The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Lomeharshan Lall's public presentation of his MEd research titled: Teachers' Experiences Creating and Delivering Indigenous Curricula On Prince Edward Island In Response To The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations.

Please note, Adam Brimacombe, a student in the MA Island Studies program, was scheduled to defend his thesis entitled, "Aspects of Global Environmental Change in Relation to Papua New Guinea, Small Islands and Human Security" this week. It has been postponed to the new year. 

We are hosting an additional Flu Clinic by Public Health Nursing on December 11th from 1:00-5:00 pm for those who missed earlier clinics. There is no cost for the flu shot; you need to produce your health number or international insurance number.  No need for appointments - the clinic is walk-in only. Drop by anytime between 1:00 pm and 5;00 pm December 11th to get your flu shot. The clinic will be held at the UPEI Health & Wellness Centre, 2nd floor of the Murphy Building (North end).  

All students, faculty, staff, and families welcome!

The deadline for applications to Radiography for Fall 2020 has been extended to January 15, 2020. Applicants need to be enrolled or have completed all required prerequisite Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics courses in order to be eligible to be considered. To see admissions requirements and application  process please visit: https://www.upei.ca/programs/bachelor-applied-science-radiography#section21329

If you have any questions, contact studentsupport@upei.ca.

A UPEI Employee Yoga Stretch & Meditation Class will be held on Wednesdays from 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm at Sports Centre. Yoga Instructor Pam Harris will guide you through a 45 minute class offers meditation and gentle yoga stretches. The meditation segment of the class creates more calm, inner peace and balance that benefits both your emotional wellbeing and overall health

The class is FREE and for current UPEI employees only. Pre-registration is required. Sessions happen on a monthly rotation basis. To apply, please visit myUPEI, under the Forms section to complete the application.  This class is provided by the Healthy Campus Committee, supported by UPEI Employee Wellness Strategy.

The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Lomeharshan Lall's public presentation of his MEd research titled: Teachers' Experiences Creating and Delivering Indigenous Curricula On Prince Edward Island In Response To The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations.

This Fascial Release & Yoga class will be an experience in exploring your connective tissue mindfully while strengthening and stretching to help reduce stress and encourage overall health & vitality. 

Brenda Dowel, a registered Yoga Teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner. She provides Myofascial Release Therapy, Lomilomi, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Life Stretch & Thai Yoga Massage with her business.   After many years of teaching, Brenda is continually uplifted, and wishes to continue to inspire and empower others to come home to their hearts through their bodies and live their true passion.

Brenda will lead this class on Tuesday, December 17, 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm, Sports Centre fitness studio #1.    Pre-registration is required, no cost.   Please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca to register.   This workshop is provided for UPEI employees by the Healthy Campus Committee.  Space limited to 20 participants.

Please note, Adam Brimacombe, a student in the MA Island Studies program, was scheduled to defend his thesis entitled, "Aspects of Global Environmental Change in Relation to Papua New Guinea, Small Islands and Human Security" this week. It has been postponed to the new year. 

Courtyard Cafe / Tim Hortons: Starting December 2, operating hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 7 pm, Friday 7:30am to 3 pm | Closing date TBA
MicroMarket: Closes end of day on November 29
Samuel's Cafe: Closes end of day on December 6
AVC Cafe: Closes end of day on December 23

For any questions or concerns, you can contact angela.mackenzie@compass-canada.com 

 

We are hosting an additional Flu Clinic by Public Health Nursing on December 11th from 1:00-5:00 pm for those who missed earlier clinics. There is no cost for the flu shot; you need to produce your health number or international insurance number.  No need for appointments - the clinic is walk-in only. Drop by anytime between 1:00 pm and 5;00 pm December 11th to get your flu shot. The clinic will be held at the UPEI Health & Wellness Centre, 2nd floor of the Murphy Building (North end).  

All students, faculty, staff, and families welcome!

A UPEI Employee Yoga Stretch & Meditation Class will be held on Wednesdays from 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm at Sports Centre. Yoga Instructor Pam Harris will guide you through a 45 minute class offers meditation and gentle yoga stretches. The meditation segment of the class creates more calm, inner peace and balance that benefits both your emotional wellbeing and overall health

The class is FREE and for current UPEI employees only. Pre-registration is required. Sessions happen on a monthly rotation basis. To apply, please visit myUPEI, under the Forms section to complete the application.  This class is provided by the Healthy Campus Committee, supported by UPEI Employee Wellness Strategy.

