Campus Notices
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC will be interviewing 4 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Bacteriology.
Our final candidate, Dr. Shivani Ojha, is a board-certified microbiologist by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists in Bacteriology & Mycology. She obtained her DVM degree and Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Microbiology from the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, India; and obtained her PhD in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Guelph. She has experience in research on risk assessment and risk management of significant pathogens in ISO/IEC accredited laboratories.The use of alternative resources such as probiotics and bacteriophages to curb foodborne pathogens, E. coli O157:H7 were examined. To address the risk of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens, vaccine development was pursued. In swine health, colonization factors of Actinobacillus suis were identified and models of A. suis infection were developed. A large part of the research has been in diagnostics on methods development to detect and source track the pathogen. Both genetic and serology-based diagnostic approaches were harnessed to detect pathogens, including, Norovirus, Coxiella burnetii, E. coli non-O157 serotypes. She is currently teaching in the VPM 4500 Diagnostic Services rotation (bacteriology and virology) to 4th year students at AVC.
SEMINAR:
Monday, May 17th @ 1:00 pm
Teaching Seminar Title: Escherichia coli, An Ally that Alienated.
The General microbiology and pathogenesis of E. coli will be presented.
Research Seminar Title: One Health, A Veterinary Calling鈥�
One health momentum and research on alternative resources for risk management will be presented. This will include research work on probiotics and bacteriophages targeting foodborne pathogen, E. coli O157:H7.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 672 2518 6608
Passcode: 845580
Have you ever thought of completing a Master鈥檚 degree in, among other things, island tourism, sustainability, or international relations, all while staying right here on Prince Edward Island?
If so, please join us on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, for an information session on UPEI鈥檚 programs!
Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) Information Session
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10:00am 鈥� 11:00am ADT (UTC-3)
Zoom registration:
To learn more about the MAIS program and Island Studies at UPEI, please visit
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Interim Coordinator of the MAIS Program: brinklow@upei.ca
69传媒is hosting the 2021 CBIE Annual Regional Meeting virtually!
June 3rd from 12:15pm - 4:00pm ADT and June 4th from 9:00am - 1:15pm ADT
Registration is now open and can be found .
This year's meeting is inspired by the region we live in and the connectivity we all enjoy. Atlantic Canada is unique in many ways but most of all the ability to 鈥渂ubble up鈥� and move between all four provinces seamlessly while learning from one another and internationalizing our communities and campuses together. We look forward to hearing our colleagues discuss the future of internationalization within our region and how we can all work together to share our research, knowledge, motivation and success moving forward.
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.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC will be interviewing 4 candidates for the tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Bacteriology.
Our final candidate, Dr. Shivani Ojha, is a board-certified microbiologist by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists in Bacteriology & Mycology. She obtained her DVM degree and Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Microbiology from the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, India; and obtained her PhD in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Guelph. She has experience in research on risk assessment and risk management of significant pathogens in ISO/IEC accredited laboratories.The use of alternative resources such as probiotics and bacteriophages to curb foodborne pathogens, E. coli O157:H7 were examined. To address the risk of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens, vaccine development was pursued. In swine health, colonization factors of Actinobacillus suis were identified and models of A. suis infection were developed. A large part of the research has been in diagnostics on methods development to detect and source track the pathogen. Both genetic and serology-based diagnostic approaches were harnessed to detect pathogens, including, Norovirus, Coxiella burnetii, E. coli non-O157 serotypes. She is currently teaching in the VPM 4500 Diagnostic Services rotation (bacteriology and virology) to 4th year students at AVC.
SEMINAR:
Monday, May 17th @ 1:00 pm
Teaching Seminar Title: Escherichia coli, An Ally that Alienated.
The General microbiology and pathogenesis of E. coli will be presented.
Research Seminar Title: One Health, A Veterinary Calling鈥�
One health momentum and research on alternative resources for risk management will be presented. This will include research work on probiotics and bacteriophages targeting foodborne pathogen, E. coli O157:H7.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 672 2518 6608
Passcode: 845580
Online training on how to use Animal Care Committee Forms in Researcher Portal is available. This training seminar is open to anyone using Animal Care Committee forms.
Title: Introduction to Animal Care Committee Forms in Researcher Portal
Date: Tuesday, May 18
Time: 10:00-11:00
If you would like to attend, please contact Jennifer Knight (jbknight@upei.ca) for login information
69传媒is hosting the 2021 CBIE Annual Regional Meeting virtually!
June 3rd from 12:15pm - 4:00pm ADT and June 4th from 9:00am - 1:15pm ADT
Registration is now open and can be found .
This year's meeting is inspired by the region we live in and the connectivity we all enjoy. Atlantic Canada is unique in many ways but most of all the ability to 鈥渂ubble up鈥� and move between all four provinces seamlessly while learning from one another and internationalizing our communities and campuses together. We look forward to hearing our colleagues discuss the future of internationalization within our region and how we can all work together to share our research, knowledge, motivation and success moving forward.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, June 4th for the June 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 69传媒School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the 69传媒Climate Webinar Series, which features a number of climate research topics presented by 69传媒researchers. The series runs on several Fridays at 3 pm (AT) between March 12 鈥� May 28, 2021.
