UPEI supports and encourages the use of environmentally friendly methods of transportation including cycling, public transit, and now carpooling. UPEI Parking Services has designated several carpooling-parking spaces on campus.

To qualify for a carpooling-parking permit, students must be registered full-time, and faculty/staff must be full-time employees. In each carpool there must be a minimum of three participants, each with their own registered vehicle that currently has a valid UPEI parking permit.

More details of the program are available on the UPEI Parking Services webpage and the carpooling application, or by emailing parking@upei.ca.

The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee is pleased to present the first annual UPEI Safety Week, October 23–27. The week-long schedule of educational and fun activities is designed to create awareness and encourage all faculty, staff and students to develop and maintain a safe study and work environment year-round. For each attendance at an education session, participants will receive a ballot that will go into a draw for a two-person, 72-hour emergency kit. In addition, one person at each session will win a safety-themed prize. Here is the line-up for day one:

• Are You Prepared for an Emergency? – presented by Cindy MacDougall, Emergency Management Coordinator, UPEI; Monday, October 23, 12:05–12:55 pm, KMB 211
• Floor/Area Warden Training – presented by Mark Pharand, Manager of Security Services, Monday, October 23, 3:00–4:00 pm, ICC 104

Throughout the week, we encourage you to participate in the "Safety Hunt - Photo Edition" and "Get Caught, Working Safely!" activity for more great safety-themed prizes. For more details, view the full UPEI Safety Week 2017 Calendar of Events

The Robertson Library is joining scholars across the globe to celebrate the 10th annual International Open Access Week from October 23-29, 2017. This year’s theme, “Open in order to…,” is an invitation to answer the question of what benefits can be realized by making scholarly works openly available. The following list of events and activities will take place throughout the week:

• October 23: Open Access and Open Educational Resources
• October 24: Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: Improving Music Articles
• October 25: Open Access & Publishing: How to Avoid Predatory Publishers
• October 26: Current trends in Open Access for Research Data Webinar

The Open Access Information Table will be open from 10:00 am to11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre Breezeway on October 23 and 24.

For more information contact Kim Mears, Health Sciences and Scholarly Communications Librarian, Robertson Library, kmears@upei.ca, 902-566-0453.

The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee is pleased to present the first annual UPEI Safety Week, October 23–27. The week-long schedule of educational and fun activities is designed to create awareness and encourage all faculty, staff and students to develop and maintain a safe study and work environment year-round. We encourage everyone to participate! For each attendance at an education session, participants will receive a ballot that will go into a draw for a two-person, 72-hour emergency kit. In addition, one person at each session will win a safety-themed prize. Here is the line-up for day one:

Are You Prepared for an Emergency? – presented by Cindy MacDougall, Emergency Management Coordinator, UPEI; Monday, October 23, 12:05–12:55 pm, KMB 211
If an emergency happens, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. Could you look after yourself and your family for three days if no services were available and emergency responders couldn’t get to you? Emergencies may be beyond our control, but we can reduce the risk and the impact. There are three simple steps to become better prepared: know the risks; make a plan; get an emergency kit.

Floor/Area Warden Training – presented by Mark Pharand, Manager of Security Services, Monday, October 23, 3:00–4:00 pm, ICC 104
Are you a floor or area warden for your building? Do you know what to do if there is a building evacuation? Do you have questions about your role as a warden or the evacuation procedures for your building? This session will review UPEI’s building evacuation procedures and the roles of building plan administrator, floor/area warden, and guardian.

Professor Anne Warner La Forest, of the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Law, will present the 2017 Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law on Friday, October 20, at 1:30 pm, in The Guild, Charlottetown. Her presentation is entitled “Canada and International Human Rights Law at 150: A Journey in Three Parts.” Co-sponsored by the University of Prince Edward Island and the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island, the Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law honours Thane A. Campbell, Rhodes Scholar, former premier of Prince Edward Island, and first chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island.

The lecture is free, but seating is limited. All are welcome!

In 1993, Mi'kmaw Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy and then-Nova Scotia premier John Savage declared October as the official month to recognize and celebrate Mi'kmaw culture and heritage. Since then, Mi'kmaq History Month is celebrated in all areas of Mi’kma’ki (the Mi’kmaq homeland that includes present-day Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, central and eastern New Brunswick, the Gaspe Peninsula, and Newfoundland).  UPEI has raised the Grand Council Flag of the Mi'kmaq Nation in honour of Mi'kmaq History Month. To learn more, visit the Mi'kmaq History Month website.

Two spots left with next small group training session. Led by UPEI Personal Trainer, Kris Lutwick. Small group training offers training sessions with a focus on individual progression and skill development.

This training session will take place Monday and Wednesdays, 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm from November 1 to December 13. Fee for Sports Centre members is $129 + hst; non-members is $139 + hst.

To register please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca or 566-0606. For UPEI staff or faculty who haven't already received an Employee Fitness Training subsidy in Fall 2017, the cost would be Members - $54 + hst, Non-Members $64. Please contact Angela for more details.

It's never too early to start thinking about your career!

UPEI Career Services will be hosting a variety of workshops, info sessions, and presentations during Atlantic Canada Career Week (ACCW) from October 30 - November 1. Students are encouraged to attend these events that will focus on career development and planning. This an opportunity to get a jump-start on their future careers! See the full list of ACC Week events at UPEI by clicking here.

On Wednesday, November 1 at 1:30 in McDougall Hall room 242, Bruce Rainnie, UPEI's Applied Communication, Leadership, and Cultural Practitioner, will be giving a special "TED Talk" style presentation as part of Atlantic Canada Career Week. 

All are welcome!

