The student parking application link is opening on August 17, 2023

To purchase a student parking permit, please visit the UPEI website. In the search bar, type “Parking Permit” which will direct you to a link “Purchase a student parking permit | University of Prince Edward Island”. Or follow this link: https://www.upei.ca/office-vice-president-administration-and-finance/security/parking-services/get-student-parking-permit. (NOTE: this link will not work with Internet Explorer). 

The application may time out, so please have this information ready before applying:

• Vehicle make, model, year
• License plate number
• Province/state where the vehicle is registered.

Student applications will be processed in the order that they are submitted. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. A follow-up email will be sent after we have processed your application with the date, time, and location where you can pay and pick up your pass.

Please note that parking is limited. Parking is also available at the Bell Aliant Centre/MacLauchlan Arena parking lot. Permits for this lot are purchased at the Bell Aliant Centre front desk and are offered at "full-time" rates. 

Please email us with any questions at parking@upei.ca

NOTE: Parking meters are enforced Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, year-round. 

The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar by Dr. Roman Belli, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Minnesota, who will present "Mechanism-Guided Design for Developing and Improving Catalytic Reactions."

Dr. Belli is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.

The Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting an introduction to Moodle. This session will cover the basics of using Moodle to facilitate your course such as setting up course sections, managing resources for students, and uploading course materials. In-person offerings will be available on August 16 and 17 with an online session on August 23.

Register at https://forms.gle/XWTJfoZ8s8PJGtr17

All final semester/year international students from the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île are encouraged to apply for the Study & Stay PEI program. Apply today at http://studypei.ca/.

Graduates of the Study & Stay PEI program will

• develop essential soft skills applicable in social and professional contexts.
• build a valuable network of peers and professionals to enhance labor market connections.
• gain knowledge about permanent immigration pathways.
• receive a certificate of completion at the graduation ceremony in June 2024.

Please help us share this opportunity with anyone who could benefit from joining the program. Please contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca if you have any questions. Thank you!

The SSHRC Exchange Publication Awards support the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by UPEI faculty, by Island Studies Press (ISP). These awards are being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant; therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC’s mandate (see http://science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_FEE7261A.html for more information). One (1) award is available for 2023.

The award of $7,000 will be disbursed to Island Studies Press to cover publication costs, including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book. Authors will be offered ISP’s standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Eligible applicants must be tenured, tenure-track, term, or sessional UPEI faculty, who are employed by UPEI at the time of application.
• Manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author(s)' discipline.
• The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC’s mandate.
• Past recipients of the SSHRC Exchange Publication Award or UPEI Internal Publication Award cannot apply for support for the previously funded manuscript.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2023

Submit documents electronically to Research Services, researchservices@upei.ca.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants are to submit a package that includes

• book proposal/summary (maximum of one page)
• a completed or close-to-complete manuscript and a table of contents. Note: the manuscript must be completed no later than three months after winning the award
• a curriculum vitae that includes your credentials as author(s)/editor(s)
• two letters of support (e.g., from your department chair, dean, professional association)

Selection Committee: A selection committee comprised of the chair of the executive committee of the Institute of Island Studies, plus two members of the ISP publishing committee, will assess the proposals and make a recommendation to the Associate Vice-President Research. The managing editor of the ISP will be a member of the committee in a non-voting capacity.

To assist in making its recommendations, the selection committee will use a single-blind peer review of the submitted manuscript. Final decisions on publication remain with the Island Studies Press and the Institute of Island Studies.

Reporting: A copy of the book, along with a narrative outlining the publication process – prepared in collaboration with staff at Island Studies Press – must be submitted when the book is complete.

Previous recipients of the UPEI Internal Publication Awards include Lori Mayne, Department of English; Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Institute of Island Studies; Dr. Linyuan Guo-Brennan, Faculty of Education; and Dr. Josh MacFadyen, Faculty of Arts.

For more information on the publication awards program, contact Dr. Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.

