Campus Notices
Happy National Medical Laboratory Week!
Health, Safety, and Environment would like to celebrate not just our medical labs but all the different labs on campus: chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, biomedical path/microbiology, health management, diagnostic services, and applied human sciences.
Do you work in one of these labs?
Submit a safety tip or a safety measure that you've implemented in your lab for a chance to win a $100 69传媒Bookstore Gift card, a $25 Tim's Gift card, or a health and safety mug! Send your submissions to hse@upei.ca by end-of-day Tuesday, April 19. The draw will take place on Wednesday, April 20.
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is pleased to announce an upcoming Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering (MSc-SDE) thesis defence on Tuesday, April 19, at 2:00 pm. Joshua O'Neill will defend his thesis titled "Development of an Attitude Control System for CubeSat Application."
The presentation and examination will be presented via a web conference.
Please contact Lisa Sanderson (lmsanderson@upei.ca) if you would like to receive the link to attend.
Join ACENET for an introduction to Neural Network Architecture.
About this event
Prerequisite: Familiarity with feed-forward neural networks
Have you wondered how machine learning models can suddenly do so many different types of work? How is it that machines can learn things like language, vision, and translation in such a short amount of time, and what has helped drive these kinds of improvements? The obvious answers--big data and big processors--are only part of the story. To understand the full picture, we need to take a closer look at the models driving the AI revolution. This talk is aimed at people who are familiar with the basics of feed-forward neural networks, and will involve an in-depth explanation of how information is represented for machines to learn on, how machines can make sense of information, and the challenges presented.
This session will take place on Thursday, April 20, 12:00 pm--3:00 pm (Atlantic time)
You will need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages.
Participants must register using their institutional/organizational email address (not a personal email, i.e., gmail)
Instructions about how to join will be sent out one day prior to the start of the event.
Hatha Yoga and Pilates with Weights 鈥� May Program
69传媒personal trainer Derek Smith will lead a yoga class with traditional asanas held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, and balance as well as concentration and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asanas), deep breathing, mindfulness, and listening to the body. It is suitable for all levels. This class will take place on Mondays, 7:00--7:45 am, May 9--June 20. There will not be a class on Victoria Day, May 23.
Fitness instructor Karina Boswell will lead a class that focuses on the transitions between essential level exercises while developing endurance, flexibility, and overall strength through more repetitions. You will feel the CORE in this class! This class will take place on Tuesdays, 12:10-12:55 pm, May 10--June 15.
There will be a total of 12 classes (six Hatha Yoga and six Pilates with weights).
69传媒staff and faculty fee: $30+hst (Regular rate: $105+hst). To register, log in at recreation.upei.ca and click on Fitness Programs. Registration will open on May 1.
69传媒is partnering with the Canada Games Host Society during the 2023 Canada Winter Games from February 18 to March 5. From scorekeepers and ushers to drivers and bloggers, it will take thousands of people working together to plan and support all the athletic and cultural events during the Games. 69传媒has developed . 69传媒employees who wish to volunteer are for up to 15 hours of paid time off to volunteer for the Games.
To learn more and apply to be a volunteer, visit the .
The 69传媒English Language Centre is looking for individuals and families who may be interested in hosting students this summer as part of the department's Customized Groups. Students from Japan attend 69传媒for two to three weeks and reside with homestay families during their stay. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact homestay@upei.ca.
Happy National Medical Laboratory Week!
Health, Safety, and Environment would like to celebrate not just our medical labs but all the different labs on campus: chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, biomedical path/microbiology, health management, diagnostic services, and applied human sciences.
Do you work in one of these labs?
Submit a safety tip or a safety measure that you've implemented in your lab for a chance to win a $100 69传媒Bookstore Gift card, a $25 Tim's Gift card, or a health and safety mug! Send your submissions to hse@upei.ca by end-of-day Tuesday, April 19. The draw will take place on Wednesday, April 20.
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is pleased to announce an upcoming Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering (MSc-SDE) thesis defence on Tuesday, April 19, at 2:00 pm. Joshua O'Neill will defend his thesis titled "Development of an Attitude Control System for CubeSat Application."
The presentation and examination will be presented via a web conference.
Please contact Lisa Sanderson (lmsanderson@upei.ca) if you would like to receive the link to attend.
The Spring 2022 Exam Chili and Dahl Free Food Event at the Chaplaincy Centre will have a new look this month. Students will be invited to "Grab and Go" with their hot meal and treat bag. Volunteers are needed to package and distribute food on Tuesday, April 19.
As in December, we will serve twice on one day, from 12:00 noon--1:30 pm and again at 5:00--6:30 pm. The spreadsheet allows for five names per 30-minute block.
Thank you,
Sister Sue
The Vice-President Academic and Research will make available up to two awards to support the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by 69传媒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鈥檚 mandate.
The awards of $5,000 each will be disbursed to ISP 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鈥檚 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: Manuscripts that are written and/or edited by 69传媒faculty, including contract and sessional faculty, are eligible. The 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鈥檚 or authors鈥� discipline. The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC鈥檚 mandate.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2, 2022
Foe more information, go to
Please be advised that the PEI Research Ethics Board (Health PEI) office has now moved to a new electronic submission platform for use by all researchers.
