Campus Notices
Welcome to "Yes, Here Too," an educational display dedicated to exploring the profound and shameful history of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in Canada’s Maritimes. This exhibit aims to illuminate the experiences of Indigenous children and families who endured these institutions and to foster a deeper understanding of their generational impact.
What You’ll Discover:
- Historical context: Learn about the origins and development of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in the Maritimes. Discover how these institutions were established as part of broader colonial policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples and erasing their cultures.
- Cultural impact: Explore how these schools sought to suppress Indigenous languages, traditions, and identities, and the lasting effects this has had on communities. Understand the broader implications of these policies on Indigenous cultures and heritage.
- The 94 Calls to Action: Discover current initiatives and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation, healing, and justice for survivors and their families. Learn about the role of education, community support, and policy changes in addressing the legacy of these institutions.
- Interactive elements: Engage with interactive displays and multimedia presentations that provide deeper insights into the experiences of students and the historical context of these institutions.
This display is a crucial step toward acknowledging and understanding the complexities of colonization. We encourage visitors of all backgrounds to attend, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue about reconciliation and the ongoing journey toward justice and healing.
Content warning: Subject matter and supplemental conversation include abuse, violence, assault, death, abduction, racism, sexism, classism, and cultural genocide. Conversation may also include suicide, substance use, and police brutality. The contents of this activity are based on real events in Canadian history and may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with.
Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Rooms 115-118 (Building 11 on the campus map)
Dates: September 23 to September 27, 2024
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The northeast entrance of the Kelley Memorial Building features an automatic door with a 36-inch clearance. The door swings outward and leads to a ramp that is 62 inches wide. Please note that the ramp makes a sharp right turn, after which the width reduces to 36 inches.
At the end of the ramp, you will find the exhibit entrance, which has a door clearance of 32 inches and a small bump at the threshold. We encourage all visitors to reach out if you require additional assistance or have any questions regarding accessibility.
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the first presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre 204.
Emma Ladouceur, UPEI Department of Biology and the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present “Disturbance, regeneration and restoration from land to sea.”
All are welcome.
UPEI is preparing to engage in a series of consultations with our campus and community partners. These consultations will inform planning and development of our next five-year strategic plan.
Before beginning the formal consultation process, we would like to hear more from members of our campus community on what they feel are priorities and opportunities for UPEI over the next five years (2025–2030).
Please take a couple of minutes to share your input through our feedback form. The form builds on Town Hall discussions held in July 2024 that focused on broad themes and priorities for our campus community.
Responses will be collected until September 24, 2024.
Thank you!
Members of the UPEI community are invited to a Fireside Chat on Monday, September 23, from 10–11 am in the amphitheatre in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121S) where Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Governors and Dr. Wendy Rodgers will discuss initial priorities, goals, and activities for the period June 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. To participate via Teams, join at this link.
Don’t miss AVC’s Open House on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.
Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.
Organized and run by AVC students, AVC Open House is one of the largest, most successful open houses in Atlantic Canada. The event is one of many activities taking place during Homecoming Weekend (upei.ca/alumni/homecoming).
For more information, call (902) 566-6786.
Justin Shaw is a proud alumnus of the University of Prince Edward Island. Since graduating in 2014, he has gained professional experience in the performing arts, the non-profit sector, and the world of business. Shaw credits much of his eclectic portfolio to the skills acquired and honed during his time as an undergraduate at UPEI.
Join this entertaining presentation at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre as Shaw aims to provide a compelling answer to the oft-grating question: What can you do with an Arts degree?
This free presentation will include a conversation and Q&A session facilitated by Dr. Greg Doran, coordinator of Theatre Studies, and will conclude with refreshments.
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/D41dD6QWkPT7HuzcA
There will be a basic biosafety training session on October 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm 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 October 1, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, phone number, and if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
Are you trying to find some dedicated time to finish a writing project that needs focused attention? A "Time to Write" retreat will be offered from October 15 to 18, 2024, at the North Rustico Cottages in North Rustico.
"Time to Write" retreats offer concentrated time to support your writing efforts and can be instrumental in the initiation or completion of scholarly work such as an article, book or book chapter, grant proposal, curriculum or OER development, conference presentations, or other scholarly, creative projects. Time to work on writing projects away from home and campus for a few days can be incredibly productive. Participation in a writing retreat with colleagues at various stages of their career not only provides quiet, focused writing time away from teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities, but it also offers mentorship and networking opportunities with colleagues from a range of disciplines. The retreat provides an opportunity to develop a supportive writing group with colleagues from across campus and join group discussions on writing and publishing.
Participants must have a project (e.g., grant application, research publication) at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense with background research and/or data collection and analysis completed to the point that they are ready to write. Participants must be prepared to commit to the full program--a total of three days focused on writing--and contribute $300. The retreat is open to faculty (term and sessional faculty are encouraged to apply) and librarians in any academic unit at UPEI.
Interested participants will email an expression of interest consisting of a summary of the project they plan to work on and their writing goals for the retreat to TLC@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on September 27, 2024. Five participants will be accepted for this "Time to Write" retreat.
The UPEI Writing Centre, located in Robertson Library 274, is now open for appointments.
To book an in-person or online appointment, please visit upei.mywconline.com. Drop-ins are also welcome. We are still operating on reduced hours but will add more availability soon.
For information about the Writing Centre, please go to https://library.upei.ca/writingcentre or email the coordinator: jschneider@upei.ca.
Please note that the old Writing Centre Facebook page is no longer in use.
We look forward to working with you!
Keep up to date with the latest new arrivals like our Cows t-shirts, Owala drink bottles, and more by following the UPEI Bookstore on Facebook and Instagram. Don't miss our flash sale promotions, special discounts, and more!
