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The Generative AI Taskforce (GAIT) will host two workshops in October for faculty interested in learning about GenAI. The first will be a GenAI basics workshop, which will include time to develop a GenAI statement for your course syllabus (or for a specific assignment in your course) on Tuesday, October 15, from 10:00 am to noon.

The second workshop will be tailored to the GenAI curious. Attendees will explore one or two GenAI apps and consider how GenAI might be used for course design, learning activity development, or the creation of a rubric. This workshop will be on Wednesday, October 16, at 1:30 pm.

Colleagues are encouraged to bring a device to these workshops, which will take place in the Teaching and Learning Centre.  An RSVP is not necessary.  

The UPEI Writing Centre, located in RL 274,  will be open for appointments on Wednesday, September 18.

To make an appointment, please visit upei.mywconline.com. We will operate on a reduced schedule at first but will add more availability soon. 

For more information, please visit /student-affairs/writing-centre or email the coordinator: jschneider@upei.ca

We look forward to working with you!

Atlantic Veterinary College SAVMA Chapter will host the second annual Trails For Tails 5K Run/Walk, sanctioned by the PEI roadrunners, on Sunday, September 22, at 9:00 am.

The public is invited to attend (ages 10+), and ALL fitness levels are welcome. This 5 km run/walk will be an "out-and-back" on the Confederation Trail, starting and ending at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

The cost of the run is $25, which will go towards registration, a participant medal, and a small donation. Donations are in support of two initiatives: The Pegasus Helping Hands Fund and leadership development opportunities for AVC students. The Pegasus Helping Hands fund was established by the Pegasus Family Foundation, AVC Classes of 2001 and 2011, and other donors. This fund assists clients of AVC who are on limited incomes with surgical or medical care of their cat or dog.

To register:

E-transfers must be made to laura_groves24@hotmail.com.

Any questions can be emailed to avc.scavma@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Samuel's Café, brought to you by Dana Hospitality! Join us on Wednesday, September 18, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am, marking the return of your favorite campus café.

Following the ceremony, we’ll celebrate with

• free Samples of the new, rich Starbucks coffee 
• mini muffins and cake to satisfy your sweet tooth 

Be sure to arrive early to enjoy these delicious treats and beverages while supplies last. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some great coffee and tasty snacks, and reconnect with your campus community in the newly refreshed Samuel's Café. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun start to the day!

For updated hours for Samuel's Café and our other food service outlets, please visit our webpage.

See you there!

Don’t miss AVC’s Open House on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.

Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.

Organized and run by AVC students, AVC Open House is one of the largest, most successful open houses in Atlantic Canada. The event is one of many activities taking place during Homecoming Weekend ().

For more information, call (902) 566-6786.

Lab2Market Discover: For current or recently graduated researchers in STEM (Masters, PhDs, and Postdocs) who are interested in exploring how entrepreneurship and innovation can play a role in their academic journey and beyond.

• 10-week virtual introductory training program.
• Learn entrepreneurial thinking and explore a potential passion for business, while connecting with leaders across Canada.
• Program sessions every Thursday starting October 10 at 2 pm ET.
• Application deadline: September 20, 2024.

 Interested participants can find more details and apply at .

Hey UPEI students!

Learn about the IT basics you should know as you begin the semester at UPEI with the Student IT Checklist! This is a starting guide to help you navigate the IT resources offered by IT Systems and Services at UPEI.  

From connecting to the campus Wi-fi to online safety, we want to help you learn more about the IT resources offered on campus. So, check out the Student IT Checklist at to get started!   

To learn more about the IT services offered at UPEI, check out the ITSS site at . For IT-related assistance, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk at helpdesk@upei.ca. 

The search committee for the Associate Vice-President, Students has arranged the video presentations for the finalists, Cory Coletta and Jacqueline De Leebeeck.

Mr. Coletta’s presentation can be viewed at the following link:

Ms. De Leebeeck’s presentation can be viewed at the following link:

The committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on September 19, 2024.

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

Justin Shaw is a proud alumnus of the С»ÆÊéÊÓƵ. Since graduating in 2014, he has gained professional experience in the performing arts, the non-profit sector, and the world of business. Shaw credits much of his eclectic portfolio to the skills acquired and honed during his time as an undergraduate at UPEI.

Join this entertaining presentation at the С»ÆÊéÊÓƵ Performing Arts Centre as Shaw aims to provide a compelling answer to the oft-grating question: What can you do with an Arts degree?

This free presentation will include a conversation and Q&A session facilitated by Dr. Greg Doran, coordinator of Theatre Studies, and will conclude with refreshments.

RSVP HERE: 

Join the Institute of Island Studies in welcoming Dr. Eric Mjits from the University of Aruba to open the Island Lecture Series this fall! This is an in-person event that starts at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 17, in the Faculty Lounge (SDU Main Building). All are welcome!