As stated in a message issued to the campus community by the UPEI Presidential Search Committee on August 2, 2023, the presidential search is now in the consultation phase, which will run until September. 

Members of the UPEI community—faculty, staff, students, and the broader community—are invited to complete a confidential, anonymous online survey to provide input into the development of the candidate profile for the president and vice-chancellor role. The survey, which can be accessed at https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/NXHSKRH, will be open until September 8, 2023. 

The survey is one option offered to the UPEI community by the search committee to provide their input during the consultation period. Other options will include written submissions, and virtual and/or in-person group meetings with some key stakeholder groups such as the University Senate, UPEI Student Union, support staff, union executives, and direct reports within the Office of the President. Please visit the Consultation Phase page on the Presidential Search website to learn more: https://www.upei.ca/presidentialsearch/consultation-phase

A note on format: We're going to try a different approach this year for Let's Talk Teaching with two timeslots before the semester begins (we'll add more if needed). The first will be Thursday, August 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, and the second will be Friday, August 25, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex Room 230. Join us for informal sharing of questions, concerns, and inspirations as you prepare for your fall semester classes.

Our Topic: We all know that Googling something isn’t research and using generative AI to write a paper isn’t learning. In this session however, we’ll discuss how AI, when used as a learning tool and not just to generate output, can positively affect teaching and learning. We’ll discuss how you can re-examine your assignments to better align tasks with higher level learning outcomes such as critical and creative thinking and address the future of generative AI in education and the work world.

The student parking application link is opening on August 17, 2023

To purchase a student parking permit, please visit the UPEI website. In the search bar, type “Parking Permit” which will direct you to a link “Purchase a student parking permit | University of Prince Edward Island”. Or follow this link: https://www.upei.ca/office-vice-president-administration-and-finance/security/parking-services/get-student-parking-permit. (NOTE: this link will not work with Internet Explorer). 

The application may time out, so please have this information ready before applying:

• Vehicle make, model, year
• License plate number
• Province/state where the vehicle is registered.

Student applications will be processed in the order that they are submitted. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. A follow-up email will be sent after we have processed your application with the date, time, and location where you can pay and pick up your pass.

Please note that parking is limited. Parking is also available at the Bell Aliant Centre/MacLauchlan Arena parking lot. Permits for this lot are purchased at the Bell Aliant Centre front desk and are offered at "full-time" rates. 

Please email us with any questions at parking@upei.ca

NOTE: Parking meters are enforced Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, year-round. 

Thinking about ways to promote connection and care in your classes this fall? This brief article, Preparing and Sustaining a Classroom of Connection and Care: Practical Ideas and Activities,  shares a few ideas to help you get going. A more in-depth resource developed by Student Affairs and the Teaching and Learning Centre, Promoting Student Well-Being in Learning Environments: A Guide for Instructors, offers ideas to set the tone of your course and build relationships starting from before the course begins, in the first few weeks, and throughout the semester. The guide also has sections that specifically focuses on graduate students too.  

The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar by Dr. Roman Belli, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Minnesota, who will present "Mechanism-Guided Design for Developing and Improving Catalytic Reactions."

Dr. Belli is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.

The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar on August 14 by Dr. Trevor Clark, Postdoctoral Fellow, Simon Fraser University, who will present "Effective use and integration of HRMS metabolomics for the annotation and discovery of natural products."

Abstract: 

For the last decade, high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) based metabolomics has emerged as the predominant way to analyze complex natural product mixtures. These data can then be integrated with biological assay data to determine priority lists for isolation and elucidation of new bioactive natural products. This presentation will discuss a few in-depth studies exploring the considerations that should be made when collecting HRMS data and discussing how to effectively use those data for the annotation and prioritization of a natural products library. We will then explore some current work applying all we have learnt and developed to a library of 50,000 natural product fractions for the isolation of anti-cancer compounds. Ending then with some future prospective projects in the area of time-based extractions combined with isotope labeling to explore a more comprehensive metabolomics assessment of microorganisms in community environments.