UPEI Employees (current) can apply for a $75 Fitness Training Subsidy to go towards either a Panther Fitness cycle class, specialty class or small group training. To apply please visit myUPEI and complete the application form, listed under forms. Employees who received a subsidy in the Fall 2019 can apply again. We have 60 subsidies. Based on a first apply basis. To review all the classes, times and types visit:  https://www.upei.ca/ar/fitness-classes  Small group training options:  https://www.upei.ca/ar/small-group-training

As the end of semester peeks at you from beyond piles of grading, you may find yourself thinking about your upcoming winter courses. There are a number of one-on-one appointments available through December for faculty who want to meet and discuss ways they can incorporate more experiential learning into their courses. If you are interested in exploring how you could make your coursework more hands-on and relevant to students' career goals, email Shannon at smsnow@upei.ca to set up a meeting.

The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Lomeharshan Lall's public presentation of his MEd research titled: Teachers' Experiences Creating and Delivering Indigenous Curricula On Prince Edward Island In Response To The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Recommendations.

This Fascial Release & Yoga class will be an experience in exploring your connective tissue mindfully while strengthening and stretching to help reduce stress and encourage overall health & vitality. 

Brenda Dowel, a registered Yoga Teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner. She provides Myofascial Release Therapy, Lomilomi, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Life Stretch & Thai Yoga Massage with her business.   After many years of teaching, Brenda is continually uplifted, and wishes to continue to inspire and empower others to come home to their hearts through their bodies and live their true passion.

Brenda will lead this class on Tuesday, December 17, 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm, Sports Centre fitness studio #1.    Pre-registration is required, no cost.   Please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca to register.   This workshop is provided for UPEI employees by the Healthy Campus Committee.  Space limited to 20 participants.

Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on campus?

Bring non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.- please no damaged, expired, or opened goods) for the UPEI Food Bank to the Service Desk at the Library from Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 14, 2019 and we’ll deduct $2.00 per item from your library fines.

And, if you don't have any Library fines? We will gladly accept your items (as mentioned above) to support the UPEI Food Bank!

If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk, 902-566-0583.

Once again the UPEI Bookstore will be offering Christmas staff shopping to all staff/faculty. 

Staff will be able to charge purchases from the UPEI Bookstore to their personal account between Monday December 9 and Saturday December 14, 2019.

Payroll deductions will be from January 24-April 17, 2020. 

Your 20% discount will apply.

Please note, Adam Brimacombe, a student in the MA Island Studies program, was scheduled to defend his thesis entitled, "Aspects of Global Environmental Change in Relation to Papua New Guinea, Small Islands and Human Security" this week. It has been postponed to the new year. 

5 for $25 Dining Hall Deal

5 for $25 lunch cards for the month of December are currently available for purchase at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall! Enjoy 5 lunches (11AM - 2PM) for only $25 taxes in

Chef Al's Turkey Dinner Holiday Luncheon 
with the Bake Shop's Seasonal Sweets

On December 11, 2019 at 11am, enjoy a Turkey Dinner complete with your department, colleagues, friends, and family at our annual Holiday Luncheon at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall! Tickets are only $11.50 + tax and can be purchased in advance. Contact Marc Doiron at catering@upei.ca for more information and to purchase tickets. 

$11.50  + tax

Catering Holiday Menu
Gear up for the Holiday season by adding these goodies to your catering order:

Egg Nog, Warm Apple Cider & Hot Chocolate
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Christmas Cookies (decorated or plain)
Yule Logs
Christmas Cheesecakes
Christmas Cupcakes

Contact Marc Doiron in the catering office for more details at catering@upei.ca or 902-628-4370

There will be a UPEI Biosafety Refresher training session:

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
AVC, Room 287N

This session is required for those who attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2016 or earlier. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. Topics to be covered include a review of basic biosafety principles, a practical approach to spill cleanup, and an update on what’s new at UPEI in the field of biosafety.

To attend the Biosafety Refresher course, you must pre-register by contacting Sarah Sudworth, before December 11, 2019 by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). 

Please include your name, department, supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message. 

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Sarah.