UPEI nursing professor conducting research to connect families with critically ill relatives during off-Island transfers
Dr. Margie Burns, an assistant professor with the UPEI Faculty of Nursing, is conducting a research project about communication between paramedics and the relatives of critically ill patients when the patient is being transferred off-Island for advanced critical care services.
Her goal is to determine the feasibility of an indirect communication intervention whereby transferring paramedics will provide information to family members at two points during off-Island patient transfers.
Population health project valuable experience for nursing students
Twenty groups of fourth-year UPEI nursing students in the Nursing and Population Health course worked with agencies across PEI this semester to create innovative projects and programs to promote health and wellness.
The students presented their work to their community agency partners and guests at a population health project showcase on December 5, 2023, in McMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
UPEI recognizes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
On December 6, the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) held a candlelight vigil in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, which was created in response to the murder of 14 women, most of whom were engineering students, at the École Polytechnique in Montreal in 1989. The vigil was also an opportunity to remember the 10 women murdered on PEI since 1989 by someone who knew them, and murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
President's Holiday Social for Faculty and Staff
Dr. Greg Keefe, President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim), invites you to attend the 2023 PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY SOCIAL FOR FACULTY AND STAFF on Friday, December 15, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, Atlantic Veterinary College.
Celebrate with your colleagues and enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments while listening to students from the UPEI Music program perform songs of the season.
UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre Open House
Instructors and staff are invited to drop by the Teaching and Learning Centre for a chance to connect with colleagues and take a short break from the end-of-semester rush. Our Open House will be on Thursday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. You can find us in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 230.
"My 'expertise' is a willingness to learn and engage in solving real-world challenges."
What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to teach here?
I grew up in Guelph, Ontario and before learning about the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE), I was uncertain whether I would want to work in academia. My interests are diverse, so I struggled to see a fit in many of the traditional engineering schools that use departments to divide engineering teaching and research into specific disciplines.
Festive Cookie, Coffee, and Cocoa Break for Students
To all UPEI Students! Enjoy a Festive Break, courtesy of the Office of the President!
UPEI's Dr. Greg Keefe, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President Academic and Research, invite you to drop by the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Monday, December 11, from 11:30 am–1:00 pm, to enjoy a festive break from studying with free cookies, coffee, and cocoa!
Students from the UPEI Music program will also be singing songs of the season!
Island Lecture Series | Dr. Joshua MacFadyen
Based on his new book, Time Flies: An Aerial History of Coastal and Ribbon Development on Prince Edward Island, Dr. Joshua MacFadyen will show that development in the coastal zone and along rural roads is accelerating on Prince Edward Island, just as the province is experiencing sustainability challenges in both areas. The talk will offer a unique combination of aerial photographs, historical maps, and more traditional sources, as it describes the province’s journey into modernity.
Call for Nominations—Honorary Degree Candidates
The University of Prince Edward Island invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2024.
Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour,” and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements, or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University’s highest honour.
Afternoon of Service with The Salvation Army
Are you looking to add more depth and significance to your holiday season? Would you like to extend your warmth and empathy to those facing challenging circumstances? Are you interested in being part of a compassionate and supportive community? If any of these questions resonate with you, we have an ideal opportunity for you!
