Campus Notices
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the University of Prince Edward Island community in December 2024:
- Ryan Joseph Barry, IT Systems and Services
- Thomas Robert Cameron, Office of the President
- Derek Clark, IT Systems and Services
- Sweta Daboo, Faculty of Medicine
- Sarah A. Hannah, Faculty of Medicine
- Heather Marie MacLeod, Faculty of Nursing
- Martine McKay, Faculty of Medicine
- Bobbie Jo Mears, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Morgan Myers-Hill, Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratory, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Pamela Trainor, Office of the President
- Julie Vanleeuwen, Research Services
We are excited to have you join the UPEI team!
Got a business idea you’re excited about? Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for MiniPitch on Tuesday, January 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM! It’s a great opportunity for students to sharpen their presentation skills and develop new ideas. Prepare a three-minute pitch, face a three-minute Q&A, and participate in a two-minute feedback session to discover what you did well, where you can improve, and what steps you should take next to move forward with your idea!
The first eight presenters to register will have their spots booked, and we will have some wildcard spots at the event if you don’t get registered in time!
To begin the Island Lecture Series for 2025, the Institute of Island Studies will be screening the short movie N'AP Boule (Through the Barricades), including a facilitated virtual conversation with the filmmaker Alexandrine Benjamin. This is a big birthday year for us--the Institute turns 40 years old in June--so please come out and join us for our first event!
FILM SYNOPSIS: In the midst of the treacherous social protests that have paralyzed Haiti for months, a modest couple must face blocked roads and murderous gangs in the hope of finding a place to give birth safely.
BIOGRAPHY: Alexandrine Benjamin is a Haitian filmmaker and holds a master's degree in film production from the University of Greenwich in England. Her works mostly focus on social justice issues such as human rights, gender violence, and insecurity. She recently directed N'AP Boule, an award-winning short film that tells the heartbreaking story of a pregnant Haitian couple looking for a safe place to give birth in the midst of the Haitian socio-political movement “peyilòk”. For more than five years, Ms. Benjamin acted as project manager for Lakou Kajou, an engaging media program produced by the small American media company Blue Butterfly, which raises awareness among Haitian children about literacy and maths, but more importantly about how to solve problems. The filmmaker is now producing her first feature film, “O Negatif”, promoting the full emancipation and inclusion of people living with HIV around the world. Alexandrine believes that education is the path to a better future for her home country, Haiti; and if her art can be a tool to this end, it is the way to go.
Happy New Year!
The UPEI Health Research Network is looking for full/part-time undergraduate students for the Connections program, which will start the first week of February 2025.
Would you like to meet new friends and be involved in an inclusive and non-judgmental environment to learn about food, health, stress, coping, and physical activity?
The staff at the Health Research Network is offering a free eight-session program to help connect undergraduate students to provide an environment for learning on a variety of topics around health and well-being and connecting to the student community. Snacks will be provided at each session!
This free program will include eight weekly (2 hour) group education sessions, including 1 hour with a registered dietitian and health educator followed by 1 hour of exercise sessions with a kinesiologist (plus open gym times) located in the lower level of the Steel Building. These sessions will be student-centered so we welcome any level of knowledge and ability.
If you are interested in registering and booking the pre-assessment screening requirement before starting the program, please email Anja and Laurie at connections@upei.ca for more information or to register. We look forward to seeing you there!
Anja and Laurie
Dr. Stephanie Blandford, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a presentation titled “Targeting student motivations in postsecondary STEM education” on Monday, January 20, at 11:45 am in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Calling all Panthers! On Saturday, January 18, Development and Alumni and Experiential Education are inviting students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for a paper airplane toss during half-time at the UPEI Panther Women’s basketball game! 🎉
Arrive as early as 5:30 pm, meet your team, and start crafting your winning plane. At half-time, see whose plane flies the furthest! 🏅
This is a fun, laid-back chance to connect with the UPEI community, boost your Panther pride, and build lasting connections. ✨
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 5:30 pm (game time is 6:00 pm)
📍 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
🎟️ Get your game tickets online
✂️ Airplane-making materials provided
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
The UPEI Writing Centre is now open for Winter 2025. We have tutors available from Monday to Saturday and can help you with many writing-related matters--how to get started on your assignments, how to organize an essay, how to cite effectively, and so on. We provide a safe space, friendly assistance, and the tools you need to grow as a writer!
