Hey, Arts students! The Dean of Arts invites you to drop by at our second Winter Warm Up on Tuesday, March 5, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building (Room 201). There will be hot apple cider, cookies, and great conversation with your classmates and faculty members. Hope to see you there!

IT Systems and Services, in collaboration with the Robertson Library, now offers extended hours of technical support to cover evening classes. Extended support hours will run from 4:30 to 8 pm Monday through Thursday and 4 pm to 8 pm on Fridays.  

This service will be delivered by the Robertson Library Service Desk  (reference@upei.ca, 902-566-0583). 

Support areas include password resets, account locks, Wi Fi, and basic computer/podium troubleshooting. 

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, April 5, for the April meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."

UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx. 

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month for processing applications.

ITSS is hosting an in-person Lunch and Learn for all UPEI admins on Thursday, March 7, in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall 142, at 12:00 noon.

The topic on this occasion will be Microsoft 365. This will be an informative session with plenty of time for questions and feedback, and we buy you lunch!

If you'd like to attend, please fill in this link https://forms.office.com/r/JwKxjJdMb9 before noon on Monday, March 4, or contact amfitzgerald@upei.ca for more information.

See you there.

You are invited to attend an online presentation by Dr. Brent MacDonald, candidate for a 10-month term position as an assistant professor in psychology at UPEI. The title of his presentation is "Saving the best for last: Developing high-quality assessment feedback practices."

Date: March 4, 2023
Time: 12:00 noon--1:15 pm
Zoom link: https://upei.zoom.us/j/67128814167?pwd=Y1JubGszUEExMFBZM2RnVUhMejRhdz09

The search committee for the Dean of Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering has arranged for the online viewing of the video presentation for Dr. Suzanne Kresta.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E3l8w0lu8vci3UMKz78W-1Y-YlW4PZAk/view?usp=sharing

The committee welcomes your feedback on this candidate. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by March 1, 2024.

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

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2023-24 Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.

Dr. Stevan Springer, assistant professor, Department of Biology, will present “AI to accelerate coding and statistical analysis.”

All are welcome.

Peter is a five-and-a-half-year-old male neutered retired teaching beagle who is looking for a new home. He is a sweet and loving dog who loves to spend time with his people. He's the best dog to cuddle with and loves greeting you when you get home. If you want to feel loved, Peter is the dog for you.

He is looking for a new home because he is anxious of and doesn't get along with our other dog, so ideally, he would be the only dog in his new house. He does live with four cats, and he loves all of them and respects their boundaries. He doesn't have experience with kids but is very people friendly.

He has been diagnosed with social anxiety, so he has trouble reading the social cues of and communicating with other dogs. Partially due to this, he is also leash reactive to other dogs. He is currently on several medications for anxiety, and other than his issues with our other dog, he seems to be doing well in regard to his anxiety. He has had some trouble with house training but has been doing great lately, with only a few accidents in the last month. Peter also has mild hip dysplasia but currently does not need medication for it.

Peter really is a wonderful dog, and it was an extremely hard decision to begin the process to rehome him. I want him to have the best life, and I truly believe he is the perfect dog for someone, but he just needs to be without the stress of living with a dog that he doesn't like in order to live up to his full potential.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Alyssa McGee at ajmcgee@upei.ca

The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre would like to receive feedback on the services we provide. If you or your family member have used the services of the health centre in the past two years, please take five minutes to complete a survey at https://forms.office.com/r/h0JzhrStAs?origin=lprLink. The link will be open until March 8, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

We appreciate your time and consideration. We are always looking for ways to improve the services we provide, and your feedback can help us to identify what is working well and what could be improved. Thank you!

Hey, Arts students! The Dean of Arts invites you to drop by at our second Winter Warm Up on Tuesday, March 5, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building (Room 201). There will be hot apple cider, cookies, and great conversation with your classmates and faculty members. Hope to see you there!

The Robertson Library invites the campus community to the final candidate's presentation for the permanent-track position of One Health & Scholarly Communications Librarian. 

Candidate: Dan Phillips, MI, MREM

Title: What can the Library do to support scholarly communications at a university like UPEI?

When: Monday, March 4, 2024, 2:45 PM

Where: AVC 278N

Dan Phillips earned his ALA-accredited Master of Information and Master of Resource and Environmental Management from Dalhousie University. He is currently a Clinical Librarian with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. 

The search committee for the Dean of Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering has arranged for the online viewing of the video presentation for Dr. Suzanne Kresta.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E3l8w0lu8vci3UMKz78W-1Y-YlW4PZAk/view?usp=sharing

The committee welcomes your feedback on this candidate. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by March 1, 2024.

