Overview: The Certificate in Mental Health and Well-Being is designed for individuals who endeavour to maintain a strong sense of well-being and good mental health among colleagues and themselves throughout these challenging times. The Mental Health Awareness course will examine topics such as signs and symptoms of weakening mental health, strengthening mental health and well-being, supporting others struggling with mental health and well-being, building resilience, psychological health and safety in the workplace, preventing and managing burnout, and managing time and productivity in order to reduce stress. At the end of the course, participants will be able to improve mental health and well-being for themselves and others around them.

Designed for: People who are looking to monitor and/or improve mental health and well-being at home and at the workplace, among themselves, and with co-workers and colleagues.

Type of Delivery: Virtual.

Duration: Monday, June 20, 2022, from 9 am–3:30 pm

Facilitator(s): Jodi LeBlanc

Cost: $449.00

To register, go to https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificate/certificate-in-mental-health-and-well-being. 

Join us at The Fox and Crow as we welcome the UPEI Class of 2022 to our Alumni family.

There are refreshments, live entertainment, and fun door prizes to be won! GRAND PRIZE DRAW: Two lucky grads will each win a $500 cash prize* sponsored by TD Insurance.

*Only 2022 Grads are eligible to win and must be present at the time of draw.

RSVP to Owen Shaw at oshaw@upei.ca or 902-566-0687. Masks are required.

The Destination GO Challenge is a team-based physical activity challenge. Teams of 7 will compete from May 25 to July 27. Please note: participants must be registered in the Virgin Pulse GO individual program in order to compete in the Destination GO Challenge.

This program is available free of charge to UPEI Faculty and Staff only and is brought to you by the Healthy Campus Committee, with support from the UPEI Employee Wellness Strategy.

First step to register: Log into recreation.upei.ca, click on Wellness (UPEI Faculty/Staff ) icon and then the Virgin Pulse GO Program.  For questions, contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, at amarchbank@upei.ca

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 20, 10:00 am . Note that teams must be registered by May 20. Once the deadline has passed, the program is locked, and no one else can register.

Activity will be tracked by using your own fitness tracking device or with the Virgin Pulse MAX BUZZ Device. If this is your first year of participation, the MAX BUZZ is free, but if staff/faculty participated previously, the fee is $15 + tax. Note: the Max Buzz devices are only good for this program. They can only be synced if registered in the program and are reset every night. It’s recommended to use your own device if you have one.

5, 12, 19, 26 May, 12:00-16:00 hrs Atlantic

This is a beginner level series that is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of Python including data types, conditional statements, loops and functions, as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using Python in everyday tasks.

DETAILS & REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-introductory-programming-unix-shell-git-and-python-tickets-310552018447

Please join us for the latest webinar in the "Resistance, Change and Survival: Mi'kmaq'ik to the Mayan Nation" series. The webinar, "Mayan feminism in the literary works of Ana Patricia Martínez Huchim"/"El feminismo maya en las obras literarias de Ana Patricia Martínez Huchim," is presented by Dra. Cristina Leirana (UADY).

Literature, as one of the greatest expressions of humanity, allows us to explore transcendental ideas. This webinar will allow us to understand the feminism of an important woman of Mayan descent and its projection in her writings. //  La literatura, como una de las mayores expreciones de la humanidad, nos permite darle seguimiento a las ideas trascendentales. Esta conferencia nos permitirá entender el feminismo de una importante mujer de ascendencia maya y su proyección en sus escritos.

Please register for the webinar at https://tinyurl.com/y5p4dr7t or join us on May 13 at 2:00 pm (12 noon in Mexico) by connecting to the webinar at https://upei.zoom.us/j/69764405985?pwd=QllTTXZXVnpmQ1BlcGhIaFdmZTJyQT09. 

The "Resistance, Change and Survival: Mi'kmaq'ik to the Mayan Nation" webinar series is coordinated by Dr. John Doran, University of Prince Edward Island, and Dr. Víctor Hugo Medina Suarez, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatán.

