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Please join us for  lecture by Dr. Lúcia Helena Marques Ribeiro, visiting scholar at UPEI, who will introduce us to Portuguese literature through the work of four 20th century authors: Érico Veríssimo, Guimarães Rosa, Clarice Lispector, and João de Melo.

DATE: Monday September 16, 2024

TIME: 3:00-4:30 pm

LOCATION: 69´«Ã½SDU Main, Room 320

The presentation will be in Portuguese with consecutive interpretation into English. 

Dr. Ribeiro is a professor and researcher of Portuguese literature at the University of Brasilia, Brazil, with a focus on Portuguese literature from the Azores and mainland Portugal following the 25th of April Revolution, as well as the colonial wars in Africa and post-colonialism. Her research also expands into children's literature, exploring themes of myth, psychoanalysis, and symbolism in childhood.

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 .

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 .

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.

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. 

Alex Clow, third-year biology student at UPEI, invites members of the campus community to participate in the 44th Charlottetown Terry Fox Run scheduled for Sunday, September 15, at the Victoria Park Pavilion, Charlottetown. Registration begins at 10:00 am with the run starting at 11:00 am. 

Clow is the lead organizer for this year's family-friendly event, and suggests that participants register online and fundraise using the Terry Fox Foundation’s website. The link to register and/or make a donation is: 

The link to the event Facebook page is: 

Special guests for the event include representatives from Canadian Blood Services, Michelle Hughes of "My Journey to Just Live", and Gord McNeilly, MLA for District #14.

All are welcome!

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):

• 69´«Ã½full-time students = $65
• 69´«Ã½faculty/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 69´«Ã½Panther Recreation app.

69´«Ã½students, staff, faculty and retirees may log into recreation.upei.ca or the Panther Recreation app. Click on "69´«Ã½LOGIN" and then enter your 69´«Ã½credentials (email address, password).

Relax, have fun, and sing while sharing in songs from around the world! No experience necessary and all are welcome!

Starting September 24, 2024, we will gather weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Contact Obed Oluwakoya (oioluwakoya@upei.ca), Golnush Tahamtan (gntahamtan@upei.ca) or Heather Barnick (hbarnick@upei.ca) for more information!

The first meeting  of the UPEI  Senate  will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102  at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). To view the 2024-2025 Calendar of Senate Meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting, click here.

All  meetings   are open to members  of  the University community, although certain  in-camera  items (e.g., granting  of  degrees), may require the Senate to go into a closed session. Only members  of  Senate  are permitted to address the  Senate  unless otherwise recognized by the Chair. 

For logistical purposes, members of the 69´«Ã½community who wish to attend the open session of a 69´«Ã½Senate meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in-person. 

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 at Student Affairs, Dalton Hall, 5th floor, on the following dates: 

• 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. 

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.

Alex Clow, third-year biology student at UPEI, invites members of the campus community to participate in the 44th Charlottetown Terry Fox Run scheduled for Sunday, September 15, at the Victoria Park Pavilion, Charlottetown. Registration begins at 10:00 am with the run starting at 11:00 am. 

Clow is the lead organizer for this year's family-friendly event, and suggests that participants register online and fundraise using the Terry Fox Foundation’s website. The link to register and/or make a donation is: 

The link to the event Facebook page is: 

Special guests for the event include representatives from Canadian Blood Services, Michelle Hughes of "My Journey to Just Live", and Gord McNeilly, MLA for District #14.

All are welcome!

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):

• 69´«Ã½full-time students = $65
• 69´«Ã½faculty/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 69´«Ã½Panther Recreation app.

69´«Ã½students, staff, faculty and retirees may log into recreation.upei.ca or the Panther Recreation app. Click on "69´«Ã½LOGIN" and then enter your 69´«Ã½credentials (email address, password).

Relax, have fun, and sing while sharing in songs from around the world! No experience necessary and all are welcome!

Starting September 24, 2024, we will gather weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Contact Obed Oluwakoya (oioluwakoya@upei.ca), Golnush Tahamtan (gntahamtan@upei.ca) or Heather Barnick (hbarnick@upei.ca) for more information!

Pickleball Indoors for 69´«Ã½staff/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 69´«Ã½staff/faculty/retirees and provided by the Healthy Campus Committee.

69´«Ã½staff/faculty/retirees will be able to register six days in advance each week.

Mindful Yoga and Body Awareness class for 69´«Ã½staff/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 69´«Ã½staff/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