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Have you ever been impacted by extreme weather or natural disasters on PEI? Were you able to get the information and the help you needed at the right times? 

We are looking for interview study participants who will share their experiences about how they prepare and respond to these types of events. The information you share with us feed into a design process to create new interactive technologies to help citizens during storms, flash floods or other types of disasters that we increasingly need to respond to in 2021.

We are looking for people who are: fluent in English, 18 years of age or older, live or have lived on PEI  and have experienced an extreme weather or natural disaster event on PEI they would be comfortable speaking about.  Participants for this study also must have reliable internet connection as interviews will be conducted online.  

Interviews will take about 30 minutes to complete and participants will be compensated with an 8Gb USB key worth approximately $12 for their time.  Participants will also be given the opportunity to join in future community co-design sessions for the new technology!

If you would like to improve preparedness and response of Islanders to natural disasters, please contact Choyce Chappell (cachappell@upei.ca) or Christopher Power (cdspower@upei.ca) to set up an interview between 1 June 2021 and 15 July 2021.

If someone else finds your phone, will they be able to get it back to you? Put a next of kin/partners details on the lock screen to make sure: the option is in Settings on Android, Health on iOS and on Windows Phone you'll have the option to edit the wallpaper. 

Through this informative session, as a student you will learn – or review what you already know – about the Occupational Health and Safety Act of PEI. This provincial law exists to protect worker health and safety, and the more you know about it, the more proactive you can be in preventing workplace injury or illness. Learn about employer responsibilities, worker rights and responsibilities, types of workplace hazards, and steps you can take today to make the most of life outside of work!

Any student who wishes to participate can contact Shelly Kavanagh at shkavanagh@upei.ca to register for the course. The Zoom link will be forwarded next Tuesday afternoon, June 1st.

(Session duration - 45 minutes)   

IT Systems and Services would like to inform faculty and staff that the initial phase of the 69´«Ã½M365 Project is underway, and that a number of faculties and departments have already migrated from Gmail to Microsoft Outlook services.

If you have not already taken part in one of our earlier migrations, you will be included in the final migration scheduled for June 4–7, 2021. Please keep in mind that this migration encompasses Email, Calendar, and Contacts services only. Additional features of Microsoft’s M365 application suite will become available in a future phase of the project.

You will be receiving more details and support in the days leading up to the migration. In the meantime, please visit our  for more information.
 

Have you let your health screening go by the wayside since the Pandemic began? The Healthy Campus Committee is pleased to invite all faculty and staff to a Wellness Check on June 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  The event will be hosted at the McMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Building complete with the usual COVID-19 precautions: hand-sanitizing, physical distancing, and wearing a mask. You can have your blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids checked; you can have your sit/reach strength tested, you can assess your stress/tension at the Tension Release booth, learn about Sun Safety and STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections). There will be passports that you can submit for some great prizes (e.g Airpod and gym memberships).  

Come and join in on the event on June 2 all morning!

The entire 69´«Ã½community was dismayed to hear the news of the discovery of remains at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC. Flags on the 69´«Ã½campus will be flown at half-mast until sunset on June 8 to honour the lives of the 215 First Nation children whose remains were found in a mass grave.

69´«Ã½is joining the Government of PEI and many other governments and organizations in lowering the flags to half-mast for 215 hours, representing one hour for every child whose life was lost on the grounds of the former residential school in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory.

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day 2021. If you are wanting to lower your risk of smoking-related cancers, COPD, and COVID-19, "Commit to quit". The World Health Organization reports a 50% higher risk of severe disease or death from COVID-19 in tobacco users than in non-tobacco users. Go to this website to pledge to quit today and explore their campaign. You can always visit the 69´«Ã½Health & Wellness centre and ask for help in quitting. Email: healthcentre@upei.ca or telephone: 902-566-0616 for an appointment.

Through this informative session, as a student you will learn – or review what you already know – about the Occupational Health and Safety Act of PEI. This provincial law exists to protect worker health and safety, and the more you know about it, the more proactive you can be in preventing workplace injury or illness. Learn about employer responsibilities, worker rights and responsibilities, types of workplace hazards, and steps you can take today to make the most of life outside of work!

Any student who wishes to participate can contact Shelly Kavanagh at shkavanagh@upei.ca to register for the course. The Zoom link will be forwarded next Tuesday afternoon, June 1st.

(Session duration - 45 minutes)   

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing Yoga & Fascial Release Classes for 69´«Ã½Faculty and Staff. Brenda Dowel, yoga teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner will lead the four-part series of 90-minute classes with a focused approach.

The four week series will feature a different area each week:   Hips & Glutes, Back & Core, Shoulders & Upper Bod and Legs & Lower Body.

Dates:   June 9, 16, 23 and 30

Times:   10:00 am - 11:30 am or 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This series will include a comprehensive approach to the entire body while focusing on a particular area for optimal health and vitality.  

•  Grounding; Psoas Release; Centering 
•  Stretching what is tight and strengthening what is weak
•  Fascial Stretching and Myofascial Releases, Yoga & Conditioning Movements
•  Fluid and static movements for the Fascia/Connective Tissue
•  Recognizing and addressing unhealthy movement patterns
•  Relaxation and Integration

The free programming is offered to 69´«Ã½staff and faculty only on a first registration basis. To register please email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca indicating which time (morning or afternoon). Twelve participants max per series. Location: Fitness Studio 1, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre

Curious about how you can get involved with work-integrated learning projects in upcoming semesters?

Riipen is hosting weekly webinars to share information about how you can get involved in supporting youth for the future of work using their online platform.

