Campus Notices
Join us Monday, April 20 at 1 pm for UPEI’s Virtual Open House! UPEI’s recruitment team will be live to answer your questions on Facebook. The Virtual Open House is designed for all prospective students of UPEI. Get a tour of campus, learn about some of our programs and services, and sign up for a chance to win a terrific UPEI prize!
The Virtual Open House will begin with an introduction to UPEI’s faculties and professors, followed by a video campus tour and a student services fair. You’ll virtually meet many faculty and staff members who will outline what you can expect in your time at UPEI.
This event is for all prospective UPEI students: students who have expressed interest in UPEI and started an application, students who have been admitted, students who have paid their tuition deposit, and students who are confirmed to attend UPEI in the fall by enrolling in courses. We’re excited to welcome you to our Panther family and want to make sure all your questions are answered.
Join in our Virtual Open House and be entered for a chance to win some great UPEI prizes!
- 1st place wins a tuition credit for one UPEI course
- 2nd place receives a $50 UPEI Bookstore card
- 3rd place wins a UPEI hoodie
Each student that likes the post and comments why they’re excited to start at UPEI this Fall, will have their name entered in the contest.
See you Monday at 1 pm! See you on Facebook!
Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board (REB). The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday April 24, 2020. They will be reviewed at the May meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after April 24, 2020 will be reviewed at the June 2020 meeting.
Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received.
Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete forms.
Submit the following:
- one e-copy of the application form and all associated documents to reb@upei.ca
Please note the following exception to the REB application submission deadline: protocols that involve COVID-19 related research topics will be considered for review as soon as the full application package is received. If you believe that your research falls into this category then please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca as soon as possible.
For more information about the REB review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca or reb@upei.ca
The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday April 24, 2020. These applications will be reviewed at the May 2020 meeting.
Please ensure that you use the new electronic forms available at http://www.upei.ca/research/forms.
Submit the following:
- one e-copy of the application form and all associated documents to reb@upei.ca
Applications received after this deadline will be reviewed at the June 2020 meeting.
Please note the following exception to the IBC application submission deadline: protocols that involve COVID-19 related research topics will be considered as meeting the criteria for expedited review. If you believe that your research falls into this category then please contact Dr. Rhoda Speare (Biosafety Officer) (rspeare@upei.ca) or Joy Knight (mknight@upei.ca) as soon as possible.
For more information about the IBC review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca or reb@upei.ca
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, May 1 for the May meeting.
Ensure you download the current forms from http://upei.ca/research-services/research-certifications/animal-care, use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms (only current forms will be accepted). To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx.
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Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
The Dr. L.I. Duffy Memorial Award was established to support a Canadian student enter their first year of Dentistry.
The recipient of this award is to be a Canadian student who has been accepted and will be entering his or her first year of Dentistry at any dental school. The award will be based on academic performance in undergraduate studies and need.
To complete an application, please visit see here: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/li_duffy_memorial_award.pdf
Applications will be accepted on or before Friday, April 24, 2020. They can be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
For further questions or information, please contact Scholarships & Awards at scholarships@upei.ca.
Two (2) awards will be granted annually to a UPEIFA member, staff member, and/or a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the research enterprise at UPEI.
Dr. Katherine Schultz was appointed the first Vice-President, Research & Development, at UPEI in 2001. She received her PhD in 1983 from the University of Manitoba in Psychology, specializing in Behavioural Neuroscience. Before assuming her responsibilities at UPEI, she served as Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies at the University of Winnipeg from 1994 to 2001. Under Dr. Schultz's leadership, UPEI has realized remarkable growth - over 600% in research funding. In her leadership role dedicated to the research strength at UPEI, she recognized the incredible contributions made in support of research by faculty, staff and volunteers. Dr. Schultz established these awards to honor UPEI faculty, staff and volunteers who play a critical role supporting UPEI research endeavours.
Dr. Schultz established these annual recognition awards to recognize the excellence and ongoing outstanding contributions of these "behind the scenes" drivers of the research enterprise, open to nominations from across campus.
