Campus Notices
Prerequisites: Familiarity with some other programming language
A great deal of high-performance computing software is written in C, but few universities offer courses in the language any more. If you have to work with "legacy code" written in C, adding features, porting to a new machine, or patching errors, or if you need to write user-defined functions for engineering packages such as Fluent, then this workshop is for you.
This session will take place on:
Thursday, March 4 - 12 pm - 4 pm (Atlantic time)
You do need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages.
Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail)
Instructions for how to join will be sent out one day prior to the start of the event.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-c-as-a-second-language-tickets-135724978063
Join and in our Introductory Python for Ecologists workshop series. Over three weeks, we will explore data analysis and visualization with Python, based on the Data Carpentry Lessons. Each week will build off the last 鈥� if you miss a week, check out the previous link to follow along!
No previous coding experience necessary.
We will start with basic Python syntax and the Jupyter notebook interface. Then, we鈥檒l teach you how to import CSV files using the Pandas package to manipulate and summarize data frames, and cover a brief introduction to plotting. The last lesson demonstrates how to work with databases directly from Python.
Be sure to come prepared and have the appropriate software and data files downloaded. You will need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. Instructions are available at this link: .
This workshop will take place on:
Tuesday, March 2nd, 1-4 pm (Atlantic)
Tuesday, March 9th, 1-4 pm
Tuesday, March 16th, 1-4 pm
Detailed Information coming soon.
Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail).
See: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acenet-and-ocean-tracking-network-introductory-python-for-ecologists-tickets-136019801889 for registration information
On March 4, 2021, the sign-in page for my69传媒will look slightly different as ITSS will be applying a security improvement to the my69传媒portal.
This will mean beginning March 4, and on a go-forward basis, you will need to login to my69传媒using your full 69传媒email address. Then click 鈥淣ext鈥� before you can enter your password. Examples of what the new login will look like can be seen section of our website.
As always, if you have any questions or issues after the change, please contact the ITSS Help Desk (helpdesk@upei.ca) or call 902 566 0465.
I am back with my hat in my hand (when it is not a toque on my head). Food costs and student traffic at the campus food bank have increased to numbers comparable to last spring and summer. I continue to be grateful for the generosity of the 69传媒campus community for volunteering time as well as donations of food and funding.
If you are able to volunteer to cover a shift or two, please sign up here .
We are also grateful for your financial support upei.ca/donate.
And as always, rice, pasta, frozen and canned vegetables, and gift cards can be donated.
Thank you!
Sister Sue
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present 鈥淎daptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.鈥�
Abstract:
Too often, we scrutinize adaptations for the slightest departures from the version we鈥檝e carried around in our minds (and hearts), our disapproval fully primed and ready to deploy. In the early decades of adaptation studies, the emphasis was thus quite naturally on issues of 鈥渇idelity鈥�, on the relation of the new text to the source work, as theorists attempted to account not just for the failures but for the successes. The fact that many adaptations are transmediated (text to stage, or screen, or videogame) has complicated evaluations of faithfulness, producing a sprawling and often inconsistent taxonomy of 鈥渢ypes鈥� or 鈥渋nstances鈥� of adaptation.
Based in the linguistic-pragmatic framework of Relevance Theory, my account focuses not on issues or degrees of resemblance, but rather on the adaptation as an independent communicative act. I think about any adaptation 鈥� whether or not it is transmediated 鈥� as expressing the adaptor鈥檚 attitude towards the source work, an attitude that shapes the resulting text. An adaptation that endorses or celebrates or reveres the source will strive for a high degree of fidelity along all dimensions; one that attempts to correct errors or omissions in the source may preserve many of the external details but introduce completely new material while holding the source up to ridicule and scorn. Every adaptation can therefore be treated as we would any communicative act in a relevance theoretic framework, one that encourages or requires the audience to develop an expanded or altered context. No adaptor is bound by the intended interpretation of the source, but every adaptation makes manifest its relation, not only to the source text, but to previous versions and to the interpretation which the audience brings to it.