Please visit https://upei.mywconline.com/ to book an appointment and keep an eye on our Instagram page (upeiwritingcentre).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact coordinator Jo Schneider at jschneider@upei.ca
We look forward to working with you this semester!
Avoid the crowd, save time, and enjoy your meal hassle-free with Dana Hospitality’s new Skip the Line mobile food ordering service! Clients can now order ahead and pick up their meals with ease. Simply visit www.upeieats.ca to browse the menu and place your order.
This service is available Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, making lunchtime more convenient than ever. Don’t miss out on the Daily Meal Deal (#DMD)—a delicious and affordable option that changes every day.
Whether you’re in a rush or just want to avoid the midday hustle, Skip the Line is the perfect solution.
Order your lunch in advance at www.upeieats.ca and pick it up at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall in just 10-15 minutes. Your lunch break just got better!
The Office of the President cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 2:30 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Please join members of the MacLauchlan family, guest speaker Paul MacNeill, and the UPEI community in this celebration of the achievements of our students.
For further information, please contact Donna Lawless at dlawless@upei.ca or 902.566.0637.
Note to professors and course/lab instructors:
Please add the testing information (date, test length, test format, aids allowed, test open or closed book, contact information, and test start time) for any in-person quizzes, tests, and midterms for the Winter 2025 semester to Accommodate, as soon as possible. We do not need the test file immediately.
Students who are registered with Accessibility Services and want in-person testing accommodations must submit a booking request at least seven days in advance. They cannot schedule their test until you have entered the testing information in Accommodate.
You do not need to add the test file until a few days before the test date. If needed, changes can be made to test dates after testing information has been added.
Below are some faculty how-to resources:
How to schedule a test in Accommodate: Video | Step-by-step guide
How to view student accommodations: Video | Step-by-step guide
If you have any questions about adding a test in Accommodate or testing with Accessibility Services, please contact astesting@upei.ca.
The Department of Music kicks off its winter concert series with a recital featuring acclaimed and beloved pianist Heather Taves, whose Beethoven Sonata Journey is remarkable and moving. First and foremost, she is a stunning pianist, bringing her formidable technique to these great works. But she is also a brilliant thinker, and in her spoken introductions to each sonata, she illuminates the complex relationships that connect Beethoven and his world, the instrument, the audience and its world, and Heather herself.
Tickets can be purchased in advance on EventBrite.com, or by cash at the door.
The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students. Drop-ins will be held from 9:00–11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm at Student Affairs, Dalton Hall (fifth floor), on the following dates:
- Monday, January 13
Tuesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 15
Thursday, January 16
Friday, January 17
Advising will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These are short, drop-in sessions, so please do as much planning as possible before you attend.
For questions, please contact Student Affairs at studentserv@upei.ca or 902-566-0488.
To begin the Island Lecture Series for 2025, the Institute of Island Studies will be screening the short movie N'AP Boule (Through the Barricades), including a facilitated virtual conversation with the filmmaker Alexandrine Benjamin. This is a big birthday year for us--the Institute turns 40 years old in June--so please come out and join us for our first event!
FILM SYNOPSIS: In the midst of the treacherous social protests that have paralyzed Haiti for months, a modest couple must face blocked roads and murderous gangs in the hope of finding a place to give birth safely.
