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The 69´«Ã½Health and Wellness Centre will offer walk-in clinics for the Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine for students on August 29, and on September 6, 13, and 20, from 8:30 to noon. Students are asked to bring their PEI health card or proof of international insurance, and their student ID. They can also request an appointment for a vaccine by emailing the Health and Wellness Centre at healthcentre@upei.ca. Please note: the vaccine supply is limited.

MenB vaccines prevent against a type of meningococcal disease that targets the lining of the brain and spinal cord and is potentially life-threatening. With a high mortality rate (10%), meningococcal disease is a medical emergency. It can cause death within days if prompt antibiotic treatment is delayed. The infection typically triggers symptoms such as severe headache, sudden high fever, skin rashes, vomiting, and a stiff neck. Among survivors, 10% to 20% have long-term complications, which may include hearing loss, neurologic disabilities, and digit or limb amputations.

The disease spreads between people through saliva and respiratory fluids. Engaging in activities with infected people, such as sharing drinks, vapes, or kissing, may put you at risk. The risk is higher for young adults up to the age of 25 years and those who are living in a dormitory or crowded space as the bacterium spreads quickly through large groups.

MenB vaccine is highly recommended by the Canadian Immunization Guide to protect you from this vaccine-preventable disease. Beginning April 2023, PEI began offering free MenB vaccine to students attending a post-secondary school. To learn more about MenB, visit .

UPEI’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peter’s Bay will host a public Open House on September 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Members of the public are invited to tour the 45,000-square-foot facility, which houses the 69´«Ã½School of Climate Change and Adaptation, the 69´«Ã½Climate Lab, and state-of-the-art research centres of excellence, including the Centre of Excellence in Food Security and Sustainability. During the event, students will be present to speak about their research on food security, coastal adaptation, and climate change. Researchers will demonstrate how they measure greenhouse gases in soil. And the drones in the CCCCA’s drone port will also be on display.

This Community of Practice (CoP) provides an opportunity to share, gather, and co-construct knowledge and expertise in graduate student supervision, bringing together both those new to or beginning supervisors, and those with more long-standing experience in graduate supervision. The purpose of this Community of Practice (CoP) is to support our faculty and instructional staff in promoting effective practices and building common capability in graduate student supervision across UPEI.

You are invited to the first CoP Meeting for 2024/2025:

Wednesday, September 11 | 9:30-11:00 am
Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, RL 230
Key discussion topics:

• "I am a graduate supervisor, now what? Troubles and triumphs, help and hope," led by Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, AVP Research and Dean, Graduate Studies

• Preliminary development of calendar of discussion topics for 2024/2025 

CoP format details:

• Monthly meetings, held the second Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11 am in the TLC

• Formal structured discussions on topics of interest, selected and led by Community of Practice members, plus informal discussion and networking time

• Light refreshments provided by the Faculty of Graduate Studies

For more information about the Enhancing Mentorship Experiences of Graduate Students at 69´«Ã½CoP, and to indicate your interest to join the CoP (to inform catering), please complete this two-question form: 

For questions about the Community of Practice, please contact: Charlene VanLeeuwen, Teaching and Learning Centre Coordinator (cvanleeuwen@upei.ca), or Kendra Mellish, FGS Graduate Programs Officer (kmellish@upei.ca) 

Are you interested in entrepreneurship or learning more about it? Stop by the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship (CCCE), Robertson Library 201, on September 9 between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, where the staff will host a welcome session! Information will be shared, and questions can be asked about what is planned for the school year at the CCCE! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

Due to the anticipated significant rainfall for September 7, the pep rally event scheduled before the 69´«Ã½Women's Rugby Panthers' game on that day is being postponed. We encourage all staff, faculty, and students to brave the elements and cheer on your fellow Panthers in the rain this weekend if you can.  

A new pep rally is being planned for September 28 when our Panthers Rugby team will play their final home game of the season.  

Hope to see everyone there.  

Go Panthers!

Are you in need of professional software development but constrained by budget? Here's your chance to get your software project developed *completely free of cost* by a talented team of Computer Science students.

As part of our Capstone Project at the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS), 69´«Ã½ (UPEI), we are offering full-cycle software development services under the guidance of experienced faculty members.

What We Offer:

• Custom Software Development: Tailored to your needs, from web applications to mobile apps, and more.
• Expert Supervision: Every project is closely monitored by our faculty to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from the latest trends and tools in software development.