Welcome to "Yes, Here Too," an educational display dedicated to exploring the profound and shameful history of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in Canada’s Maritimes. This exhibit aims to illuminate the experiences of Indigenous children and families who endured these institutions and to foster a deeper understanding of their generational impact.
What You’ll Discover:
- Historical context: Learn about the origins and development of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in the Maritimes. Discover how these institutions were established as part of broader colonial policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples and erasing their cultures.
- Cultural impact: Explore how these schools sought to suppress Indigenous languages, traditions, and identities, and the lasting effects this has had on communities. Understand the broader implications of these policies on Indigenous cultures and heritage.
- The 94 Calls to Action: Discover current initiatives and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation, healing, and justice for survivors and their families. Learn about the role of education, community support, and policy changes in addressing the legacy of these institutions.
- Interactive elements: Engage with interactive displays and multimedia presentations that provide deeper insights into the experiences of students and the historical context of these institutions.
This display is a crucial step toward acknowledging and understanding the complexities of colonization. We encourage visitors of all backgrounds to attend, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue about reconciliation and the ongoing journey toward justice and healing.
Content warning: Subject matter and supplemental conversation include abuse, violence, assault, death, abduction, racism, sexism, classism, and cultural genocide. Conversation may also include suicide, substance use, and police brutality. The contents of this activity are based on real events in Canadian history and may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with.
Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Rooms 115-118 (Building 11 on the campus map)
Dates: September 23 to September 27, 2024
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The northeast entrance of the Kelley Memorial Building features an automatic door with a 36-inch clearance. The door swings outward and leads to a ramp that is 62 inches wide. Please note that the ramp makes a sharp right turn, after which the width reduces to 36 inches.
At the end of the ramp, you will find the exhibit entrance, which has a door clearance of 32 inches and a small bump at the threshold. We encourage all visitors to reach out if you require additional assistance or have any questions regarding accessibility.
All UPEI community members are invited to attend this event, which aims to bring awareness to reconciliation. All attendees are encouraged to wear their orange shirts on this day. For those who may have questions during this event, elders and faculty members will be on-site to talk with and engage in conversation. The event starts at 12:30, with the Grand Entry at 1:00 pm.
Date: September 27, 2024
Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Venue: The Quadrangle, UPEI
This event will feature the LoneCry Singers as the host drum, with Michael Julian as the head male dancer and Kelly Sark as the head female dancer.
Please come enjoy Indigenous artistry as well as cake and snacks!
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the first presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre 204.
Emma Ladouceur, UPEI Department of Biology and the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present “Disturbance, regeneration and restoration from land to sea.”
All are welcome.
Last year, the Chaplaincy Centre hosted eight Soup for the Soul free lunches for the campus thanks to the generosity of the UPEI community. In other years, we had six. What a great problem--too many groups asking to host! Easy solution--serve more soup! So let's welcome our 10th anniversary with more. Can we reach 10 for 10?
On Wednesday, September 25, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, join the UPEI Student Union as we kick off our soup season with potato bacon chowder and butternut squash soup, complete with a dinner roll and butter. We leave it to the hosts to surprise us with a sweet treat to finish your lunch.
And if you would like to host an event, please reach out. Four groups have booked dates, and others have spoken to me with expressions of interest. Hosts are responsible for soup choices, shopping, chopping, cooking, and serving. We have volunteers and funding for the rest. Email Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca to get in the tenth anniversary Soup for the Soul calendar.
UPEI is preparing to engage in a series of consultations with our campus and community partners. These consultations will inform planning and development of our next five-year strategic plan.
Before beginning the formal consultation process, we would like to hear more from members of our campus community on what they feel are priorities and opportunities for UPEI over the next five years (2025–2030).
Please take a couple of minutes to share your input through our feedback form. The form builds on Town Hall discussions held in July 2024 that focused on broad themes and priorities for our campus community.
Responses will be collected until September 24, 2024.
Thank you!
Members of the UPEI community are invited to a Fireside Chat on Monday, September 23, from 10–11 am in the amphitheatre in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121S) where Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Governors and Dr. Wendy Rodgers will discuss initial priorities, goals, and activities for the period June 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. To participate via Teams, join at this link.
UPEI first-year courses (UPEI 1010, 1020, and 1030) have recently undergone a cyclical review under the Quality Assurance policy of Senate. A panel of external reviewers reviewed a self-study report and then held a two-day site visit to meet with faculty, staff, students, and academic administrators. After collecting feedback, the reviewers submitted a report with observations and recommendations. A university-wide taskforce, including the program team, will be formed to analyze the report and collectively develop an action plan. The plan, which will be presented to the Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee (APCC), will include future directions for continual improvement of these courses.
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FOUR draws, the total pot has grown to more than $12,450, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
Lab2Market Discover: For current or recently graduated researchers in STEM (Masters, PhDs, and Postdocs) who are interested in exploring how entrepreneurship and innovation can play a role in their academic journey and beyond.
- 10-week virtual introductory training program.
- Learn entrepreneurial thinking and explore a potential passion for business, while connecting with leaders across Canada.
- Program sessions every Thursday starting October 10 at 2 pm ET.
- Application deadline: September 20, 2024.
Interested participants can find more details and apply at https://www.lab2market.ca/discover.
Hey UPEI students!
Learn about the IT basics you should know as you begin the semester at UPEI with the Student IT Checklist! This is a starting guide to help you navigate the IT resources offered by IT Systems and Services at UPEI.
From connecting to the campus Wi-fi to online safety, we want to help you learn more about the IT resources offered on campus. So, check out the Student IT Checklist at https://go.upei.ca/studentitchecklist to get started!
To learn more about the IT services offered at UPEI, check out the ITSS site at https://go.upei.ca/ithelp. For IT-related assistance, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk at helpdesk@upei.ca.
