February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island’s Black community.

This year’s theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including several at UPEI. 

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @UPEI Panel Discussion, from 5-6:30 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and café.

View the full Black History Month calendar on the Black Cultural Society of PEI website.

Calling all residents of Charlottetown! We are students at UPEI working with the City of Charlottetown on a survey for Urban Forestry Community Engagement. The survey is meant to gauge the residents of Charlottetown's understanding and perspectives on urban forestry and their role in it. We are looking to target residents of Charlottetown ONLY. The survey closes on February 28, 2021. The link to the survey is below. 

Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRhmpTSkljAwJwC4sV71OQgA_5DPs_PVVLYcxMX-oa9uaOvA/viewform

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present “Adaptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.”

Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/61586078663?pwd=RGRjQ2pJTzAxZkI2ckxyU1cvRVJ1QT09

The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing FREE "Gentle Yoga Stretch and Meditation Classes" for UPEI faculty and staff. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:10 pm–12:50 pm. Classes will be on a four-week rotation. Employees can only select one day (Tuesday or Thursday) and one month (March or April). This time around, it is only a total of 4 classes/month. Yoga instructors Colleen Gallant (Tuesdays) and Pam Harris-Stewart (Thursdays) will be leading the classes. Pre-registration required. No drop-ins. Tuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, and 23 or April  6, 13, 20, and 27.    Thursdays -  March 4, 11, 18, and 25 or April 8, 15, 22, and 29. April  Space limited.  

How to register: email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca your preferred day (Tuesday or Thursday) and your preferred month (March or April).

Do you use Excel regularly? Did you know you can visually represent data in a single cell using Sparklines? 

Sparklines are small charts that fit into a single excel cell so at a glance you can see your data in line/column/win loss format. Its really easy to use. Select the cell or cells where you would like the Sparkline(s). On the Insert tab, within the Sparklines group, choose your preferred visual. Select the data to be included in the Sparkline(s), and you're done.

The Faculty of Education invites members ofthe campus community - students, faculty and staff - to attend public presentations via Zoom by candidates for a tenure-track position in  French Education. 

Dr. Dany Dias will present "Case in  Point: Using Journals As Tools for Critical Self-Reflection in Case Study Methodology" on Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:45am.  An opportunity to meet and chat with the candidate follows at 11:30am. The Zoom link for this presentation is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/69270626129?pwd=dDR6dk51akVSTDhvZHdQdnBmek5oUT09

(Meeting ID: 692 7062 6129; Passcode: 88993)

Dr. Rachelle Gauthier will present “Narrative Inquiry: Conducting Research in the Borderlands” on Tuesday, February 23rd at 1:00pm.  An opportunity to meet and chat with the candidate follows at 1:45pm.  The Zoom link for this presentation is:  https://upei.zoom.us/j/61285889057?pwd=Y1UveHVMZjd0Vmdjb0hROTUzUUtadz09

(Meeting ID: 612 8588 9057; Passcode: 027326)

Everyone is welcome to attend.

For further information, please contact Karen-Anne O'Halloran at kohalloran@upei.ca.

The UPEI Experiential Education Department and UPEI Career Services will be hosting the annual Career Fair for students and alumni, and it will look a bit different this year! 

This year's fair will be a Career Video Fest designed to connect employers with job-seeking students and alumni through pre-recorded recruitment videos.

On March 10th, 2021, these informative videos will be posted on an accessible playlist, shared on social media, and promoted through live-streamed viewing events. UPEI students and alumni will be able to stream the full playlist or re-watch specific videos at any time. Job-seekers will then be able to connect with employers about job opportunities that interest them.

The UPEI Experiential Education Department is here to help students and alumni with their job search, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation year-round. 

For more information on the Video Fest, keep an eye on The Career Fair website, or email careerfair@upei.ca

Thank you to the many volunteers who have helped at the UPEI Campus Foodbank.

We are posting a two month sign up sheet again. One person is great for each time slot.  

Sister Sue

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_JFVRh283ILWcvKRXZ8Ts_CAbhzZwJdb_qNUKn_IK1w/edit?usp=sharing

The UPEI LGBTQ2S+ Support Group is excited to announce our next activity: TRIVIA NIGHT! We’ll be holding the event on February 26th, 2021 at 7:00-9:00pm with a maximum of 20 participants in person and space for unlimited online participation. We’ll start the night off with a brief (10-15 minute) presentation on LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Hygiene, followed by trivia, and finally we’ll guide you to Upstreet Craft Brewing where you can continue to connect with your fellow trivia comrades (this portion of the night will be unsupervised, and your participation is completely voluntary)!

The theme for trivia night will be “LGBTQ2S+ History and Pop Culture”. You’re encouraged to chat and connect throughout the night - we’ll be sure to shout out the questions nice and loud! TRIVIA WINNER will receive a $50 gift certificate to Upstreet Craft Brewing.

Use the following link to sign-up for either online or in person participation. Do so quickly because space is limited to 20 people and we expect it to fill up!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QSRT2H6 

***We will be following all current COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.***

***Need more information? Drop us a line at jpeters5634@upei.ca ***

Dr. Zelda Knight, Professor of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, candidate for the tenure track position with the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts, will deliver a research talk entitled “In the shadow of Apartheid: Race in psychoanalytic psychotherapy” This presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via Zoom at the following link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65667164775?pwd=VzBDVkF2WDBMZG93OFdCVWJmQ2hiZz09

UPEI concussion research study seeks participants:

Charlottetown, PEI — A UPEI research group is seeking participants for a study to test a new method for assessing head injuries. Participants must be aged 16 to 27 years of age.