Dr. Clark is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Natural Products Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.

The Teaching and Learning Centre is hosting an introduction to Moodle. This session will cover the basics of using Moodle to facilitate your course such as setting up course sections, managing resources for students, and uploading course materials. In-person offerings will be available on August 16 and 17 with an online session on August 23.

Register at https://forms.gle/XWTJfoZ8s8PJGtr17

All final semester/year international students from the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, and Collège de l'Île are encouraged to apply for the Study & Stay PEI program. Apply today at http://studypei.ca/.

Graduates of the Study & Stay PEI program will

• develop essential soft skills applicable in social and professional contexts.
• build a valuable network of peers and professionals to enhance labor market connections.
• gain knowledge about permanent immigration pathways.
• receive a certificate of completion at the graduation ceremony in June 2024.

Please help us share this opportunity with anyone who could benefit from joining the program. Please contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca if you have any questions. Thank you!

The SSHRC Exchange Publication Awards support the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by UPEI faculty, by Island Studies Press (ISP). These awards are being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant; therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC’s mandate (see http://science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_FEE7261A.html for more information). One (1) award is available for 2023.

The award of $7,000 will be disbursed to Island Studies Press to cover publication costs, including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book. Authors will be offered ISP’s standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Eligible applicants must be tenured, tenure-track, term, or sessional UPEI faculty, who are employed by UPEI at the time of application.
• Manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author(s)' discipline.
• The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC’s mandate.
• Past recipients of the SSHRC Exchange Publication Award or UPEI Internal Publication Award cannot apply for support for the previously funded manuscript.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2023

Submit documents electronically to Research Services, researchservices@upei.ca.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants are to submit a package that includes

• book proposal/summary (maximum of one page)
• a completed or close-to-complete manuscript and a table of contents. Note: the manuscript must be completed no later than three months after winning the award
• a curriculum vitae that includes your credentials as author(s)/editor(s)
• two letters of support (e.g., from your department chair, dean, professional association)

Selection Committee: A selection committee comprised of the chair of the executive committee of the Institute of Island Studies, plus two members of the ISP publishing committee, will assess the proposals and make a recommendation to the Associate Vice-President Research. The managing editor of the ISP will be a member of the committee in a non-voting capacity.

To assist in making its recommendations, the selection committee will use a single-blind peer review of the submitted manuscript. Final decisions on publication remain with the Island Studies Press and the Institute of Island Studies.

Reporting: A copy of the book, along with a narrative outlining the publication process – prepared in collaboration with staff at Island Studies Press – must be submitted when the book is complete.

Previous recipients of the UPEI Internal Publication Awards include Lori Mayne, Department of English; Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Institute of Island Studies; Dr. Linyuan Guo-Brennan, Faculty of Education; and Dr. Josh MacFadyen, Faculty of Arts.

For more information on the publication awards program, contact Dr. Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.

Get ready for an exciting second round! The Campus Life Soccer Tournament returns to the UPEI Artificial Turf Field on Friday, August 25, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Open to all UPEI students, either individually or in groups, and non-UPEI friends (as part of your group). You'll only need to be present for your matches. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome! Score goals, make new friends, and when the final whistle blows, join us for a pizza after-party hosted by the UPEI Student Union! Ready for another day of soccer fun? Register and learn more at upeicl.link/soccer. The field is waiting! ⚽🍕🎉

For any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at campuslife@upei.ca. We're here to help!

New Student Orientation (NSO) is set to take place the first week of September!

NSO provides the opportunity for new students to get familiar with the campus through various events, activities and information sessions.

We hope to provide an eventful NSO that will leave lasting impressions on the new students and show them what it means to be a Panther!

UPEI employees who pay for their parking permits through payroll deduction can now renew their permits for 2023-2024. Permits with no expiry date (Lots B, C, and reserved spaces) must be renewed yearly. All permit holders will be reassigned to their current lot/space; new employees will be assigned to the general lots.

