All UPEI community members are invited to attend this event, which aims to bring awareness to reconciliation. All attendees are encouraged to wear their orange shirts on this day. For those who may have questions during this event, elders and faculty members will be on-site to talk with and engage in conversation. The event starts at 12:30, with the Grand Entry at 1:00 pm.  

Date: September 27, 2024 

Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm

Venue: The Quadrangle, UPEI

This event will feature the LoneCry Singers as the host drum, with Michael Julian as the head male dancer and Kelly Sark as the head female dancer. 

Please come enjoy Indigenous artistry as well as cake and snacks!

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the first presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre 204.

Emma Ladouceur, UPEI Department of Biology and the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present “Disturbance, regeneration and restoration from land to sea.” 

All are welcome.

Last year, the Chaplaincy Centre hosted eight Soup for the Soul free lunches for the campus thanks to the generosity of the UPEI community.  In other years, we had six. What a great problem--too many groups asking to host!  Easy solution--serve more soup!  So let's welcome our 10th anniversary with more. Can we reach 10 for 10?

On Wednesday, September 25, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, join the UPEI Student Union as we kick off our soup season with potato bacon chowder and butternut squash soup, complete with a dinner roll and butter. We leave it to the hosts to surprise us with a sweet treat to finish your lunch.  

And if you would like to host an event, please reach out. Four groups have booked dates, and others have spoken to me with expressions of interest. Hosts are responsible for soup choices, shopping, chopping, cooking, and serving.  We have volunteers and funding for the rest.  Email Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca to get in the tenth anniversary Soup for the Soul calendar. 

UPEI is preparing to engage in a series of consultations with our campus and community partners. These consultations will inform planning and development of our next five-year strategic plan.

Before beginning the formal consultation process, we would like to hear more from members of our campus community on what they feel are priorities and opportunities for UPEI over the next five years (2025–2030).

Please take a couple of minutes to share your input through our feedback form. The form builds on Town Hall discussions held in July 2024 that focused on broad themes and priorities for our campus community.

Responses will be collected until September 24, 2024.

Thank you!

Members of the UPEI community are invited to a Fireside Chat on Monday, September 23, from 10–11 am in the amphitheatre in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC 121S) where Shannon MacDonald, Chair of the Board of Governors and Dr. Wendy Rodgers will discuss initial priorities, goals, and activities for the period June 1, 2024–June 30, 2025. To participate via Teams, join at this link. 

UPEI first-year courses (UPEI 1010, 1020, and 1030) have recently undergone a cyclical review under the Quality Assurance policy of Senate. A panel of external reviewers reviewed a self-study report and then held a two-day site visit to meet with faculty, staff, students, and academic administrators. After collecting feedback, the reviewers submitted a report with observations and recommendations. A university-wide taskforce, including the program team, will be formed to analyze the report and collectively develop an action plan. The plan, which will be presented to the Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee (APCC), will include future directions for continual improvement of these courses.

The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FOUR draws, the total pot has grown to more than $12,450, with half going to the winner of the draw.

Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets. 

Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.

Lab2Market Discover: For current or recently graduated researchers in STEM (Masters, PhDs, and Postdocs) who are interested in exploring how entrepreneurship and innovation can play a role in their academic journey and beyond.

• 10-week virtual introductory training program.
• Learn entrepreneurial thinking and explore a potential passion for business, while connecting with leaders across Canada.
• Program sessions every Thursday starting October 10 at 2 pm ET.
• Application deadline: September 20, 2024.

 Interested participants can find more details and apply at https://www.lab2market.ca/discover.

Hey UPEI students!

Learn about the IT basics you should know as you begin the semester at UPEI with the Student IT Checklist! This is a starting guide to help you navigate the IT resources offered by IT Systems and Services at UPEI.  

From connecting to the campus Wi-fi to online safety, we want to help you learn more about the IT resources offered on campus. So, check out the Student IT Checklist at https://go.upei.ca/studentitchecklist to get started!   

To learn more about the IT services offered at UPEI, check out the ITSS site at https://go.upei.ca/ithelp. For IT-related assistance, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk at helpdesk@upei.ca. 

The search committee for the Associate Vice-President, Students has arranged the video presentations for the finalists, Cory Coletta and Jacqueline De Leebeeck.

Mr. Coletta’s presentation can be viewed at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b8ckIu7xgnmIZ-JAPix4GnrKAwZUOqNp/view?usp=sharing

Ms. De Leebeeck’s presentation can be viewed at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KZp7aQXvwHa85f1IffVvLM6mDrRInsJy/view?usp=sharing

The committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on September 19, 2024.

Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.

Relax, have fun, and sing while sharing in songs from around the world! No experience necessary and all are welcome!

Starting September 24, 2024, we will gather weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Contact Obed Oluwakoya (oioluwakoya@upei.ca), Golnush Tahamtan (gntahamtan@upei.ca) or Heather Barnick (hbarnick@upei.ca) for more information!

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.