The final webinar in the series is:

• June 10, 2022, 2 pm AST: “The Mayan language in history: from instrument of colonization to means of modernization”/“La lengua maya en la historia: de instrumento de colonización a medio de modernización” - Dr. Lorgio Cobá Noh (UADY)

We would like to thank our sponsors, The Canadian Society for Studies in Education (CSSE) and the UPEI Faculty of Education, for their help in making this event possible.

The UPEI Experiential Education department, in partnership with Pride PEI, is hosting a bylaw hackathon on Friday, May 20, from 12--5 pm. UPEI undergraduate students will work in teams with current and past board members to discuss specific aspects of the bylaws and weigh pros and cons of potential changes.

Students can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to network and receive resources to better understand boards, bylaws, and Pride PEI. Prior experience is welcome but not required!

Registration closes at midnight on May 12. Students can sign up now using the online form. 

Event funded by the Business and Higher Education Roundtable.

The Faculty Development Summer Institute (FDSI) on Active Learning in Higher Education is a multi-day institute of talks, activities, and workshops focused on active learning. The goal of this institute is to bring together post secondary instructors from across PEI who are passionate about engaging their students through active learning. Our team of four dynamic facilitators are planning a research-based program with learning activities that will allow participants to learn about active learning approaches that can enhance student learning and develop plans to incorporate active learning into their classes. Starting on August 8 and running until August 11, 2022, the Institute will take place at the Rodd Charlottetown. To learn more about the FDSI or to register, please go the the Institute website. We will be accepting the first 24 participants, so please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Description of course: Learn how to write for the twenty-first-century workplace. In this five-week Intro to Workplace Writing course, you’ll learn tools and techniques for professional communication. As we navigate work in a digital age, with many operating in a work-from-home culture, you’ll learn updated strategies for enhancing communication. Learn new team communication tools such as Slack, Asana, and Google Docs. Ensuring your message is heard and understood is critical for a smooth workflow. Take your emails into the digital age and learn updated email etiquette strategies—what was acceptable ten years ago no longer is! Learn how to craft a message for an external audience vs an internal one, and employ effective content creation tools such as content calendars and style guides. Brush up on some basic grammar, learn how to recognize your own bias when crafting messages, and educate yourself with inclusive language best practices.

This course is virtual and can be completed independently on your own time over five sessions. Course material will be released weekly each Wednesday. There are videos and short assignments. 

Upon successful completion of the course material and all assignments, submitted on time to your facilitator, you will receive a digital badge and will have the beginnings of a portfolio of your work. 

Designed for: People who want to be or are involved with administrative work or work that involves a great deal of communication within the workplace.

Type of Delivery: Virtual

Duration: One asynchronous virtual session per week for five weeks along with independent readings and assignments

Facilitator: Christine Gordon Manley

Cost: $599.00 plus tax

To register, go to https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/professional-communications-certificate.

3, 10, 17, 24 May, 12:00-15:30 hrs Atlantic 

This is a beginner level series that is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of R, including data types, functions, importing, manipulating and analyzing data and data visualization, as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using R in everyday tasks.

DETAILS & REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-introductory-programming-unix-shell-git-and-r-tickets-311915887817 

The ITSS/Beauceron cyber awareness training program is now available to all staff and faculty. The program is free. 

To take the course, go to https://go.upei.ca/cybersafe/ 

Knowledge is power!

The UPEI Experiential Education department, in partnership with Pride PEI, is hosting a bylaw hackathon on Friday, May 20, from 12--5 pm. UPEI undergraduate students will work in teams with current and past board members to discuss specific aspects of the bylaws and weigh pros and cons of potential changes.

Students can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to network and receive resources to better understand boards, bylaws, and Pride PEI. Prior experience is welcome but not required!

Registration closes at midnight on May 12. Students can sign up now using the online form. 

Event funded by the Business and Higher Education Roundtable.