Effective April 1, 2022, all new study submissions for review by the PEI REB (those applications involving Health PEI in any capacity) will be required to be completed in their new software system, Synto, rather than be submitted through the 69传媒Researcher Portal.
Current active studies will not require changes; however, you鈥檙e encouraged to contact the office as soon as possible to request a user account for future submissions. Please contact the PEI REB Coordinator (Health PEI) if you have any questions at (902) 569-0576 or at reb@ihis.org.
The Scholarships and Awards Office has extended the deadline to apply for select Convocation awards! The new deadline is Thursday April 14, 2022. Graduating students can access the three remaining award application forms by clicking the following links:
- Arlie Parks Scholarship - In Memory of Dr. Kenneth MacIntyre (Medicine)
- Hon. Justice Mark R. MacGuigan Memorial Scholarship (Arts/Law)
- 69传媒Class of 1989 Award (Campus Community)
Be sure to submit your application(s) and any supporting documents in time for the April 14th deadline electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall.
The deadline for Summer 2022 Tuition Waivers is April 29, 2022. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of My69传媒under 69传媒Forms.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566- 0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
Register now for a live orientation webinar.
Our EFAP provider, LifeWorks, is holding orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who want to know more about how their 69传媒EFAP benefits work.
2022 dates offered: January 27, February 17, March 24, April 14, May 26, June 23, July 14, August 25, September 22, October 13, and November 17.
To register:
- Click this to view the brochure.
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST).
- Click the date to open the registration window.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
EFAP offers a short-term, solution-focused approach to professional counselling to assist you in resolving your concerns and issues. EFAP provides counselling that best suits your needs and busy schedules, whether it is in person, by telephone, or online [e-counselling], as well as immediate help with crises.
In addition to professional counselling, employees and their eligible family members can access a wide range of programs that provide telephonic consultation with qualified advisors who can help answer questions and clarify concerns that affect us all. Services include legal, financial, family, and nutritional.
For EFAP counselling, work-life programs, and information services 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year, call (English) 1-844-880-9142. Or visit:
More information on the 69传媒EFAP benefit can be found on My69传媒 or .
UPEI鈥檚 Faculty of Business will hold information sessions for those interested in the MBA in Global Leadership and Executive MBA programs. The events will be Wednesday, April 27, with information about the MBA in Global Leadership being shared at 12:00 pm and information on the Executive MBA being shared at 5:00 pm. Both events will be held virtually. Please register by emailing mba@upei.ca.
The MBA in Global Leadership program is a cohort-model MBA program that can be completed in 12- or 24-months. The program is designed to enhance students' skill sets and decision-making abilities needed in today鈥檚 dynamic international business environment.
UPEI's Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work in, a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.
To learn more about these exciting opportunities, the Faculty of Business invites you to attend these upcoming information sessions. Learn more about the program and application process, have your questions answered, and meet with staff, faculty, and students. Please email mba@upei.ca to register, and you will be sent an access link prior to the event.
For more information about UPEI's MBA programs, please visit www.upei.ca/globalmba orwww.upei.ca/emba.
The 69传媒English Language Centre is looking for individuals and families who may be interested in hosting students this summer as part of the department's Customized Groups. Students from Japan attend 69传媒for two to three weeks and reside with homestay families during their stay. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact homestay@upei.ca.
Happy National Medical Laboratory Week!
Health, Safety, and Environment would like to celebrate not just our medical labs but all the different labs on campus: chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, biomedical path/microbiology, health management, diagnostic services, and applied human sciences.
Do you work in one of these labs?
Submit a safety tip or a safety measure that you've implemented in your lab for a chance to win a $100 69传媒Bookstore Gift card, a $25 Tim's Gift card, or a health and safety mug! Send your submissions to hse@upei.ca by end-of-day Tuesday, April 19. The draw will take place on Wednesday, April 20.
The Spring 2022 Exam Chili and Dahl Free Food Event at the Chaplaincy Centre will have a new look this month. Students will be invited to "Grab and Go" with their hot meal and treat bag. Volunteers are needed to package and distribute food on Tuesday, April 19.
As in December, we will serve twice on one day, from 12:00 noon--1:30 pm and again at 5:00--6:30 pm. The spreadsheet allows for five names per 30-minute block.
Thank you,
Sister Sue
The Vice-President Academic and Research will make available up to two awards to support the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by 69传媒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鈥檚 mandate.
The awards of $5,000 each will be disbursed to ISP 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鈥檚 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: Manuscripts that are written and/or edited by 69传媒faculty, including contract and sessional faculty, are eligible. The 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鈥檚 or authors鈥� discipline. The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC鈥檚 mandate.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2, 2022
Foe more information, go to
'Tis the season for grading, and this blog post shares some thoughts on feedback and second chances. But how to manage without swamping yourself with additional work? offers a few ideas.