ABOUT THE LECTURE:

Sustainable Island Solutions through STEM: the SISSTEM programs at the University of Aruba

How can we find sustainability solutions at the crossroads of global technological development and the specificity of island contexts and island communities, and how can we build academic programs that build upon the opportunities of islandness? Over the past decade, a team at the University of Aruba has taken on the challenge to develop the Sustainable Solutions through Science programs, a cluster of innovative STEM programs. Dr. Eric Mijts will dive deep into the conceptual underpinnings of the SISSTEM program including social sciences and humanities, the contextual setting, the complexities of the implementation of the programs as well as the impacts the programs have at institutional and national level as well as on the development of the field of island studies.

ABOUT DR. MJITS:

Dr. Eric Mijts is a researcher, educator and manager at the University of Aruba with a keen interest in program design for sustainable development in small island states. He is director of the University of Aruba Research center, co-founder and coordinator of the Sustainable Island Solutions through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SISSTEM) project cluster and he is co-founder of the Academic Foundation Year. He facilitates several international students research exchange programs. As a researcher Eric is also affiliated to the University of Antwerp and is an active partner in the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and in the Metabolism of Islands think tank. His research and publications focus on multilingualism, language policy and planning, education for sustainable development and inclusion/exclusion processes. Driven by his passion for the balance between humanity and the environment, Eric supports several international research and education projects on marine and terrestrial ecosystems health, governance and restoration.

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have followed the 13 Moons or moon cycles to ground themselves in their teachings and ensure balance. Life on Earth is connected to and regulated by Grandmother Moon, through the tides and waters, which stabilizes our Earth's position and determines the cycle of women and the birth of new life. Grandmother Moon helps us with healing and is strongly connected to human life. Every phase of Grandmother Moon has a different focus, and this month, we focus on the strength and beauty of slowing down as Mother Earth begins to awaken from her rest. Leading us will be Doris Googoo, a well-respected Knowledge and Language Keeper in Mi'kma'ki. We ask participants to bring a bottle of water for blessing and to refrain from recording the ceremony (photo or video). If you would like to wear a skirt but do not have one, you may borrow one during the ceremony. Sacred fire will be lit and ceremony beginning at 7 pm. As always all are welcome.

The Co-operative Education program is currently accepting applications until Wednesday, September 18 at 4 pm. Eligible programs include Actuarial Sciences; Analytics; Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture; Biology; Business Administration; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Environmental Studies; Financial Mathematics; Foods and Nutrition; Mathematics; Physics; or, Statistics. 

More information about the program can be found at /exed/students/co-operative-education/apply, or by emailing co-op@upei.ca. 

Faculty can also contact program coordinators Karen Turner and Krissi Ewing for promotional material. 

Students from UPEI’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a 4-week exercise training program, plus pre- and post-assessment sessions (6 weeks total). Students will create personalized exercise training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.

Participants must be between 30-70 years of age. This program is directed towards individuals who are looking to become more physically active in their day to day lives. Participants will meet in-person with their student trainers once a week. No previous experience is necessary.

To register, please click here: .

For more information, please contact Travis Saunders, trsaunders@upei.ca, 902-566-0641.

Join us at 1:00-2:00 pm on September 18 for our first bi-weekly speaker series! What better topic to kick off the series with than "Networking like a Rock Star" with Shelley Montreuil! Plus, all attendees who register ahead of time get free pizza!

Shelley Montreuil, Co-founder & CEO of trippl, brings over 15 years of Travel Tech Management, Project Management, and Communications expertise to the table. As a working musician who has toured Eastern Canada extensively, she has earned her band manager/road warrior status, and she has more than a few tricks up her sleeve for thriving in that kind of lifestyle.

She was leading a remote tech team before it was cool, which has allowed her to live and work in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Ottawa, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Iqaluit, Nunavut. Shelley has worked as a Capital Campaign Fundraiser, Musician / Band Manager and a Web Developer. The common thread among these disparate roles is that she is an experienced entrepreneur who knows how to bring enthusiastic partners to the table and successfully execute a vision. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Agile Professional (SSGI-CAP).

Note to Professors and Course Instructors: 

Please add the testing information (date, test length, test format, aids allowed, open or closed book, contact information, and test start time) for any in-person quizzes, tests, and midterms for the Fall 2024 semester to Accommodate, as soon as possible. We do not need the test file when adding the testing information.   

Students who are registered with Accessibility Services and want testing accommodations must submit a booking request at least 7 days in advance. They cannot schedule their test until you have entered the testing information in Accommodate. 

You do not need to add the test file until a few days before the test date. If needed, changes can be made to test dates after testing information has been added. 

