Campus Notices
Dr. Desiree Seib, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a public research presentation titled “Microbes as key regulators of brain development and behaviour” on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
UPEI’s Experiential Education department is hosting Queer Networking as part of the 2024 PEI Pride Festival on Wednesday, July 17, at The Guild from 3-5 pm. This event is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies, at any career stage or from any industry. No registration is required; simply drop in and make some new connections!
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sophie Mathieu, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Friday, July 19, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. Her talk is titled "Parental Benefits, Childcare and Social Inequalities Across Canada: Lessons, Progress and Pitfalls.”
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sébastien Parker, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Thursday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Visualizing Change: Cohort Strata and Satisfaction Trends in France.”
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Tom McDowell, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:30-11:30 am in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Invisible Threads of Power: Neoliberalism, Abstract Order, and the Basic Income Solution.”
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca.
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is closed for the afternoon on July 17. The staff will be participating in professional development activities. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used cleaning equipment. There are a number of vacuums and auto scrubbers on this list.
Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until July 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm. This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your UPEI credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the Vendor Name and Contact Name fields. You can access the information about this opportunity at https://upei.bonfirehub.ca/projects/82255/details
If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca.
Dr. Desiree Seib, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a public research presentation titled “Microbes as key regulators of brain development and behaviour” on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Dana Hospitality will host a weekly BBQ every Thursday this summer from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (weather permitting) in front of the AVC main doors. Check out the menu here. For potential weather cancellations and up-to-date information, please visit @UPEI_Eats.
UPEI’s Experiential Education department is hosting Queer Networking as part of the 2024 PEI Pride Festival on Wednesday, July 17, at The Guild from 3-5 pm. This event is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies, at any career stage or from any industry. No registration is required; simply drop in and make some new connections!
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Sébastien Parker, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Thursday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 am, in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Visualizing Change: Cohort Strata and Satisfaction Trends in France.”
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca, and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Tom McDowell, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:30-11:30 am in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Invisible Threads of Power: Neoliberalism, Abstract Order, and the Basic Income Solution.”
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca.
One of the signature events of the PEI Pride Festival, which takes place from July 12 to 21, is the Pride Parade, when individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations join a colourful line-up to walk through the streets of Charlottetown. Thanks to the leadership of the UPEI Student Union, and support from UPEI Alumni and UPEI Communications, UPEI is proud to participate in the 30th annual parade.
The 2024 Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 20, and all students, staff, faculty, and alumni are invited to join alongside the Panther Patrol van! Participants are asked to meet at 11:00 am on parade day in the parking lot behind the provincial government buildings on Terry Fox Drive, Charlottetown. The parade begins at 12:00 pm and ends at approximately 1:00 pm.
UPEI participants are asked to wear bright rainbow colours and be ready to wave and cheer! As an option, UPEI Pride t-shirts can be purchased from the UPEI Bookstore, or UPEI shirts and hats can be dressed up with a little Pride colour.
Those who are unable to make it to the parade can express support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in other ways such as wearing bright rainbow colours during the PEI Pride Festival.
We have a variety of outdoor games to sign out for use on campus with your colleagues. Games include bocce, croquet, ladderball, washers, and yard-zee. You are encouraged to sign out items for more than one day.
Come out and try pickleball and/or spikeball with fellow UPEI staff and faculty every Thursday at noon for the summer (weather permitting) near the new residence.
You do not have to register online. To sign out equipment, contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca
The Healthy Campus Committee coordinates these initiatives through the UPEI Employee Wellness Strategy supported by the Joints Benefits and Advisory Committee.
Dana Hospitality will host a weekly BBQ every Thursday this summer from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (weather permitting) in front of the AVC main doors. Check out the menu here. For potential weather cancellations and up-to-date information, please visit @UPEI_Eats.
UPEI’s Experiential Education department is hosting Queer Networking as part of the 2024 PEI Pride Festival on Wednesday, July 17, at The Guild from 3-5 pm. This event is open to all 2SLGBTQ+ folks and their allies, at any career stage or from any industry. No registration is required; simply drop in and make some new connections!
UPEI alumni, friends and members of the campus community are invited to take in the excitement of a Canadian Premier League match as the HFX Wanderers host Atlético Ottawa. This is a family friendly event with group tickets secured in The Kitchen.
Saturday, August 24, Halifax, Nova Scotia
12:30 pm | Gahan House Nova Centre
2:00 pm | Walk to Wanderers Grounds
3:00 pm | HFX Wanderers vs Atlético Ottawa
Ticket price: $20
Join us for pre-match munchies at Gahan House Nova Centre beginning at 12:30 pm and score some UPEI gear to add to your kit before we march together to the Wanderers Grounds at 2 pm.
Questions about the Wanderers and the Wanderer Grounds? Please visit What to know before you go
General questions about the event or UPEI Alumni? Please get in touch with us by email at alumni@upei.ca or call Stephen at 902-388-6578
Everyone is invited to a public talk by Dr. Tom McDowell, a candidate for a tenure-track position in Political Science (POLS) and Sociology & Anthropology (SAN), on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:30-11:30 am in SDU Main Building 320. His talk is titled "Invisible Threads of Power: Neoliberalism, Abstract Order, and the Basic Income Solution.”
For more information, please contact Jill Blaquiere, jnblaquiere@upei.ca, or Drs. Don Desserud, ddesserud@upei.ca and Charles Adeyanju, cadeyanju@upei.ca.
Summer is here on PEI, which means higher temperatures and humidex, potential UV index warnings, and an increased risk of developing heat-related illness.
Whether you're working indoors or outdoors, here are some tips to help prevent heat-related illness:
- Take regular rest breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned space when possible
- Do demanding physical work before 11 am and after 3 pm
- Limit sun exposure, especially when the UV factor is high
- Use sunscreen and lip balm with a minimum 30 sun protection factor (SPF)
- Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty
- Cover up with light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing made of breathable fabric
- Wear a wide-brimmed hat and UV protective eyewear
For more information visit the Health and Safety Tips page at www.sharepoint.com/upei/hse
Dr. Mason Stothart, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a public research presentation titled “Sea, Sand, and Cities: An Ecosystem Metagenomic Approach to One Health in the Maritimes."
The presentation will take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
