Campus Notices
Awarded to students who are in good academic standing and have shown an interest in the Buddhist faith by the successful completion of one or more of the following courses: Religious Studies 102, 221, 352, 251 or 261. Valued at $1,000 per student. Applicants can only receive this award once.
Details on the application can be found at https://www.upei.ca/scholarships-and-awards/display?awardid=796. Submissions can be dropped off to the UPEI Registrar's Office or submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca. Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 11.
Interactive content can increase learner engagement and also help increase learning. Adding interactive content to your course is now so very easy to do. You can make videos interactive, images interactive, presentations interactive, quizzes interactive and add those to your course's Moodle page. The sky's the limit so come learn how to get started creating your own interactive content. Facilitated by the E-Learning Office, this workshop takes place on Thursday, March 19th from 2 to 3 pm in Room 265 of the Robertson Library. REGISTER
UPEI is taking part in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) again this semester. The survey collects important information on students' participation in programs and activities and their perceptions of personal growth and university support. Results from the survey will be used to improve student experiences.
First-year and fourth-year students in Arts, Business, Engineering, Nursing, and Science have been invited to fill out the survey. Students are encouraged to check their UPEI email for the invitation. The survey will be in the field from March 2 to April 15. If you have questions about the survey, please contact Dr. Yuqin Gong, Manager of Institutional Research at the Office of VP Academic and Research, via 902-566-0361 or ygong@upei.ca.
Thank you to students for your participation and to all who help spread words about the survey.
Robertson Library is pleased to host guitar duo Matt2, UPEI music students Matt Kays and Matt McNally, for a noontime performance in the Lobby of the Library on Tuesday, March 10th.
Drop by, relax, and be entertained by these talented musicians performing their diverse repertoire, from classical to jazz.
Everyone is welcome to this free event.
This award is granted to an undergraduate or graduate student who has an expressed interest in pursuing a project directly related to the care, prevention and/or cure of breast cancer. The award is valued at $2,000 for the successful applicant.
For further details, please visit https://www.upei.ca/scholarships-and-awards/display?awardid=593 and complete the online application. Applications can be submitted in person to the UPEI Registrar's Office on or before the Wednesday, March 11 deadline or electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
You are invited to attend a Research lecture
Friday, March 6
2:00-3:00 PM
Main 211
Dr Philippe Messier (The Graduate Center, CUNY & Trent University)
(Candidate for the tenure track position. Department of Sociology and Anthropology)
“Building Technologies: From Granite Stones to Digital Videos in the New Telangana State India.”
Providing content for a course can be a pretty easy thing to do. Figuring out how to explain to students what that content will do to them and for them is far more challenging. There are numerous ways to describe learning and just as many opinions as to which is best. Are learning targets even necessary? The E-Learning Office will present its thoughts in a workshop on Thursday, March 12th from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Room 265 of the Robertson Library. REGISTER
Take some time for 'YOU' and drop by the Health and Wellness Centre, 2nd floor W. A. Murphy Student Centre between 10:30 am-1:30 pm, Friday, March 6. Booths will include blood pressure checks, glucose & cholesterol testing, concussion booth, Sit n’ Reach test, hand grip testing, HPV booth and massages/accupressure.
Jessica MacKinnon, Nurse Practitioner student, will also provide a 15-minute "Heart Health" presentation from noon-12:15 pm and repeated at 12:45-1:00 pm.
Light refreshments provided. Door prizes including yoga mat and bag, blood pressure cuff, etc! No appointment required!
This event is brought to you by UPEI's Healthy Campus Committee, through the Employee Wellness Strategy.
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You’re invited to attend an Open House for the MBA in Global Leadership at UPEI!
Come to UPEI on Thursday, March 5, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Earn your MBA in just 12 months! Meet with MBA in Global Leadership Program Director Dr. Don Wagner, faculty, staff, and alumni to learn all about this innovative and in-demand program.
Attendees will be able to apply on-site (please bring a laptop or mobile device) and have their application fee waived.
UPEI students with an average of at least 80% in their last two years of undergraduate study in any discipline are automatically eligible for the MBA program, with no GMAT/GRE requirement.
Light refreshments will be served.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Can’t make the Open House? Feel free to contact our program office at 902-894-2866, or by email at mba@upei.ca to request a call or to be added to a waitlist for upcoming webinars.
The Fiona Papps Psychology Colloquium Series will feature Dr. Tina Pranger speaking about the role of Psychology in mental health on PEI from the 1940's to today. In her new book, Beyond the Asylum: The Evolution of Mental Health Care in Prince Edward Island, 1846-2017, Dr. Pranger richly details this often bumpy evolution of care. Tina Pranger, PhD (Social Science and Health), has over 35 years of experience in the mental health field, most recently as a mental health officer with Veterans Affairs Canada. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Please join us for the first Theology on Tap of the Winter Term!
Rev. Professor Emmanuel Agius, Professor of Moral Theology and Philosophical Ethics, University of Malta, will speak on “Insights from Robotics for Theological Reflection: Challenges and Opportunities.” Theology on Tap is presented by the SDU Institute of Christianity and Culture. Thursday 5 March 2020, doors open at 6:30 pm with the talk starting at 7 pm, the Pourhouse, 189 Great George Street.
The EAP Office is organizing the following drop-in sessions at our new international student help desk.
Thursday 3:00-4:30 - English Language Centre - KMB 105, Saturday 10:00-12:00 - Robertson Library
March 5 & 7 Session:
Strategies for staying engaged during class - note taking skills, use of electronic sources (apps), what to do with unfamiliar words, when is the right time to translate unknown vocabulary, etc.