To complete your nomination, please visit following site: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/dr_katherine_schultz_research_awards.pdf
For any further questions, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
All nominations must be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca on or before the deadline date of Friday, April 24, 2020.
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition
The deadline for Spring 2020 Tuition Waivers is April 24, 2020. 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.
If you have any questions please contact Kellie Nicholson at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
The E-Learning Office is moving the 3rd Annual UPEI Teaching Community Conference online on May 5th, 2020. This will be an online conference for UPEI faculty and staff to present on their teaching and how they support teaching here at UPEI.
The call for teaching and teaching support proposals is open for 15-30 minute synchronous, asynchronous, and Q&A sessions. If you are interested in presenting, please see our presentation proposal form: https://forms.gle/pLQsVGnZc212P1zT6 . Deadline for proposals is April 30th, 2020.
For questions contact elearning@upei.ca
Join the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development for a free online series - Redefining Productivity Through Covid-19.
This series of 4 bi-weekly sessions will begin on Thursday, April 16 at 2:30pm for approximately 30 minutes. Mark your calendars!
Living and working during this moment of time urgently requires organizations and individuals to focus on the things that matter, redefine workplace productivity and innovate as we move through each stage of the Covid response.
Register for this FREE series here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/redefining-productivity-through-covid-19-4-bi-weekly-sessions-tickets-102093355976
The Dr. L.I. Duffy Memorial Award was established to support a Canadian student enter their first year of Dentistry.
The recipient of this award is to be a Canadian student who has been accepted and will be entering his or her first year of Dentistry at any dental school. The award will be based on academic performance in undergraduate studies and need.
To complete an application, please visit see here: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/li_duffy_memorial_award.pdf
Applications will be accepted on or before Friday, April 24, 2020. They can be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
For further questions or information, please contact Scholarships & Awards at scholarships@upei.ca.
Two (2) awards will be granted annually to a UPEIFA member, staff member, and/or a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the research enterprise at UPEI.
Dr. Katherine Schultz was appointed the first Vice-President, Research & Development, at UPEI in 2001. She received her PhD in 1983 from the University of Manitoba in Psychology, specializing in Behavioural Neuroscience. Before assuming her responsibilities at UPEI, she served as Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies at the University of Winnipeg from 1994 to 2001. Under Dr. Schultz's leadership, UPEI has realized remarkable growth - over 600% in research funding. In her leadership role dedicated to the research strength at UPEI, she recognized the incredible contributions made in support of research by faculty, staff and volunteers. Dr. Schultz established these awards to honor UPEI faculty, staff and volunteers who play a critical role supporting UPEI research endeavours.
Dr. Schultz established these annual recognition awards to recognize the excellence and ongoing outstanding contributions of these "behind the scenes" drivers of the research enterprise, open to nominations from across campus.
To complete your nomination, please visit following site: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/dr_katherine_schultz_research_awards.pdf
For any further questions, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
All nominations must be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca on or before the deadline date of Friday, April 24, 2020.
Join the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development for a free online series - Redefining Productivity Through Covid-19.
This series of 4 bi-weekly sessions will begin on Thursday, April 16 at 2:30pm for approximately 30 minutes. Mark your calendars!
Living and working during this moment of time urgently requires organizations and individuals to focus on the things that matter, redefine workplace productivity and innovate as we move through each stage of the Covid response.
Register for this FREE series here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/redefining-productivity-through-covid-19-4-bi-weekly-sessions-tickets-102093355976
BlackBoard Collaborate is web conferencing software that allows instructors to do many things to engage with their students. Use BlackBoard Collaborate to make video recordings of your teaching or to deliver your instruction in real time. Share your PowerPoint or use the interactive whiteboard, BlackBoard Collaborate allows you to set up a complete virtual classroom. It’s simple, easy and reliable. Facilitated by the E-Learning Office, this workshop, delivered online, will take place on Wednesday, April 29th from 2-3 pm and again on Wednesday, June 3rd from 10:30 to 11:30 am. REGISTER
The Dr. L.I. Duffy Memorial Award was established to support a Canadian student enter their first year of Dentistry.
