TLC Lunch and Learn: Revisiting multiple-choice approaches to student assessment: Its potential, and the psychometric dos and don’ts
Multiple-choice questions provide an efficient means of assessing a broad range of knowledge. Still, mistaken assumptions persist (such as multiple-choice tests being limited to only assessing recognition of basic facts, rather than the effective application of principles).
Bachelor of Education Application Q&A Table
The Faculty of Education is going to have a table in the W.A. Murphy Student Center concourse to answer questions you have when applying for the Bachelor of Education program.
Date: Tuesday, September, 22 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and Wednesday, September, 23 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
Location: W.A. Murphy Murphy Student Center concourse
Please come by and chat about the 1-year Bachelor of Education program if you are considering becoming a teacher after graduation. We will answer questions you have about applications!
UPEI Philosophy Reading Group Meeting
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, September 23, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. 97 Queen Street.
We will discuss pages 27-44 of Félix Guattari’s The Three Ecologies.
This group is an invitation to think with some of today’s most intriguing thinkers—and with one another. No prior experience in philosophy is required. Just an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.
UPEI launches “Start with Hello” campaign to build connection and belonging across campus
A simple hello has the power to change someone’s day, spark a friendship, and create a sense of belonging. This fall, the University of Prince Edward Island is encouraging students, faculty, and staff to embrace the power of connection through a new campus-wide initiative called “Start with Hello.”
UPEI Visits New England!
UPEI will be in the New England Region from September 21-25. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Jane DiCarlo from our Recruitment Team at jdicarlo@upei.ca
Collective Bargaining Update – September 18
The following provides an update on collective bargaining and related labour relations activities at UPEI.
PSAC
Negotiations with our two Public Service Alliance of Canada bargaining units, PSAC 86000, and a bargaining unit representing post-doctoral research associates, are scheduled for late September, late October, and early November.
UPEI Faculty Association
Bachelor of Education Application Q&A Table
The Faculty of Education is going to have a table in the W.A. Murphy Student Center concourse to answer questions you have when applying for the Bachelor of Education program.
Date: Tuesday, September, 22 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and Wednesday, September, 23 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
Location: W.A. Murphy Murphy Student Center concourse
Please come by and chat about the 1-year Bachelor of Education program if you are considering becoming a teacher after graduation. We will answer questions you have about applications!
Light the Night: Lantern Making
Stop into the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre for food and fellowship this semester!
Join us to create inspiring lanterns to brighten your day and "light the night".
December 9
2:30–1:00 pm
December's event theme is "Light".
Visit the Chaplaincy Centre page for a full schedule of our events.
Courageous Conversations: Light in the Darkness (with Free Pizza)
Stop into the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre for food and fellowship this semester!
The topic of this free Courageous Conversations pizza lunch is "Light in the Darkness".
December 8
12:00–1:00 pm
December's event theme is "Light".
Visit the Chaplaincy Centre page for a full schedule of our events.
Soup for the Soul - December 1
Stop into the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre for food and fellowship this semester!
This free Soup for the Soul lunch is sponsored by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
December 1
11:30 am–1:00 pm
December's event theme is "Light".
Visit the Chaplaincy Centre page for a full schedule of our events.