The sessions will cover:

• An introduction to Riipen
• Available funding opportunities
• How to get started
• Q & A

Visit  to sign up for an upcoming session.

Can't make it? No problem; sign up and we will send you the recording.

Through this informative session, as a student you will learn – or review what you already know – about the Occupational Health and Safety Act of PEI. This provincial law exists to protect worker health and safety, and the more you know about it, the more proactive you can be in preventing workplace injury or illness. Learn about employer responsibilities, worker rights and responsibilities, types of workplace hazards, and steps you can take today to make the most of life outside of work!

Any student who wishes to participate can contact Shelly Kavanagh at shkavanagh@upei.ca to register for the course. The Zoom link will be forwarded next Tuesday afternoon, June 1st.

(Session duration - 45 minutes)   

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing Yoga & Fascial Release Classes for 69´«Ã½Faculty and Staff. Brenda Dowel, yoga teacher E-RYT-1000 and Licensed Holistic Practitioner will lead the four-part series of 90-minute classes with a focused approach.

The four week series will feature a different area each week:   Hips & Glutes, Back & Core, Shoulders & Upper Bod and Legs & Lower Body.

Dates:   June 9, 16, 23 and 30

Times:   10:00 am - 11:30 am or 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This series will include a comprehensive approach to the entire body while focusing on a particular area for optimal health and vitality.  

•  Grounding; Psoas Release; Centering 
•  Stretching what is tight and strengthening what is weak
•  Fascial Stretching and Myofascial Releases, Yoga & Conditioning Movements
•  Fluid and static movements for the Fascia/Connective Tissue
•  Recognizing and addressing unhealthy movement patterns
•  Relaxation and Integration

The free programming is offered to 69´«Ã½staff and faculty only on a first registration basis. To register please email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca indicating which time (morning or afternoon). Twelve participants max per series. Location: Fitness Studio 1, Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre

IT Systems and Services would like to inform faculty and staff that the initial phase of the 69´«Ã½M365 Project is underway, and that a number of faculties and departments have already migrated from Gmail to Microsoft Outlook services.

If you have not already taken part in one of our earlier migrations, you will be included in the final migration scheduled for June 4–7, 2021. Please keep in mind that this migration encompasses Email, Calendar, and Contacts services only. Additional features of Microsoft’s M365 application suite will become available in a future phase of the project.

You will be receiving more details and support in the days leading up to the migration. In the meantime, please visit our  for more information.
 

Have you let your health screening go by the wayside since the Pandemic began? The Healthy Campus Committee is pleased to invite all faculty and staff to a Wellness Check on June 2 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  The event will be hosted at the McMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Building complete with the usual COVID-19 precautions: hand-sanitizing, physical distancing, and wearing a mask. You can have your blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipids checked; you can have your sit/reach strength tested, you can assess your stress/tension at the Tension Release booth, learn about Sun Safety and STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections). There will be passports that you can submit for some great prizes (e.g Airpod and gym memberships).  

Come and join in on the event on June 2 all morning!

The 69´«Ã½School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the 69´«Ã½Climate Webinar Series.

Join Luke Meloche, 69´«Ã½School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, May 28 at 3 pm he will speak about Taking Precise Measurements of Storm Damage on PEI Agricultural Fields Using Drone Technology

Sign up to participate on Eventbrite:

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing FREE "Gentle Yoga Stretch and Meditation Classes" for 69´«Ã½faculty and staff. Classes will be on Thursdays 12:10 pm–12:50 pm. Classes will be on a four-week rotation.  Yoga instructor Pam Harris - Stewart will be leading the class. Pre-registration required. No drop-ins. Thursdays - June 3, 10, 17, and 24

Six spots for Tuesdays group.   

How to register: email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca

The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing FREE "Gentle Yoga Stretch and Meditation Classes" for 69´«Ã½faculty and staff. Classes will be on Tuesdays 12:10 pm–12:50 pm. Classes will be on a four-week rotation.  Yoga instructor Colleen Gallant will be leading the class. Pre-registration required. No drop-ins. Tuesdays - June 1, 8, 15 and 22. 

Six spots for Tuesdays group.   

How to register: email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca

69´«Ã½Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used commercial kitchen equipment.

Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until May 28, 2021 at 2:00pm.  This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your 69´«Ã½credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the Vendor Name and the Contact Name fields.  You can access the information on this opportunity at the following link:

If you require assistance please email tenders@upei.ca

69´«Ã½Procurement Services is currently taking bids on a used Steinway 9' Grand Piano.

Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until May 28, 2021 at 2:00pm.  This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your 69´«Ã½credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the Vendor Name and the Contact Name fields.  You can access the information on this opportunity at the following link:

Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Friday, May 14, 2021. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning of testing and again when the testing is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.

Alumni Canada Games Place – May 14

Chaplaincy Centre – May 14

Health Sciences Building – May 17

KC Irving Chemistry Centre – May 18

Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – May 19

Memorial Hall – May 21

Kelley Memorial Building – May 25

Chi-Wan Young Sports Center – May 26

WA Murphy Student Center – May 27

Dalton Hall – May 28

SDU Main Building – June 1

Don & Marion McDougall Hall – June 2-3

Alumni Hall – June 3

Steel Building – June 4

Duffy Science Centre – June 9–10

Central Utility Building – June 15–16

Robertson Library – June 22

Cass Science Hall – June 23

Campus Kids Child Care Centre – June 23

Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering – June 24

The following buildings will take place at a later date

Atlantic Veterinary College – TBD

Bill & Denise Andrew Hall – TBD

Bernardine Hall – TBD

Blanchard Hall – TBD

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall - TBD

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.