UPEI graduate students and post-doctoral scholars are encouraged to register for the FREE virtual 2024 Canadian Career Symposium for graduate students and post-doctoral scholars, presented by the Graduate and Postdoctoral Development Network (GPDN). REGISTRATION IS OPEN: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1028291406277

The career symposium, spanning Tuesday, November 19 to Thursday, November 21, is three half-days of virtual career content (workshops and panels) specifically for graduate students and post-doctoral scholars studying in Canada. The content is applicable to both research-focused and course-based scholars, with topics including the role of values in career decision-making, applying your research skills to career planning, networking strategies for graduate students, and more! View the full Career Symposium Agenda here.

The career symposium will feature PEI-based speakers:

• Sasha Nandlal, UPEI PhD Ed candidate, a panelist on: "What I Learned from Serving on a Faculty Search Committee"
• Monic Vokey, Recruitment Consultant, PEI Public Service Commission, a panelist on: "Exploring Careers in the Public Sector"

Registration gives access to attend the live-streamed virtual sessions from 2:00 to 5:00 pm each day and to access the recordings* for up to one year after the symposium. Attendees are welcome to attend all sessions, or join just those of special interest. (*Panels will be available only as live-streams.)

Registration is free for UPEI graduate students and post-doctoral scholars due to sponsorship and coordination support of the symposium by the UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Saturday, November 2, at noon, to discover how Mikinduri Children of Hope (MCOH) is making a powerful impact in Kenyan communities, providing education, health care, and essential resources to create lasting change.

The event will take place in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, Room 128 A and B. Parking is available in Parking Lot C at no cost. The cost is $5 for students and $15 for the general public (cash only).

Students interested in learning more about Study Abroad opportunities available to them while they are attending UPEI are invited to an information session on November 6, 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Robertson Library, Room 210. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/study-abroad-info-session-tickets-1056622058019?aff=oddtdtcreator

Prospective students and anyone interested in UPEI are invited to attend our Fall Open House on Friday, November 1, from 12 noon to 4:00 pm. This event offers a great opportunity to explore the campus, meet faculty and staff, and discover what it’s like to be part of the Panther community!

The day will feature

• faculty fairs and information sessions
• campus tours
• application support
• presentations from a variety of campus supports, programs, and campus life

Those who register and attend will also receive an application fee waiver code for Fall 2025 admissions!

Register today at https://www.upei.ca/events/2024/11/fall-open-house-2024.

For questions, contact us at apply@upei.ca. We hope to see you there!
 

As we continue to build a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion, we must continue to listen with curiosity, make sure all voices are heard, welcome diverse points of view, and embrace opportunities to challenge our thinking and learn new things.  

Your insights are crucial in helping us understand what we are doing well and where we can do better. UPEI is committed to fostering a workplace that supports your professional growth and well-being, and your feedback will guide our efforts. Starting on November 4 and running for two weeks, we will be conducting an online employee engagement survey that covers a wide array of topics about our workplace. 

The survey will be conducted by TalentMap, a company that specializes in employee engagement measurement and benchmarking. Keep your eye out for the survey link, which will be sent directly to your UPEI e-mail address.  

Each employee who completes a survey is eligible to enter into a draw for UPEI swag. You can enter the draw by delivering your survey confirmation page in person to Human Resources at Kelley Memorial Building 143, or you can e-mail a screenshot to hrengage@upei.ca, by no later than November 22. 

Please visit myUPEI for more information about the Employee Engagement Survey: myUPEI – Employee Engagement. The survey will be open to faculty, staff, and student employees. If you do not receive an e-mail link and think you should have, please contact hrengage@upei.ca 

Should you need a quiet place to complete your survey, please feel welcome to attend a computer lab on one of the dates indicated below. UPEI’s Employee Engagement Officer will also be available to provide support if needed. 

November 5: 12:00–3:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 202 

November 6: 2:30–6:30 pm, Robertson Library, Room 265 

November 7: 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Atlantic Veterinary College, Room 218S  

November 12: 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 202 

November 13: 12:00–3:00 pm, Robertson Library, Room 264 

Together, we will build a supportive community where everyone can thrive—Your Voice, Our Future! 

The search committee for the Dean of Arts announces upcoming public presentations by finalist candidates. Since the search process began, the committee has undertaken a comprehensive search and has selected two finalists for a series of stakeholder meetings on campus.

The first presentation is scheduled on the following date/time:

Candidate 1: Public presentation, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00--11:00 am, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142

The second presentation is scheduled on the following date/time:

Candidate 2: Public presentation, Monday, November 4, 2024, 10:00--11:00, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142

The Bookmark and UPEI’s Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) will host a book launch for Anishinaabe author Tanya Talaga’s new book, "The Knowing," on Thursday, November 7, at 7 pm, in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre amphitheatre (Room 121S). 

