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Central Printing will be closed from Monday Dec. 20, 2021 -  Mon. Jan. 3, 2022. Please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or email whenderson@upei.ca or cpo@upei.ca

At the request of Acting 69传媒President Dr. Greg Keefe, Dr. John VanLeeuwen has agreed to carry out the role of Interim Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Atlantic Veterinary College.

Dr. VanLeeuwen is a Professor of Epidemiology and Ruminant Health Management and has been at AVC since 1997. He has served as Chair of the Department of Health Management since June 1, 2021. Dr. VanLeeuwen is a highly respected mentor, award winning researcher and community partner, and has also served in senior leadership positions outside the University, including as Chair of Veterinarians Without Borders (Canada) and Farmers Helping Farmers.  

The Teaching and Learning Centre is pleased to announce the launch of a new internal research grant focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). Faculty and Instructional staff such as lab instructors are eligible to apply for the Internal SoTL Research Grant (ISRG).

Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded for SoTL research initiatives at UPEI. Researchers are encouraged to propose collaborations with colleagues from different, but complementary, disciplines which can also provide high-quality student training opportunities.

SoTL involves:

• asking meaningful questions about student learning, and about the teaching activities designed to facilitate student learning,
• answering those questions by making relevant student learning visible to gather evidence of thinking and learning, and then systematically analyzing this evidence, and
• sharing the results of that analysis publicly to invite peer review, and to contribute to broader bodies of knowledge on student learning, and
• aiming to improve student learning by strengthening the practice of teaching (one鈥檚 own and others鈥�).

Guidelines and application forms for the ISRG are available on the Research Services Internal Funding page  

Please submit applications using the 69传媒Romeo Researcher Portal. The deadline for proposals is January 21, 2022 by 4:00 pm.  Applicants will be notified in early February.

If you have any questions about the funding, process, or if you鈥檇 like to discuss your idea, please reach out to Charlene VanLeeuwen, Teaching and Learning Centre Coordinator at 902.620.5217 or cvanleeuwen@upei.ca

Reminder, Winter restrictions on overnight campus parking are now in effect until March 31st

Parking Lot 鈥淎鈥� is the only lot where overnight parking is permitted for the winter season. Residents of Andrew Hall and Bernardine Hall may park overnight in the Andrew Hall lot or General Parking Lot B, provided that their vehicles are moved to Lot 鈥淎鈥�  prior to ANY accumulation of snow or if storm conditions are forecast. Vehicles are to remain there until plowing and salting operations have been completed. 

Vehicles left in any parking lot other than Lot 鈥淎鈥� during storms or before snow removal is complete, will be towed at the owner's expense. Facilities Management appreciates your co-operation to ensure parking lots are cleared safely. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding winter parking, contact parking@upei.ca

Yoga Instructor Pam Harris will guide you through a 45-minute class offering meditation and gentle yoga stretches. The meditation segment of the class creates more calm, inner peace, and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and overall health 

Thursdays 12:10鈥�12:55 pm

January 13 - February 17

March 3 - April 7

The class is FREE and for 69传媒employees only, provided by the Healthy Campus Committee and supported by the 69传媒Employee Wellness Strategy. You do not need to have a sports centre membership in order to take this class. Staff/Faculty can only register for one of the sessions above per semester.     

Registration and to check if spots available be follow instructions below.

69传媒FACULTY/STAFF: Please sign in using your 69传媒email address and password at our new portal: . Then click on the Fitness Programs Icon. In the drop-down menu on the left, click on Campus Staff/Faculty Wellness programs. Sign up information is at that site.  Ensure you also click on January - April 2022 Semester.

The Scholarships and Awards Office is accepting applications for the 2nd Semester Award Cycle.

Students can now apply to numerous awards with a February 1st, 2022 deadline through our Scholarship and Award Application portal. Students are encouraged to review the webpage, click the application link provided, or find it listed on the 69传媒Forms section of MyUPEI. Additional awards with a separate application process are conveniently listed on the same webpage. Deadlines for the separate application awards vary across January and February. Be sure to click the links, review the award criteria, and submit in time for the deadline!

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

A resource suggestion from the Fall Reading Group. This chapter from  the e-book we've been discussing this fall, has practical course design strategies which can add resiliency that help deal with disruptions like snow days or being away from campus because you have children out of school for the day, etc.  Check out the chapter   

The Student Financial Services office, located in Room 202 in Dalton Hall, will be closed over lunch on Monday, December 20th to attend a staff function beginning at 12pm. 

A resource suggestion from the Fall Reading Group. This chapter from  the e-book we've been discussing this fall, has practical course design strategies which can add resiliency that help deal with disruptions like snow days or being away from campus because you have children out of school for the day, etc.  Check out the chapter   

The deadline for Winter 2022 Tuition Waivers is December 17, 2021. 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.