The team is looking for participants in the following categories:

1. Healthy people (non-concussed, no known chronic diseases)
2. People who have had a concussion within the last 36 hours
3. People who have had concussion symptoms for longer than three months but less than six months
4. People who have had a bone fracture within the last 36 hours
5. Boxers active in competition

Please contact 902-620-5215 or concussion@upei.ca if you are interested in participating in the study.

In this one-day course, theory is introduced in short bursts and participants spend the majority of time practicing their presentation skills while receiving onsite feedback. The focus on extensive practice and feedback is what makes the program meaningful, and is what makes learning stick.

KEY TOPIC AREAS:

Presentation Structure - Managing Fear - Engaging Your Audience - Presentation Logistics

To register for an “in-person” course: 

1. Created an account or sign in to EDGE by clicking here
2. After signing in, click on ‘Catalog’ tab on your dashboard
3. You can then search and register for the course you are interested in by clicking the ‘Enroll’ tab 
4. You then need to choose available sessions at a location you prefer to finalise your registration

The Faculty of Education invites members ofthe campus community - students, faculty and staff - to attend public presentations via Zoom by candidates for a tenure-track position in  French Education. 

Dr. Dany Dias will present "Case in  Point: Using Journals As Tools for Critical Self-Reflection in Case Study Methodology" on Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:45am.  An opportunity to meet and chat with the candidate follows at 11:30am. The Zoom link for this presentation is: https://upei.zoom.us/j/69270626129?pwd=dDR6dk51akVSTDhvZHdQdnBmek5oUT09

(Meeting ID: 692 7062 6129; Passcode: 88993)

Dr. Rachelle Gauthier will present “Narrative Inquiry: Conducting Research in the Borderlands” on Tuesday, February 23rd at 1:00pm.  An opportunity to meet and chat with the candidate follows at 1:45pm.  The Zoom link for this presentation is:  https://upei.zoom.us/j/61285889057?pwd=Y1UveHVMZjd0Vmdjb0hROTUzUUtadz09

(Meeting ID: 612 8588 9057; Passcode: 027326)

Everyone is welcome to attend.

For further information, please contact Karen-Anne O'Halloran at kohalloran@upei.ca.

Dr. Zelda Knight, Professor of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, candidate for the tenure track position with the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts, will make two public presentations.

The first is a simulated class presentation entitled "Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Understanding the theoretical shifts and basic concepts underpinning the therapy" and will take place on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via ZOOM at the following link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65574137253?pwd=cmx2Rk9lbDFjYkY1c1JOUHlta0pUQT09

The second is a research talk entitled “In the shadow of Apartheid: Race in psychoanalytic psychotherapy” This presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via ZOOM, and can be accessed here: https://upei.zoom.us/j/65667164775?pwd=VzBDVkF2WDBMZG93OFdCVWJmQ2hiZz09

All are welcome to attend.

The UPEI Experiential Education Department and UPEI Career Services will be hosting the annual Career Fair for students and alumni, and it will look a bit different this year! 

This year's fair will be a Career Video Fest designed to connect employers with job-seeking students and alumni through pre-recorded recruitment videos.

On March 10th, 2021, these informative videos will be posted on an accessible playlist, shared on social media, and promoted through live-streamed viewing events. UPEI students and alumni will be able to stream the full playlist or re-watch specific videos at any time. Job-seekers will then be able to connect with employers about job opportunities that interest them.

The UPEI Experiential Education Department is here to help students and alumni with their job search, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation year-round. 

For more information on the Video Fest, keep an eye on The Career Fair website, or email careerfair@upei.ca

Thank you to the many volunteers who have helped at the UPEI Campus Foodbank.

We are posting a two month sign up sheet again. One person is great for each time slot.  

Sister Sue

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_JFVRh283ILWcvKRXZ8Ts_CAbhzZwJdb_qNUKn_IK1w/edit?usp=sharing

Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board (REB).  The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday February 26, 2021.

Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.

As of June 1, all research compliance applications, including Research Ethics Board application forms must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. The new online process and system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.

Earlier versions of the application forms will not be accepted.  

Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.

For more information about the REB review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday February 26, 2021. These applications will be reviewed at the March 2021 meeting.

As of June 1, all research compliance applications, including Biosafety application forms must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. The new online process and system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.

Earlier versions of the application forms will not be accepted.  

Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at https://www.upei.ca/research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.

For more information about the IBC review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca

The UPEI LGBTQ2S+ Support Group is excited to announce our next activity: TRIVIA NIGHT! We’ll be holding the event on February 26th, 2021 at 7:00-9:00pm with a maximum of 20 participants in person and space for unlimited online participation. We’ll start the night off with a brief (10-15 minute) presentation on LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Hygiene, followed by trivia, and finally we’ll guide you to Upstreet Craft Brewing where you can continue to connect with your fellow trivia comrades (this portion of the night will be unsupervised, and your participation is completely voluntary)!

The theme for trivia night will be “LGBTQ2S+ History and Pop Culture”. You’re encouraged to chat and connect throughout the night - we’ll be sure to shout out the questions nice and loud! TRIVIA WINNER will receive a $50 gift certificate to Upstreet Craft Brewing.

Use the following link to sign-up for either online or in person participation. Do so quickly because space is limited to 20 people and we expect it to fill up!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QSRT2H6 

***We will be following all current COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.***

***Need more information? Drop us a line at jpeters5634@upei.ca ***

A  third-year nursing student group will prepare health promotion presentation for UPEI staff and faculty as part of their teaching class. To assist them in determining the topic, we are asking for staff/faculty to answer a few questions.  All information provided is anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of the health teaching project. https://forms.gle/boVDkSshL2hopdTY8  Thank you for your feedback