Registration is now open!  For details, go to Acadia University - 2024 AAU Teaching Showcase

Welcome to "Yes, Here Too," an educational display dedicated to exploring the profound and shameful history of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in Canada’s Maritimes. This exhibit aims to illuminate the experiences of Indigenous children and families who endured these institutions and to foster a deeper understanding of their generational impact. 

What You’ll Discover: 

1. Historical context: Learn about the origins and development of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in the Maritimes. Discover how these institutions were established as part of broader colonial policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples and erasing their cultures. 
2. Cultural impact: Explore how these schools sought to suppress Indigenous languages, traditions, and identities, and the lasting effects this has had on communities. Understand the broader implications of these policies on Indigenous cultures and heritage. 
3. The 94 Calls to Action: Discover current initiatives and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation, healing, and justice for survivors and their families. Learn about the role of education, community support, and policy changes in addressing the legacy of these institutions. 
4. Interactive elements: Engage with interactive displays and multimedia presentations that provide deeper insights into the experiences of students and the historical context of these institutions. 

This display is a crucial step toward acknowledging and understanding the complexities of colonization. We encourage visitors of all backgrounds to attend, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue about reconciliation and the ongoing journey toward justice and healing.

Content warning: Subject matter and supplemental conversation include abuse, violence, assault, death, abduction, racism, sexism, classism, and cultural genocide. Conversation may also include suicide, substance use, and police brutality. The contents of this activity are based on real events in Canadian history and may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with. 

Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Rooms 115-118 (Building 11 on the campus map) 
Dates: September 23 to September 27, 2024 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 

The northeast entrance of the Kelley Memorial Building features an automatic door with a 36-inch clearance. The door swings outward and leads to a ramp that is 62 inches wide. Please note that the ramp makes a sharp right turn, after which the width reduces to 36 inches.

At the end of the ramp, you will find the exhibit entrance, which has a door clearance of 32 inches and a small bump at the threshold. We encourage all visitors to reach out if you require additional assistance or have any questions regarding accessibility.

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the first presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre 204.

Emma Ladouceur, UPEI Department of Biology and the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present “Disturbance, regeneration and restoration from land to sea.” 

All are welcome.

Last year, the Chaplaincy Centre hosted eight Soup for the Soul free lunches for the campus thanks to the generosity of the UPEI community.  In other years, we had six. What a great problem--too many groups asking to host!  Easy solution--serve more soup!  So let's welcome our 10th anniversary with more. Can we reach 10 for 10?

On Wednesday, September 25, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, join the UPEI Student Union as we kick off our soup season with potato bacon chowder and butternut squash soup, complete with a dinner roll and butter. We leave it to the hosts to surprise us with a sweet treat to finish your lunch.  

And if you would like to host an event, please reach out. Four groups have booked dates, and others have spoken to me with expressions of interest. Hosts are responsible for soup choices, shopping, chopping, cooking, and serving.  We have volunteers and funding for the rest.  Email Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca to get in the tenth anniversary Soup for the Soul calendar. 

If you are part of a research team, this article might resonate. Faculty members who lead a research team have a research job and a leadership job, but the author of this article notes that she only was trained for one of those roles. Read A Leadership Position We Aren’t Prepared For

UPEI is preparing to engage in a series of consultations with our campus and community partners. These consultations will inform planning and development of our next five-year strategic plan.

Before beginning the formal consultation process, we would like to hear more from members of our campus community on what they feel are priorities and opportunities for UPEI over the next five years (2025–2030).

Please take a couple of minutes to share your input through our feedback form. The form builds on Town Hall discussions held in July 2024 that focused on broad themes and priorities for our campus community.

Responses will be collected until September 24, 2024.

Thank you!

The UPEI Healthy Campus Commitee is extending your indoor track access at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre until October 3, 2025. Access is free, but you must register if you haven't before. Please read the following:

1. If you had signed up for the track access in the past year, you DO NOT need to sign up again. We will adjust it on our end, so you do not need to do anything.
2. If you never signed up for access to the indoor track, go to recreation.upei.ca. When signing in, ensure that you click on the UPEI LOGIN button and enter your UPEI email address and password, and go through the authentication process. Once you have logged in, go to the Wellness icon, click on the indoor track access and then on select, and follow the rest of the prompts.

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.
 

Fall training sessions are kicking off next week, and we're excited to launch our new training portal!

Use the portal to discover what ACENET training is coming up, register and participate in sessions, and access course materials. While you can still view our full catalogue of offerings on our website, our upcoming training will only be available on the portal. Registration for all of ACENET's courses must be done on the portal. 

Basics of Computers
September 20, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630hrs NL

Introduction to ACENET and High Performance Computing (HPC)
September 24, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL

Introduction to the Linux Command Line
September 25, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL

Introduction to Shell Scripting
September 26, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL

Job Scheduling with Slurm
September 27, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL

Introductory Programming with Python
October 8 and 10, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic | 1330-1700 hrs NL

The Unix Shell
October 17, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic | 1330-1700 hrs NL

Introduction to Cloud
October 29, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL

Static Websites in the Cloud
October 31, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL

Desktops in the Cloud
November 5, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL

Command the Cloud
November 7, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL

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