Campus Notices
A virtual event by and for 2SLGBTQ+ people in the UPEI community. Hosted through the Experiential Education Department.
Tuesday, June 28
12:00 - 1:00 pm (ADT)
Join us for a panel discussion with four recent UPEI graduates, where we will discuss how our identities and their intersections impact our experiences of and thinking about work and career.
Queerness and its intersections can impact the experiences that we have with work in many ways. 2SLGBTQ+ folks may find that our career priorities, goals, and perspectives are informed by our sexual and/or gender identities, and we don't always have others who we can talk with about that, especially if we are working in isolation from queer colleagues.
Learn more and register on Eventbrite.
Questions? Email experientialed@upei.ca
Register now for a live orientation webinar.
Our EFAP provider, LifeWorks, is holding orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who want to know more about how their UPEI EFAP benefits work.
2022 dates offered: January 27, February 17, March 24, April 14, May 26, June 23, July 14, August 25, September 22, October 13, and November 17.
To register:
- Click this link to view the brochure.
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST).
- Click the date to open the registration window.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
EFAP offers a short-term, solution-focused approach to professional counselling to assist you in resolving your concerns and issues. EFAP provides counselling that best suits your needs and busy schedules, whether it is in person, by telephone, or online [e-counselling], as well as immediate help with crises.
In addition to professional counselling, employees and their eligible family members can access a wide range of programs that provide telephonic consultation with qualified advisors who can help answer questions and clarify concerns that affect us all. Services include legal, financial, family, and nutritional.
For EFAP counselling, work-life programs, and information services 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year, call (English) 1-844-880-9142. Or visit: www.workhealthlife.com
More information on the UPEI EFAP benefit can be found on MyUPEI STAFF or FACULTY.
UPEI's Sports Centre/Fitness Centre is closed Thursday, June 23, for annual cleaning.
Notice from Facilities Management
Troy Life & Fire Safety is performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating that "this is a test" at the beginning and completion of testing. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre – June 22
Cass Science Hall – June 22
Don and Marion McDougall Hall – June 23
SDU Main Building – June 24
Dalton Hall – June 28
Memorial Hall – June 28
Steel Building – June 29
Duffy Science Centre – June 29 and June 30
Central Utility Building – July 4 and July 5
Robertson Library - July 5 and July 6
Kelley Memorial Building – July 6
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering – July 7
Atlantic Veterinary College – August 15 - 19
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall – August 22 and 23
Bernardine Hall – August 24
Blanchard Hall – August 25
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall – August 26
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 902-566-6034.
Everyone is welcome to join in a special opening session of the L.M. Montgomery Institute's 15th biennial international conference on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:00 pm ADT.
Following a blessing with Julie Pellisher-Lush, we will view two recorded presentations. Elizabeth R. Epperly and Eri Muraoka offer "Passionate Vision: L.M. Montgomery's Revision of Anne of Green Gables and the Life Behind Hanako Muraoka's Akage no An."
The link for conference delegates and all others is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88469413686. Guests are also welcome to join conference delegates in person for this session in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI.
Planning is well underway for next semester's events at the Chaplaincy Centre. We are offering monthly Soup for the Soul lunches as well as continuing our weekly hours at the campus food bank.
We have a great core of staff and faculty volunteers. Thank you! We want to invite others to share their time and presence. Would your unit, area, or department host Soup for the Soul? Please contact Sister Sue.
Are you able to volunteer at the campus foodbank? Click this link to access the sign-up sheet.
Sister Sue
A virtual event by and for 2SLGBTQ+ people in the UPEI community. Hosted through the Experiential Education Department.
Tuesday, June 28
12:00 - 1:00 pm (ADT)
Join us for a panel discussion with four recent UPEI graduates, where we will discuss how our identities and their intersections impact our experiences of and thinking about work and career.
Queerness and its intersections can impact the experiences that we have with work in many ways. 2SLGBTQ+ folks may find that our career priorities, goals, and perspectives are informed by our sexual and/or gender identities, and we don't always have others who we can talk with about that, especially if we are working in isolation from queer colleagues.
Learn more and register on Eventbrite.
Questions? Email experientialed@upei.ca
Register now for a live orientation webinar.
Our EFAP provider, LifeWorks, is holding orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who want to know more about how their UPEI EFAP benefits work.
2022 dates offered: January 27, February 17, March 24, April 14, May 26, June 23, July 14, August 25, September 22, October 13, and November 17.
