Campus Notices
The Concussion Awareness Program invites you to participate in our survey to better understand how we can improve the care of concussed children and young adults on PEI. This study is being led by the Concussion Awareness Program (CAP) located here at UPEI.
The goal of the CAP is to increase public awareness related to concussion injury including the steps and protocols that facilitate recovery. The findings from this survey will help us refine our strategic plan.
The survey will take approximately 30 minutes with open-ended, ranking, and classifying questions. If interested, please contact cbeck8805@upei.ca or call 902-628-4300.
Only one week left to apply for the Study & Stay PEI Program! If you’re an international student in your final year of study in PEI, don’t miss out on this opportunity — apply today to gain access to the resources, tools and connections needed to launch a successful career and fulfilling life in PEI. Apply: http://studypei.ca/
Applicants from one of the following PEI post-secondary institutions are welcome to apply:
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Holland College
- Collège de l'Île
Application will close on October 8th, 2021 at 11:59 PM (Atlantic Daylight Time timezone).
If you have questions regarding the program or application, please feel free to contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca or drop by at the UPEI Robertson Library room 225 anytime Monday - Friday, between 10 AM - 12 PM, and 1 PM - 3 PM.
A reminder that the deadline for the 1st Semester Award Cycle is Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
Students can apply 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 over 80 donor-based scholarships and awards!
For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca. Best of luck to all who apply!
SHIFT Project PEI has an anonymous short survey that is open until October 4th. The survey can be accessed at this link or from the front page of the PEI Human Rights Commission website, on Facebook or Instagram (SHIFT Project PEI.) It is open to all Islanders aged 18 and up, whether or not they have experienced or witnessed workplace sexual harassment. There is a prize draw for a $150 gift card of your choice for all participants who want to enter. Data results will be released in the November, to give employers and employees a clearer picture of what is happening in PEI workplaces. The goal of SHIFT is to raise awareness and provide education in the prevention and resolution of incidents of workplace sexual harassment.
UPEI is one of the larger employers in the province, and we hope that employees and employers will contribute to the conversation.
About this event
Join ACENET and Ocean Tracking Network (OTN) in our Introductory R for Ecologists workshop series. Over three weeks, we will explore data analysis and visualization with R, based on the Data Carpentry Lessons. Each week will build off the last – if you miss a week, check out the previous link to follow along!
No previous coding experience necessary.
We will start with basic R syntax and the R Studio notebook interface. Then, we’ll teach you how to import CSV files, the structure of data frames, how to deal with factors, how to add/remove rows and columns, how to calculate summary statistics from a data frame, and a brief introduction to plotting. The last lesson demonstrates how to work with databases directly from R.
Be sure to come prepared and have the appropriate software and data files downloaded. You will need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. Instructions are available at this link: Data Analysis and Visualization in R for Ecologists.
This workshop will take place on:
Wednesday, October 6th, 12:00-3:00pm (Atlantic)
Wednesday, October 13th, 12:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, October 20th, 12:00-3:00pm
Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail).
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-and-ocean-tracking-network-r-for-ecologists-tickets-170720679147
For all students, faculty and staff who identify as partially or non-vaccinated for COVID-19, you are required to have a COVID-19 test at least weekly. UPEI will offer testing clinics on Fridays at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The tests are free and very quick/easy. If you are unable to attend these clinics and require testing, please go to a Health PEI testing clinic and submit the test result via COVID19testing@upei.ca. If you are tested at a Health PEI testing clinic, you can obtain your test result at the following link: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/request-your-covid-19-test-result-report.
Are you curious about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)? Have you heard your colleagues talking about their SoTL projects and want to know more? This SoTL Canada event will give you background on the history of SoTL, share some of the current practices, and help you start your SoTL journey. The SoTL 101 webinar will be on October 1, 2021 @ 1:00pm Atlantic via Zoom. Questions? Email TLC@upei.ca Register for SoTL 101!
In consideration of the difficulties that exposure to scented products cause to sensitive individuals UPEI asks for your cooperation in making our campus a scent-free environment. We ask that all faculty, staff, students, and visitors refrain from wearing or using products with strong scents/fragrances while on campus. A few examples of products to refrain from wearing or using are: colognes/perfumes, strongly scented body sprays and lotions, hair care products with strong scents, strongly scented shaving lotion, air fresheners, scented candles and Aromatic Oils (used in aromatherapy).
UPEI’s Scent-Free Initiative Policy can be viewed here.
If you have any questions about UPEI’s Scent-Free Initiative please contact the Health, Safety and Environment Department at 902-566-0901 (Shelly Kavanagh) or 902-566-0516 (Liz Rostant- MacArthur).
To report an exposure to scented products please follow UPEI’s incident reporting process.
The Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications for the 1st Semester Award Cycle. The campus community is encouraged to review the 1st Semester Award Cycle webpage for more information.
Not only can students now apply to numerous awards with an October 1st, 2021 deadline through our Scholarship and Award Application portal, but there are dozens of awards with a separate application process conveniently listed on the same webpage for your review. Deadlines for the separate application awards vary across October and November. Be sure to click the links, review the criteria, and submit in time for the deadline!
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!
A reminder that the deadline for the 1st Semester Award Cycle is Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
Students can apply 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 over 80 donor-based scholarships and awards!
