Campus Notices

As we turn the calendar page, my thoughts go to Food Bank volunteer sign-up sheets.  I would like to thank the many people who donate time and treasure to help our students. We cannot do this without you!

The sign-up sheet for January and February filled quickly. We will remain open during Canada Games. If schedules change, we ask those signed up to remove their names.  Others can check back periodically to see if there is an empty space: January/February sign-up sheet.

And now we are ready to post the list for March and April: March/April sign-up sheet 

Sister Sue

A reminder that the deadline for the 2nd Semester (Winter) Award Cycle is Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Applications are accepted electronically through the Scholarship and Award Application portal. Click the link provided or find the link listed on your MyUPEI account in the UPEI Forms section.

Be sure to submit your application to be considered for numerous scholarships and awards!

For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca

Delete blank rows in Excel. Have a spreadsheet with blank rows that are spread throughout the worksheet? Instead of deleting each blank row individually, delete all blank rows at once.

For this to work, your header rows must be on the first row of the spreadsheet. Select the entire columns that contain your data by clicking on the letters at the very top of the columns. On the Data tab, Sort & Filter group, select Filter. Click the drop-down arrow on the right side of the first column of your data, uncheck Select All, and check Blanks.

If any numbers are still visible, go to the second column of your data and repeat the step above. Continue to repeat the steps for each column until no data appear. Select the filtered rows and go to the Home tab, Cells group, and select Delete. On the Data tab, Sort & Filter group, select Clear.

The new UPEI Alumni Association Panther for Life Spirit Award is given to a current UPEI student (of no particular standing), who exemplifies true Panther pride inside and outside of the classroom. This individual has contributed to the campus community in a meaningful way, whether it be through their volunteerism, participation in UPEI-related events and activities, support of Panther sport, or any other significant way, that makes them a strong ambassador for UPEI, both now and as a future Panther alumni.

The recipient will receive an engraved award and a $500 cash prize, and will be recognized during a celebratory student event.

Any student, staff, or faculty member may submit nominations for this award. Nominations must be received by February 28 at 4 pm to be considered for 2023.

To nominate a current student, please fill out the Panther for Life Spirit Award Nomination form here: https://www.upei.ca/alumni/awards-and-recognition/panther-for-life-spirit-award

For more information, email alumni@upei.ca

As we turn the calendar page, my thoughts go to Food Bank volunteer sign-up sheets.  I would like to thank the many people who donate time and treasure to help our students. We cannot do this without you!

The sign-up sheet for January and February filled quickly. We will remain open during Canada Games. If schedules change, we ask those signed up to remove their names.  Others can check back periodically to see if there is an empty space: January/February sign-up sheet.

And now we are ready to post the list for March and April: March/April sign-up sheet 

Sister Sue

Through the Office of the Vice President Academic and Research, UPEI now has a MyCFIA account to be used by University members to conveniently and securely access CFIA services such as pathogen import permits. To utilize the University MyCFIA account, please contact Ian Burge at ikburge@upei.ca or 902-566-0412, or Dr. Rhoda Speare at rspeare@upei.ca or 902-620-5071. You will then be invited to join as a party contact and can proceed with your CFIA service request. Do not create your own MyCFIA account.

For a complete list of the current services being offered through this online platform as well as those that will be available in the future, please visit https://inspection.canada.ca/about-cfia/my-cfia/onlineservices/eng/1482206358930/1482206359330#wb-auto-4

A reminder that the deadline for the 2nd Semester (Winter) Award Cycle is Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Applications are accepted electronically through the Scholarship and Award Application portal. Click the link provided or find the link listed on your MyUPEI account in the UPEI Forms section.

Be sure to submit your application to be considered for numerous scholarships and awards!

For more information, please contact scholarships@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 8 from 12 noon to 1 pm. Click on the link below to register: 

Register here

As we turn the calendar page, my thoughts go to Food Bank volunteer sign-up sheets.  I would like to thank the many people who donate time and treasure to help our students. We cannot do this without you!

The sign-up sheet for January and February filled quickly. We will remain open during Canada Games. If schedules change, we ask those signed up to remove their names.  Others can check back periodically to see if there is an empty space: January/February sign-up sheet.

And now we are ready to post the list for March and April: March/April sign-up sheet 

Sister Sue

Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI’s interim President and Vice-Chancellor, delivered a presentation on January 13, 2023, updating faculty, staff, and students on the progress of the development of the UPEI Faculty of Medicine, the joint doctor of medicine degree with Memorial University, and the new building being built at the north end of campus that will house the new faculty, the expanded UPEI Health and Wellness Centre and Doctor of Psychology clinics, simulation and clinical skills labs, as well other allied health spaces.

If you weren't able to attend, you can view a recording of the presentation here. For periodic updates, you can also subscribe to the UPEI Faculty of Medicine E-News

 

A reminder that the deadline for the 2nd Semester (Winter) Award Cycle is Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

Applications are accepted electronically through the Scholarship and Award Application portal. Click the link provided or find the link listed on your MyUPEI account in the UPEI Forms section.