Please join us for a very special presentation by a distinguished visitor from the University of Malta, Dr. Josef Trapani. Dr. Trapani holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Malta and a PhD from the University of Brighton. He is Lecturer in the University of Malta’s Faculty of Health Sciences and is the International Coordinator for that university’s Department of Nursing. His main academic interests include critical care nursing, clinical decision making, evidence-based practice, e-learning, health promotion, qualitative research methodologies, and Maltese linguistics.

Today, Thursday, October 19, Dr. Trapani will speak about “Referring inCritical Care: Nurses as Dual Agents”. Research indicates that one of the most frequent nursing decisions is that of seeking help from medical, nursing, or other health care practitioners; yet, there is very limited research around the factors related to, and the actual process of, such referring. Dr. Trapani’s study sought to address this research gap by exploring the factors associated with critical care nurses’ decisions to seek help from doctors, and to explain the process of referral in the context of an intensive care unit by means of a substantive theory derived from the data.

The presentation will take place from 2:00-3:00 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. All are welcome!

The Department of Psychology presents the "Fiona Papps Colloquium Series" in conjunction with "Singfest PEI" and "World Singing Day".

Dr Annabel Cohen will present on the Psychology of Singing in the Context of the AIRS Project in Memorial Hall room 215 on October 20, 2017 from 3:00-4:00 pm.

All are welcome!

Catholic Mass times at the Chaplaincy Centre are as follows:

• Sunday 6:00 pm and Monday 12:05 pm
• Thursday 12:50 pm is a new time to accommodate student participation

For more information, please contact Sister Susan Kidd at sukidd@upei.ca or 902-894-2876.

The UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Task Force was struck by the University and the Student Union and began meeting this semester. The task force is conducting its first round of campus consultations on Wednesday, October 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in McMillan Hall, located in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. 

This important group will host a round-table discussion open to UPEI students, staff, faculty, and greater community members. Bring your thoughts and opinions on Wednesday - we want to hear them - refreshments will be served!

For more information on the group's work, please click here. 

Dr. Annabel J. Cohen, a professor in the Department of Psychology, will deliver a special presentation on Pyschology of Singing in the Context of the AIRS Project.

When: Friday, October 20, 3-4 pm
Where: Memorial Hall, room 215

This presentation is offered in conjunction with SingFest PEI Week & World Singing Dayl

If you have difficulty carving out uninterrupted time for writing, if you struggle with motivating yourself to write, or if you would simply like the supportive collaboration of a writing retreat, consider Time to Write, UPEI's faculty writers retreat.

When: Friday, November 10 to Tuesday, November 14

Where: The Marshlands Inn, Sackville, New Brunswick

Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights accommodation, meals and snacks

Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense. Your research and/or data collection and analysis must be completed to the point that you are ready to write. You must also be prepared to commit to the full program: a total of 3½ days focused on writing.

The retreat is open to tenured and tenure stream University of Prince Edward Island faculty in any Department/Faculty/School.

Email Research Communications Officer Dave Atkinson, datkinson@upei.ca, with a brief summary of the project you plan to work and your writing goals for the retreat. There is room for six participants at Time to Write.

Your on-campus dining service team, Chartwells, is dedicated to providing a great food experience. We need your help and feedback to ensure we are getting it right! Show us that you've filled out the survey at Samuel's Cafe or the AVC Cafe and get your coffee on us. You'll also get a chance to win a three-course meal for you and five friends OR one of two $50 food giftcard prizes.

Fill out the survey that most applies to you: Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall or Retail Kiosks Survey.

Professor Anne Warner La Forest, of the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Law, will present the 2017 Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law on Friday, October 20, at 1:30 pm, in The Guild, Charlottetown. Her presentation is entitled “Canada and International Human Rights Law at 150: A Journey in Three Parts.” Co-sponsored by the University of Prince Edward Island and the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island, the Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law honours Thane A. Campbell, Rhodes Scholar, former premier of Prince Edward Island, and first chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island.

The lecture is free, but seating is limited. All are welcome!

The UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle meets regularly from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on Wednesday in the SDU Main Building Lounge. Join students, staff, and faculty from all over the world, share songs of many cultures, relax, have fun. All welcome.

The Wave, located in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, is proud to announce a new, healthier menu including vegetarian, gluten friendly and vegan options! Featuring daily specials designed by Chef Ilona Daniel, you can check out the full menu on Facebook or stop by Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to close. 

Time Management and Organizational Skills will be offered on November 20, 2017.

In this dynamic session, participants will learn to prioritize their TO-DO list, limit interruptions, delegate tasks more effectively, and become more aware of activities that waste time. The facilitator will review the basics of such organizational skills as: attention to detail, decision making, problem solving and multi-tasking. Ways to enhance these skills and incorporate them more strongly into your work life will be explored.

There will be hands-on exercises, role plays, discussions, and self-reflection. The day will be fun and interactive and provide practical, concrete methods to improve your time management and organizational skills.

Click here to register. For more information call Jennifer Hogan at 902-620-5216.

How is my course going and how am I doing? With the semester half over, these are great questions to ask your students since there's still time to make minor changes that could have a major impact on overall student learning outcomes. The E-Learning Office is hosting a student feedback survey creation workshop on Tuesday, October 17 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the LINC (Room 265) at the Robertson Library. This workshop is for any interested faculty or instructional staff. In this workshop you will learn what kinds of questions to ask to help you get the feedback you need from your students. You will also learn how to create a quick online survey for your questions that will make data collection and analysis easy.

To register for this workshop, or if you cannot attend but would like to learn more, please email Joel at joelmacdonald@upei.ca.  Space is limited!