For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca. Best of luck to all who apply!
SHIFT Project PEI has an anonymous short survey that is open until October 4th. The survey can be accessed at this link or from the front page of the PEI Human Rights Commission website, on Facebook or Instagram (SHIFT Project PEI.) It is open to all Islanders aged 18 and up, whether or not they have experienced or witnessed workplace sexual harassment. There is a prize draw for a $150 gift card of your choice for all participants who want to enter. Data results will be released in the November, to give employers and employees a clearer picture of what is happening in PEI workplaces. The goal of SHIFT is to raise awareness and provide education in the prevention and resolution of incidents of workplace sexual harassment.
UPEI is one of the larger employers in the province, and we hope that employees and employers will contribute to the conversation.
The campus foodbank continues to welcome students, new and returning to our Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00 schedule. Volunteers also continue to step up. We will continue these hours for October and November. Volunteers can use this link to access the sign up sheet. New volunteers are always welcome.
If you're looking to brush up on your communications skills this fall and winter, we've got some great online courses for you!
Each course can be completed at your own pace, with new content added each week. The short assignments will help you develop a portfolio of your work AND you'll receive a digital badge for each course that you complete.
Click here for more information: https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/professional-communications-certificate or contact pdp@upei.ca with any questions.
SHIFT Project PEI has an anonymous short survey that is open until October 4th. The survey can be accessed at this link or from the front page of the PEI Human Rights Commission website, on Facebook or Instagram (SHIFT Project PEI.) It is open to all Islanders aged 18 and up, whether or not they have experienced or witnessed workplace sexual harassment. There is a prize draw for a $150 gift card of your choice for all participants who want to enter. Data results will be released in the November, to give employers and employees a clearer picture of what is happening in PEI workplaces. The goal of SHIFT is to raise awareness and provide education in the prevention and resolution of incidents of workplace sexual harassment.
UPEI is one of the larger employers in the province, and we hope that employees and employers will contribute to the conversation.
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Speed, performance, compatibility for websites and extensions, security and privacy features mean that these browsers come with the ITSS seal of approval.
Plus, New Edge, Chrome, and Firefox are compatible with all supported versions of Windows and macOS.
Already using New Edge, Chrome, or Firefox? Now is a good time to make sure you are keeping it up-to-date!
The campus foodbank continues to welcome students, new and returning to our Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00 schedule. Volunteers also continue to step up. We will continue these hours for October and November. Volunteers can use this link to access the sign up sheet. New volunteers are always welcome.
The UPEI Department of Music is pleased to present a virtual video concert of the UPEI Wind Symphony's 2020-2021 season, during which we were unable to perform for a live audience. Directed by Dr. Dale Sorensen, the program features works by Samuel R. Hazo, David Maslanka, Omar Thomas, Canadian composers Morley Calvert, Michael Colgrass, and Cait Nishimura, and small ensemble works featuring the clarinet, saxophone, and brass sections. The video will premiere on YouTube at this link on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 7:30pm ADT, and will remain available afterwards.
The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is organizing a couple of reading groups for educators on campus this fall. There will be two groups, one in-person and one virtual. We have several book options, let us know which one(s) you'd like to read and discuss with colleagues. Take a look at the summaries and then let us know your preferences. Once we know the books and who is interested, we'll set up meeting times for the two reading groups. All the information you need in on the Reading Groups page, found under Learning Opportunities on the Teaching and Learning Centre website. Questions? Email TLC@upei.ca
On Thursday, September 30, UPEI will mark the first official National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, recently designated by the Government of Canada as a federal statutory holiday. This is a day for all Canadians to remember the tragic history and legacy of residential schools in our country and the intergenerational impacts they have had on First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
In preparation for this day of reflection, the UPEI community is invited to gather on Tuesday, September 28, at 11:30 am, rain or shine, at the outdoor Murphy Family Amphitheatre next to the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre for events that include a smudge ceremony, singing and drumming with Heartbeat of Epekwitk, a tree planting, jingle dress dancing, and a presentation by Elder-in-Residence Dr. Judy Clark as she shares her knowledge of residential schools and reflects on her experiences in Indian Day School.
Every Child Matters t-shirts will be sold for $20.00 each by the UPEI Bookstore starting September 20 until supplies last. These t-shirts were designed and created by a local company, Mi’kmaq Printing and Design. We encourage everyone to wear these or any orange shirt to campus on Tuesday, September 28, as we come together to remember.
Join us in-person on September 28 and/or online for the entire week as we prepare to remember and honour the lives lost, the survivors, and their families during this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
Other relevant links to educate and promote awareness:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
The Teaching and Learning Centre invites you to Weekly Coffee Chats, informal get-togethers over coffee (or tea) to chat with peers and colleagues. Meet new friends or connect with old ones across departments and disciplines. These are not technical help-sessions, but we welcome all faculty, librarians and instructional staff (CNIs, lab instructors, etc.) with questions, comments, or concerns in addition to a warm, friendly conversation. No RSVP needed, just drop in anytime.
Date and Time:
Weekly Wednesdays at 10:30 am beginning on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
How to Attend the Coffee Chats:
Zoom Link on the Teaching & Learning Centre Events webpage: https://upei.zoom.us/j/61404770972?pwd=TlRZd2ppWURPMUNMS2w4cHJBcUQ4Zz09