To register:
- Click this link to view the brochure.
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST).
- Click the date to open the registration window.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
EFAP offers a short-term, solution-focused approach to professional counselling to assist you in resolving your concerns and issues. EFAP provides counselling that best suits your needs and busy schedules, whether it is in person, by telephone, or online [e-counselling], as well as immediate help with crises.
In addition to professional counselling, employees and their eligible family members can access a wide range of programs that provide telephonic consultation with qualified advisors who can help answer questions and clarify concerns that affect us all. Services include legal, financial, family, and nutritional.
For EFAP counselling, work-life programs, and information services 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year, call (English) 1-844-880-9142. Or visit: www.workhealthlife.com
More information on the UPEI EFAP benefit can be found on MyUPEI STAFF or FACULTY.
Everyone is welcome to join in a special opening session of the L.M. Montgomery Institute's 15th biennial international conference on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:00 pm ADT.
Following a blessing with Julie Pellisher-Lush, we will view two recorded presentations. Elizabeth R. Epperly and Eri Muraoka offer "Passionate Vision: L.M. Montgomery's Revision of Anne of Green Gables and the Life Behind Hanako Muraoka's Akage no An."
The link for conference delegates and all others is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88469413686. Guests are also welcome to join conference delegates in person for this session in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, the summer solstice!
National Indigenous Peoples Day is "a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples…For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.” https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013718/1534874583157
The Native Council of PEI is hosting its annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day at Confederation Landing in Charlottetown on June 21, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be speeches, cultural events, youth games, and prizes as well as a free BBQ at lunch.
In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. Canada has officially celebrated National Indigenous History Month for the entire month of June since 2009.
Visit our displays in the lobby of the Library for books on Indigenous history in Canada, including resources on the residential school system.
Check out the Library’s Indigenous Resources Guide to find articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research on Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
The Government of Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada’s website has additional resources on Indigenous history, Indigenous trailblazers, and resources which explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Planning is well underway for next semester's events at the Chaplaincy Centre. We are offering monthly Soup for the Soul lunches as well as continuing our weekly hours at the campus food bank.
We have a great core of staff and faculty volunteers. Thank you! We want to invite others to share their time and presence. Would your unit, area, or department host Soup for the Soul? Please contact Sister Sue.
Are you able to volunteer at the campus foodbank? Click this link to access the sign-up sheet.
Sister Sue
Create your signature in word.
Open a blank document and click on "Insert" then "Drawing," and then pick the pencil/marker icon. Now the tricky part. Sign your signature with a mouse (better yet if you have a touchscreen), it won't be perfect but it should be recognizable as yours..."Save and close" and it will allow you to resize to fit your document.
Planning is well underway for next semester's events at the Chaplaincy Centre. We are offering monthly Soup for the Soul lunches as well as continuing our weekly hours at the campus food bank.
We have a great core of staff and faculty volunteers. Thank you! We want to invite others to share their time and presence. Would your unit, area, or department host Soup for the Soul? Please contact Sister Sue.
Are you able to volunteer at the campus foodbank? Click this link to access the sign-up sheet.
Sister Sue
Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus, which began on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating "this is a test" at the start and the end of testing. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.
KC Irving Chemistry Centre – June 20
Campus Kids Child Care Centre – June 20
Kelley Memorial Building – June 21
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre – June 22
Cass Science Hall – June 22
Don and Marion McDougall Hall – June 23
SDU Main Building – June 24
Dalton Hall – June 28
Memorial Hall – June 28
Steel Building – June 29
Duffy Science Centre – June 29 and June 30
Central Utility Building – July 4 and July 5
Robertson Library - July 5 and July 6
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering – July 7
The following buildings will take place at a later date. An updated notice will be sent out.
Atlantic Veterinary College
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall
Bernardine Hall
Blanchard Hall
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 902-566-6034.
Planning is well underway for next semester's events at the Chaplaincy Centre. We are offering monthly Soup for the Soul lunches as well as continuing our weekly hours at the campus food bank.
We have a great core of staff and faculty volunteers. Thank you! We want to invite others to share their time and presence. Would your unit, area, or department host Soup for the Soul? Please contact Sister Sue.
Are you able to volunteer at the campus foodbank? Click this link to access the sign-up sheet.