Join Andy MacDonald, 69传媒School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, May 14 at 3 pm he will speak about Tracking PEI Coastal Erosion Using Pin Measurements and Drone Technology
Sign up to participate on Eventbrite:
Have you ever thought of completing a Master鈥檚 degree in, among other things, island tourism, sustainability, or international relations, all while staying right here on Prince Edward Island?
If so, please join us on Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, for an information session on UPEI鈥檚 programs!
Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) Information Session
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
10:00am 鈥� 11:00am ADT (UTC-3)
Zoom registration:
To learn more about the MAIS program and Island Studies at UPEI, please visit
Any questions can be directed to Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Interim Coordinator of the MAIS Program: brinklow@upei.ca
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 鈥� May 14
Chaplaincy Centre 鈥� May 14
Health Sciences Building 鈥� May 17
KC Irving Chemistry Centre 鈥� May 18
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre 鈥� May 19
Memorial Hall 鈥� May 21
Kelley Memorial Building 鈥� May 25
Chi-Wan Young Sports Center 鈥� May 26
WA Murphy Student Center 鈥� May 27
Dalton Hall 鈥� May 28
SDU Main Building 鈥� June 1
Don & Marion McDougall Hall 鈥� June 2-3
Alumni Hall 鈥� June 3
Steel Building 鈥� June 4
Duffy Science Centre 鈥� June 9鈥�10
Central Utility Building 鈥� June 15鈥�16
Robertson Library 鈥� June 22
Cass Science Hall 鈥� June 23
Campus Kids Child Care Centre 鈥� June 23
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering 鈥� June 24
The following buildings will take place at a later date
Atlantic Veterinary College 鈥� TBD
Bill & Denise Andrew Hall 鈥� TBD
Bernardine Hall 鈥� TBD
Blanchard Hall 鈥� TBD
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall - TBD
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.
At 10:00am on Thursday, May 13th, 2021, ITSS will be performing maintenance on the 69传媒wireless network. After the maintenance is completed, some devices may need to accept/trust the detected change before they are able to connect to the wireless network again. If you have any wireless devices that rely on an internet connection at this time, then please verify that your device is working properly after 10:10am.
If you have any questions, please contact the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, June 4th for the June 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.
UPEI鈥檚 Student Union and Experiential Education department have partnered with Skills PEI to create the International Student Employment Support Program (ISESP). This program will offer a cohort of international students the opportunity to gain employability skills through a combination of professional development training and a paid internship this summer.
In order to be eligible, international students must be finishing their first or second year of studies (having completed between 30 and 60 semester hours), living in Prince Edward Island for the duration of the program, and available to work during regular business hours.
Training begins May 25th, followed by 11-week internships through the summer with local businesses, tailored to students鈥� career interests.
For details, and to apply, visit . Students must be signed into their 69传媒account to access the Google form.
Applications close Sunday, May 16 at 11:59pm. Email any questions to experientialed@upei.ca.
The Health Centred Research Clinic at 69传媒is offering a Chronic Disease Self-Management program for any 69传媒Staff or Faculty that have been diagnosed with a chronic condition for at least one year or longer.
The program will consist of weekly group exercise and education sessions at the Health Centred Research Clinic located in the lower level of the Steel Building. In order to participate individuals must be currently employed by the 69传媒 either permanently, or a contract lasting for the duration of the program and have been diagnosed with a chronic condition for at least one year or longer.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, we will be hosting a 20 minute information Session Thursday May 13 at 12:00pm online. If interested please contact Program Coordinator, Laurie Michael at lmichael@upei.ca to receive the link on how to access the virtual information session. We look forward to seeing you there!
Small Group Training is a fun and effective way to reach your fitness goals. Sessions combine the expertise of a personal trainer with the dynamic and motivating of working in a small group. Derek Smith, 69传媒personal trainer will be leading a group Tuesday & Thursdays 12:10 pm - 12:55 pm, May 18 - June 24. 12 training sessions. Fee: Sports Centre members $118 + hst/person. Non-Members $146 + hst/person. No subsidies. Registration deadline May 14. To register or for more information please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca
The March Island Lecture Series session featured Prof. Mark Stoddart (Memorial University of Newfoundland) and Dr. 脕sthildur Elva Bernhar冒sd贸ttir (University of Iceland) discussing the financial crises of Iceland and Newfoundland & Labrador. What have these experiences had in common and what lessons can they teach us?
An edited version of the session will be aired on Eastlink's in Nova Scotia and PEI from May 10鈥�14 at 9am each day.
For more details about the presentation (or to watch the full version on the Institute of Island Studies YouTube channel), visit .
The 69传媒School of Climate Change and Adaptation is excited to announce the 69传媒Climate Webinar Series, which features a number of climate research topics presented by 69传媒researchers. The series runs on several Fridays at 3 pm (AT) between March 12 鈥� May 28, 2021.
Join Andy MacDonald, 69传媒School of Climate Change and Adaptation on Friday, May 14 at 3 pm he will speak about Tracking PEI Coastal Erosion Using Pin Measurements and Drone Technology
Sign up to participate on Eventbrite:
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre is pleased to share our 2021 spring newsletter with you!
Interested in some professional development that fits with your busy life? The Teaching and Learning Centre has curated a list pedagogy-related podcasts to match your needs. Click here for the links. If there are podcasts that you think should be added to the list please email details to Charlene VanLeeuwen, Teaching and Learning Centre Coordinator cvanleeuwen@upei.ca
