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This year, Giving Tuesday at 精童欲女 is all about showing our love for the Robertson Library!
The Robertson Library has been at the heart of our campus for nearly 50 years, supporting student success. Founded with a vision for change, the library has continued to evolve with the times, providing outstanding resources, innovative digital spaces, and welcoming environments for all students, faculty, staff, and community users.
On Giving Tuesday, your support will help us elevate the Roberston Library to new heights, empowering every student to reach their full potential! Our library is more essential than ever, and we have a shared vision for its future to better serve our users. 精童欲女鈥檚 growth demands a world-class library, and to bring this idea to life, we have embarked on a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $15 million to support the revitalization of the library and continue to serve generations of students to come.
Every donation designated for the "Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign" made on or before Giving Tuesday will be MATCHED by an extremely generous anonymous donor--up to a total of $20,000!
Get ready to make your mark on Giving Tuesday and be part of something truly extraordinary! Let's come together, donate, and support the Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign!
Donate on Giving Tuesday! Together we can create a vibrant future for the Robertson Library!
and support the revitalization project or call 902-894-2888.
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering that takes place each year after Black Friday. As the 鈥渙pening day of the giving season,鈥� it is a time when charities, companies, and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. To learn more about Giving Tuesday, visit .
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a day dedicated to remembering and honoring the lives of transgender people lost to violence, discrimination, and injustice. In honour of this day, we are hosting an interactive art display that will travel across campus throughout the week of November 18. The display will feature a canvas that everyone is invited to add to鈥攚hether through words, art, or messages of love and support鈥攁nd is an opportunity to express yourself and reflect on the significance of TDOR.
Additionally, we鈥檒l be offering pronoun pin-making with our button maker. Create your own pronoun pin to wear and share, or simply stop by to chat, and learn more about the history of TDOR. We will be at the following locations as listed:
Wednesday: Health Science Building Lounge, outside Room 103, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday: Chemistry Lounge, outside K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre 104, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Thursday: Student Lounge, W.A. Murphy Student Centre (beside Tim Horton's), 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Friday: Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, wide corridor next to the front entrance or the common area on the second floor, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday: Robertson Library, lounge area on the first floor next to the stairs, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
From November 25 until December 10, Canada observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This international campaign raises awareness of gender-based violence and calls us to take action to make our communities safer for everyone.
This year, the 精童欲女 Student Union's Mental Health team and the 精童欲女 Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) invite everyone to join us in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, on November 27, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm, as we make a community 鈥渜uilt鈥� for gender-based violence prevention.
Each participant may create a canvas square for the quilt with a message about gender-based violence prevention:
- Paint an image
- Create a poem
- Write a message of support to survivors
Art supplies, snacks, and some goodies will be provided!
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
So Yeon Shim (MSc ESC Candidate, SCCA, Farooque lab) will present 鈥淓ffect of fall cover crops on greenhouse gas emissions in PEI potato fields.鈥�
Bruno de Mendonca (PhD ESC Candidate, Biology, van den Heuvel lab) will present 鈥淪tock assessment of Atlantic salmon and Striped bass spawners in the Gulf: 2024.鈥�
All are welcome.
From November 19 to 23, 2024, stop by the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and receive 20% off your meal! That is ALL YOU CAN EAT for less than $10.00!
A quick peek at the menu...
Japanese-style curry beef stew, Monday, November 18 (dinner)
Camphouse Chowdown, Tuesday, November 19 (dinner)
Taco burger, Wednesday, November 20 (lunch)
Roti shop, Thursday, November 21 (lunch)
Fish n' chips, Friday, November 22 (lunch)
Texas breakfast, Saturday, November 23 (breakfast)
Attention 精童欲女 staff and faculty members!
The 精童欲女 M365 Project is looking to verify 精童欲女鈥檚 staff and faculty telephone information to ensure that our system catalogue is accurate and up to date.
By participating in this activity, you are helping support the planning and implementation of our new telephone systems once we are ready to deploy them on campus.
We encourage all staff and faculty members to take part in this survey even if you have recently updated your telephone data. We appreciate your individual confirmation to ensure that our records are accurate.