Zoom link:
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
Please note the previously publicized public presentations by this candidate have been cancelled.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present 鈥淎daptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.鈥�
Zoom link:
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present 鈥淎daptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.鈥�
Abstract:
Too often, we scrutinize adaptations for the slightest departures from the version we鈥檝e carried around in our minds (and hearts), our disapproval fully primed and ready to deploy. In the early decades of adaptation studies, the emphasis was thus quite naturally on issues of 鈥渇idelity鈥�, on the relation of the new text to the source work, as theorists attempted to account not just for the failures but for the successes. The fact that many adaptations are transmediated (text to stage, or screen, or videogame) has complicated evaluations of faithfulness, producing a sprawling and often inconsistent taxonomy of 鈥渢ypes鈥� or 鈥渋nstances鈥� of adaptation.
Based in the linguistic-pragmatic framework of Relevance Theory, my account focuses not on issues or degrees of resemblance, but rather on the adaptation as an independent communicative act. I think about any adaptation 鈥� whether or not it is transmediated 鈥� as expressing the adaptor鈥檚 attitude towards the source work, an attitude that shapes the resulting text. An adaptation that endorses or celebrates or reveres the source will strive for a high degree of fidelity along all dimensions; one that attempts to correct errors or omissions in the source may preserve many of the external details but introduce completely new material while holding the source up to ridicule and scorn. Every adaptation can therefore be treated as we would any communicative act in a relevance theoretic framework, one that encourages or requires the audience to develop an expanded or altered context. No adaptor is bound by the intended interpretation of the source, but every adaptation makes manifest its relation, not only to the source text, but to previous versions and to the interpretation which the audience brings to it.
Zoom link:
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
Please note the previously publicized public presentations by this candidate have been cancelled.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present 鈥淎daptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.鈥�
Zoom link:
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
The Healthy Campus Committee, as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy, will be providing FREE "Gentle Yoga Stretch and Meditation Classes" for 69传媒faculty and staff. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:10 pm鈥�12:50 pm. Classes will be on a four-week rotation. Employees can only select one day (Tuesday or Thursday) and one month (March or April). This time around, it is only a total of 4 classes/month. Yoga instructors Colleen Gallant (Tuesdays) and Pam Harris-Stewart (Thursdays) will be leading the classes. Pre-registration required. No drop-ins. Tuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, and 23 or April 6, 13, 20, and 27. Thursdays - March 4, 11, 18, and 25 or April 8, 15, 22, and 29. April Space limited.
How to register: email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca your preferred day (Tuesday or Thursday) and your preferred month (March or April).
The 69传媒LGBTQ2S+ Support Group is excited to announce our next activity: TRIVIA NIGHT! We鈥檒l be holding the event on February 26th, 2021 at 7:00-9:00pm with a maximum of 20 participants in person and space for unlimited online participation. We鈥檒l start the night off with a brief (10-15 minute) presentation on LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Hygiene, followed by trivia, and finally we鈥檒l guide you to Upstreet Craft Brewing where you can continue to connect with your fellow trivia comrades (this portion of the night will be unsupervised, and your participation is completely voluntary)!
The theme for trivia night will be 鈥淟GBTQ2S+ History and Pop Culture鈥�. You鈥檙e encouraged to chat and connect throughout the night - we鈥檒l be sure to shout out the questions nice and loud! TRIVIA WINNER will receive a $50 gift certificate to Upstreet Craft Brewing.
Use the following link to sign-up for either online or in person participation. Do so quickly because space is limited to 20 people and we expect it to fill up!
***We will be following all current COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.***
***Need more information? Drop us a line at jpeters5634@upei.ca ***
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island鈥檚 Black community.
This year鈥檚 theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including several at UPEI.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @69传媒Tap Takeover with Kierrah Celeste, from 7-9 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and caf茅.
on the Black Cultural Society of PEI website.
February is Black History Month and the Black Cultural Society of PEI has a month of programming planned to engage and educate about the many cultures which make up the Island鈥檚 Black community.
This year鈥檚 theme is "celebrating our heritage for the culture", and the month will feature in-person and online events for Islanders to participate in, including several at UPEI.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, join the community for the BHM @69传媒Panel Discussion, from 5-6:30 pm at the Fox & Crow, UPEI's campus pub and caf茅.
on the Black Cultural Society of PEI website.
