Campus Notices
Applications and nominations are being accepted for the 2024 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing.
Returning undergraduate students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply for a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing by October 6, 2024. Criteria and application forms for the four prize categories can be found through the links below. Note that there are numerous awards available per category. Submissions should be made electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Community)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Course Work)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Faculty and Staff)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (UPEI Writing Centre)
The family of Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan of Stanhope PEI made a leadership gift to UPEI in July 2011 to create a substantial program of awards that encourages and recognizes student writing achievement. The gift honours H. Wade MacLauchlan’s 12 years of service as UPEI president and vice-chancellor and recognizes the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
The Association of Atlantic Universities is pleased to partner with Acadia University to host the 2024 Annual AAU Teaching Showcase in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mik’maq people and part of the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The 2024 AAU Teaching Showcase will take place in person on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Acadia University.
To view the schedule, go to https://www.canva.com/design/DAGPzLlrB0Q/3RPyUb_NIOvbXmHrzxgmkw/view
Keynote workshop: We are excited to announce this year’s AAU Teaching Showcase Keynote Workshop! Titled "Ay, Ay, AI!: Innovate or Die?", this interactive keynote workshop by Dr. Jodi L. Porter and Rev. John Campbell of Acadia Divinity College offers time and space for participants to consider the future of higher education given advances in artificial intelligence.
Registration is now open! For details, go to Acadia University - 2024 AAU Teaching Showcase.
The George Coles Bursary for the 2024-2025 academic year will be awarded to eligible students in the 2025 Winter semester. Information about this provincial bursary and the eligibility criteria can be found on the Government of Prince Edward Island website here.
An initial list of potential recipients will be sent to PEI Student Financial Services in early November for their eligibility review. To be included in this initial review, eligible students must ensure that
- their Social Insurance Number is on file at UPEI;
- they are registered in full-time studies for both the 2024 Fall and 2025 Winter semesters (unless graduating in the 2024-2025 academic year);
- if graduating in the 2024-2025 academic year, they have applied to graduate prior to generation of the list in early November.
For any questions relating to this message or the George Coles Bursary, contact scholarships@upei.ca.
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Sylvie Glisinski’s public dissertation defence presentation of her PsyD research titled "Examining the Associations Between ADHD, Callousness, Anxiety, and Antisociality in a Sample of Youth with History of Serious Antisocial Behaviour."
Please join us on Thursday, October 3, at 4 pm ADT through https://upei-ca-healthcare.zoom.us/j/64201681258?pwd=zmdZqMGSeat7ZoYJWATxffY2mOiQkJ.1
Meeting ID: 642 0168 1258
Passcode: 391696
UPEI will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled “Render unto Caesar: Catholics and the Alt-Right” on Wednesday, October 2, at 6 pm, at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.
Dr. Ariana Patey, assistant professor, Department of Religious Studies, is the guest speaker for the event.
“The Internet has facilitated the creation of an Alt-Right movement that includes Catholics,” she said. “This talk explores the ways in which such groups understand and use Catholicism (and the Internet) to attract followers to extremist and white supremacist movements.”
Dr. Patey’s presentation was originally scheduled for last March but had to be postponed at that time because of inclement weather.
Research on Tap is a discussion series featuring UPEI researchers and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. There is no charge to attend. All are welcome to attend.
Each year, Treaty Day is celebrated on October 1. This day serves as the official recognition of the historic Peace and Friendship Treaties between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown. These treaties guarantee the Mi’kmaq right to hunt, fish, gather, and earn a reasonable living, and still stand today. While these treaties sought to achieve a peaceful coexistence, the Mi’kmaq were never conquered, and never surrendered, gave up or ceded their land. Mi’kma’ki is still Mi’kmaw territory.
Everyone is encouraged to recognize we are all treaty people. Being a treaty person means recognizing Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq Treaty Rights so we can move towards reconciliation together.
All are welcome to attend the second annual Treaty Day Mawi'omi from 12 noon–5 pm at the Eastlink Centre, 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, featuring opportunities to learn traditional Mi'kmaw customs, dances, songs, art, games, and more.
Learn more on the L'nuey website.
Attention Students and Researchers!
Join us for an informative session on Innovation PEI's Ignition Fund, a competitive funding opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for their innovative projects.
Details:
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
- Location: Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, 201 Robertson Library
Don’t miss this chance to learn about funding opportunities that can help turn your venture ideas into reality! Please register in advance to secure your spot: https://forms.office.com/r/rd87fAKaUs
Applications and nominations are being accepted for the 2024 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing.