The first group who will be engaged are those who have a single assigned telephone number or share a telephone (number) with other team members. For those who meet these criteria, you will receive an email the week of November 25 from M365Project@upei.ca with further information and a link to the survey.
Mobile phones and associated numbers are excluded from this activity.
This survey will take 1-2 minutes to complete.
Thank you for your time and support.
M365 Project Team
Join us on Monday, November 25, at 3:00 pm in the Health Sciences Building, Room 104, for our monthly Pizza Seminar. Dania Tamayo-Vera, assistant professor in the School of Mathematics and Computational Sciences, will speak about the immense effects that generative AI has had and will have in the future, and how we can position ourselves to lead in this new era. Stick around afterward for free pizza and pop.
Reminder: Have you connected with Accessibility Services but have not yet completed your registration? The end of the semester and final exams are fast approaching, and this is a reminder to complete this registration if you wish to receive accommodations for the 2024 Fall term exams.
Please note: To qualify for exam accommodations during the 2024 Fall exam period, registration with Accessibility Services must be completed by November 27 at 4:00 pm to ensure time to meet the final exam booking deadline. If you are experiencing any technical issues, an email must be sent to accessibility@upei.ca by November 27h at 4:00 pm at the latest.
*Note* Intake appointments before the deadline are limited.
Registration is considered complete when students have met the following conditions:
- Intake form has been submitted in Accommodate -
- Medical documentation has been uploaded in Accommodate -
- Appointment request has been submitted -
- Student has attended their intake appointment with an Accessibility Advisor.
- Accommodations have been approved.
Students who complete their registration after the deadline of November 27 may be eligible for accommodations for the winter 2025 semester.
IMPORTANT: Accessibility Services requires medical documentation to support approval of accommodations. If you are unsure about what documentation can be accepted, please use the as reference.
Best of luck with the remainder of the semester, and please reach out if you have any questions.
EXAM BOOKING DEADLINE: Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm
All final exams are now available to be booked through Accommodate! This deadline is to provide our Testing Services and Accessibility Services team with enough time to coordinate rooms and individual accommodations.
Please note: The 7-day booking minimum DOES NOT apply for final exams. If you have any technical issues, an email must be sent to astesting@upei.ca by December 1st at 11:59 pm at the latest.
Due to the high volume of accommodated exams for finals, late bookings will not be accepted. Please doublecheck in Accommodate that you have all your exams booked.
How to book a test/exam: |
You will receive an email confirmation with the location of your exam at least 3 days in advance. Any adjustments to the start time of your exams will be communicated through email 鈥� please book 7:00 pm exams at the scheduled time, and we will manually adjust these bookings.
PRIZE DRAW BONUS:鈥疘f you register for your final exams in Accommodate by Wednesday, November 20, at 11:59 pm, your name will be entered into a draw to鈥痺in some prizes, including Tim Hortons and Starbucks gift cards, provided by Accessibility Services! If you do not have any final exams and would still like to enter, please email鈥�astesting@upei.ca鈥痶o let us know and your name will be entered into the draw.
Best of luck with your exam preparation and please reach out if you have any questions.
: Accessibility Services is scent-free to accommodate members with fragrance sensitivities. Please refrain from using scented products like perfume or cologne. If you are wearing a product that causes discomfort or adverse reactions to any community members, you may be asked to leave. Thank you for your cooperation in creating a comfortable environment for all.
Thank you,
Accessibility Services Team
The search committee for a tenure-track position in the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) announces upcoming Talking Circles and public presentations by each of the three finalist candidates. Since the search began in July, the committee has conducted a comprehensive search and selected the following finalists for a series of meetings on campus.
Erin Reid, M茅tis, is a published Indigenous author and researcher. She has supported educator and student learning across many cultures. She has served as an Indigenous literacy consultant, provincial curriculum writer, Indigenous content reviewer, Indigenous panel contributor, and professional development creator and facilitator. She is a PhD student at Nipissing University. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Minot State University. She is an Indspire Educator nominee who has taught in and led school communities across northern and western Canada. Her research interests involve M茅tis educator connections, narrative inquiry, arts-based research, educator mentorship, and effective use of technology in Canadian classrooms.
