Campus Notices
The challenges of modern life seem constant and at times overwhelming. In this respect, it is not surprising that so much attention has recently been devoted to resilience, namely how we deal with life’s adversities, learn from them and even grow alongside or in the face of them. The purpose of this presentation is to start a dialogue about resilience in a holistic way, a dialogue that considers not only our own resources as individuals, but also the importance of developing relationships and workplaces that foster health and well-being. Presentation will be lead by Dr. Stephen Butler.
Session will be held on Wednesday, November 27 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Andrews Hall, Room #142. Please email Angela Marchbank to register. Session provided by the Healthy Campus Committee.
Walk With a Doc will be hosting a free walk this Saturday at 9 am at the indoor track in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. These walks take place every Saturday at 9 am, and are open to everyone - all ages and abilities are welcome. To participate, just bring a pair of indoor shoes to the UPEI indoor track at 9am Saturday morning. Thanks to UPEI Athletics and Recreation for their support of this event.
Interested in a career with the RCMP? Have all your questions answered in this information session about employment with the RCMP! As part of Career Month, a recruiter will be on campus to deliver a presentation about the various employment opportunities with the RCMP.
Faculty of Education is bringing you a teaching presentation titled Outcome-based Course Design by Michelle Gough. Everyone is welcome to join.
In this presentation, we will explore outcome-based design as outlined in Teaching At Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors by Linda B. Nilson. The presentation will focus on how instructors can design their courses around what they want students to be able to do by the end of the course. The presentation will critique the research supporting the benefits of outcomes-centered course design, writing outcomes, types of outcomes, sequencing outcomes into a learning process, helpful frameworks for designing a course, showing students their learning process and outcomes-centered course development.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. This training is available free of charge for UPEI's staff, students and faculty, thanks to a generous grant received from Bell Let's Talk.
The next workshop is scheduled on December 16th & 17th (with December 18th held as a backup in the event of weather interruption).
Please email kjlawlor@upei.ca to request to join the workshop.
Title: Portfolio Selection using Fundamental Analysis
Speaker: Ben Wang, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS)
Abstract: This summer research project consists of data exploration and analysis with the objective of proposing suitable portfolio selection strategies that take into account quarterly financial statements of publicly traded companies (fundamental analysis) that may affect public perception of these companies.
For further information, please contact the seminar organizer, Dr. Shafiqul Islam, at sislam@upei.ca
Please join us on November 26th from 11:30-12:30 in the Main Building Faculty Lounge for a Brown-Bag Lunch entitled "A Discussion of Paul Hanstedt's Creating Wicked Students":
In Creating Wicked Students: Designing Courses for a Complex World, Paul Hanstedt argues that to prepare students for the "knotty" and shifting problems they will face in the world, we should design university curriculum to recognize, value, and account for these complexities. In this brown-bag lunch, Shannon Murray will outline the principles of this challenging book, and discussion will focus on implications for programs, courses, assignments, and teaching methods. For an excerpt from the book, go to
Please bring your lunch and join us for what promises to be a lively discussion!
Speaker: Dylan Michaud, Pathology and Microbiology
Title: Salmon lice: A description of sex, development, virulence and co-infection of Lepeophtheirus salmonis
Everyone Welcome
November is Diabetes Awareness Month; almost 900 people will be diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus on PEI this year. There are more than 15,000 Islanders living with Diabetes now. Diabetes is a chronic condition that results from the body’s inability to produce and/or use insulin sufficiently. In the absence of insulin or sufficient amounts of insulin, blood glucose levels rise and if left can lead to serious health issues.
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre has partnered with the Provincial Diabetes Program and is offering free glucose checks on November 22 from 09:00-11:30 am at the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre. Come and have a risk assessment completed.
UPEI's Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work in, a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.
Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, UPEI's Faculty of Business invites you to attend the following information session. Learn more about the program and application process, have your questions answered, and meet with staff, faculty and students.
We encourage you to call 902-894-2866 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information about UPEI's Executive MBA program, please visit www.upei.ca/emba or email mba@upei.ca
The Office of the President cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family, guest speaker Dr. David Hickey, and the UPEI community on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall to celebrate the writing achievements of UPEI students and faculty and staff.
Event cancelled - Teaching presentation: Creating a Welcoming Classroom
Faculty of Education is bringing you a teaching presentation titled Outcome-based Course Design by Michelle Gough. Everyone is welcome to join.
In this presentation, we will explore outcome-based design as outlined in Teaching At Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors by Linda B. Nilson. The presentation will focus on how instructors can design their courses around what they want students to be able to do by the end of the course. The presentation will critique the research supporting the benefits of outcomes-centered course design, writing outcomes, types of outcomes, sequencing outcomes into a learning process, helpful frameworks for designing a course, showing students their learning process and outcomes-centered course development.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. This training is available free of charge for UPEI's staff, students and faculty, thanks to a generous grant received from Bell Let's Talk.
The next workshop is scheduled on December 16th & 17th (with December 18th held as a backup in the event of weather interruption).
Please email kjlawlor@upei.ca to request to join the workshop.
Have your glucose and cholesterol tested! No appointments necessary, just drop in. Testing takes approximately 6–8 minutes per person. Friday, November 22, 9:00 am - 11:30 am at UPEI Health Centre, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Part of Health & Fitness Week, supported by Healthy Campus Committee.
Title: Portfolio Selection using Fundamental Analysis
Speaker: Ben Wang, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS)
Abstract: This summer research project consists of data exploration and analysis with the objective of proposing suitable portfolio selection strategies that take into account quarterly financial statements of publicly traded companies (fundamental analysis) that may affect public perception of these companies.
For further information, please contact the seminar organizer, Dr. Shafiqul Islam, at sislam@upei.ca
Faculty of Education is bringing you a teaching presentation titled Creating a Welcoming Classroom by Janet Payne. Everyone is welcome to join.
In this presentation, we will explore the importance of creating welcoming classroom environments as outlined in Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors by Linda B. Nilson.
This presentation will focus on ways of creating a warm, welcoming classroom environment that fosters student participation, motivation to learn, satisfaction with the course, and achievement of course objectives. Much of the practical information suggested by Nilson revolves around planning a welcoming classroom, creating a positive first day of class, developing rapport with and between students, learning students’ names, and creating an inclusive and equitable classroom.
President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz cordially invites the University community to University Update 2019 on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall at W.A. Murphy Student Centre. All are welcome.
Speaker: Dylan Michaud, Pathology and Microbiology
Title: Salmon lice: A description of sex, development, virulence and co-infection of Lepeophtheirus salmonis
Everyone Welcome
UPEI's Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work in, a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.
Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, UPEI's Faculty of Business invites you to attend the following information session. Learn more about the program and application process, have your questions answered, and meet with staff, faculty and students.
We encourage you to call 902-894-2866 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information about UPEI's Executive MBA program, please visit www.upei.ca/emba or email mba@upei.ca
