Campus Notices
In recognition of the outstanding performance and dedication of our faculty and staff, a number of annual awards have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements.
Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty, Librarians, Clinical Veterinary Professionals and Clinical Nursing Instructors and four categories of Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2020. These awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 10:30am-12:00pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Susan Connolly, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Legal, will lead the process and chair the committee to select award recipients.
Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on Friday, March 27, 2020.
For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit
The Multidisciplinary Faculty Discussion Group on Environmental Issues is hosting a series of brown bag lunch events which aim to showcase UPEI faculty's environment-related research.
The third speaker in the series is Dr. Pamela Courtenay-Hall, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy, speaking on Ecological Identity and Ecological Grief in a Climate-Changing World, Wednesday, March 18, 12:30-1:15 p.m. in SDU Main Building, Room 115. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend.
You are invited to attend a research talk from Dr. Deniz Duruiz (Northwestern University)
(Candidate for the tenure track position, Department of Sociology and Anthropology)
"Workers' Guardian, Bosses' Henchman: Mediating Capitalism, Military Occupation, and Racialization on Turkish Farms"
Friday March 13
2:30 - 3:30pm
Main building 211
Please join Riley Jackson for his Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences Seminar Series presentation on " A Survey of Generative Machine Learning for Molecular Design and Discovery".
Abstract: In less than half a decade generative machine learning has rapidly become a critical tool for artificial creativity, leading to the construction of autonomous systems which generate artificial speech and images with eerily high fidelity. These successes have inspired computational chemists to apply these innovative algorithms to the difficult task of molecular discovery and design. Discovering a novel drug and taking it to market costs over $1 billion, and often takes well over 13 years. Because this process is so costly, reducing false leads is paramount. There is hope that generative machine learning can be used to generate high potential leads with low computational cost, decreasing the chance of false leads. In this seminar a handful of cutting-edge algorithms for molecular generation will be studied along with how molecules are typically represented to autonomous systems.
All are welcome to attend!!
The Multidisciplinary Faculty Discussion Group on Environmental Issues is hosting a series of brown bag lunch events which aim to showcase UPEI faculty's environment-related research.
The second speaker in the series is Dr. John McIntyre, Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, speaking on Climates of Modernism tomorrow, March 10, from noon to 12:45 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge, Room 115. (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF LOCATION.)
All are welcome to attend.
The E-Learning Office is hosting a workshop on running quizzes through Moodle on Thursday March 12th at 2pm. The workshop will cover setting up a Moodle quiz. To register for this session please complete this form.
If you have any questions please contact jbhogan@upei.ca
Please spread the word ... The Chaplaincy Centre is hosting a Pop-up Spring Clothing Give Away!
Donations of (clean) spring clothes can be brought to the Chaplaincy Centre Monday March 16 and Tuesday March 17.
Students are invited to come Wednesday March 18 and Thursday March 19 for free clothes.
Everything that isn't picked up will go to the Free Store in Charlottetown or Summerside on Friday March 20.
The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences welcomes the campus community to a public research presentation by Dr. Mostafa Milani, candidate for the tenure track position in Data Science.
Presentation Title: Improving User’s Access to Quality Data
Abstract: Accessing quality data is one of the main challenges in data science. Query composition is an important and difficult task for accessing data in database system. This talk will present techniques based on queries performance prediction, data provenance, and data quality assessment for facilitating effective query composition.
All are welcome to attend.
For Pup's Sake, Buy a Cupcake!
We will be selling cupcakes at the AVC Cafe and Samuel's Cafe from March 9th - 13th, 2020 with a portion of the proceeds going to the PEI Humane Society. Don't want a cupcake but would like to donate to the fundraiser? You can do so here!
Title: Asset Liability Management for Pension Plans
Speaker: Louis Doiron, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Abstract: Pension Plans with their long liability duration have significant interest risk exposure and Asset Liability Management is used to decrease risk while simultaneously increasing portfolio yield, meeting cash flow requirements, and adding positive convexity to the investment portfolio backing up the pension plan liabilities within a given set of risk tolerances and constraints.
(For further information please contact Dr. Kai Liu at kailiu@upei.ca)
UPEI Professional Development Spring Courses Starting Soon! Join us right here on campus for a class, or take a full certificate this year! We also can provide private internal group training to your team on any of the following topics:
NEW: Customer Service For Managers and Front Line
Customer Service for Managers, April 9th, 2020
Customer Service for Front Line, May 21, 2020
Collaborative Leadership: Facilitating the Process
NEW: Stress Reduction and Mindfulness in the Workplace
Project Management Essentials
NEW: Indigenous Cultural Awareness
Social Media & Applied Digital Communication
NEW: Professional Communications Certificate
Writing Fundamentals April 3, 2020
Writing Strategically, May 1, 2020
Error Free Writing, June 20, 2020
Digital Communication, Oct 2, 2020
Public Speaking Fundamentals, Nov 6, 2020
The Presentation Toolbox, Dec 4, 2020
New Managers Certificate 2020
The Leader in You, May 19, 2020
Cultural Awareness, June 16, 2020
Effective Teams, Aug 25-26, 2020
Communicating as a Leader, Sept 22, 2020
Managing Conflict in the Workplace, Sept 23, 2020
Performance Management, Oct 13,14, 2020
Change Management, Nov 10, 2020
Strategic Thinking, Dec 8, 2020
If you are UPEI staff or faculty, funding is available to you. Visit these links:
Contract employees:
Information about your PD coverage
Application Form
CUPE employees:
Information about your PD coverage
Application Form
Faculty members:
For information about your coverage please email dasmith@upei.ca.