To renew your permit, please go to “Buy a staff or faculty parking pass” on the UPEI Security web page (NOTE: this link will not work with Internet Explorer). All fields with a RED asterisk must be filled, including your office phone number and whether you have an electric vehicle. 

Please note the following:

• If you wish to add additional information after you have submitted your form, you must submit a new application and inform parking@upei.ca that you have done so.
• If you change your vehicle, please email parking@upei.ca with the make, model, province or state, and plate number.
• If a student in your household is attending UPEI starting in September and has their own vehicle, please include their vehicle information, name, and student ID number on your application.
• If your permit is for a gated lot and a student in your household will be using your vehicle to come and go during the workday, please include their information on the application as an additional driver.
• If you use payroll deduction, and no longer wish to use a UPEI lot to park, please email parking@upei.ca so we can stop your deduction. 
• Employees who park in Lots B, C, F, and G and are taking a leave of absence must email parking@upei.ca with their ID #, name, departure date, and expected return date in order to maintain access to their assigned lot.
• If you would like to be added to the wait list for a designated lot or wish to change lots, please email parking@upei.ca with the following information:
  • employee ID #
  • name (last, first)
  • email
  • phone number
  • current lot
  • requested lot: 
• Note: If you are already on the waitlist, there is no need to resubmit. While you are on the waitlist, you will be reassigned to your current lot until a spot opens in your requested location.

Please direct any questions or information changes to parking@upei.ca

NOTE: Parking meters are enforced Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, year-round. 

With the recent release of the Rubin Thomlinson report, the University has coordinated two new confidential processes to support faculty and staff who have experienced harm from harassment, sexual violence, or discrimination at UPEI.

Confidential personal counselling

The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre has engaged a psychologist, who is bilingual (English and French), to meet individually with faculty and staff Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout the summer.

Employees may email Caylin Jenkins at cbjenkins@upei.ca, indicating “Appointment required” in the subject line. Caylin will coordinate their appointment with the psychologist and confirm the location of the appointment.

Making a confidential disclosure

People have asked about the process for making disclosures of incidents of harassment or discrimination by senior executive members of the University. The University has established an independent third-party process to address any such issues with Resonance Inc., a multidisciplinary human resources firm, based in Saint John, NB, that specializes in workplace assessments. The contact person at Resonance is Trisha Perry, who may be reached at tperry@resonanceinc.ca or (506)799-0412.

The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar on August 14 by Dr. Trevor Clark, Postdoctoral Fellow, Simon Fraser University, who will present "Effective use and integration of HRMS metabolomics for the annotation and discovery of natural products."

Abstract: 

For the last decade, high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) based metabolomics has emerged as the predominant way to analyze complex natural product mixtures. These data can then be integrated with biological assay data to determine priority lists for isolation and elucidation of new bioactive natural products. This presentation will discuss a few in-depth studies exploring the considerations that should be made when collecting HRMS data and discussing how to effectively use those data for the annotation and prioritization of a natural products library. We will then explore some current work applying all we have learnt and developed to a library of 50,000 natural product fractions for the isolation of anti-cancer compounds. Ending then with some future prospective projects in the area of time-based extractions combined with isotope labeling to explore a more comprehensive metabolomics assessment of microorganisms in community environments.

Dr. Clark is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Natural Products Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.

UPEI is holding a Sneak Peek open house on Saturday, August 12, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the new Performing Arts Centre and Residence building.

The event offers a chance to tour the new residence. Whether you are a student moving into residence in the fall or part of an organization looking to rent space for an event, you are welcome to drop by for a sneak peek at the tallest building in Charlottetown. Attendees will be able to take the elevator to the ninth floor for a commanding view of Charlottetown and beyond.

There will be complimentary snacks, prize giveaways, and the latest Panther gear for sale from the UPEI Bookstore.