The recipient of this award is to be a Canadian student who has been accepted and will be entering his or her first year of Dentistry at any dental school. The award will be based on academic performance in undergraduate studies and need.
To complete an application, please visit see here: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/li_duffy_memorial_award.pdf
Applications will be accepted on or before Friday, April 24, 2020. They can be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca.
For further questions or information, please contact Scholarships & Awards at scholarships@upei.ca.
Two (2) awards will be granted annually to a UPEIFA member, staff member, and/or a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the research enterprise at UPEI.
Dr. Katherine Schultz was appointed the first Vice-President, Research & Development, at UPEI in 2001. She received her PhD in 1983 from the University of Manitoba in Psychology, specializing in Behavioural Neuroscience. Before assuming her responsibilities at UPEI, she served as Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies at the University of Winnipeg from 1994 to 2001. Under Dr. Schultz's leadership, UPEI has realized remarkable growth - over 600% in research funding. In her leadership role dedicated to the research strength at UPEI, she recognized the incredible contributions made in support of research by faculty, staff and volunteers. Dr. Schultz established these awards to honor UPEI faculty, staff and volunteers who play a critical role supporting UPEI research endeavours.
Dr. Schultz established these annual recognition awards to recognize the excellence and ongoing outstanding contributions of these "behind the scenes" drivers of the research enterprise, open to nominations from across campus.
To complete your nomination, please visit following site: https://files.upei.ca/scholarships/dr_katherine_schultz_research_awards.pdf
For any further questions, please contact scholarships@upei.ca.
All nominations must be submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca on or before the deadline date of Friday, April 24, 2020.
Providing content for a course can be an easy thing to do. Figuring out how to explain to students what that content will do to them and for them is far more challenging. Are learning targets even necessary? There are numerous ways to describe learning and just as many opinions as to which is best. Facilitated by the E-Learning Office, this online workshop will be offered on Wednesday, April 22nd from 2 to 3 pm and again on Wednesday, May 20th from 10:30 to 11:30 am. REGISTER
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition
The deadline for Spring 2020 Tuition Waivers is April 24, 2020. 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.
If you have any questions please contact Kellie Nicholson at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
Our EFAP provider, LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell, has created orientation webinars for any Employee, Faculty member, and their dependents that want to know more about how their UPEI EFAP benefits work. These general overview sessions are offered in both English and French at no cost to participants. Dates offered: February 20, April 16, July 16, and October 15.
To register
- Click this link to view the brochure
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST)
- Click the date you want to register for
- You will receive an email confirmation. The email will have the log-in and call-in details
EFAP offers a short-term, solution-focused approach to professional counselling to assist you in resolving your concerns and issues. EFAP provides counselling that best suits your needs and busy schedules, whether it is in person, by telephone, or online [E-Counselling] as well as immediate help with crises. In addition to professional counseling, employees and their eligible family members can access a wide range of programs that provide telephonic consultation with qualified advisors who can help answer questions and clarify concerns that affect us all.
For EFAP Counselling, WorkLife Programs, and Information Services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year, call:
English: 1-844-880-9142
Visit: www.workhealthlife.com
More information on the UPEI EFAP benefit can be found on the MyUPEI website here.
Working from home without proper ergonomic set up can contribute to musculoskeletal strain.
Kinesiologists from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are offering online ergonomic consults for individuals working from home to educate them on ergonomic best practices and provide suggestions on how to work as safely as possible during this period.
The session will be a 20–30 minute video conference via Zoom. The kinesiologist will review workers’ existing equipment, furniture, and work habits and will discuss strategies to optimize well-being while working from home.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Carrie Jones at crjones@upei.ca, or visit https://projects.upei.ca/ergo/
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition
The deadline for Spring 2020 Tuition Waivers is April 24, 2020. 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.
If you have any questions please contact Kellie Nicholson at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