What We Need from You:

• Clear Project Requirements: A well-defined problem statement or project idea.
• Engagement: Willingness to engage with our team regularly to provide feedback and clarify requirements.
• Flexibility: Understanding that this is a learning experience for students, which may require some flexibility in timelines and outcomes.
• Non-Profit or Community-Oriented Projects: Preference may be given to projects that contribute to the community or serve a non-profit purpose, although all ideas are welcome.

Project Timeline:

• Start Date: September 20, 2024
• Requirement Collection & Design Phase: September 20, 2024 to mid-December 2024
  • During this period, we will work closely with you to gather detailed requirements and create a comprehensive design for your project.
• Development Phase: January 2025 – End of March 2025
  • This phase will focus on building, testing, and finalizing the software based on the agreed design.

Why Choose Us?

• No Development Cost: Absolutely no charges for development.
• Innovative Solutions: Fresh ideas and innovative solutions from budding software engineers.
• Contribute to Education: Your project helps students gain real-world experience, benefiting both your organization and the students.

How to Apply:

• Submit your project idea and requirements by September 15, 2024.
• Selected projects will be notified by September 19, 2024.

For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Hassan at mohammadhassan@upei.ca.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS), its students, and faculties will not provide any ongoing support or services after the development phase concludes at the end of March 2025.

The 69´«Ã½Bookstore will have extended hours as we welcome back students for the fall. We will be OPEN from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on September 4, 5, 9, and 10. Our online store is always open. Shop anytime at

Need help registering for courses or making a course plan? The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students! 

Walk-ins will be held from 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm in Student Affairs, Dalton Hall, 5th floor, on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, September 3 
• Wednesday, September 4  
• Thursday, September 5 
• Friday, September 6 
• Monday, September 9 
• Tuesday, September 10 
• Wednesday, September 11 
• Thursday, September 12 
• Friday, September 13 

 Advising will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Due to the anticipated significant rainfall for September 7, the pep rally event scheduled before the 69´«Ã½Women's Rugby Panthers' game on that day is being postponed. We encourage all staff, faculty, and students to brave the elements and cheer on your fellow Panthers in the rain this weekend if you can.  

A new pep rally is being planned for September 28 when our Panthers Rugby team will play their final home game of the season.  

Hope to see everyone there.  

Go Panthers!

Are you in need of professional software development but constrained by budget? Here's your chance to get your software project developed *completely free of cost* by a talented team of Computer Science students.

As part of our Capstone Project at the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS), 69´«Ã½ (UPEI), we are offering full-cycle software development services under the guidance of experienced faculty members.

What We Offer:

• Custom Software Development: Tailored to your needs, from web applications to mobile apps, and more.
• Expert Supervision: Every project is closely monitored by our faculty to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from the latest trends and tools in software development.

What We Need from You:

• Clear Project Requirements: A well-defined problem statement or project idea.
• Engagement: Willingness to engage with our team regularly to provide feedback and clarify requirements.
• Flexibility: Understanding that this is a learning experience for students, which may require some flexibility in timelines and outcomes.
• Non-Profit or Community-Oriented Projects: Preference may be given to projects that contribute to the community or serve a non-profit purpose, although all ideas are welcome.

Project Timeline:

• Start Date: September 20, 2024
• Requirement Collection & Design Phase: September 20, 2024 to mid-December 2024
  • During this period, we will work closely with you to gather detailed requirements and create a comprehensive design for your project.
• Development Phase: January 2025 – End of March 2025
  • This phase will focus on building, testing, and finalizing the software based on the agreed design.

Why Choose Us?

• No Development Cost: Absolutely no charges for development.
• Innovative Solutions: Fresh ideas and innovative solutions from budding software engineers.
• Contribute to Education: Your project helps students gain real-world experience, benefiting both your organization and the students.

How to Apply:

• Submit your project idea and requirements by September 15, 2024.
• Selected projects will be notified by September 19, 2024.

For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Hassan at mohammadhassan@upei.ca.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS), its students, and faculties will not provide any ongoing support or services after the development phase concludes at the end of March 2025.

Samantha Bitty is Canada’s premier, multi-award-winning sex and consent education drag queen. A long-time community-based practitioner, anti-oppression anti-racism facilitator, public speaker, harm reductionist, media darling, educator, coach, and advocate, Ms. Bitty is known for her creative, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, and brazen disruptions to the status quo, teaching in a way that prioritizes pleasure, choice, empathy, joy, and transformation. Central to her work are principles of intersectionality, sex positivity, agency, racial justice, disability justice, Queer liberation and gender justice, reproductive justice, and justice for survivors.

