Campus Notices
The Robertson Library is interviewing two candidates for a three-year position as Systems Librarian. Both candidates will present on the following topic for 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes for questions: 鈥淚n the face of continuously changing technology opportunities, what are the key components in maintaining and managing technology in an academic library, and how would you apply these components at UPEI?鈥�
Our first candidate, Courtney Earl Matthews, earned his Master of Library and Information Studies degree from Dalhousie University. He is currently Head, Open Scholarship Services Division, at Queen鈥檚 University in Kingston. Since 2020, he has also been Acting Head, Discovery and Technology Services for Web & Systems, at Queen's.
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The 69传媒Health, Safety and Environment Department (HSE) is offering emergency and standard First Aid/CPR training sessions this month:
Emergency First Aid/CPR
August 27, 2021
8:30 am鈥�3:30 pm
KMB 237
This basic one-day course offers lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills.
Standard First Aid/CPR
August 30 and 31, 2021
8:30 am鈥�3:30 pm
KMB 237
This comprehensive two-day course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement (high risk areas such as labs).
Cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all 69传媒faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered. Priority will be given to First Aiders in each campus building who need to renew their certification. Please note that lunch will not be provided.
As space is limited, please pre-register by contacting Shelly Kavanagh by the end of the day on Thursday, August 19, 2021, via email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901).
Recently hired faculty at the 69传媒 will be welcomed to the academic community during our New Faculty Orientation on August 23rd and 24th. We are planning for an in-person gathering on campus from 1:00 to 4:00 each day to welcome and meet our new colleagues. This university-level orientation is meant for all newly hired faculty of all ranks and tracks. This event complements any orientation programming offered by your unit, and you are highly encouraged to engage in both. Our event will feature a large cast of senior administrators, colleagues from a variety of teaching, research, and support units as well as the UPEIFA, our faculty union. In addition to welcoming remarks and a review of key university policies, sessions will include background info and tips to support faculty and student success to help your transition to 69传媒be as smooth as possible. You will also hear from fellow faculty who have been in your shoes about building and finding community at UPEI.
Invitations will be sent in early August. If you are a new academic member of the 69传媒community, and you haven鈥檛 received an invitation or wish to ensure you receive the invitation, please contact Charlene VanLeeuwen at TLC@upei.ca
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 3rd for the September meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 69传媒Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.
To view any 69传媒ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they 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.
Accessibility Services invites all Faculty to attend our session, 鈥淓xecutive Functions鈥� on Tuesday August 17 from 1:00-2:30 pm. This webinar will provide an overview of executive functions, what they look like in action, and supports and strategies. Specifically, the session will cover, Prioritizing and Goal Selection; Planning and Organizing; Working Memory; Attention and Flexibility; Self-Regulation; Inhibition and Initiation; Execution and Goal Attainment.
To sign up for this session please complete the following form:
Recently hired faculty at the 69传媒 will be welcomed to the academic community during our New Faculty Orientation on August 23rd and 24th. We are planning for an in-person gathering on campus from 1:00 to 4:00 each day to welcome and meet our new colleagues. This university-level orientation is meant for all newly hired faculty of all ranks and tracks. This event complements any orientation programming offered by your unit, and you are highly encouraged to engage in both. Our event will feature a large cast of senior administrators, colleagues from a variety of teaching, research, and support units as well as the UPEIFA, our faculty union. In addition to welcoming remarks and a review of key university policies, sessions will include background info and tips to support faculty and student success to help your transition to 69传媒be as smooth as possible. You will also hear from fellow faculty who have been in your shoes about building and finding community at UPEI.
Invitations will be sent in early August. If you are a new academic member of the 69传媒community, and you haven鈥檛 received an invitation or wish to ensure you receive the invitation, please contact Charlene VanLeeuwen at TLC@upei.ca
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 3rd for the September meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 69传媒Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.
To view any 69传媒ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they 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.
On Friday, August 13, 2021, our third party vendor will be conducting routine maintenance on the credit card payment portal from 4am to 8 am ATL. During this time there may be intermittent access and performance issues when accessing and making a deposit or tuition credit card payment through the online portal. If you experience difficulty making a credit card payment outside of this period, please contact accounting@upei.ca. We appreciate your patience during this time.
The Workers Compensation Board is pleased to run the Safe Youth Award contest, for youth at work across PEI. Again this year, two $500 prizes will be awarded, one in each age category, 15-19, and 20-24. Young workers may apply for the award, or employers/supervisors may nominate workers. Follow the link for application/nomination details, and for a printable poster to display in your workplace. Please note the August 15 deadline.
For more information, please contact Clare at cbwaddell@wcb.pe.ca or (902) 368-6357.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 3rd for the September meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 69传媒Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/
For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.
To view any 69传媒ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they 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.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology will be interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Parasitology.
Our second candidate, Dr. Umer Chaudhry, earned his DVM and MSc degree in Veterinary Parasitology from Pakistan. In 2007 he moved to Sweden where he studied MSc in Molecular Biology and MSc in Biomedicine. In 2010 he moved to Canada to obtain his PhD in Veterinary Parasitology from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary. Since defending his thesis in 2015, he worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Student, University of Edinburgh, Scotland. UK. In 2020 he joined the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, England, UK as a research fellow.
Seminar Title: How I can deliver innovative veterinary parasitology teaching, diagnostics and research at the Atlantic Veterinary College
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Now that we can go on vacation again, remember to practice these travel tips to keep you cyber safe:
- Limit what you do on public Wi-Fi. If possible, don't log into accounts that have sensitive information like banking/email/CRA etc.
- Set your device settings to always ask permission before connecting to a Wi-Fi network.
- It is important to remember that laptops, phones and tablets should never be left unattended. Ensure your devices are always with you. If you are staying in a hotel, the best thing to do is lock them in a safe. If a safe is not available, lock them in your luggage.
- If you do work on holiday or really need to access your financial information on the road, make sure the systems you access use encryption. If you鈥檙e unsure if a website is encrypted, consider using a trusted virtual private network (VPN) or a personal/mobile hotspot for a more secure connection.
Happy travels.
The deadline for Fall 2021 Tuition Waivers is August 18, 2021. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in their 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 Department of Pathology and Microbiology will be interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Parasitology.
Our second candidate, Dr. Umer Chaudhry, earned his DVM and MSc degree in Veterinary Parasitology from Pakistan. In 2007 he moved to Sweden where he studied MSc in Molecular Biology and MSc in Biomedicine. In 2010 he moved to Canada to obtain his PhD in Veterinary Parasitology from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary. Since defending his thesis in 2015, he worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Student, University of Edinburgh, Scotland. UK. In 2020 he joined the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, England, UK as a research fellow.
Seminar Title: How I can deliver innovative veterinary parasitology teaching, diagnostics and research at the Atlantic Veterinary College
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Meeting ID: 681 9020 6336
Passcode: 249331
Dear International Students of UPEI:
My name is Ye (Connie) Ding. As a part of my master鈥檚 degree in the Faculty of Education, I am conducting a study focusing on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education that they are not familiar with. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the 69传媒 Research Ethics Board (Ref No: 6009055).
I am recruiting international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. One-on-one online interviews with 60 minutes for each one will be conducted. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.
Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.
MacBeth Bros. will begin roof replacements on sections of Cass Science Hall and Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Cass Science Hall is scheduled to begin the week of August 16th and is expected to take approximately 1-1/2 weeks to complete. They will then relocate to Don and Marion McDougall Hall which is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete. This work is weather dependent.
Facilities Management apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 902-566-6034.
This webinar will provide an introduction to the basics of using Moodle, whether you鈥檙e teaching an online course or using Moodle to help with your face-to-face course. This workshop will cover uploading files, course organization and navigability, and other useful features.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology will be interviewing 3 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Parasitology.
Our first candidate, Dr. Nina Gillis-Germitsch, is a veterinary parasitologist working at the Institute of Parasitology, University of Zurich, Switzerland. She obtained her veterinary degree from the Vetsuisse faculty, University of Zurich in 2015. She became passionate about parasitology during her veterinary master studies, which focused on lungworms of foxes. In 2017 she obtained her veterinary doctorate (Dr. med. vet. / DVM) by studying the epidemiology and detection of lungworms in canids. She continued her path in veterinary parasitology by conducting a PhD in molecular parasitology with a focus on host-parasite interaction. She has been a lecturer of parasitology for 4 years and recently finished her residency of the European Veterinary Parasitology College.
SEMINAR:
Clinical relevance of Angiostrongylus vasorum and how it interacts with host coagulation
Teaching seminar:
Angiostrongylus vasorum is a cardiopulmonary nematode of dogs, which is challenging to diagnose and treat. It can cause respiratory distress and bleeding disorders in infected dogs. If left untreated the infection can be fatal. A. vasorum has been present in Newfoundland for several decades. The parasite has recently spread to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and now poses a threat to dogs in the Maritimes.
Research seminar:
The pathophysiology of bleeding disorders caused by A. vasorum is still unclear. The proteomic characterization of A. vasorum excretory/secretory proteins (ESP) and in vitro approaches, including N-terminomics, rotational thromboelastometry, and cell stimulation assays evaluating the effect of A. vasorum ESP and parasite-derived proteases on host coagulation and fibrinolysis shed light on the pathogenesis of coagulopathies upon A. vasorum infection.
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Meeting ID: 696 7071 8480
Passcode: 257308
Dear International Students of UPEI:
My name is Ye (Connie) Ding. As a part of my master鈥檚 degree in the Faculty of Education, I am conducting a study focusing on how international students utilize rubrics to support learning in the context of higher education that they are not familiar with. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through the 69传媒 Research Ethics Board (Ref No: 6009055).
I am recruiting international students who come from countries outside North America and use English as a second language. In addition, they must have completed at least one semester of study and have experienced rubrics in at least one course. One-on-one online interviews with 60 minutes for each one will be conducted. A water bottle ($25 value) will be offered to each participant as an honorarium for participating in the interview.
Participation in this study is voluntary and there are no known or anticipated risks to your participation in this study. If you are interested in participating into this study, please contact me (yding4610@upei.ca) or my supervisor, Dr. Tess Miller (902-620-5072; tsmiller@upei.ca). Do not hesitate to reach out to us, if you have any questions regarding this study or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation. I very much look forward to your participation and thank you in advance for your assistance with this study.
The AARMS CRG Online Workshop on Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science will be held August 6th, 2021 from 9:20 AM - 5:10 PM (Atlantic Time) in PEI, Canada. This workshop is mainly hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) and the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS) at 69传媒 (UPEI), Canada.
The Workshop will be held over Zoom at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84602868888?pwd=VEpJM0YzOFpncXpIK0RoUlpCMi8wdz09
Meeting ID: 846 0286 8888
Passcode: 527604
For more information, please visit: http://www.smcs.upei.ca/wfmas2021/