Sister Sue
Overview: The New Managers Certificate program is designed for those who are new to the manager/supervisor role or aspire to be a manager/supervisor. In this certificate program, the following topics will be explored in-depth: personal leadership styles, communication, strategic thinking, change management, performance management, creating effective teams, managing conflict, and cultural awareness in the workplace. After the completion of this certificate, participants will have the tools, techniques, and confidence to provide effective leadership within the workplace.
This program is designed for people who have just become a manager or supervisor, or are interested in becoming a manager and/or a supervisor, within either the public and private sector.
Individual courses:
- The Leader in You
- Cultural Awareness in the Workplace
- Effective Teams
- Communicating as a Leader
- Managing Conflict in the Workplace
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Strategic Thinking
Type of delivery: In-person or virtual.
Duration: Eight courses for a total of 48 hours. If conducted in-person – eight modules over eight days. If conducted virtually – eight modules over sixteen half-days, with each day lasting three hours.
Facilitators: Laura Johnson, Elizabeth Pederson, Wendy MacIntyre, and Lisa Dollar
Start date: October 19, 2022
More information: https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/new-managers-certificate
The Lab2Market Program is a 16-week program to help researchers validate their ideas with the purpose of finding business/commercial value.
Lab2Market has partnered with NSERC to pilot an adaptation of their Idea to Innovation (I2I) Market Assessment Grant. The program offers participants the tools and support needed to complete their own market assessment and, with their findings, help them prepare for the NSERC I2I Phase I proposal.
If you're a primary investigator, post-doc, or graduate student looking to learn about the entrepreneurial potential of your research, please reach out to the Office of Commercialization, Industry, and Innovation for assistance with assessment of your idea and proposal prior to starting the application. Email: OCII@upei.ca or call 902-566-6095
More information on the L2M NSERC program is available here: https://t.co/oT0L9L9VBn If you would like additional information, register here for an info session: https://bit.ly/3usYkoe
UPEI deadlines:
Submission of all application documents in the Romeo Researcher Portal: June 20, 2022
Submission via NSERC’s online system: June 23, 2022
A recent conversation with colleagues about ways to help students offer peer feedback coupled with a social media post the next morning are part of the background for this Tea(ching) Break. Developing Students' Evaluative Judgements: Pedagogical Activities and Practices is a blog post reviewing a seminar from the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) that focused on recent research studies examining evaluative judgement. If the blog post catches your attention and you want more, there is a link to the CRADLE Seminar at the end of the blog.
Artificial Intelligence techniques like machine and deep learning are introducing automation to the products we build and the solutions we develop. These techniques are being used to solve complex problems related to images, signals, text, and controls in various domains. In this hands-on virtual lab, we will use MATLAB Online to explore, analyze, and solve exercises related to Biomedical Image data sets using Image Processing and AI techniques. The exercises will include:
- Complete workflows with image processing apps
- Image segmentation, analysis, and morphology
- Train deep neural networks on GPUs in the cloud.
- Create deep learning models from scratch for image and signal data.
- Explore pre-trained models and use transfer learning
DETAILS & REGISTER:
https://mathworksmeeting.webex.com/mathworksmeeting/j.php?RGID=rca5b83f232ab7cf5f3f370daf736ceab
Overview: All Canadians are called to learn about Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples and how we can move forward in reconciliation and restitution. In the Indigenous Cultural Awareness course, facilitator Julie Pellissier-Lush, author, actor, engaged community member, educator of Mi’kmaq culture and heritage, and Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island, will highlight and explain in-depth the traditional knowledge of the Mi’kmaq (the Indigenous peoples of Mi’kma’ki, and specifically Epetwitk), their life before contact with Europeans, the impact of colonization on the Mi’kmaq, and how all Canadians can move forward positively with Indigenous peoples. This will be done in a fun way that will focus on participants feeling safe in the learning circle provided and ensure all taking part in the course will leave with a greater knowledge of traditional Mi’kmaq teachings and history, and how to engage and grow through truth, reconciliation, and restitution.
Designed for: Anybody, from employees to executives, managers and entrepreneurs, who wish to learn about the traditional ways and knowledge of Indigenous – specifically Mi’kmaq – people, their journey, and how all Canadians can move forward positively in terms of truth, reconciliation, and restitution with Indigenous peoples
Type of delivery: Virtual.
Duration: One course for six hours.
Dates: September 26--27, 2022 (9 am--12 pm both days)
Facilitator: Julie Pellissier-Lush
Cost: $225 plus HST.
More information/registration: https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/course/indigenous-cultural-awareness
