Campus Notices
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鈥淚 know I have to do well; it鈥檚 not a choice鈥�: Being Black in University, with Carl E. James, Ph.D. York University
Colleagues at 69传媒are invited to share in the opening session of Part 2 of the Black Students Matter Teaching Retreat at St. Francis Xavier University which features Dr. Carl James on Tuesday, November 9, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Atlantic. Please note: This session will NOT be recorded. Please use this . The Zoom link will be shared ~ 24 hours before.
Synopsis: With reference to community, research, and media reports, we will explore the experiences of Black students in today鈥檚 universities noting how they negotiate the inequitable institutional structures in order to realize their educational, employment and career ambitions. We will reflect on how today鈥檚 discourses of 鈥渟ystemic racism鈥� and the programs initiated are bringing about the changes anticipated or needed.
If you are interested in a viewing /discussion session with the recording from Part 1 featuring Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billing's talk on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, please email TLC@upei.ca.
Join Occupational Therapist, Sarah MacKenzie, as she introduces sensory processing differences and sensory diets.Neurodivergent individuals often experience challenges with sensory input to their brain. Some individuals are hypersensitive to sensory input of light, noise, sound, touch, and smell, while others may be hyposensitive to the senses. Whichever experience an individual has, there are ways professionals can help to combat it, sometimes through the use of sensory diets. Sensory diets are specifically designed for the individual to have a variety of sensory-based activities that are designed to assist with attention, arousal, and adaptive responses to their environment. Sensory diets can also be helpful in assisting someone in understanding their sensory needs, as many individuals who experience sensory challenges have a hard time discerning their specific areas of need. In this presentation we will go over what sensory diets are, and what they are used for. We will also go over sensory diet activities, and how to determine what sensory needs an individual has. While this lunch 'n' learn is intended for students, all are welcome.
Please sign up here:
Building on the concepts introduced in SoTL 101, this SoTL Canada roadshow will introduce participants to the steps of launching a SoTL Project. This session will include information about how to begin your literature review, formulate a research question, introduce methodologies commonly used in SoTL, review data collection and analysis techniques, and offer considerations for disseminating your work. We will also briefly discuss the role of ethics in SoTL. If you are new to SoTL, just getting started with SoTL, or want a refresher as you鈥檙e planning your next project, this workshop is right for you! Please join the members of the SoTL Canada executive for this exciting event, taking place Thursday November 4th, 2021 at 1:00 Atlantic. To register, please follow this link:
Psychology Honours Information Day
Friday, November 12th at 12:30 pm
Main Building, room 213
Hosted by Dr. Scott Greer (Coordinator) and the Department of Psychology
The Psychology Department has recently made a number of significant changes to their Honours program. This information session will review these changes, particularly focusing on how and when a student applies to the Honours program; also discussed will be what an "Honours degree in Psychology" is, what it entails, past examples of Honours research, as well as a "question and answer" period. All are welcome!
Need some support with a writing assignment or presentation? Free, friendly, qualified help is available at the Writing Centre! Save yourself from frustration, anxiety, and wasted time.
Go to upei.mywconline.com to make an online or in-person appointment. Drop-ins are also welcome at our location in the Robertson Library when tutors are present and available.
And the call for submissions is out for the 69传媒Arts Review, volume XI. This annual publication celebrates writing and writers on campus. Both creative and academic pieces are welcome from any subject area.
Send your submissions or questions to artsreview@upei.ca. and visit us at https://www.facebook.com/UPEIArtsReview. Deadline for submissions: December 21, 2021.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 8:00 pm
On Wednesday November 3rd, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance on the My69传媒portal and related services from 8 pm to 12 am midnight. During this time there may be intermittent access and performance issues with MyUPEI, Self-Service, Colleague & apply.upei.ca sites.
We encourage Students, Faculty, and Staff that 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 & Outlook email directly using .
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
Colleagues from Atlantic Canada are invited to join Mount Saint Vincent University for a talk by , sought-after speaker and expert on inclusive teaching practices on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The session will be online via Teams and advance registration is required. The link to join the event will be sent on November 4th. .
Synopsis: In her session 鈥淎ntiracist and Decolonial Approaches to Higher Education,鈥� Aisha will explore key principles for putting antiracist and decolonial theory into practice in education and encourage participants to collectively reflect on how we might embed these within our instructional practices. Before educators can ethically engage in antiracist work on their campuses, it is imperative that they understand and confront structural racism within the academy and within their own disciplines. To that end, participants will be invited to question, unsettle, and re-imagine what it means to be an educator for racial justice and ethical solidarity in our current times. Though based on the higher education environment, the lecture will be relevant to educators at every level, and others who seek to embed these practices in their work.
Are you still typing out text messages? Did you know you can slide over each letter rather than tapping? Excellent for those of us with chubby fingers! Try it and you'll never go back.