Below are some Faculty how-to resources: 

How to schedule a test in Accommodate: |  

How to view student accommodations: |  

If you have any questions about adding a test in Accommodate or testing with Accessibility Services, please contact astesting@upei.ca. 

There will be a basic biosafety training session on October 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in AVC 287N. Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the С»ÆÊéÊÓƵ, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.

To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on October 1, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, phone number, and if you are a graduate student. 

NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it. 

A variety of small group training opportunities will start the week of September 16.  Register asap to secure a spot.   

Fee is for one group of 10 classes with Certified Personal Trainers Derek Smith, Oyin Eniola, and Danie Marais (does not include applicable taxes):

• UPEI full-time students = $65
• UPEI faculty/staff/retirees =$75
• All others = $150       

Different options include Beginners, Bodyweight Strength, Core & Glutes, Cross Training, Strength, Strength Training 100, and Weight Loss. For more information or to register go to recreation.upei.ca or the С»ÆÊéÊÓƵ Panther Recreation app.

UPEI students, staff, faculty and retirees may log into recreation.upei.ca or the Panther Recreation app. Click on "UPEI LOGIN" and then enter your UPEI credentials (email address, password).

The SSHRC Exchange Publication Awards support the publication of manuscripts—written or edited by UPEI faculty—by Island Studies Press (ISP). These awards are being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant, therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC’s mandate (see for more information). One (1) award is available for 2024.

The award of $7,000 will be disbursed to Island Studies Press to cover publication costs (including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book). Authors will be offered ISP’s standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Eligible applicants must be Tenured, Tenure Track, Term or Sessional UPEI Faculty, who are employed by С»ÆÊéÊÓƵ at the time of application.
• Manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author(s)' discipline.
• The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC’s mandate.
• Past recipients of the SSHRC Exchange Publication Award or UPEI Internal Publication Award cannot apply for support for the previously funded manuscript.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2024
Submit documents electronically to UPEI Research Services at researchservices@upei.ca

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are to submit a package that includes: 

• Book proposal/summary (maximum of one page)
• A completed or close-to-complete manuscript and a Table of Contents. Note: the manuscript must be complete no later than three months after winning the award
• A curriculum vitae that includes your credentials as author(s)/editor(s) 
• Two letters of support (e.g., from your Department Chair, Dean, professional association)

Selection Committee: A selection committee comprised of the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Island Studies, plus two members of the ISP Publishing Committee, will assess the proposals and make a recommendation to the Associate Vice-President Research. The Managing Editor of the ISP will be a member of the Committee in a non-voting capacity. To assist in making its recommendations, the selection committee will use a single-blind peer review of the submitted manuscript. Final decisions on publication remain with the Island Studies Press and the Institute of Island Studies.

Reporting: A copy of the book, along with a narrative outlining the publication process—prepared in collaboration with staff at Island Studies Press—must be submitted when the book is complete. Previous recipients of the UPEI Internal Publication Awards include Lori Mayne, Department of English, Laurie Brinklow, Institute of Island Studies, Linyuan Guo-Brennan, Faculty of Education, and Josh MacFadyen, Faculty of Arts.

For more information on the Publication Awards program, contact Dr. Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.

Pickleball Indoors for UPEI staff/faculty/retirees

Tuesdays, Noon–1 pm, September 17–December 3

Try this very popular sport. We have paddles for you to use, but feel free to take your own if you have them. No experience necessary. A great environment to try out the sport and connect with colleagues. This program is FREE for UPEI staff/faculty/retirees and provided by the Healthy Campus Committee.

UPEI staff/faculty/retirees will be able to register six days in advance each week.

Mindful Yoga and Body Awareness class for UPEI staff/faculty/retirees

Thursdays, 12:10–12:55 pm, September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10  

This yoga class provides gentle stretching, promotes flexibility, and teaches participants to tune into the body with their breath. As we move through body awareness, you'll notice areas that feel tight, tense, or restricted. This class teaches techniques to release this tension and the stress we hold in our bodies. There is a short five–seven-minute savasana at the end. 

This class is FREE and only for UPEI staff/faculty/retirees. Must register weekly. Participants can pre-register six days in advance of class.   

For both options above:

• Log into recreation.upei.ca or the Panther Recreation app
• Click on Wellness Icon
• Go to icon of program listed above
• Review information
• Register for class

Ravensburg 1494: 10 years after the city’s first witch-hunt, a process led by Henricus Institoris, co-author of the infamous Malleus maleficarum. This was the setting for a fourth-year role-playing course that Richard Raiswell ran last year, which focused on an imagined return of the Inquisition to this important early modern trading centre, and the intellectual, social, and political tensions it exposed.

Bring your lunch and join us to discuss the pedagogy underlying teaching-through-game-play, and sketch some of the advantages and difficulties inherent in such an approach.

Event Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12:00 pm

Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230