Campus Notices
The current dynamics of population change in Prince Edward Island will be the subject of an Institute of Island Studies Public Symposium at MacKinnon Lecture Theatre, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Thursday, January 21, 7‒9 pm (Storm date is January 22).
Population change has always been at the core of the development of small islands–and it is no different on Prince Edward Island. Every day the public media deliver news about some aspect of population: youth outmigration, rural depopulation, an aging workforce, temporary foreign workers, refugees, wealthy immigrant investors…. This Symposium provides an opportunity for the public to hear about and contribute to the debate on several of the salient population issues that are crucial to the future of Prince Edward Island.
Featured speakers include Dr. Jim Randall, geographer and Chair of the Institute of Island Studies and Co-ordinator of the Master of Arts in Island Studies; Katie Mazer, PhD Candidate at University of Toronto, who is researching the movement of workers between the Maritimes and natural resource industries “out west”; and Tony Wallbank, retired business owner and draft-horse enthusiast who has spearheaded the upcoming migration of two communities of Amish farmers from southern Ontario to eastern Prince Edward Island this spring.
Included is time for discussion and questions from the floor.
Everyone is invited and admission is free. This event is sponsored by UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with UPEI Research Services.
For further information, contact Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.
Are you 18-25 years old? Have you used tobacco products within the last 30 days?
If so, the PEI Tobacco Reduction Alliance (PETRA) wants to hear from you! PETRA invites you to participate in a FOCUS GROUP on Friday, January 22, 2016, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm on the UPEI campus.
PETRA is looking for insights and opinions from youth and young adults around the promotion of online and electronic tobacco cessation resources. All focus group participants will receive a complimentary lunch and a gift card.
Pre-registration is required. To register and/or learn more information, please contact Tammy Gallant (PETRA Coordinator) at tgallant@hsfpei.ca or call 902-394-2144.
Yoga Nidra - Rebecca Gass - Mondays 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm - Started January 11
Introduction to Yoga - Lyndsey Paynter - Mondays 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm - Starting January 25
Cycle Core - Bernadette Peters - Tuesdays 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm - Starting January 19.
Beginner/Intermediate Spin - Doris Ward - Wednesdays 12:05 pm - 12:50 pm - Starting January 20
Yin Yoga - Derrick Biso - Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Started January 14
6-week programs - Members $51 + hst. Non-members $60 + hst per program.
Registration for Specialty Fitness Classes is required. Please register with payment at Panther Central, UPEI Sports Centre. For more visit http://www.upei.ca/ar/fitness-
Email address: amarchbank@upei.ca
Are you a knitter or curious about knitting? Join Library staff and the Yarn and Soul group in the Pit as they host their first winter "Pitnic" event on Thursday January 14 from 6:30-8:30. UPEI students, staff, faculty and the wider community are welcome. Bring a project you are working on or we'll have supplies on hand for those wanting to learn.
When: Thursday January 14 from 6:30-8:30
Where: The Pit in the Robertson Library
What: Knitting, coffee/tea, cookies, door prizes
More Information: Contact Donald Moses - dmoses@upei.ca
UPEI Athletics and Recreation will host the ninth annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser this Friday, January 15 when the Women’s Basketball Panthers take on the Acadia Axewomen at 6 pm. Shoot for the Cure is a fundraising initiative of the CIS Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) that raises money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and other related charities.
As part of the local effort, the UPEI Women's Basketball team is selling "Panthers Fight" t-shirts for $12, taxes included, during the Women's and Men's Basketball games. They are available now at Panther Central and the UPEI Bookstore. Get your t-shirts early and wear your support!
Are you 18-25 years old? Have you used tobacco products within the last 30 days?
If so, the PEI Tobacco Reduction Alliance (PETRA) wants to hear from you! PETRA invites you to participate in a FOCUS GROUP on Friday, January 22, 2016, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm on the UPEI campus.
PETRA is looking for insights and opinions from youth and young adults around the promotion of online and electronic tobacco cessation resources. All focus group participants will receive a complimentary lunch and a gift card.
Pre-registration is required. To register and/or learn more information, please contact Tammy Gallant (PETRA Coordinator) at tgallant@hsfpei.ca or call 902-394-2144.