"The Knowing" is a riveting exploration of Talaga’s family’s story and a retelling of the history of the country now called Canada. For generations, Indigenous People have known that their family members disappeared, many of them after being sent to residential schools, “Indian hospitals,” and asylums through a coordinated system designed to destroy who the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people are. Talaga retells the history of this country through an Indigenous lens, beginning with the life of her great-great-grandmother Annie Carpenter and her family as they experienced decades of government- and church-sanctioned enfranchisement and genocide.

This event is free and open to everyone, but tickets are required. To book tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tanya-talaga-in-conversation-with-jenene-wooldridge-tickets-1042270046767 or call the Bookmark at 902-566-4888.

Please note that challenging topics will be discussed at the event, including, but not limited to, historical traumas, the Residential School system, sexual abuse, and suicide.

Welcome to the following new employees who joined the University of Prince Edward Island community in September 2024:

• Kent Avery, Student Affairs and the Webster Centre for Student Success
• Jayasrini Bandara, Applied Human Sciences, Faculty of Science
• Michelle Bedour, Human Resources
• Jessica Cameron, Work Integrated Learning and English Language Centre
• Stephanie Crocker, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
• Patrick Davis, Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre, Faculty of Medicine
• Lucky Fusca, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
• Aadesh Gokul, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
• Joseph Gordon, Biomedical Sciences, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Pushkar Kaullysing, Registrar’s Office
• Jenna Kelly Kenney, Emergency Clinic, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Bonnie Ann Lipton-Bos, UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
• Ophelie Louvet, Faculty of Education
• Taif Musabe, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Faculty of Science
• Joanna Suchoszek, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College

We are excited to have you join the UPEI team!

The Institute of Island Studies, UPEI Faculty of Science (Foods and Nutrition program in Applied Human Sciences), the Campus Food Bank, and the UPEI Student Union invite our campus community to attend the 2024 Harry Baglole Memorial Public Symposium in Island Studies: “Homelessness and Food Insecurity on Canada’s Food Island.” This symposium is a collaborative initiative with the Native Council of PEI, Meals on Wheels, the John Howard Society of PEI, the Adventure Group, and the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry. 

The event will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Prior to the symposium, between 4:00 and 6:00 pm, information booths in the Schurman Market Square will provide an opportunity to learn more about a few not-for-profit organizations doing work related to the themes that we are talking about later in the evening. Please drop by to chat with people from the Community Outreach Centre, John Howard Society of PEI, Meals on Wheels, the PEI Food Exchange, ResourceAbilities, and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services, and help us support their efforts. 

The symposium will include opening presentations by Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Professor of Foods and Nutrition and food insecurity researcher, and  Jacinta Brown, a UPEI alumna and Program Manager of the Community Outreach Centre with The Adventure Group. We will also hear about a new research project on food insecurity in rural PEI by Oliver Batchilder, an Islander studying at Mount Allison University. We will then share some related research and resources followed by a short break. The second part of the evening features a panel discussion in which we will hear from Chris Clay (Reaching Home Coordinator, Native Council of Prince Edward Island), Josh Constantinou (Coordinated Access Coordinator, John Howard Society of PEI), Haley Zavo (Executive Director, Meals on Wheels PEI), and Mike MacDonald (Executive Director, Upper Room Hospitality Ministry).  

The final segment of the symposium is focused on audience participation. Our aim is to gather ideas and thoughts about how best we can all work together, in different ways, to continue, support, and strengthen meaningful work to better Prince Edward Island. Sébastien Parker, Assistant Professor, cross-appointed with UPEI's departments of Political Science and Sociology, will wrap up the evening by providing closing thoughts. Sébastien joined UPEI in 2024, and is also affiliated with the Cleantech Academy here and the Social Change Lab at the University of Toronto.

Seating at the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium is limited, and we request that you RSVP to iis@upei.ca if you would like to ensure that you will be able to attend in person. We will also provide the option to watch the event online through a link on www.islandstudies.com and the Institute of Island Studies social media. If you are driving, we encourage parking in UPEI’s general lots (parking in the general lots is free in the evenings). All are welcome. 

ACENET has the following upcoming training available. All sessions are online and free of charge. Registration is available on their new training portal: https://www.acenet.training/courses

• Static Websites in the Cloud - October 31, 1300-1600hrs, Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Desktops in the Cloud - November 5, 1300-1600hrs, Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Introduction to Python & Coding for HSS—Parts I and II in the HSS Python Series - November 6, 13, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630hrs NL (online)
• Command the Cloud - November 7, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Using Git Tools Part I: Version Control - November 19, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL
• Introduction to API Querying for HSS—Part III in the HSS Python Series - November 20, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Using Git Tools Part II: Collaboration Platforms - November 26, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL
• Textual Analysis using Python for HSS—Part IV in the HSS Python Series –  November 27, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Visualization with R - November 27, 1300-1500hrs Atlantic / 1330-1530hrs NL

All courses are free of charge 

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2024-2025 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Seminar Series on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:30 pm in DSC 204.