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

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2023-24 Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.

Dr. Stevan Springer, assistant professor, Department of Biology, will present “AI to accelerate coding and statistical analysis.”

All are welcome.

Embark on a transformative fitness journey with our upcoming small group training program, designed for an exclusive cohort of six participants, each benefitting from the expert guidance of a certified personal trainer. Led by trainers Derek Smith and Oyin Eniola, this program promises a tailored and enriching fitness experience.

For detailed information on group options, training schedules, and designated trainers, visit our official website at recreation.upei.ca or access the UPEI Panther Recreation app, navigating to the small group training section.

NOTICE TO UPEI COMMUNITY: Take advantage of exclusive discounts available to UPEI students, staff, and faculty participating in our small group training sessions. Ensure seamless access by logging in with your UPEI email and password. Please refrain from entering your email into the "community username/email box" to facilitate a smooth registration process.

Fee: UPEI Students--$65 + hst per person; UPEI faculty, staff, or retiree--$75 +hst per person; all others--$150 + hst per person. The fee covers one small group session, which includes 10 classes with a personal trainer.   

Should you have any inquiries or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, at amarchbank@upei.ca.

Thank you for choosing UPEI Panther Recreation for your fitness journey. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your health and wellness goals.

Guest pianist Asher Ian Armstrong, an advocate for women composers, will perform a captivating program featuring little-known works by composers Varvara Gaigerova and Ilse Fromm-Michaels, as well as substantial offerings by J. S. Bach and Johannes Brahms. The performance will take place on March 1 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.

Asher maintains an active concert career. Notable recent engagements include solo recital performances at the Walton Arts Center, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Royal College of Music in London (UK), as well as appearances as concerto soloist with Pax Christi Chorale and the Mozart Players of Toronto, and with the North York Concert Orchestra. A passionate, committed teacher, Asher is on the piano faculty of the University of Toronto where he is a lecturer of piano and chamber music. Prior to this appointment, Asher served as an assistant professor of piano at the University of Arkansas, and he has also taught at the Interlochen School for the Arts.

Accessible parking is available, and the Dr. Steel Recital Hall has an accessible entrance via elevator.

Nominate a deserving UPEI student for the Panther for Life Spirit Award, and celebrate their Panther Pride and contributions to the campus community!

The recipient will receive an engraved award and a $500 cash prize and will be recognized during a celebratory student event. Any student, staff, or faculty member may submit nominations for this award. 

To nominate a current student, please fill out the Panther for Life Spirit Award Nomination form here: https://www.upei.ca/alumni/awards-and-recognition/panther-for-life-spirit-award

The deadline for nominations is 4:00 pm TODAY (February 29). For more information, email alumni@upei.ca

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (2024), February is Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and an opportunity to focus on what we can do to improve our heart health. Heart disease impacts almost all of us at some point in our lives indirectly or directly. It is the second leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada.

Prevention plays an important role when it comes to heart and cardiovascular disease. Healthy behaviours such as being physically active, eating a variety of healthy foods, limiting highly processed foods, not smoking, getting proper sleep, and managing stress can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

If you have additional questions about heart health, reach out to the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre, or visit https://www.heartandstroke.ca/. Reduce your risk today!

The search committee for the Dean of Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering has arranged for the online viewing of the video presentation for Dr. Suzanne Kresta.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E3l8w0lu8vci3UMKz78W-1Y-YlW4PZAk/view?usp=sharing

The committee welcomes your feedback on this candidate. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by March 1, 2024.

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

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2023-24 Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.

Dr. Stevan Springer, assistant professor, Department of Biology, will present “AI to accelerate coding and statistical analysis.”

All are welcome.

Discover exciting summer job opportunities or kickstart your career at the 2024 Summer Job and Career Fair! Hosted by UPEI’s Experiential Education Department, this fair will bring together a diverse range of employers from various industries actively seeking to hire students and recent graduates. By attending, you’ll have the chance to network with employers and explore both summer job positions and full-time career opportunities. 
 
Key Details: The fair will take place on March 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. In case of inclement weather, the storm date is March 14, same time and location.
 
What to Expect: We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s fair will be held in person! Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume to make the most of your interactions with employers. Attendance is FREE for students, and no registration is required. Additionally, take advantage of complimentary professional headshot portraits during the event, and don’t miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes!
 
For any inquiries, feel free to contact Diego Figueroa, Community and Industry Outreach Coordinator, at diegofm@upei.ca.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!