Returning undergraduate students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply for a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing by October 6, 2024. Criteria and application forms for the four prize categories can be found through the links below. Note that there are numerous awards available per category. Submissions should be made electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Community)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Course Work)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (Faculty and Staff)
MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing (UPEI Writing Centre)
The family of Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan of Stanhope PEI made a leadership gift to UPEI in July 2011 to create a substantial program of awards that encourages and recognizes student writing achievement. The gift honours H. Wade MacLauchlan’s 12 years of service as UPEI president and vice-chancellor and recognizes the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the University of Prince Edward Island community in June, July, and August 2024:
June
- Jessica Field, Human Resources
- Emmanuel Griffon, IT Systems and Services
- Brett Hughes, Facilities Management
- Carter Hutcheson, Facilities Management
- Abdelmonem Mohamed, Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Manan Mutreja, Security Services
- Muhammed Rayyan, Facilities Management
- Shauna Reddin, UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
- Wendy Rodgers, Office of the President
- Emily Shoemaker White, Facilities Management
July
- Misbaudeen Adesanya, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Damien Fudge, Facilities Management
- Rhea Gallant, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
- Suzanne Marie Gray, Biology, Faculty of Science
- Cinthya Guzman, Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts
- Maria Huayamave Hernandez, Dean’s Office, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Terri Jackson, Faculty of Education
- Emma Ladouceur, Biology, Faculty of Science
- Josephine Lansley, Ancillary Services
- Brent P Macdonald, Psychology, Faculty of Arts
- Stacey Lynn Meenink, Robertson Library
- Jessica Nelson, Diagnostic Services, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Duy Anh Nguyen, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Melina Potvin, Ancillary Services
- Ruth Quispe Gaspar, Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Kelly E Robinson, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
- Pratichhya Rontija, Ancillary Services
- Michael Walker, Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Margaret Young, Applied Human Sciences, Faculty of Science
August
- Pamela Atkinson, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
- Romina Babazadeh, Applied Human Sciences, Faculty of Science
- Kristina Anne Burke, Facilities Management
- Si Chen, School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, Faculty of Science
- Celeste Coles, Ancillary Services
- Esther Currie, Faculty of Nursing
- Lucy De Jong, Human Resources
- Jennifer Lauren Dumont, Academic Affairs, Faculty of Medicine
- Jason Ellsworth, Faculty of Medicine
- Melda Leanne Gibson, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Brittany Handke, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
- Andrea Hanlan, Faculty of Nursing
- Lisa Hollands, Faculty of Nursing
- Amber Holmes, Psychology, Faculty of Arts
- David Kaminski, Robertson Library
- Nicholas Lavergne, Security Services
- Feng Liu, IT Systems and Services
- Catherine Lokken, Faculty of Nursing
- Molly Mills, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Elizabeth Mugumya, Human Resources
- Michelle Newton, Facilities Management
- Thomas Olney, Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Marie Pascal, Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts
- Joanne Mary Rankin, Office of the Vice-President Administration and Finance
- Amanda Savoie, Human Resources
- Ronald Siemens, Faculty of Medicine
- Kelton Thomason, Ancillary Services
- Renee Valiquette, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, Faculty of Arts
- Alex Van de Sande, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Nan Zhang, Facilities Management
We are excited to have you join the UPEI team!
Hello Panthers,
Happy Technology Tip Tuesday! Today, we have an important message for you.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Canada, and we at IT Systems and Services are excited to share resources and information to help you stay safe online. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Weekly training: If you are an employee at UPEI, check out our brand-new Cybersecurity Awareness Training catalogue! We’ll highlight a different course each week throughout the month that is aimed at helping you increase your knowledge and awareness about online security.
- Technology Tip Tuesday: Every Tuesday, we will share helpful cybersecurity tips and tricks along with the cybersecurity awareness training course for the week via campus notices and on the ITSS website. Tune in and learn about being cyber-safe!
- Spread the word: Share this message with your co-workers and fellow UPEI members! Together, we can foster an environment that encourages safe and secure online practices.
Ready to get started? Well so are we!
Complete this week’s course on the Terranova Cybersecurity Awareness Training Portal, and explore the “Become CyberSafe” section on the IT Systems and Services site for more insights.
Thank you for joining us in strengthening our community against cyber threats!
Hey Arts students! The Dean of Arts warmly invites you to our monthly Fall Fika in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, Room 201. Fika is a Swedish tradition that encourages taking a break to enjoy coffee and snacks while catching up with friends. There will be hot drinks, yummy treats, and engaging conversations with your classmates and faculty. We hope to see you there!