Be sure to submit your application to be considered for numerous scholarships and awards!

For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca

Dr. Greg Keefe, UPEI’s interim President and Vice-Chancellor, delivered a presentation on January 13, 2023, updating faculty, staff, and students on the progress of the development of the UPEI Faculty of Medicine, the joint doctor of medicine degree with Memorial University, and the new building being built at the north end of campus that will house the new faculty, the expanded UPEI Health and Wellness Centre and Doctor of Psychology clinics, simulation and clinical skills labs, as well other allied health spaces.

If you weren't able to attend, you can view a recording of the presentation here. For periodic updates, you can also subscribe to the UPEI Faculty of Medicine E-News

 

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the next event of this year's ConneXion Series. Join Dr. Lisa Chilton (Department of History and Classics), Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina (Department of Political Science), and Dr. Jason Stevens (Department of Economics) for a lively panel discussion entitled "Ukraine Invaded: A View from Canada."

This event will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 2:30 pm, in SDU Main Building, Room 320. 

The Connexions Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in the construction of knowledge and ways of knowing, and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us.

For more information, contact Andrew Zinck, ConneXions Coordinator, at azinck@upei.ca.

The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FIVE draws, the total pot has grown to more than $9,500, with half going to the winner of the draw.

Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic programs. 

Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panthers app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8 pm every Saturday.

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.

These awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 1:00–2:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. 

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 24. 

For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the next event of this year's ConneXion Series. Join Dr. Lisa Chilton (Department of History and Classics), Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina (Department of Political Science), and Dr. Jason Stevens (Department of Economics) for a lively panel discussion entitled "Ukraine Invaded: A View from Canada."

This event will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 2:30 pm, in SDU Main Building, Room 320. 

The Connexions Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in the construction of knowledge and ways of knowing, and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us.

For more information, contact Andrew Zinck, ConneXions Coordinator, at azinck@upei.ca.

The Scholarships and Awards Office is reminding the campus community that the deadline for the 2nd Semester (Winter) Award Cycle is Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

You can access numerous scholarships and awards on the Scholarship and Award Application portal by clicking the link provided here or in the UPEI Forms section of your MyUPEI. Review the application instructions and submit your electronic application by February 1 to be considered. Be sure to submit any saved applications you may have started.

Additional awards are also available with a separate application process listed on the 2nd Semester (Winter) Award Cycle webpage. Be sure to click the links, review the award criteria, and submit in time for the deadline listed to be considered.

If you have questions about the application processes, award criteria, or deadlines, please contact scholarships@upei.ca or visit us in Dalton Hall, Room 202. Best of luck to all who apply!

The UPEI Healthy Campus Committee and Athletics and Recreation are hosting a wellness check and coffee break on Friday, January 27, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre from 10:00 am to noon. Drop by anytime. Registration is not required.

Have your blood pressure and/or blood glucose tested, and learn about online fitness and other fitness programming opportunities and memberships. Take your sneakers and enjoy walking/running on the indoor track. Meet with our personal trainer, and tour the private personal training studio. Find out more about the 2023 Cavendish Farms University Cup Men's Hockey Championships and discount packages for UPEI employees.

There will be coffee, snacks, and draws for prizes including six-month memberships to the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and small group training. People must come to the event to be eligible for a prize.

Those in attendance will receive a free UPEI men's hockey game ticket for January 27 (UPEI vs Saint Mary's).

Join Maria Campbell as she leads two different classes as part of Mental Health Week. Both classes are free and for UPEI students, staff, and faculty only. Registration is required.

Virtual mindful movement class: This is a gentle movement class focusing on sensations in the body and feelings evoked through various forms of movement. The class will take place on Thursday, January 26, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.

Virtual stress management techniques class: Participants explore four different tools to soothe the nervous system in moments of stress including tea meditation, breathing exercises, journaling, and self-massage. This class will take place on Monday, January 23, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. 

To register:

* Go to recreation.upei.ca

* UPEI students/faculty/staff – click on Green ‘UPEI LOGIN’ button. Sign in with your UPEI email address and password.

* Click on mental health Icon and follow the prompts

Both opportunities are provided by the UPEI Healthy Campus Committee as part of Mental Health Week.

If you are going up for tenure or promotion soon and are thinking about the details of your teaching dossier, then this session is for you. Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass will talk about some of the things faculty members should focus on for tenure and promotion purposes on Friday, January 27, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm (snow date: February 16). Colleagues are strongly encouraged to review the Teaching Philosophy and Teaching Dossier course materials that are part of the Academic Instructional Skills Program (AISP) first and then come to the in-person workshop where you can focus on T & P specifics. You can self-enroll in both of these self-paced courses here. You'll find them in the Professional Growth, Development, and Identity Domain.