Thursday, November 21, 2024:
- Talking Circle, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
- Public presentation, 2:00鈥�3:00 pm, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
Neil Forbes is an urban Indigenous member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation who lives with his family in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. He is an Interdisciplinary PhD candidate at the University of New Brunswick and the Science Lead for Indigenous Allyship and Engagement for the Maritime SPOR Support Unit. His PhD thesis focuses on the systemic complexities that urban Indigenous organizations face in trying to serve their underserved community best. His research interests include settler colonization/decolonization, Indigenous ways of knowing and being, Indigenous research methodologies, and urban Indigenous health and wellness. Before he began his academic journey, he worked as the Director of Education with Lennox Island First Nation and as the project manager for the Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network at Dalhousie University. Mr. Forbes has his Master of Education degree from the University of New Brunswick and a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Mount Saint Vincent University.
Friday, November 22, 2024:
- Talking Circle, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
- Public presentation, 2:00鈥�3:00 pm, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
Dr. Enooyaq Sudlovenick is Inuk from Nunavut in the Qikiqtaaluk region (Baffin). She has a PhD from the University of Manitoba, working on beluga whale health and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ-Inuit Knowledge). She specializes in Arctic marine mammal health through contaminants, pathogen serosurveys, One Health approaches, and IQ. She also works to document Inuit knowledge and uses it as a research framework in her research projects (see ). She has completed a Master of Science in veterinary medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College, 精童欲女, working on ringed seal health in Iqaluit, NU. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Guelph. Dr. Sudlovenick was born and raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and grew up hunting and camping throughout Baffin Island. Inuktitummit sivulliqpaa uqausiqaqtunga (Inuktitut is my mother tongue).
Friday, November 29, 2024:
- Talking Circle, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
- Public presentation, 2:00鈥�3:00 pm, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
On November 29 at 2:00 pm, the campus community is invited to MacLauchlan Arena (Rink A) at the Bell Aliant Centre to watch the 精童欲女 Women's Hockey team take on a team of 精童欲女 faculty and staff. Come cheer on your fellow student-athletes and/or colleagues in what is sure to be an entertaining game. Admission is free. However, "admission by donation" is encouraged to support the Panther Women's Hockey program. Last year's game was a nail-biter, with the staff clinching the win in overtime. Both teams are excited for another thrilling matchup this year. We look forward to seeing you there!
The second 精童欲女 Board of Governors meeting of the 2024-2025 academic year will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 102, Alumni Hall. All board meetings generally include sessions that are open to the public. Certain agenda items, including but not limited to human resources discussions, may require the board to go into a closed session. For logistical purposes, members of the public who wish to attend the open session of a meeting are asked to contact board@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. Members of the public wishing to attend the public portion of a meeting must adhere to the .
As part of the 精童欲女 Hearing Conservation Program, audiometric testing will take place on November 27 and December 3, 2024. These tests take approximately ten minutes to complete.
It is important to have your hearing tested annually, especially in workplaces with high noise levels. All 精童欲女 employees are welcome to participate.
Please pre-register for audiometric testing by contacting Jacky Buell at HSE@upei.ca or 902-566-0901 by November 26, 2024.
This year, Giving Tuesday at 精童欲女 is all about showing our love for the Robertson Library!
The Robertson Library has been at the heart of our campus for nearly 50 years, supporting student success. Founded with a vision for change, the library has continued to evolve with the times, providing outstanding resources, innovative digital spaces, and welcoming environments for all students, faculty, staff, and community users.
On Giving Tuesday, your support will help us elevate the Roberston Library to new heights, empowering every student to reach their full potential! Our library is more essential than ever, and we have a shared vision for its future to better serve our users. 精童欲女鈥檚 growth demands a world-class library, and to bring this idea to life, we have embarked on a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $15 million to support the revitalization of the library and continue to serve generations of students to come.
Every donation designated for the "Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign" made on or before Giving Tuesday will be MATCHED by an extremely generous anonymous donor--up to a total of $20,000!
Get ready to make your mark on Giving Tuesday and be part of something truly extraordinary! Let's come together, donate, and support the Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign!
Donate on Giving Tuesday! Together we can create a vibrant future for the Robertson Library!
and support the revitalization project or call 902-894-2888.