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to offer the second event in its new ConneXions Seminar Series. Join us on Zoom, Friday, February 26, 2021, at 2:30 pm, when Dr. Anne Furlong will present 鈥淎daptation as communication: a linguistic pragmatic approach to adaptation studies.鈥�
Abstract:
Too often, we scrutinize adaptations for the slightest departures from the version we鈥檝e carried around in our minds (and hearts), our disapproval fully primed and ready to deploy. In the early decades of adaptation studies, the emphasis was thus quite naturally on issues of 鈥渇idelity鈥�, on the relation of the new text to the source work, as theorists attempted to account not just for the failures but for the successes. The fact that many adaptations are transmediated (text to stage, or screen, or videogame) has complicated evaluations of faithfulness, producing a sprawling and often inconsistent taxonomy of 鈥渢ypes鈥� or 鈥渋nstances鈥� of adaptation.
Based in the linguistic-pragmatic framework of Relevance Theory, my account focuses not on issues or degrees of resemblance, but rather on the adaptation as an independent communicative act. I think about any adaptation 鈥� whether or not it is transmediated 鈥� as expressing the adaptor鈥檚 attitude towards the source work, an attitude that shapes the resulting text. An adaptation that endorses or celebrates or reveres the source will strive for a high degree of fidelity along all dimensions; one that attempts to correct errors or omissions in the source may preserve many of the external details but introduce completely new material while holding the source up to ridicule and scorn. Every adaptation can therefore be treated as we would any communicative act in a relevance theoretic framework, one that encourages or requires the audience to develop an expanded or altered context. No adaptor is bound by the intended interpretation of the source, but every adaptation makes manifest its relation, not only to the source text, but to previous versions and to the interpretation which the audience brings to it.
Zoom link:
The Connexions Seminar Series aims to foster understanding of the role that the liberal arts play in knowledge and ways of knowing and in making sense of the complexities of the world around us through panel discussions; speakers and research talks; collaborative projects and presentations; symposia and workshops; and reading and discussion groups.
Calling all residents of Charlottetown! We are students at 69传媒working with the City of Charlottetown on a survey for Urban Forestry Community Engagement. The survey is meant to gauge the residents of Charlottetown's understanding and perspectives on urban forestry and their role in it. We are looking to target residents of Charlottetown ONLY. The survey closes on February 28, 2021. The link to the survey is below.
Thank you!
Thursday, March 4, 2021
2:30 pm-4:30 pm AST via Zoom
Ian McIsaac, a candidate in the Master of Arts Island Studies (MAIS) program, will defend his thesis on Thursday, March 4, 2:30鈥�4:30 pm. The thesis is entitled "Islandness: Factors influencing change in the Prince Edward Island Lobster Fishery."
As this thesis defence will be conducted using Zoom video conferencing technology, pre-registration is required. If you wish to attend, please visit to reserve your spot.
For more information, contact Interim MAIS Coordinator Dr. Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca.
On Friday, February 26th 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 69传媒LGBTQ2S+ Support Group is excited to announce our next activity: TRIVIA NIGHT! We鈥檒l be holding the event on February 26th, 2021 at 7:00-9:00pm with a maximum of 20 participants in person and space for unlimited online participation. We鈥檒l start the night off with a brief (10-15 minute) presentation on LGBTQ2S+ Mental Health Hygiene, followed by trivia, and finally we鈥檒l guide you to Upstreet Craft Brewing where you can continue to connect with your fellow trivia comrades (this portion of the night will be unsupervised, and your participation is completely voluntary)!
The theme for trivia night will be 鈥淟GBTQ2S+ History and Pop Culture鈥�. You鈥檙e encouraged to chat and connect throughout the night - we鈥檒l be sure to shout out the questions nice and loud! TRIVIA WINNER will receive a $50 gift certificate to Upstreet Craft Brewing.
Use the following link to sign-up for either online or in person participation. Do so quickly because space is limited to 20 people and we expect it to fill up!
***We will be following all current COVID-19 protocols in place at the time of the event.***
***Need more information? Drop us a line at jpeters5634@upei.ca ***
Dr. Zelda Knight, Professor of Psychology, University of Johannesburg, candidate for the tenure track position with the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts, will deliver a research talk entitled 鈥淚n the shadow of Apartheid: Race in psychoanalytic psychotherapy鈥� This presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm AST via Zoom at the following link:
