Campus Notices
The 69传媒鈥檚 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) will showcase the best in sustainable design engineering by its students at the annual Student Design Expo on Friday, April 28, starting at 1 pm. Projects can be viewed through the afternoon until 3:30 pm.
Student projects will be presented in person. Each project is the result of collaboration between FSDE students and an industry or community partner. Students were tasked with designing and creating solutions to their partners鈥� unique challenges. We look forward to seeing everyone in person again.
The deadline for a few select Entrance scholarships is May 1, 2023. Click the application link below or visit the webpage to access the application forms for more information. Members of the campus community are encouraged to share this information with any eligible incoming students.
- E. Marion and Donald N. MacKenzie Entrance Scholarship in Nursing
- Friends of 69传媒Calgary - Bill & Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing
- Friends of 69传媒Calgary - Lou MacEachern Scholarship in Business
- Friends of 69传媒Calgary Scholarships
- From VK to C in 50 Scholarship
Applications and any supporting documents should be sent electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in-person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.
The 69传媒Annual Fund is an integral part of our fundraising needs every year, allowing us to provide students with an excellent post-secondary education through investments in technology, educational equipment, renewed study spaces, experiential learning opportunities like conferences around the world, and so much more. Thanks to the generous support of donors, students receive the resources that they need to reach their full potential. The 2022/23 Annual Fund is coming to a close, but there is still time to give!
Ways to Give
- Online by visiting
- Mail: 69传媒Annual Fund, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
- Telephone: (902) 894-2888 or toll-free at 1-866-453-4119
- In person: Alumni Hall, 618 University Avenue, Charlottetown
Gifts of Marketable Securities:
As we move into spring, individuals who enjoy working in the gardens or tackling renovations will get going on their projects. One of the issues that should be addressed is ensuring you are up to date with your tetanus boosters, which are due every 10 years.
Tetanus is a serious and often deadly disease caused by bacteria that live in dirt, dust, and soil.
What are the symptoms?
The toxin that is released into the body affects the nervous system, causing painful muscle spasms. The first symptom is usually a spasm of the jaw muscles ("lockjaw") followed by painful spasms of muscles in the face, neck, chest, abdomen, arms, and legs.
How is it spread?
Most people think they can get tetanus from stepping on a rusty nail. While this is true, you can get tetanus just as easily from a small scrape or a cut. You can get tetanus from any object that breaks open your skin while working in the garden or doing repairs to your home, or even from an animal bite.
Who is at risk?
People of all ages can be affected by tetanus.
What vaccine is used to prevent it?
For adults: Tdap: Tetanus and diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine is most commonly used on PEI for adults, and it is recommended to receive a booster every 10 years for continued protection. If you have a PEI health card, you can access this vaccine at no cost at the 69传媒Health and Wellness Centre and Public Health Nursing. If you do not have a health card, you can purchase the vaccine at cost at pharmacies or travel clinics.
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69传媒Co-op Education students are seeking full-time summer positions (May through August). Students' programs include Actuarial Science, Business, Computer Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Biology, Environmental Studies, and Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture.
If you might have a job opportunity or have questions about hiring a co-op student, contact Karen Turner, Job Development Coordinator for 69传媒Co-operative Education, at co-op@upei.ca. Visit and .
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.
The National Day of Mourning is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, but also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses, and deaths.
At UPEI, the Health, Safety, and Environment department promotes an internal responsibility system that expects all workplace parties to collaborate on identifying, assessing, and managing all workplace hazards/risks. 69传媒Health, Safety, and Environment provides oversight and guidance to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation on PEI.
The 69传媒 will observe the National Day of Mourning by flying the flags near Kelley Memorial Building and at 69传媒Alumni Canada Games Place at half-mast.
The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Kate Saez's public presentation of her MEd research titled "Problematizing Workplace Learning for the Work-from-Home and Hybrid Workforce Following COVID-19." Please join us in person in Memorial Hall 417 at 69传媒or through the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 663 2562 6488
Passcode: 255938
In order to accommodate 69传媒computer classroom and lab software adds, drops, or modifications for the 2023 fall semester, we have set a firm deadline of JUNE 01, 2023.
It is critical that you email requests to smahar@upei.ca by the date above indicating the following:
- New software requirements (licensed or freeware) providing the software name and vendor
- Version upgrades to existing software (Are multiple versions required? If yes, provide specifics.)