The Faculty Development Summer Institute (FDSI) on Active Learning in Higher Education is a multi-day institute of talks, activities, and workshops focused on active learning. The goal of this institute is to bring together post secondary instructors from across PEI who are passionate about engaging their students through active learning. Our team of four dynamic facilitators are planning a research-based program with learning activities that will allow participants to learn about active learning approaches that can enhance student learning and develop plans to incorporate active learning into their classes. Starting on August 8 and running until August 11, 2022, the Institute will take place at the Rodd Charlottetown. To learn more about the FDSI or to register, please go the the Institute website. We will be accepting the first 24 participants, so please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-modern-fortran-for-scientific-programming-tickets-230928903567

This workshop will be a hands-on introduction to the FORTRAN programming language.

About this event

Prerequisites: Familiarity with another programming language

Fortran, one of the initial high-level programming languages, continues to be an excellent option for high-performance computing due to its superb performance. The newer versions offer many modern features, including object-oriented programming capabilities to programmers. This course will cover some of these features.

The session will take place on Wednesday, May 4, 12:00 pm--4:00 pm (Atlantic time)

You will need a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. 

Participants must register using their institutional/organizational email address (not a personal email, i.e., gmail)

Instructions about how to join will be sent out one day prior to the start of the event.

The Faculty Development Summer Institute (FDSI) on Active Learning in Higher Education is a multi-day institute of talks, activities, and workshops focused on active learning. The goal of this institute is to bring together post secondary instructors from across PEI who are passionate about engaging their students through active learning. Our team of four dynamic facilitators are planning a research-based program with learning activities that will allow participants to learn about active learning approaches that can enhance student learning and develop plans to incorporate active learning into their classes. Starting on August 8 and running until August 11, 2022, the Institute will take place at the Rodd Charlottetown. To learn more about the FDSI or to register, please go the the Institute website. We will be accepting the first 24 participants, so please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The fifth annual UPEI Teaching Community Conference will take place on May 3 at 9 am. This event, co-hosted by UPEI's Teaching and Learning Centre and the E-Learning Office, will be an online conference with the theme of "Moving Forward."

The keynote is a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Mihai who will speak about intentional learning design. For more information or to register, please visit upei.ca/teachingcommunityconference.

Hatha Yoga and Pilates with Weights – May Program 

UPEI personal trainer Derek Smith will lead a yoga class with traditional asanas held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, and balance as well as concentration and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asanas), deep breathing, mindfulness, and listening to the body. It is suitable for all levels. This class will take place on Mondays, 7:00--7:45 am, May 9--June 20. There will not be a class on Victoria Day, May 23.

Fitness instructor Karina Boswell will lead a class that focuses on the transitions between essential level exercises while developing endurance, flexibility, and overall strength through more repetitions. You will feel the CORE in this class!  This class will take place on Tuesdays, 12:10-12:55 pm, May 10--June 15. 

There will be a total of 12 classes (six Hatha Yoga and six Pilates with weights). 

UPEI staff and faculty fee:  $30+hst (Regular rate: $105+hst). To register, log in at recreation.upei.ca and click on Fitness Programs. Registration will open on May 1. 

UPEI is partnering with the Canada Games Host Society during the 2023 Canada Winter Games from February 18 to March 5. From scorekeepers and ushers to drivers and bloggers, it will take thousands of people working together to plan and support all the athletic and cultural events during the Games. UPEI has developed Guidelines for Volunteer Leave for the 2023 Canada Winter Games. UPEI employees who wish to volunteer are eligible to apply for up to 15 hours of paid time off to volunteer for the Games.

To learn more and apply to be a volunteer, visit the 2023 Canada Winter Games Volunteer Portal.
 

The UPEI Bookstore is now carrying official Canada Games merchandise! Come and check out our selection Monday to Friday 9 am-4 pm, or shop online at upei.ca/bookstore.

Flynn Canada Ltd. will begin roof replacements on sections of the Duffy Science Centre on May 2, 2022. The work is expected to take approximately one month to complete (weather dependent). 

Facilities Management apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 902-566-6034.

The fifth annual UPEI Teaching Community Conference will take place on May 3 at 9 am. This event, co-hosted by UPEI's Teaching and Learning Centre and the E-Learning Office, will be an online conference with the theme of "Moving Forward."

The keynote is a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Mihai who will speak about intentional learning design. For more information or to register, please visit upei.ca/teachingcommunityconference.