Campus Notices

Meditation and gentle yoga classes:  A new free class is offered for 69传媒faculty and staff starting Monday, January 16. You'll be guided through a 45-minute class that offers mediation and gentle yoga stretches. Registration weekly is required.

Mondays, 4:30--5:15 pm, with Colleen Gallant

Thursdays, 12:10--12:55 pm, with Pam Harris

Walking track access: 69传媒faculty and staff can have free access to the indoor walking track until April 30, 2023. Registration is required.

To register for wellness programs, visit . Log in by clicking on the green 69传媒LOGIN button. Then enter your 69传媒email and user name to access your account. Click on the wellness (69传媒Faculty/Staff) icon and follow the prompts for the programs you would like to register for. Please take some time to review the information provided under each program.

These programs are coordinated through the 69传媒Healthy Campus Committee.

On Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance from 8 pm to 12 midnight. During this time, Colleague and my69传媒might be offline.

We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on my69传媒to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using

Dr. Greg Keefe, President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim), invites faculty, staff, and students to attend an update on the 69传媒Faculty of Medicine on Friday, January 13, at 10:45 am, in the Duffy Amphitheatre (Room 135), Duffy Science Centre. For those who are not able to attend, a link to a video recording will be available following the update. All are welcome!

The 69传媒Department of Music is thrilled to present a recital by Christine Carter and Duo Concertante on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. The recital, entitled 鈥淚nvitation to Dance,鈥 features trios written for clarinet, violin, and piano by Gian Carlo Menotti and Aram Khachaturian. Additional composers featured on the program include Srul Irving Glick and Igor Stravinsky.  

Christine Carter and Duo Concertante (Nancy Dahn and Tim Steeves) are a clarinet, violin, and piano ensemble formed in 2015. They have dazzled audiences throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada with performances marked by sensitivity, passion, and refinement. Their new CD release, 鈥淚nvitation,鈥 with works by Cardy, Poulenc, Khachaturian and Milhaud on Marquis Classics, is heard nationally on CBC Radio and has been praised by the WholeNote for its 鈥渢asteful style, courteous and elegant musicianship, and technical ease鈥.鈥 The album was recently nominated for the ECMA 2020 Classical Recording of the Year. Highly sought-after performers throughout Canada and beyond, Christine Carter, Nancy Dahn, and Tim Steeves are also inspiring educators on faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who love sharing their joy of music-making with audiences of all ages, be it in concert halls, community centres, or schools.   

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students, and will be available for purchase with cash at the door of the event.

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the second event in this year's ConneXions Series. Join Dr. Lisa Chilton (Department of History and Classics), Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina (Department of Political Science), and Dr. Jason Stevens (Department of Economics) for a lively panel discussion entitled "Ukraine Invaded: A View From Canada." This event will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 2:30-3:30 pm in SDU Main Building Rm 211.

The ConneXions Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in the construction of knowledge and ways of knowing, and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us.

For more information, contact Andrew Zinck, ConneXions Coordinator, at azinck@upei.ca.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 3, for the February meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 69传媒Researcher Portal at

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

69传媒ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my69传媒at . 

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

Dr. Greg Keefe, President and Vice-Chancellor (Interim), invites faculty, staff, and students to attend an update on the 69传媒Faculty of Medicine on Friday, January 13, at 10:45 am, in the Duffy Amphitheatre (Room 135), Duffy Science Centre. For those who are not able to attend, a link to a video recording will be available following the update. All are welcome!

The 69传媒Department of Music is thrilled to present a recital by Christine Carter and Duo Concertante on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. The recital, entitled 鈥淚nvitation to Dance,鈥 features trios written for clarinet, violin, and piano by Gian Carlo Menotti and Aram Khachaturian. Additional composers featured on the program include Srul Irving Glick and Igor Stravinsky.  

Christine Carter and Duo Concertante (Nancy Dahn and Tim Steeves) are a clarinet, violin, and piano ensemble formed in 2015. They have dazzled audiences throughout Ontario and Atlantic Canada with performances marked by sensitivity, passion, and refinement. Their new CD release, 鈥淚nvitation,鈥 with works by Cardy, Poulenc, Khachaturian and Milhaud on Marquis Classics, is heard nationally on CBC Radio and has been praised by the WholeNote for its 鈥渢asteful style, courteous and elegant musicianship, and technical ease鈥.鈥 The album was recently nominated for the ECMA 2020 Classical Recording of the Year. Highly sought-after performers throughout Canada and beyond, Christine Carter, Nancy Dahn, and Tim Steeves are also inspiring educators on faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, who love sharing their joy of music-making with audiences of all ages, be it in concert halls, community centres, or schools.   

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students, and will be available for purchase with cash at the door of the event.

 

Seeking focus group participants! Are you interested in self鈥揷are and healing?