- Software that can be decommissioned.
More information is available
The 69传媒 will host an information session for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine or learning more about the new Faculty of Medicine and joint Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at 69传媒in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland. The session will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 6:00鈥�7:00 pm in the Kelley Memorial Building, Room 211.
There will be a general presentation and overview of the new Faculty of Medicine, followed by a Q&A session with 69传媒representatives including Dr. Greg Naterer, Vice-President Academic and Research; Dr. Cathy Vardy, Executive Director, Medical Program Development; Jeff MacLean, Manager of Admissions; and Paul Young, Chief Operating Officer, 69传媒Faculty of Medicine.
Pre-registration is not required for this session.
Presenter: Toyin Adekanmbi
Thesis title: "Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Potato Yield of Prince Edward Island"
Abstract: Potatoes are a significant staple crop contributing to food security and the economy of Prince Edward Island (PEI). Due to the recent state of potato production in PEI, it has become crucial for farmers and decision-makers to understand how climate change will affect potato cultivation activities to strategize adaptation measures. A crop simulation model was used to assess potential potato yields under the CMIP6 scenarios generated from seven GCMs, using one historical period as the baseline with three future periods. The combined effect of changing temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration was considered. The results showed a potential decline in potato yields of PEI under the current farming practices. Specifically, potato yields will decline by 6% to 80% between the 2050s and the 2090s, which will be significant under high-emission scenarios. The study can serve as a scientific basis for developing adaptation strategies for sustainable potato cultivation in PEI.
Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:30 am via web conference
If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.
Everyone is welcome.
The final presentations in Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series for A/Y 2022-23 will take place on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Drew McLean, MSc candidate, Human Biology, will present 鈥�Investigating the Effects Diabetes has on Schwann cells.鈥�
Tyler Power, MSc candidate, Environmental Sciences, will present 鈥淭he influence of oyster leases and eelgrass on nearby communities in two Prince Edward Island bays.鈥�
All are welcome.
On Thursday, April 27, Dr. Philip J. Ivanhoe, chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Georgetown University, Washington DC, will give a lecture titled 鈥淥neness, Virtue, and Happiness: Confucian, Comparative, and Contemporary Perspectives.鈥� The lecture will take place in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, starting at 2:15 pm.
Dr. Ivanhoe specializes in the history of East Asian philosophy and religion and its potential for contemporary ethics. He has held numerous endowed chair positions, including Distinguished Chair Professor of Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University; Chair Professor of East Asian and Comparative Philosophy and Religion, City University of Hong Kong; John Findlay Visiting Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Boston University; and Austin J. Fagothey, S. J. Distinguished Visiting Chair, Santa Clara University. He has published over 30 books and more than 100 articles in Confucian studies and comparative ethics.
The lecture is part of the 2023 Korean Studies International Speaker Series presented by the 69传媒Faculty of Arts and Asian Studies Program. The series is supported by the international Seed Program for Korean Studies and Laboratory Program for Korean Studies grants through the Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea and Korean Studies Promotion Service, the Academy of Korean Studies.
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Dr. Edward Chung, director of Asian studies and professor of religious studies, at chung@upei.ca or 902-566-0324.
The 69传媒鈥檚 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE) will showcase the best in sustainable design engineering by its students at the annual Student Design Expo on Friday, April 28, starting at 1 pm. Projects can be viewed through the afternoon until 3:30 pm.
Student projects will be presented in person. Each project is the result of collaboration between FSDE students and an industry or community partner. Students were tasked with designing and creating solutions to their partners鈥� unique challenges. We look forward to seeing everyone in person again.
The deadline for a few select Entrance scholarships is May 1, 2023. Click the application link below or visit the webpage to access the application forms for more information. Members of the campus community are encouraged to share this information with any eligible incoming students.
- E. Marion and Donald N. MacKenzie Entrance Scholarship in Nursing
- Friends of 69传媒Calgary - Bill & Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing
- Friends of 69传媒Calgary - Lou MacEachern Scholarship in Business
- Friends of 69传媒Calgary Scholarships
- From VK to C in 50 Scholarship
Applications and any supporting documents should be sent electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in-person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.
