Calling all UPEI Behavioral researchers: 
You are invited to a presentation by Christine Luckart, MSc, Scientific Sales Consultant of Noldus Information Technology, on

Innovative Research Tools for Human Behaviour Studies
Observer XT and Face Reader 
1:30 pm to  2:30 pm, Tuesday, June 18
Department of Psychology, Seminar Room 104 (Lower Level), Memorial Hall
All welcome

The Observer XT is an integrated software system for collection, analysis, and management of observational data. It supports the entire research process, from the design of observational studies and coding schemes, through collection of behavioural data, to the analysis and presentation of results. More than just a manual scoring platform, The Observer XT facilitates easy integration of eye tracking, physiological, and FaceReader data with scored behavioural events on a single timeline to synchronize all data streams for extensive analysis. 

https://www.noldus.com/human-behavior-research/products/the-observer-xt

FaceReader automatically analyzes facial expressions and provides an objective assessment of a person’s emotion. Using live video, recorded video, or still images, FaceReader automatically finds the participant’s face and classifies it as one of the universal emotions: happy, sad, scared, disgusted, surprised, angry, or neutral. Participants of all ages can be assessed in FaceReader, from infants to older populations. Additional modules allow for detection of action units, heart rate estimation, and mouth movements such as talking or chewing.

https://www.noldus.com/human-behavior-research/products/facereader

The monthly UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday June 14, 2019 from 3-4 pm in the "fishbowl" conference room of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All faculty, staff and students with an interest in neuroscience research are very welcome so wake up your brain and spend an hour with some like-minded friends and colleagues. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Bob Deziel (bdeziel@cnscro.com) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)

Dr. Michael D. Noseworthy, McMaster University will present a seminar entitled "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Risks, Limitations and Opportunities".

Everyone Welcome. This event is Friday, June 21 at 9:00 am in AVC Lecture Theatre B. 

Central Printing will be closed all day Friday, June 14, 2019. Please contact Wendy at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

The monthly UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday June 14, 2019 from 3-4 pm in the "fishbowl" conference room of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All faculty, staff and students with an interest in neuroscience research are very welcome so wake up your brain and spend an hour with some like-minded friends and colleagues. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Bob Deziel (bdeziel@cnscro.com) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)

On Wednesday June 12, 2019, IT Systems and Services will be conducting routine maintenance on the myUPEI portal from 10 pm to 12 am (midnight). During this time there may be intermittent access and performance issues with accessing and using myUPEI and the Self Service functions.

We encourage students, faculty, and staff that may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca. If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.

Games are compelling for young and old alike. Adding game elements to your course is one way of enhancing your students' engagement. In this workshop you will learn about basic game elements and how they can be used both in online and face-to-face teaching environments. Be sure to bring a set of headphones or earbuds with you. This workshop takes place on Wednesday, June 19th from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Room 265 of the Robertson Library. REGISTER
 

In a flipped classroom learners engage with lectures or other materials outside of class to prepare for an active learning experience in the classroom. Flipping some classes can add some variety and a change of pace and create more interest for both the learners and the instructor. This workshop will introduce you to flipped instruction tools and techniques that can aid in creating a more active and engaging learning environment. This workshop takes place on Wednesday, June 26 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Room 265 of the Robertson Library. REGISTER

Central Printing will be closed all day Friday, June 14. Please contact Wendy at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

International graduates from post-secondary institutions on PEI who wish to settle in the province are invited to a celebration and information meeting on Thursday, June 13, 5:30–7:30 pm, in the Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Holland College, 140 Weymouth St., Charlottetown. The event is open to international graduates and international students from the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and College de I'Île, who are in their final year of study. It will feature stories told by recent graduates who are established on PEI, networking opportunities with professionals and employers, and food provided by international vendors.

Other organizations involved include the Government of PEI, ACOA, La Coopérative d’intégration francophone de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, PEI Network, PEI Association for Newcomers, and approximately 10 employers who will share their experiences of hiring and working with international students from their point of view. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pei-international-graduates-info-session-tickets-62879996763.
 

To ensure that the most accurate and up to date information is submitted for online tuition waivers, Human Resources will be adhering to the following submission timeline for online employee and spouse/dependent tuition waiver forms:

Fall semester – no earlier than August 1
Winter semester – no earlier than December 1
Summer semester – no earlier than April 1

For any forms submitted prior to these dates, the Staff/Faculty member will be notified and requested to resubmit their form following the above noted submission timeline. 

Dr. Michael D. Noseworthy, McMaster University, will present a seminar entitled "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Risks, Limitations and Opportunities".

Everyone welcome. This event is Friday, June 21 at 9:00 am in AVC Lecture Theatre B. 

Accessibility Services has updated its email account and will now be using accessibility@upei.ca 

All correspondence and exam accommodations will be facilitated through this new email account.  If you have any questions or concerns please email accessibility@upei.ca or call extension 0668.
 

The Health, Safety and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Emergency & Standard First Aid/CPR training sessions:

Emergency First Aid/CPR 
July 3rd, 2019
8:30am – 3:30pm
HSB 105

This basic one-day course offers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. 

Standard First Aid & CPR
July 4 and 5, 2019
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
HSB 105

This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement (high risk areas).

Cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered. Please note, lunch will not be provided.

As space is limited, please pre-register by contacting Sarah Sudworth before June 13th, 2019 via email (ssudworth@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).