The next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences seminar series, hosted by the UPEI Biology Department, will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016.
Dr. Shannon Mader, Island Nature Trust will present:
“Island Nature Trust: 2015 and Moving Forward”
Date: Friday, January 15, 2016
Time: 12:30 pm
Duffy Science 204
All are welcome
The Department of Human Resources wishes to advise the campus community that the Holiday Notice for 2016 has been issued. The memo is posted on the HR Faculty and Staff Resources web page at this link:
Konica Minolta will be delivering new printer units to the various departments on campus January 18 and 20. Departments will be required to house the new unit until the installation of the units beginning on January 19 through January 26. Departments will receive an email with regards to the date of installation for their area. There will be a KM representative on campus during the installation process that will be the main contact for any questions during the installation.
John W. Stephens will present his Master of Education Thesis Defense on Wednesday, January 13 at 12:00pm in Kelley Building room 237. Thesis Title: “Resurrecting the Shop: Examining the Theory and Practice of Career and Technical Education”.
All are welcome to attend.
Mark Nabuurs, PhD student will present a seminar on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 12:30 pm. The presentation is entitled "Identification of Biopesticide Candidates for the Control of Agricultural Pests and Pathogens in Major Canadian Crops". The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 212.
All are Welcome!
Join us in roasting Bob Gray! He has gererously agrreed to sit in the hot seat to be the brunt of several roasters!
The emcee for the eveing is CBC's Bruce Rainnie, entertainment provided by Liam Corcoran, and the meal catered by Chef Emily Wells of Local 343 and The Mill.
There will also be a silent auction as part of the evening's activities.
Join for an evening of laughter and entertainment,
This event is a fund-raiser for the International and Indigenous Specialization Education students who will complete 6 weeks of teaching practice in 10 different countries in 2016. Purchase your tickets online today.
The December 2015 Campus Directory is available to order. Place your order through UIS or contact whenderson@upei.ca, 902-566-0558.
If you have moved in the last year, Payroll requires your current mailing address for T4 purposes.
The UPEI system stores two addresses; current mailing and home. You can check the status of your current mailing address through the UPEI website by clicking on “campus login” - menu item “Change Current Address (+email)”. Changes to your home address must be done in person at the Registrar’s office or in Human Resources.
When updating your current mailing address on-line, please follow these Canada Post addressing conventions:
Do not use the pound sign (#) anywhere in your address;
Do not use spaces or periods between PO or RR;
Apartment numbers before civic addresses on first line (no # symbol) e.g. 32-25 Brown’s Court;
PO on next line after civic, RR on third line if needed;
“Canada” not required in country field.
Alternately, updates can be directed via e-mail to:
or telephone (902) 566-0464.
Please remember to provide us with your full name and UPEI ID number.
Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday February 5 2016. They will be reviewed at the February meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after February 5 will be reviewed at the March meeting.
Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.
Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/
Submit the following:
·one hard copy of the signed application form and associated documents to Joy Knight at the Office of Research Services, 200 Kelley Memorial Building and
·one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca
For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca.
The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday January 29 2016. These protocols will be reviewed at the February 2016 meeting. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/
Submit the following:
·one hard copy of the application form with signatures and associated documents to Joy Knight at the Office of Research Services, 200 Kelley Memorial Building and
·one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca
Please note that protocols received after this deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca.
Looking to get active in the new year? Check out UPEI Sports Centre membership opportunities. Note: UPEI employee spouse are eligible for the same rates below.
Sports Centre memberships for UPEI Employees (+ hst on all prices)
- 1 year membership - $300 (access to fitness centre, gymnasium, intramurals, some fitness classes, indoor/outdoor track, fit zone room and squash courts)
- 1 year squash membership - $200
- 1 year track membership - $40
Healthy Activity Challenge - The Challenge is an opportunity for you and a group of co-workers to participate in a fun eight week physical activity. It's simple, just record the number of minutes you are active daily. Teams of 6 record their activity from January 18 - March 13, 2016. The program is free and for UPEI students and employees only. Registration deadline - January 14