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 22, 10:00—11:00 am
- Tuesday, November 12, 10:00—11:00 am
- Monday, December 2, 11:00 am—12:00 pm
Bring your breakfast and come learn what coaches know that can enhance your teaching. The first session in this four-part workshop series is titled "Let’s Get Non-Linear: Teaching Without Boundaries and Still Keeping Your Job." During this session, you'll explore how viewing teaching through the lens of dynamic systems can revolutionize your classroom. By leveraging self-organization and practice variability, you’ll learn how to design learning environments that encourage students to adapt, explore, and discover solutions on their own
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 8:00 to 9:00 am
Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, Room 230, Robertson Library Annex
The first UPEI Board of Governors meeting of the 2024-2025 Academic Year will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 102, Alumni Hall. All board meetings generally include sessions that are open to the public. Certain agenda items, including but not limited to human resources discussions, may require the board to go into a closed session. For logistical purposes, members of the public who wish to attend the open session of a meeting are asked to contact board@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. Members of the public wishing to attend the public portion of a meeting must adhere to the UPEI Board of Governors' Meeting Observer Guidelines.
A reminder that the deadline for the 1st Semester (Fall) Award Cycle is Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Applications are accepted electronically through the Scholarship and Award Application portal. Click the link provided, or find the link listed on your MyUPEI account in the UPEI Forms section. Be sure to submit your application to be considered for over 100 scholarships and awards!
For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
UPEI is a member of the Academics Without Borders (AWB) network of partner institutions, and UPEI's Dr. Ann Braithwaite, Professor, Diversity and Social Justice Studies is a member of the AWB Board of Directors.
As a member of the network, anyone at UPEI can respond to an AWB volunteer opportunity. To learn more about the latest volunteer opportunity at the Université d’Antsiranana in Madagascar, "Strengthening English Language Programs: Curriculum Development and Training Program for English Language Teachers", click here. (Deadline: October 21, 2024)
For more information about Academics Without Borders, reach out to Dr. Braithwaite at abraithwaite@upei.ca or visit the AWB website: https://www.awb-usf.org/
UPEI will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled “Render unto Caesar: Catholics and the Alt-Right” on Wednesday, October 2, at 6 pm, at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.
Dr. Ariana Patey, assistant professor, Department of Religious Studies, is the guest speaker for the event.
“The Internet has facilitated the creation of an Alt-Right movement that includes Catholics,” she said. “This talk explores the ways in which such groups understand and use Catholicism (and the Internet) to attract followers to extremist and white supremacist movements.”
Dr. Patey’s presentation was originally scheduled for last March but had to be postponed at that time because of inclement weather.
Research on Tap is a discussion series featuring UPEI researchers and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. There is no charge to attend. All are welcome to attend.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on October 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in AVC 287N. Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on October 1, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, phone number, and if you are a graduate student.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
Attention Students and Researchers!
Join us for an informative session on Innovation PEI's Ignition Fund, a competitive funding opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for their innovative projects.
Details:
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
- Location: Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, 201 Robertson Library
Don’t miss this chance to learn about funding opportunities that can help turn your venture ideas into reality! Please register in advance to secure your spot: https://forms.office.com/r/rd87fAKaUs
The Office of Research Services (ORS) would like the campus community to know that the Contracts Research Policy has been replaced with a new Sponsored Research and Research Contracts Policy, now available on UPEI’s Policy website. This new policy, along with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), comes into effect now so all new sponsored research will be governed by this policy and its procedures. ORS encourages researchers to review the policy and SOPs.
Summary of main changes: The indirect cost rate for research projects (“overhead”) has been revised to adopt a fixed rate of 25% on all direct costs, with half of this going to the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research and half to the PI’s Faculty, with some exceptions, as outlined in the SOPs. Additionally, there is a portion of indirect costs (generally 30% of the Faculty’s share) that will be distributed from the Faculty to the PI to support research-related activities. The AVC Distribution of Overheads from Research Contracts Policy is unchanged and applies to all AVC research projects. The AVC Policy can be found on myupei.ca.
The following changes have been applied to UPEI Researcher Portal application forms:
- Research CONTRACTS Approvals Form (rev. Sept 2022): An updated budget spreadsheet incorporating the new indirect cost calculations is available in this form. All new contracts submitted must use the new budget spreadsheet. There are separate tabs for MAIN campus and AVC that automate the indirect cost rate calculations.
- Research GRANTS Approvals Form (rev. Sept 2022): The budget spreadsheet is removed from this form and is no longer required.
The following change has been applied to UPEI Researcher Portal event forms:
- Account Modification Form (Rev July 2024): modified to permit the option for the PI to request their portion of the Faculty’s indirect costs (generally 30%). These requests for PI share of indirect costs must occur after the funds have been transferred to the faculty, which is based on the contract terms and conditions. Normally, project claims occur at the end of the project.
If there are any questions about the changes and updates, please contact Maria Steele, Manager of Research Administration, Partnerships, and Innovation, at 902-566-6479, mlsteele@upei.ca.
A reminder that the deadline for the 1st Semester (Fall) Award Cycle is Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Applications are accepted electronically through the Scholarship and Award Application portal. Click the link provided, or find the link listed on your MyUPEI account in the UPEI Forms section. Be sure to submit your application to be considered for over 100 scholarships and awards!
For more information, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