Dr. Sean Brillant, Canadian Wildlife Federation will present, “Protecting North Atlantic right whales and fisheries with evidence-based actions.” 

All are welcome.

In this blog post, Prof Noel Entwistle introduces crucial insights gathered from his research into student learning dynamics at the University of Edinburgh. His research explored how teaching environments at different universities and program influences the study approaches of students. The findings reveal the pivotal role of instructors in fostering deep connections among concepts and enhancing overall comprehension. Read Ways of thinking about teaching and learning.

“Supporting Undergraduate Development through Psychology Research”: One major part of an education in psychology is developing an understanding of psychological research and how it is applied. Research in psychology is expansive, spanning clinical and health domains, arts, and sciences. This presentation by Dr. Jessica Strong will share how to incorporate undergraduate students into a research lab using a developmental model depending on their year of study and plans for their careers. The Age Strong PEI lab will demonstrate this develop­mental model through a few current projects, including one on dream content in older adults, running and dementia, and dementia rehabilitation.

The presentation will take place on November 1, 2024, at 2;30 pm, in SDU Main Building, Room 320.

Registration is open for BUILD, a 15-week virtual program designed for Black entrepreneurs and early-stage founders with an initial product or service in place. If you're ready to scale your business, this program will equip you with essential tools in leadership, marketing, finance, and human resources, with the added potential for consultancy funding.
The start date is November 5. 

Register now to join the BUILD program!

Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Saturday, November 2, at noon, to discover how Mikinduri Children of Hope (MCOH) is making a powerful impact in Kenyan communities, providing education, health care, and essential resources to create lasting change.

The event will take place in the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, Room 128 A and B. Parking is available in Parking Lot C at no cost. The cost is $5 for students and $15 for the general public (cash only).

The search committee for the Dean of Arts announces upcoming public presentations by finalist candidates. Since the search process began, the committee has undertaken a comprehensive search and has selected two finalists for a series of stakeholder meetings on campus.

The first presentation is scheduled on the following date/time:

Candidate 1: Public presentation, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00--11:00 am, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142

The second presentation is scheduled on the following date/time:

Candidate 2: Public presentation, Monday, November 4, 2024, 10:00--11:00, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142

Wrapping up Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 

Boo to you from our crew! This week, as the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws near, we’re encouraging everyone to share what we’ve discovered all month with fellow members of the UPEI community! 

Our world is gradually shifting online, and as a result, we should aim to prioritize cybersecurity within UPEI and in our daily lives. We’ve curated a list of resources that will help equip you with the knowledge and confidence to spread these messages, and we want to encourage you to check out our site and explore the topics you find interesting! 

You can find more information in the “Become CyberSafe” section of the ITSS site at https://go.upei.ca/ithelp.

Once logged in, you can: 

1. Read up on the articles and blogs posted by Get Cyber Safe, a national public awareness campaign centred around cyber safety.  
2. Take a few minutes to chat with your co-workers and friends about cybersecurity. A little conversation can go a long way.
3. If you are an employee, explore cybersecurity awareness training on our Terranova Cybersecurity Awareness Training Portal!  We have an amazing catalogue of easy and interesting games for you to play once you log in to Terranova with our UPEI SSO. You’ll also find information to help you become more cybersafe as you work at UPEI!

Thank you for tuning in this month! We hope you had a good time learning about cybersecurity this month. 

We hope you enjoy the season and remember: Stay tuned and stay cybersafe! 

Stacey MacKinnon, Brenton Dickieson, and Ryan Drew from the Curiosity and Inquiry Research Collaboration Lab (CIRCL) and Inquiry Studies team will share preliminary observations from their research, funded with an Internal Gen AI and Assessment Innovations Research Grant, in the TLC on November 6 at 12:30 pm.

ACENET has the following upcoming training available. All sessions are online and free of charge. Registration is available on their new training portal: https://www.acenet.training/courses

• Static Websites in the Cloud - October 31, 1300-1600hrs, Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Desktops in the Cloud - November 5, 1300-1600hrs, Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Introduction to Python & Coding for HSS—Parts I and II in the HSS Python Series - November 6, 13, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630hrs NL (online)
• Command the Cloud - November 7, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Using Git Tools Part I: Version Control - November 19, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL
• Introduction to API Querying for HSS—Part III in the HSS Python Series - November 20, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Using Git Tools Part II: Collaboration Platforms - November 26, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic / 1330-1700hrs NL
• Textual Analysis using Python for HSS—Part IV in the HSS Python Series –  November 27, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic / 1330-1630hrs NL
• Visualization with R - November 27, 1300-1500hrs Atlantic / 1330-1530hrs NL

All courses are free of charge 

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2024-2025 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Seminar Series on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:30 pm in DSC 204.

Dr. Sean Brillant, Canadian Wildlife Federation will present, “Protecting North Atlantic right whales and fisheries with evidence-based actions.” 

All are welcome.