Where: The Fox and Crow

When: Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 7:00 pm

Students from UPEI’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a four-week exercise training program, plus pre- and post-assessment sessions (six weeks in 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 toward 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.

The program runs on Mondays (3:30-5:00 pm), Tuesdays (2:30-4:00 pm), and Thursdays (2:30-4:00 pm) beginning the week of October 7. To register, go to

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

The Association of Atlantic Universities is pleased to partner with Acadia University to host the 2024 Annual AAU Teaching Showcase in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mik’maq people and part of the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The 2024 AAU Teaching Showcase will take place in person on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Acadia University.

Registration is now open!  For details, go to

The 69´«Ã½Bookstore will have extended hours as we welcome back students for the fall. We will be OPEN from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on September 4, 5, 9, and 10. Our online store is always open. Shop anytime at

Need help registering for courses or making a course plan? The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students! 

Walk-ins will be held from 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm in Student Affairs, Dalton Hall, 5th floor, on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, September 3 
• Wednesday, September 4  
• Thursday, September 5 
• Friday, September 6 
• Monday, September 9 
• Tuesday, September 10 
• Wednesday, September 11 
• Thursday, September 12 
• Friday, September 13 

 Advising will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

After 34 years dedicated to AVC, Laurel Fisher will be retiring from the Department of Companion Animals at AVC! 

We will hold a drop-in reception to celebrate Laurel's retirement on September 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons at AVC. Please drop by to share your well wishes! 

(Please note that this message reflects the new time versus what was included in previous Campus Notices on August 28 and September 4.)  

Do you know what to do if there is a building evacuation? Do you have questions about the evacuation procedures for your building? Are you a chief warden, floor warden, or guardian for your building? Do you have questions about your role as a warden or guardian?

69´«Ã½Health, Safety, and Environment will hold a building emergency plan session on September 12 at 10:00 am in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall Room 142.

Please let hse@upei.ca know if you are interested in attending.

A variety of NEW small group training opportunities will begin the week of September 16. Train in small groups of six under the guidance of a certified personal trainer. We have a variety of options-- Beginners, Bodyweight Strength, Core & Glutes, Crosstraining, Powerlifting, Strength, Strength 101, and Weight Loss. 69´«Ã½personal trainers are Derek Smith, Oyin Eniola, and Danie Marais.

Fees: 69´«Ã½full-time students: $65; 69´«Ã½faculty/staff/retirees: $75; all others: $150 (plus applicable taxes). Each session has 10 classes. Maximum of six individuals per group.

Visit for more information and to register. Detailed information on how to log into the system and register can be found here: /ar/small-group-training. Please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, at amarchbank@upei.ca if you have any other questions.

Samantha Bitty is Canada’s premier, multi-award-winning sex and consent education drag queen. A long-time community-based practitioner, anti-oppression anti-racism facilitator, public speaker, harm reductionist, media darling, educator, coach, and advocate, Ms. Bitty is known for her creative, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, and brazen disruptions to the status quo, teaching in a way that prioritizes pleasure, choice, empathy, joy, and transformation. Central to her work are principles of intersectionality, sex positivity, agency, racial justice, disability justice, Queer liberation and gender justice, reproductive justice, and justice for survivors.

Where: The Fox and Crow

When: Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 7:00 pm

The Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications for the 1st Semester (Fall) Award Cycle! 

Students can now access the  by clicking the link provided here or in the 69´«Ã½Forms section of their My69´«Ã½account. Students are encouraged to review the four-step instructions and submit their electronic application through the portal by the October 1, 2024, deadline to be considered for over 100 scholarships and awards.

Not only can students apply to numerous awards through the Scholarship and Award Application portal, but there are also dozens of awards with a separate application process conveniently listed on the 1st Semester (Fall) Award Cycle webpage. Deadlines for the separate application awards vary across the Fall semester, and awards are listed beneath their deadline month. Be sure to click the links, review the award criteria, and submit an application in time for the deadline.

If you have questions about the application processes, award criteria, or deadlines, please contact scholarships@upei.ca or visit us in Dalton Hall, room 202. Best of luck to all who apply!