Awarded to students who are in good academic standing and have shown an interest in the Buddhist faith by the successful completion of one or more of the following courses: Religious Studies 102, 221, 352, 251 or 261. Valued at $1,000 per student. Applicants can only receive this award once.
Details on the application can be found at https://www.upei.ca/scholarships-and-awards/display?awardid=796. Submissions can be dropped off to the UPEI Registrar's Office or submitted electronically to scholarships@upei.ca. Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 11.
The EAP Office is organizing the following drop-in sessions at our new international student help desk.
Thursday 3:00-4:30 - English Language Centre - KMB 105, Saturday 10:00-12:00 - Robertson Library
March 5 & 7 Session:
Strategies for staying engaged during class - note taking skills, use of electronic sources (apps), what to do with unfamiliar words, when is the right time to translate unknown vocabulary, etc.
March 12 & 14 Session:
Assignment Q & A - Understanding assignment instructions and expectations, how to ask your professor (through email or in person) for clarification on questions or further help.
March 19 & 21 Session:
Steps for starting a research paper
March 26 & 28 Session:
Getting reading for exams: organization of time, exam prep, study habits, creating a study schedule, how to study and what to prioritize when managing several exams at once
For more information, contact Christina at cperry@upei.ca.
Robertson Library is pleased to host guitar duo Matt2, UPEI music students Matt Kays and Matt McNally, for a noontime performance in the Lobby of the Library on Tuesday, March 10th.
Drop by, relax, and be entertained by these talented musicians performing their diverse repertoire, from classical to jazz.
Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Hop on over to the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall and purchase 5 all-you-care-to-eat lunches for only $30 valid from Monday, March 2nd until April 23rd, 2020!
The annual UPEI Career and Summer Job Fair is fast approaching. The Experiential Education department would appreciate your help in getting the word out and encouraging students to attend. The event welcomes a wide variety of employers from various industries who will be actively hiring students and recent graduates in March 2020. Attendance for students is free, and there will also be headshots available at no charge.
Students seeking assistance with preparing for the fair can drop by the Career Studio, 209 Dalton Hall. A list of employers planning to attend can be found on the Career Services webpage.
https://www.upei.ca/career-services/upei-career-and-summer-job-fair
UPEI’s Faculty of Business will hold an information session for those interested in its Executive MBA program. The event will be Thursday, March 12 at 5:00 pm in the Boardroom at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown.
UPEI's Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work in, a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.
Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, the Faculty of Business invites you to attend this upcoming information session. Learn more about the program and application process, have your questions answered, and meet with staff, faculty and students.
We encourage you to call 902-894-2866 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information about UPEI's Executive MBA program, please visit www.upei.ca/emba or email mba@upei.ca
The Multidisciplinary Faculty Discussion Group on Environmental Issues is hosting a series of brown bag lunch events which aim to showcase UPEI faculty's environment-related research.
The second speaker in the series is Dr. John McIntyre, Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, speaking on Climates of Modernism on Tuesday, March 10, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge, Room 201. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend.
A group of fourth year UPEI Foods & Nutrition students are conducting a research project to find out what makes it hard for students to eat well as part of their FN 4340 Community Nutrition course. They are asking UPEI students to complete an online Student Food Survey which asks questions about student's food skills and the food situation in their household. The survey results will help them understand challenges UPEI students face with regards to food insecurity. It will also help them to make recommendations about food based courses and services offered for UPEI students.
Student participation in the research is entirely voluntary. The survey is designed to be anonymous and information will be collected and stored using a secure UPEI server. The survey results will be provided to participants through an emailed summary.
There will be a draw for seven $50 prizes and one grand prize of $100.00 (Superstore gift cards) for completing the survey before midnight March 16. The name you submit for a chance to win a prize will NOT be connected to your survey responses.
Check out the survey at https://health.ahs.upei.ca/student/index.php
The UPEI Research Ethics Board has approved this research project. If students want information regarding their rights as a research participant or have concerns about this research project, they should contact: UPEI Research Services, 902-620-5104, reb@upei.ca.
The students are happy to answer any questions about this project. Please contact Haley at hrmackenzie@upei.ca, Toni at ttran3@upei.ca or Annabelle at acharron@upei.ca. Their professor is Dr. Jennifer Taylor jtaylor@upei.ca
If students have concerns or are feeling stressed after completing this survey, they can contact: Student Affairs, 902-566-0488, studentserv@upei.ca.”
For Pup's Sake, Buy a Cupcake!
We will be selling cupcakes at the AVC Cafe and Samuel's Cafe from March 9th - 13th, 2020 with a portion of the proceeds going to the PEI Humane Society. Don't want a cupcake but would like to donate to the fundraiser? You can do so here!