Pathways to Thrive is a project that focuses on healing as a community when it comes to topics centered around gender-based violence. As peer support workers aiding to facilitate this project, we want to hear from you in our focus group. Through your input, you can help expand our knowledge on how to best support individuals navigating their healing journeys. We want to offer Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour a safer space to discuss ideas about self-care and healing. 

If you are interested in participating, please contact Maria Gomez at peersupportbipoc.ushr@hotmail.com or Jasonique Moss at peersupport@bcspei.ca

With support from the 69传媒Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office

The 69传媒 community is saddened to learn of the passing of 69传媒honorary degree recipient, Keptin John Joe Sark. 

John Joe Sark was the first Island Mi鈥檏maw graduate of 69传媒in 1979 and was awarded an honorary degree in 2005. A Keptin of the Mi鈥檏maq Grand Council, Dr. Sark was one of the foremost authorities on the Mi'kmaq, leading the way in speaking out against racist attitudes and promoting respect among cultures.

The University extends its condolences to the family and friends of Keptin John Joe Sark, LLD. The flags near Kelley Memorial Building will be lowered to half-mast in his memory.

 

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the second event in this year's ConneXions Series. Join Dr. Lisa Chilton (Department of History and Classics), Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina (Department of Political Science), and Dr. Jason Stevens (Department of Economics) for a lively panel discussion entitled "Ukraine Invaded: A View From Canada." This event will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 2:30-3:30 pm in SDU Main Building Rm 211.

The ConneXions Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in the construction of knowledge and ways of knowing, and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us.

For more information, contact Andrew Zinck, ConneXions Coordinator, at azinck@upei.ca.

Classrooms in UPEI's newest building on campus鈥攖he Performing Arts Centre and Residence (building #39 on the and PAC on class schedules)鈥攁re now complete and have opened for classes.

Students with classes scheduled in PAC should use the south entrance of the building, which is the entrance closest to Blanchard Hall and Blaze Pizza as marked on the campus map. 

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 3, for the February meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 69传媒Researcher Portal at

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

69传媒ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my69传媒at . 

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

There will be a supervisor training session on January 25, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the John and Regis Duffy Research Centre (DRC), Room 212.

This session is open to anyone in a supervisory role on campus. Please RSVP to Jacky Buell at hse@upei.ca to attend.

69传媒is the first university in the country to launch "I'm Ready," a project working to eradicate HIV in Canada.

The study is sharing HIV self-testing kits and asking questions from the people who will use them so they can learn how to improve HIV testing and care in Canada.  Participation in "I'm Ready" is anonymous, and you control your own pathway through the program. Watch this for more information on how to perform a self-test for HIV.

Test kits can be picked up from the registered nurse at the 69传媒Health and Wellness Centre, W.A. Murphy Student Centre (second floor).

The 69传媒 community is saddened to learn of the passing of 69传媒honorary degree recipient, Keptin John Joe Sark. 

John Joe Sark was the first Island Mi鈥檏maw graduate of 69传媒in 1979 and was awarded an honorary degree in 2005. A Keptin of the Mi鈥檏maq Grand Council, Dr. Sark was one of the foremost authorities on the Mi'kmaq, leading the way in speaking out against racist attitudes and promoting respect among cultures.

The University extends its condolences to the family and friends of Keptin John Joe Sark, LLD. The flags near Kelley Memorial Building will be lowered to half-mast in his memory.

 

It's a New Year, but here is an old message from ITSS.

Set your personal accounts up with multi-factor authentication (MFA), which adds another layer of security to your information. It consists of something you only know (such as an answer to a question), something you have (your smartphone), or something that identifies you as a person (fingerprint, voice pattern, or facial scan). MFA is especially important for your email, and your banking and social media accounts. 

The Microsoft Authenticator app we use at 69传媒can be used for your other accounts to simplify things. The authenticator generates one-time passcodes every 30 seconds. The code expires after half a minute, so if someone manages to get it, it will not work after that time has passed.

Take care with your personal information. Happy New Year from ITSS!

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the second event in this year's ConneXions Series. Join Dr. Lisa Chilton (Department of History and Classics), Dr. Yuliya Rashchupkina (Department of Political Science), and Dr. Jason Stevens (Department of Economics) for a lively panel discussion entitled "Ukraine Invaded: A View From Canada." This event will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, 2:30-3:30 pm in SDU Main Building Rm 211.

The ConneXions Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in the construction of knowledge and ways of knowing, and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us.

For more information, contact Andrew Zinck, ConneXions Coordinator, at azinck@upei.ca.

Classrooms in UPEI's newest building on campus鈥攖he Performing Arts Centre and Residence (building #39 on the and PAC on class schedules)鈥攁re now complete and have opened for classes.

Students with classes scheduled in PAC should use the south entrance of the building, which is the entrance closest to Blanchard Hall and Blaze Pizza as marked on the campus map. 

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, February 3, for the February meeting.

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 69传媒Researcher Portal at

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

69传媒ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my69传媒at . 

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