The Study & Stay PEI Program is still looking for 8 more volunteer mentors! If you're a working professional on PEI, we would love to have you sign up as a mentor!

Get matched with a graduating international student and share your knowledge to support their career journey on PEI. A time commitment of only 4 hours in total between February to July 2022. Sign up as a volunteer mentor by December 20th, 2021 at:

Help us reach our goal of 58 mentors in the program! If you have any questions, please contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca

A resource suggestion from the Fall Reading Group. This chapter from  the e-book we've been discussing this fall, has practical course design strategies which can add resiliency that help deal with disruptions like snow days or being away from campus because you have children out of school for the day, etc.  Check out the chapter   

Beat the New Years Resolution rush and sign up for small group training now.   Small Group Training is a fun and effective way to reach your fitness goals by training in a group of six under the guidance of a certified personal trainer.    We have a variety of options (once/week, two times/week, three times/week) at a great price for 69传媒staff/faculty   $50 + hst  for 1 session (12 classes), regular price is $135 + hst.    If you have any questions, please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca

For more details visit /ar/fitness-classes

To register for small group training please log into our new online registration site.

69传媒faculty, staff, and students: 

• You can sign in using your 69传媒email address and password at our new portal, . 
• After signing in click on the Fitness Programming icon and following prompts.         

Want to increase the battery life of your phone? Reduce the screen's brightness by 10-15% and set the screen to go blank in fewer seconds. Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you're not using them. 

The Study & Stay PEI Program is still looking for 8 more volunteer mentors! If you're a working professional on PEI, we would love to have you as a mentor! Get matched with a graduating international student and share your knowledge to support their career journey on PEI. A time commitment of only 4 hours in total between February to July 2022. Sign up as a mentor today at:

Help us reach our goal of 58 mentors in the program! If you have any questions, please contact us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca

The pandemic has encouraged new pedagogical perspectives and possibilities for many educators, including the various ways we can blend in-person and online, synchronous and asynchronous, learning modalities. In the past two years, instructors have adapted their teaching and tried new approaches, often with little time to reflect and prepare. Now with the benefits of a little more time, a few more resources, and far more experience, faculty can create well-design blended courses or programs that centre on students and provide engaged, active, and interactive learning experiences, in both physical and virtual environments. This blended approach can also provide flexible, equitable and more individualized learning opportunities for students.  The emerging pedagogies and concepts being developed and explored in blended teaching and learning are leading to innovations that will be vital as we transition to an educational world that combines the aspects of space and time in new and meaningful ways.

The call for proposals closes February 7, 2022. For further details on how to submit a proposal please go to: 

Please help get the word out and invite your students to our next Free Food event.  Free Food - Chili and Dahl. Tuesday December 14 12:00 - 1:30 and 5:00 - 6:30 pm 

Many exams with large student enrollments are scheduled for Dec 14.  Why not add a note in your Moodle account, inviting students to a healthy, free meal?  Anyone on campus to study that day?  Clubs and other campus groups can share the word too.  

Check campus screens for details.  Or email Sister Sue <sukidd@upei.ca> for graphics. All are welcome.

Central Printing's last operating day before the holiday break will be Friday, Dec 17, 2021.  Please contact Wendy at 902-566-0558 or email whenderson@upei.ca or cpo@upei.ca

The pandemic has encouraged new pedagogical perspectives and possibilities for many educators, including the various ways we can blend in-person and online, synchronous and asynchronous, learning modalities. In the past two years, instructors have adapted their teaching and tried new approaches, often with little time to reflect and prepare. Now with the benefits of a little more time, a few more resources, and far more experience, faculty can create well-design blended courses or programs that centre on students and provide engaged, active, and interactive learning experiences, in both physical and virtual environments. This blended approach can also provide flexible, equitable and more individualized learning opportunities for students.  The emerging pedagogies and concepts being developed and explored in blended teaching and learning are leading to innovations that will be vital as we transition to an educational world that combines the aspects of space and time in new and meaningful ways.

The call for proposals closes February 7, 2022. For further details on how to submit a proposal please go to: 

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Thursday December 23, 2021. These applications will be reviewed at the January 2022 meeting.

All research compliance applications, including Biosafety application forms, must be submitted through the Researcher Portal. This online system is paired with electronic approvals to replace the hard-copy signatures process.

Information about the Researcher Portal, including instructions for using the site, is available at /research-services/forms. Contact researcherportal@upei.ca if you have any questions about accessing or using the Researcher Portal.

For more information about the IBC review and approval process please contact Joy Knight (Compliance Coordinator) at mknight@upei.ca