BIOGRAPHY: Alexandrine Benjamin is a Haitian filmmaker and holds a master's degree in film production from the University of Greenwich in England. Her works mostly focus on social justice issues such as human rights, gender violence, and insecurity. She recently directed N'AP Boule, an award-winning short film that tells the heartbreaking story of a pregnant Haitian couple looking for a safe place to give birth in the midst of the Haitian socio-political movement “peyilòk”. For more than five years, Ms. Benjamin acted as project manager for Lakou Kajou, an engaging media program produced by the small American media company Blue Butterfly, which raises awareness among Haitian children about literacy and maths, but more importantly about how to solve problems. The filmmaker is now producing her first feature film, “O Negatif”, promoting the full emancipation and inclusion of people living with HIV around the world. Alexandrine believes that education is the path to a better future for her home country, Haiti; and if her art can be a tool to this end, it is the way to go.
Bridging Voice
Win a free UPEI course!
Your UPEI Student Union invites you to Bridging Voices, a student-politician mixer. Join us on Thursday, January 16, from 7 to 9 pm at The Fox & Crow for an exciting opportunity to connect with key decision-makers in our community. This is your chance to network, share your perspectives, and discuss the issues that matter to you!
Why attend?
- Your name will be entered in a draw to win a FREE UPEI course!*
- Enjoy free appetizers while engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Random prizes will also be given out throughout the night.
*To enter the draw, you must be a full-time UPEI student.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions, please contact our Vice President External, Shreesh, at vpexternal@upeisu.ca.
Dr. Stephanie Blandford, a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology, will give a presentation titled “Targeting student motivations in postsecondary STEM education” on Monday, January 20, at 11:45 am in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Calling all Panthers! On Saturday, January 18, Development and Alumni and Experiential Education are inviting students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for a paper airplane toss during half-time at the UPEI Panther Women’s basketball game! 🎉
Arrive as early as 5:30 pm, meet your team, and start crafting your winning plane. At half-time, see whose plane flies the furthest! 🏅
This is a fun, laid-back chance to connect with the UPEI community, boost your Panther pride, and build lasting connections. ✨
📅 Saturday, January 18 | 5:30 pm (game time is 6:00 pm)
📍 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
🎟️ Get your game tickets online
✂️ Airplane-making materials provided
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
The UPEI Writing Centre is now open for Winter 2025. We have tutors available from Monday to Saturday and can help you with many writing-related matters--how to get started on your assignments, how to organize an essay, how to cite effectively, and so on. We provide a safe space, friendly assistance, and the tools you need to grow as a writer!
Please visit https://upei.mywconline.com/ to book an appointment and keep an eye on our Instagram page (upeiwritingcentre).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact coordinator Jo Schneider at jschneider@upei.ca
We look forward to working with you this semester!
Avoid the crowd, save time, and enjoy your meal hassle-free with Dana Hospitality’s new Skip the Line mobile food ordering service! Clients can now order ahead and pick up their meals with ease. Simply visit www.upeieats.ca to browse the menu and place your order.
This service is available Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, making lunchtime more convenient than ever. Don’t miss out on the Daily Meal Deal (#DMD)—a delicious and affordable option that changes every day.
Whether you’re in a rush or just want to avoid the midday hustle, Skip the Line is the perfect solution.
Order your lunch in advance at www.upeieats.ca and pick it up at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall in just 10-15 minutes. Your lunch break just got better!
Join us at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for a fun-filled couple of hours where we will experience the board game Playing Lean! Playing Lean teaches players to embrace innovation and think like an entrepreneur while competing against other students to race and capture the most market share. Grab some popcorn and get ready. It's sure to be a wild ride!
📍 Where: Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, 201 Robertson Library
📅 Date: Friday, January 17
⏰ Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Researchers from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are seeking people with cancer, or who have previously had cancer, to participate in a twice weekly, 12-week exercise program. The program takes place at UPEI, and is open to community members who are undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. The program includes cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, balance, and stretching, and is taught by a fitness professional trained in exercise oncology. No previous experience is necessary. For information, or to sign-up, contact excancer@nshealth.ca.