March 12 & 14 Session:
Assignment Q & A - Understanding assignment instructions and expectations, how to ask your professor (through email or in person) for clarification on questions or further help.
March 19 & 21 Session:
Steps for starting a research paper
March 26 & 28 Session:
Getting reading for exams: organization of time, exam prep, study habits, creating a study schedule, how to study and what to prioritize when managing several exams at once
For more information, contact Christina at cperry@upei.ca.
This award is granted to an undergraduate or graduate student who has an expressed interest in pursuing a project directly related to the care, prevention and/or cure of breast cancer. The award is valued at $2,000 for the successful applicant.
For further details, please visit https://www.upei.ca/scholarships-and-awards/display?awardid=593 and complete the online application. Applications can be submitted in person to the UPEI Registrar's Office on or before the Wednesday, March 11 deadline or electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
Central Printing will be closed every Friday until further notice. Please note there is a new email for Central Printing inquiries/file submissions: cpo@upei.ca
Any questions please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.
You are invited to attend a Research lecture
Friday, March 6
2:00-3:00 PM
Main 211
Dr Philippe Messier (The Graduate Center, CUNY & Trent University)
(Candidate for the tenure track position. Department of Sociology and Anthropology)
“Building Technologies: From Granite Stones to Digital Videos in the New Telangana State India.”
Please join Ben Cudmore for his Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences Seminar Program presentation entitled " The Role of Nanocellulose in a Sustainable Future".
Abstract: In the past century, petroleum products have been extensively developed resulting in cost-effective plastics with applications in food packing, transportation, and electronics. While these materials currently remain fundamental in supporting the needs of our constantly growing global society, they suffer from poor recyclability and long-life cycles. It is essential that our industrial and technological growth transitions towards more sustainable practices and materials. In the past decade, nanocellulose has shown potential to alleviate the need for petroleum-based products. Nanocellulose can be derived from natural cellulose, the most common natural polymer on the planet, making it a sustainable and renewable material. The two primary forms nanocellulose are nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) which are composed of highly ordered crystalline segments of cellulose (typically 100–500 nm by 10–50 nm), and cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) consisting of segments of amorphous and crystalline cellulose (typically 2–60 nm by several micrometers). The nano-scale of these materials in addition to crystallinity provide excellent mechanical and optical properties that can be incorporated into composite materials. Nanocellulose is inexpensive, renewable and has been used to produce bioplastics, transparent conductive material, flexible electrodes, sensors, and generators with improved recyclability and competitive performance. This seminar explores the application of nanocellulose in these areas highlighting its potential role in maintaining our technologically advancing society.
All are welcome to attend!
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering invites the campus community to this week's graduate research seminar,
Abhishek Pokharel, MSc-SDE Student, Advisor: Dr. Aitazaz Farooque, titled, "BENCH-SCALE STUDY OF COMBINE BIOCHAR-ACTIVATED SLUDGE TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER"
and
Rodolfo Nino-Esparza, MSc-SDE Student, Advisor: Dr. Ali Ahmadi, titled, "DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND APPLICATION OF A SELECTIVE FULLY AUTOMATED PORTABLE AND SMARTPHONE-OPERATED SALIVA-BASED CORTISOL BIOSENSOR"
Wednesday, March 4, 12 noon to 1:00 PM in FSDE 128A (Note room change for Winter seminars)
Everyone is welcome!
The Saint Dunstan's University Institute of Christianity and Culture is pleased to present a free public lecture given by Rev. Professor Agius Emmanuel, Professor of Moral Theology and Philosophical Ethics, University of Malta, on "Human Gene Editing: the Ethical and Regulatory Landscape in Europe." Wanda Wyatt Lecture Theatre, KC Irving Chemistry Building. All are welcome!
Call for judges - PEI Science Fair Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The PEI Science Fair is fast approaching and we need support from the science and engineering community on PEI for judging this important event. Anyone with an interest in science can be a great judge to help make the experience fun and meaningful for the young people who have taken the time to explore project-based learning in science.
Please forward this call to anyone that you think may be interested in judging. We are seeking to increase the number of judges this year to provide a better experience for the participants and the judges.
The Fair will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at UPEI. Judging takes place from 8:30 to Noon and a pizza lunch will be provided. We need a small number of judges for a second round in the afternoon as well.
A typical judging experience is to arrive before 8:30 and find your team; judge several projects and then gather with your team to rank and score them; hand in your results before noon; finally, enjoy pizza and conversation with fellow science professionals and enthusiasts.
This years fair will have students from grades 4 to 12 participating. Students in grades 7 to 12 have the opportunity to be sent to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, Alberta. (Many of you will recall the 2012 Canada Wide Science Fair that we hosted here in Charlottetown).
If you are willing to judge, please contact Barry Linkletter at judge.peisf@gmail.com and more information will be provided.
The UPEI Music Department will perform Mozart’s famous opera “The Magic Flute” on March 6 and again on March 7, at 7:30 pm in the Steel Recital Hall.
This fully staged version will come to life under the musical direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and stage direction of Stephen Bouey, both of whom are voice professors at UPEI. The opera will be sung in English and will have a unique take, offering perhaps a glimpse of university life in a fantastical way. It is a family-friendly show and is perfect for the inner child in everyone.
Tickets are $15 for adults and seniors, and $10 for students, and can be purchased online at https://bpt.me/4391069; at the Music Department Office (Room 203, Steel Building); or at the door. The storm date is March 8 at 7:30 pm.
For more information, contact Susan Stensch, UPEI Music Department, at music@upei.ca.
