.
- Follow us on Instagram (@upeifoodbank) and Facebook (UPEI Campus Food Bank) for updates.
We’re excited about these changes and look forward to serving you better!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to foodbank@upei.ca for assistance.