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering that takes place each year after Black Friday. As the 鈥渙pening day of the giving season,鈥� it is a time when charities, companies, and individuals join together and rally for favourite causes. To learn more about Giving Tuesday, visit .
The 精童欲女 Alumni Association invites you to join us for the second annual Family Fun Day at Mill River Resort, on Saturday, January 25, 2025!
FAMILY FUN
Our friends at Mill River Resort are offering 精童欲女 Alumni a 20% discount on individual and family outdoor activity day passes and equipment rentals. You can get a family pass for just $44 and enjoy all the outdoor activities at Mill River! Your pass includes tubes, snowshoes, and cross-country ski rentals. Guests must bring their own skates. Discounted passes can be purchased from the Pro Shop beginning at 9:00 am or when you arrive at the resort.
For more information on winter activities at the resort please visit:
GATHER TOGETHER
Join us for an end-of-day campfire with complimentary s'mores, hot chocolate, and a gift, beginning at 3:00 pm.
To help us order the correct amount of hot chocolate and s'mores, please RSVP .
MAKE IT A WEEKEND GETAWAY
Want to make a weekend of it? Mill River is offering standard rooms (two queen beds) for just $189+ tax. This is $60 off regular rates, available for the nights of January 24/25 only. To take advantage of this special rate, please call Mill River Resort directly at 1-844-375-3555 and mention that you are part of the 精童欲女 alumni group. This rate is based on room availability. Please book your room by Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Questions? Get in touch with Stephen sloo@upei.ca or 902-388-6578
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a day dedicated to remembering and honoring the lives of transgender people lost to violence, discrimination, and injustice. In honour of this day, we are hosting an interactive art display that will travel across campus throughout the week of November 18. The display will feature a canvas that everyone is invited to add to鈥攚hether through words, art, or messages of love and support鈥攁nd is an opportunity to express yourself and reflect on the significance of TDOR.
Additionally, we鈥檒l be offering pronoun pin-making with our button maker. Create your own pronoun pin to wear and share, or simply stop by to chat, and learn more about the history of TDOR. We will be at the following locations as listed:
Wednesday: Health Science Building Lounge, outside Room 103, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday: Chemistry Lounge, outside K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre 104, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Thursday: Student Lounge, W.A. Murphy Student Centre (beside Tim Horton's), 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Friday: Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building, wide corridor next to the front entrance or the common area on the second floor, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Friday: Robertson Library, lounge area on the first floor next to the stairs, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
The 精童欲女 Bookstore will hold its staff and faculty appreciation week from Monday, November 25, to Saturday, November 30.
精童欲女 staff and faculty will be able to charge purchases from the 精童欲女 Bookstore to their personal account and pay for them via payroll deductions in 2025.
SAVE 30% on all hoodies, crews, and zip-up sweaters! For other clothing and giftware items, the regular 20% discount will apply.
We have extended hours on Thursday, November 28 until 7:00 pm and on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
Please contact bookstore@upei.ca for any questions.
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Building a sense of community is an important component of inclusive teaching. In this Tea for Teaching podcast episode, hear about strategies that can be used to cultivate belonging and increase student engagement in large classes. Listen to .
Current and new members of the 精童欲女 Community of Practice: Excellence in Graduate Supervision are invited to the next CoP meeting on November 27, at 4:00 pm, in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Roberston Library 230. Join Dr. Raquel Hoersting for a conversation about the practical applications of the supervision discrimination model to various practices within graduate supervision. Following a brief overview of the model applied to their own clinical supervision, Dr. Hoersting will engage CoP members in discussing ways the model can be applied to their own graduate supervision.
To request a calendar invitation, or for more information about the Community of Practice, please contact Kendra Mellish, FGS Graduate Programs Officer, at kmellish@upei.ca
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the next presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204.
So Yeon Shim (MSc ESC Candidate, SCCA, Farooque lab) will present 鈥淓ffect of fall cover crops on greenhouse gas emissions in PEI potato fields.鈥�
Bruno de Mendonca (PhD ESC Candidate, Biology, van den Heuvel lab) will present 鈥淪tock assessment of Atlantic salmon and Striped bass spawners in the Gulf: 2024.鈥�
All are welcome.
