Campus Notices

March 31 clarinet quintet performance postponed

The clarinet quintet recital by Dr. Karem Simon and other musicians scheduled for Hillcrest United Church in Montague on March 31 has been postponed. A decision will be made next week about the recital planned for April 8 at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Charlottetown.

Scholarships and Awards: Upcoming application deadline April 1

The Scholarships and Awards Office is encouraging applications for Convocation, Senior Class, and year-end scholarships and awards! The application deadline for the following awards is Saturday, April 1, 2023. Click the links provided below to access the application and/or recommendation forms for more information. Please submit your application(s) and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to Dalton Hall 202.

Summer 2023 Tuition Waivers

The deadline for Summer 2023 tuition waivers is Friday, April 21. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition waiver forms must be submitted electronically.   

Online employee and spouse/dependent tuition waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of myUPEI under UPEI Forms. 

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca. 

POSTPONED: Women in Science event

The Women in Science speaking tour with Dr. Tasneem Darwish, scheduled for March 31, has been postponed. 

Winter ski trip for students on March 30

Students, are you ready for an adventure? Get your ski goggles and snowboards ready because an exciting trip is coming up!

The UPEI Student Union, in collaboration with the Buddy Program and Campus Life Lounge, is proud to present a ski trip on Thursday, March 30, from 1:30 to 6:30 pm. For just $30 (cash), you'll enjoy a half day of skiing or snowboarding at the beautiful Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park in Brookvale, PEI. But that's not all - we've also arranged for complimentary snacks to energize you throughout the day!

Need equipment? No worries! The ticket price also includes rental equipment.

And the best part? You get to share this experience with your fellow students and make new friends. But hurry! The payment deadline is today (March 29) at 4 pm, and spots are limited! So grab your friends, go to the Student Union office today in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre to sign up, and prepare for an unforgettable day on the slopes tomorrow.

See you there!

Food services on campus during the strike

Effective Thursday, March 30, Tim Hortons in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre will be closed for the duration of the strike action. The Fox & Crow will continue to offer a selection of hot & cold beverages.

The $8 lunches in the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will continue to be available throughout the strike action.

Skate and Helmet Rental in Robertson Library 225

Hockey skates, figure skates, and helmets are available from January to mid-April, as long as Bell Aliant Centre is hosting free skates from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The equipment is located in Room 225, Robertson Library. Bring your UPEI student ID.

To find out more, email studyandstaypei@upei.ca.

 

Fiscal Year-End 2022-2023 Important Dates

UPEI fiscal year ends on April 30, 2023.

Purchasing Cut-Offs

  • Requisition/purchase order:

The last day to create a requisition/purchase order for the 2022-23 fiscal year will be on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at noon with guaranteed delivery date on or before April 30, 2023.

Requisitions/purchase orders created after April 13, 2023, must have a requisition date changed to May 1, 2023, and the goods and services must be delivered on or after May 1, 2023.

Receiving Goods/Services Cut-Off: April 30, 2023

Goods and services must be received on campus by April 30, 2023. Only the goods that have been physically received or completed services should be accepted at this time. This will ensure that these goods and services are paid in the 2022-23 fiscal year.  Any items received in myUPEI after April 30, 2023, will be considered new fiscal year goods and services and will then be deducted from your new fiscal year budget (2023-24).

All departments are required to look at their outstanding purchase order list to see if there are any purchase orders that need to be cancelled. This functionality can be accessed through the myUPEI Self-Service Menu under "Financial Information" and the “Receive Goods and Services” selection.

If the items have been back-ordered for some time, you will need to check with the supplier to see if they are still on their records as back-ordered. If they are not back-ordered, then please email procurement@upei.ca to cancel your purchase order.

If you are in receipt of vendor invoices, forward these to invoices@upei.ca ASAP. Please contact apadmin@upei.ca with questions or concerns regarding billing and invoicing.

Need assistance? 

Please take a look at the “Financial Tools Reference Guide” under the "Self-Service Help" tab on myUPEI. 

Colorectal Cancer Screening Month

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada. Every three days, someone on PEI is diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

March is Colorectal Cancer Screening Month. Current colorectal cancer screening guidelines on PEI recommend a FIT Test (Fecal Immunochemical Test) every two years for Islanders aged 50-74 years of age for average-risk individuals. If you are at higher risk for colorectal cancer (positive family history, blood in the stool, history of colorectal cancer, notice a change in bowel movements, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, experience long-standing diarrhea or constipation), then you may require a colonoscopy. This can be arranged through the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre. 

The FIT test is available at the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre for anyone who is average risk and aged 50-74. The health centre is located on the second floor north in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre above the bookstore. If you identify as being higher risk, make an appointment to see a nurse practitioner at the health centre, and they can review the screening that is best for you and refer you for a gastroenterology consult if necessary.

Detecting colorectal cancer at an early stage improves your chances of survival and avoidance of treatment. For more information, check out Health PEI’s Provincial colorectal cancer screening program at https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/colorectal-screening-program-fit.

POSTPONED: Women in Science event

The Women in Science speaking tour with Dr. Tasneem Darwish, scheduled for March 31, has been postponed. 

Technology Tip Tuesday

Everyone knows a few CTRL key shortcuts, but do you know these??

  • Hold CTRL and press Right Arrow to go right one word at a time.
  • Hold CTRL and press the Left Arrow to go left one word at a time.
  • Hold CTRL and Backspace to delete a whole word at a time.
  • CTRL + SHIFT + Right Arrow will highlight one word at a time.
  • CTRL + END to move cursor to the end of the line.
  • CTRL + HOME to move cursor to the beginning of the line.
  • CTRL + Page Up to move up one page.
  • CTRL + Page Down to move down one page.
  • CTRL + Up Arrow to move cursor up one paragraph at a time.
  • CTRL + Down Arrow to move cursor down one paragraph at a time.
Scholarships and Awards: Upcoming application deadline April 1

The Scholarships and Awards Office is encouraging applications for Convocation, Senior Class, and year-end scholarships and awards! The application deadline for the following awards is Saturday, April 1, 2023. Click the links provided below to access the application and/or recommendation forms for more information. Please submit your application(s) and any supporting documents electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to Dalton Hall 202.

Do you know a student who should apply? - Rhodes Scholarships

The Rhodes Scholarships program offers fully funded scholarships each year for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others, and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.

Information sessions for students in Eastern Canada interested in applying for a Rhodes Scholarship are scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET.

Registration link: https://rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ll03iJOOT0iy7GAjfjxVDQ

There will be two national sessions, one in English and one in French, prior to the opening of applications:

English: May 24, 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET: https://rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nHRVoGmURCqG9F5PKds0Gw

French: May 24, 6:00 to 7:00 pm ET: https://rhodeshouse-ox-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xgGYnmM4RtOImr8cyY80Cw

Applicants might also find these additional resources helpful. The first is the Rhodes YouTube channel with lots of video resources including information on preparing the Academic Statement and the Personal Statement. Another resource is the Canada information page for Rhodes Scholarships –https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/canada/

Note that applications for a Rhodes Scholarship require an endorsement from the university.  Please make sure to allow adequate time for this process in advance of the final application deadline.  

Skate and Helmet Rental in Robertson Library 225

Hockey skates, figure skates, and helmets are available from January to mid-April, as long as Bell Aliant Centre is hosting free skates from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The equipment is located in Room 225, Robertson Library. Bring your UPEI student ID.

To find out more, email studyandstaypei@upei.ca.

 

Fiscal Year-End 2022-2023 Important Dates

UPEI fiscal year ends on April 30, 2023.

Purchasing Cut-Offs

  • Requisition/purchase order:

The last day to create a requisition/purchase order for the 2022-23 fiscal year will be on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at noon with guaranteed delivery date on or before April 30, 2023.

Requisitions/purchase orders created after April 13, 2023, must have a requisition date changed to May 1, 2023, and the goods and services must be delivered on or after May 1, 2023.

Receiving Goods/Services Cut-Off: April 30, 2023

Goods and services must be received on campus by April 30, 2023. Only the goods that have been physically received or completed services should be accepted at this time. This will ensure that these goods and services are paid in the 2022-23 fiscal year.  Any items received in myUPEI after April 30, 2023, will be considered new fiscal year goods and services and will then be deducted from your new fiscal year budget (2023-24).

All departments are required to look at their outstanding purchase order list to see if there are any purchase orders that need to be cancelled. This functionality can be accessed through the myUPEI Self-Service Menu under "Financial Information" and the “Receive Goods and Services” selection.

If the items have been back-ordered for some time, you will need to check with the supplier to see if they are still on their records as back-ordered. If they are not back-ordered, then please email procurement@upei.ca to cancel your purchase order.

If you are in receipt of vendor invoices, forward these to invoices@upei.ca ASAP. Please contact apadmin@upei.ca with questions or concerns regarding billing and invoicing.

Need assistance? 

Please take a look at the “Financial Tools Reference Guide” under the "Self-Service Help" tab on myUPEI. 

Smoking on Campus Reminder

The use of tobacco products is not permitted on University property as per the Smoke-Free Campus Policy. This applies to every person present on campus. Tobacco products include but not limited to cigarettes, vapes or other smoking devices, cannabis or any other form of tobacco product. University property includes all campus buildings and associated property for the main campus, Alumni Hall, CCCCA, and the new medical school. Main campus property includes all grounds as indicated in the Campus Map and all UPEI vehicles.

WCB Supervisor Training Session and Young Worker Safety

WCB will be combining these two presentations:

Workplace Safety for Supervisors
Supervisors play a critical role in ensuring health and safety in the workplace. Because they direct the work of others, supervisors are well-positioned to impact safety culture at work. This session will introduce participants to the concept of due diligence, and inform them of the legal responsibilities supervisors have for worker safety.

Young Worker Safety: Changing the Culture
Participants will learn what is now known about the significant influence supervisors can have on young worker safety, and how employers and supervisors might capitalize on this. Participants will hear what young PEI workers say about their hesitation to raise their workplace safety concerns, and what they can do to encourage young workers to speak up.

This session is for anyone on campus in a supervisory role.  To register, please contact Jacky Buell at hse@upei.ca or (902) 566-0901 by April 4, 2023.

WCB Harassment Session

Workplace harassment can undermine a person's dignity and well-being. When not addressed, it can lead to negative outcomes for the workplace, including absenteeism, stress, and decreased morale. This session will introduce participants to the new Workplace Harassment Regulations and outline the employer and worker responsibilities in establishing a harassment-free workplace.

To register, please email Jacky Buell at hse@upei.ca or (902) 566-0901 by Friday, March 31, 2023.

POSTPONED: Women in Science event

The Women in Science speaking tour with Dr. Tasneem Darwish, scheduled for March 31, has been postponed. 

World Tuberculosis Day

On March 24, 1882, the bacterium causing tuberculosis (TB) was discovered by Robert Koch. He announced his discovery that TB was caused by a bacteria in his presentation, “Die Aetiologie der Tuberculose,” at the Berlin Physiological Society conference. The discovery of the bacteria proved that TB was an infectious disease, not hereditary.

Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease, but every day approximately 4,400 worldwide die from it. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates nearly 70,000,000 lives have been saved since 2000; however, with the global pandemic and conflicts currently going on in the world, we are beginning to fall behind in our progress to end TB.

The WHO is advocating for the following actions to end TB:

1)  The UN General Assembly take a leadership role and advocate for TB 

2)  Domestic and international investments to fund critical programming to ensure access to prevention, care, and research

3) Governments/leaders to accelerate the rollout of new tools/guidance on prevention and treatment of TB

4) Putting the spotlight on tackling health inequalities; people with TB are among some of our most marginalized persons in society

5) Concerted action by all sectors:  providing the right services, in the right environment at the right time

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