Presenter: Toyin Adekanmbi
Thesis title: "Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Potato Yield of Prince Edward Island"
Abstract: Potatoes are a significant staple crop contributing to food security and the economy of Prince Edward Island (PEI). Due to the recent state of potato production in PEI, it has become crucial for farmers and decision-makers to understand how climate change will affect potato cultivation activities to strategize adaptation measures. A crop simulation model was used to assess potential potato yields under the CMIP6 scenarios generated from seven GCMs, using one historical period as the baseline with three future periods. The combined effect of changing temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration was considered. The results showed a potential decline in potato yields of PEI under the current farming practices. Specifically, potato yields will decline by 6% to 80% between the 2050s and the 2090s, which will be significant under high-emission scenarios. The study can serve as a scientific basis for developing adaptation strategies for sustainable potato cultivation in PEI.
Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:30 am via web conference
If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.
Everyone is welcome.
The final presentations in Environmental Sciences & Human Biology seminar series for A/Y 2022-23 will take place on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
Drew McLean, MSc candidate, Human Biology, will present 鈥�Investigating the Effects Diabetes has on Schwann cells.鈥�
Tyler Power, MSc candidate, Environmental Sciences, will present 鈥淭he influence of oyster leases and eelgrass on nearby communities in two Prince Edward Island bays.鈥�
All are welcome.
Research Ethics Board (REB) applications involving "more than minimal risk" must be reviewed by the full 69传媒REB. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday, April 28, 2023, for review at the May 17 meeting.
Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve more than minimal risk, renewals, and amendments, may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary materials are received.
All research compliance applications, including for REB, must be submitted through the 69传媒Researcher Portal (). Instructions for using the site are available at /research-services/forms.
Please contact the Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca for more information about the Researcher Portal, or the REB application, review, and approval process.
The next deadline for submitting biosafety applications, including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday, April 28, 2023. These applications will be reviewed at the May 18 meeting.
All research compliance applications, including biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the UPEI Researcher Portal. Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at /research-services/forms.
Please contact the Research Compliance Coordinator at researchcompliance@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal, or about the biosafety application, review, and approval process.
Please join us on a round-the-world thesis defence by MAIS student Fiona Steele. Entitled "When stories lead to sustainable tourism 鈥� the role podcasting plays in the development of sustainable tourism on islands,鈥� the thesis is co-supervised by Drs. Susan Graham (Business) and Laurie Brinklow (Island Studies), with 69传媒Adjunct Graduate Faculty member Dr. Andrew Jennings (University of the Highlands and Islands) serving on the committee. Dr. Valia Papoutsaki from New Zealand will serve as External Examiner, and Dr. Jean Mitchell (Sociology/Anthropology) will chair. To receive the Zoom link, please contact Dr. Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca. Everyone is welcome!
Every year in Canada, since 1997, we have celebrated National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week. The purpose of this week is to increase awareness of the need for individuals to think about and take action to become organ and tissue donors. The last week of April was specifically chosen to commemorate the death of Stuart Herriott, a toddler killed in a motor vehicle incident in the riding of Pickering-Scarborough East in 1994. The child's parents donated his organs and, in turn, helped to save and improve the lives of four others.
Bill C-202, enacting National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week in Canada was passed unanimously by the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology on Feb. 4, 1997. The bill was brought forward by former Liberal Member of Parliament Dan McTeague who says the intent of the bill was to encourage education and awareness about donation and allow Parliament to take a leadership role in addressing the scarcity of organs and thinking about those who die every year waiting for a transplant.
According to Canadian Blood Services, approximately 4,400 Canadians are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant and many more are waiting for tissue transplants. The sad reality is that on average, 250 Canadians die each year waiting. Public opinion data indicates that 90 per cent of Canadians approve of organ and tissue donation yet only 32 per cent have actually put their names on an organ donation registry.
Organ and Tissue Donation by the numbers:
- 90: Percentage of Canadians who polls show support organ and tissue donation.
- 32: Percentage who have actually registered their decision to be a donor.
- 8: Number of lives that can be saved by one donor.
- 75: Number of patients who could receive tissue from one donor.
- 4400: Number of Canadians awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant.
- 250: Average number of Canadians who die each year waiting.
- 6: Number of times more likely you are to need a transplant than become an organ donor.
- 90+: Age of Canada鈥檚 oldest organ donor.
- 2: Number of minutes it takes to to be an organ donor online
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