Android phone: Settings, Language & Input, Make sure the Google Keyboard is checked and scroll to Enable Gesture Typing.
iPhone/iPad: Settings, General, Keyboard, enable "Slide to Type"
ALL 69传媒students, staff and faculty must present their VaxPass at Panther Central desk to enter the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Those with exemptions must provide proof of exemption. Everyone will only have to show VaxPass once.
In addition, ALL members MUST NOW HAVE their CAMPUS ID card to enter the Fitness Centre.
If you are interested in renting an extra room or another housing accommodations to students, please contact offcampushousing@upei.ca
The new Geraldine Berrigan Memorial Scholarship is now available for applications! The scholarship will be granted to a student in the Faculty of Business who is in their second year of study, has achieved an 80% overall average or greater in their first year, is in financial need, and has an interest in pursuing a career in digital, technology, marketing or retail.
Students are encouraged to submit an application and supporting documents outlined on the application form by the November 5th deadline electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall. Best of luck to all who apply!
The 69传媒Health and Wellness Centre will be offering the following clinics for students, faculty, staff and immediate family members at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre:
FLU/COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:
November 2, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
November 3, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
November 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Note: New guidelines from NACI (National Advisory Committee on Immunization) have been released that report both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines may be received at the same time. Consequently, we will provide the COVID-19 Vaccine to partially or unvaccinated people with the November Flu clinics. For more information on these guidelines visit the following link:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/immunization/national-advisory-committee-on-immunization-naci/recommendations-use-covid-19-vaccines/summary-updates-september-28-2021.html
Please bring your provincial health card or proof of your 69传媒international insurance and 69传媒student/staff/faculty ID.
If you are interested in renting an extra room or another housing accommodations to students, please contact offcampushousing@upei.ca
Due to COVID-19, the 'Take Our Kids to Work Day' program will not be permitted at UPEI this year.
Speaker: Keegan Kirk
PhD Student, Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Abstract: The finite element method (FEM) has been an indispensable tool used in engineering design to simulate problems in structural analysis, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetics since the mid-20th century. At its heart, FEM is a technique for numerically solving differential equations, which presents many challenges of mathematical and computational interest. Six decades after its inception, it remains an extremely active field of research for mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists alike.
In this talk, I will provide an introduction to the basic ideas of FEM through the study of some simple model problems. Afterward, I will present some numerical simulations for more physically realistic problems with applications to solid and fluid mechanics. I will also briefly discuss a few of the major active areas of research related to FEM. The topics will be relatively self-contained, but some familiarity with calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and differential equations will be assumed.
Zoom Connection Details:
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Meeting ID: 973 4259 8765 / Passcode: 316255
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If you are interested in renting an extra room or another housing accommodations to students, please contact offcampushousing@upei.ca
The new Geraldine Berrigan Memorial Scholarship is now available for applications! The scholarship will be granted to a student in the Faculty of Business who is in their second year of study, has achieved an 80% overall average or greater in their first year, is in financial need, and has an interest in pursuing a career in digital, technology, marketing or retail.
Students are encouraged to submit an application and supporting documents outlined on the application form by the November 5th deadline electronically to scholarships@upei.ca or in person to the Scholarships and Awards Office at 202 Dalton Hall. Best of luck to all who apply!
Speaker: Keegan Kirk
PhD Student, Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Abstract: The finite element method (FEM) has been an indispensable tool used in engineering design to simulate problems in structural analysis, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, and electromagnetics since the mid-20th century. At its heart, FEM is a technique for numerically solving differential equations, which presents many challenges of mathematical and computational interest. Six decades after its inception, it remains an extremely active field of research for mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists alike.
In this talk, I will provide an introduction to the basic ideas of FEM through the study of some simple model problems. Afterward, I will present some numerical simulations for more physically realistic problems with applications to solid and fluid mechanics. I will also briefly discuss a few of the major active areas of research related to FEM. The topics will be relatively self-contained, but some familiarity with calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis, and differential equations will be assumed.
Zoom Connection Details:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 973 4259 8765 / Passcode: 316255
Find your local number:
鈥淚 know I have to do well; it鈥檚 not a choice鈥�: Being Black in University, with Carl E. James, Ph.D. York University
Colleagues at 69传媒are invited to share in the opening session of Part 2 of the Black Students Matter Teaching Retreat at St. Francis Xavier University which features Dr. Carl James on Tuesday, November 9, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Atlantic. Please note: This session will NOT be recorded. Please use this . The Zoom link will be shared ~ 24 hours before.
Synopsis: With reference to community, research, and media reports, we will explore the experiences of Black students in today鈥檚 universities noting how they negotiate the inequitable institutional structures in order to realize their educational, employment and career ambitions. We will reflect on how today鈥檚 discourses of 鈥渟ystemic racism鈥� and the programs initiated are bringing about the changes anticipated or needed.
If you are interested in a viewing /discussion session with the recording from Part 1 featuring Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billing's talk on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, please email TLC@upei.ca.
