Campus Notices
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FOUR draws, the total pot has grown to more than $12,450, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for 91探花鈥檚 athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the 91探花 Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or . The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
Lab2Market Discover: For current or recently graduated researchers in STEM (Masters, PhDs, and Postdocs) who are interested in exploring how entrepreneurship and innovation can play a role in their academic journey and beyond.
- 10-week virtual introductory training program.
- Learn entrepreneurial thinking and explore a potential passion for business, while connecting with leaders across Canada.
- Program sessions every Thursday starting October 10 at 2 pm ET.
- Application deadline: September 20, 2024.
Interested participants can find more details and apply at .
Hey 91探花 students!
Learn about the IT basics you should know as you begin the semester at 91探花 with the Student IT Checklist! This is a starting guide to help you navigate the IT resources offered by IT Systems and Services at 91探花.
From connecting to the campus Wi-fi to online safety, we want to help you learn more about the IT resources offered on campus. So, check out the Student IT Checklist at to get started!
To learn more about the IT services offered at 91探花, check out the ITSS site at . For IT-related assistance, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk at helpdesk@upei.ca.
The search committee for the Associate Vice-President, Students has arranged the video presentations for the finalists, Cory Coletta and Jacqueline De Leebeeck.
Mr. Coletta鈥檚 presentation can be viewed at the following link:
Ms. De Leebeeck鈥檚 presentation can be viewed at the following link:
The committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on September 19, 2024.
Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.
Relax, have fun, and sing while sharing in songs from around the world! No experience necessary and all are welcome!
Starting September 24, 2024, we will gather weekly on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Contact Obed Oluwakoya (oioluwakoya@upei.ca), Golnush Tahamtan (gntahamtan@upei.ca) or Heather Barnick (hbarnick@upei.ca) for more information!
The Association of Atlantic Universities is pleased to partner with Acadia University to host the 2024 Annual AAU Teaching Showcase in Mi鈥檏ma鈥檏i, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mik鈥檓aq people and part of the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The 2024 AAU Teaching Showcase will take place in person on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Acadia University.
Registration is now open! For details, go to
Welcome to "Yes, Here Too," an educational display dedicated to exploring the profound and shameful history of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in Canada鈥檚 Maritimes. This exhibit aims to illuminate the experiences of Indigenous children and families who endured these institutions and to foster a deeper understanding of their generational impact.
What You鈥檒l Discover:
- Historical context: Learn about the origins and development of Indian Day Schools and Residential Schools in the Maritimes. Discover how these institutions were established as part of broader colonial policies aimed at assimilating Indigenous peoples and erasing their cultures.
- Cultural impact: Explore how these schools sought to suppress Indigenous languages, traditions, and identities, and the lasting effects this has had on communities. Understand the broader implications of these policies on Indigenous cultures and heritage.
- The 94 Calls to Action: Discover current initiatives and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation, healing, and justice for survivors and their families. Learn about the role of education, community support, and policy changes in addressing the legacy of these institutions.
- Interactive elements: Engage with interactive displays and multimedia presentations that provide deeper insights into the experiences of students and the historical context of these institutions.
This display is a crucial step toward acknowledging and understanding the complexities of colonization. We encourage visitors of all backgrounds to attend, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue about reconciliation and the ongoing journey toward justice and healing.
Content warning: Subject matter and supplemental conversation include abuse, violence, assault, death, abduction, racism, sexism, classism, and cultural genocide. Conversation may also include suicide, substance use, and police brutality. The contents of this activity are based on real events in Canadian history and may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with.
Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Rooms 115-118 (Building 11 on the campus map)
Dates: September 23 to September 27, 2024
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
The northeast entrance of the Kelley Memorial Building features an automatic door with a 36-inch clearance. The door swings outward and leads to a ramp that is 62 inches wide. Please note that the ramp makes a sharp right turn, after which the width reduces to 36 inches.
At the end of the ramp, you will find the exhibit entrance, which has a door clearance of 32 inches and a small bump at the threshold. We encourage all visitors to reach out if you require additional assistance or have any questions regarding accessibility.
The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the campus community to the first presentation of the 2024-25 Environmental Sciences and Human Biology seminar series on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science Centre 204.
Emma Ladouceur, 91探花 Department of Biology and the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, will present 鈥淒isturbance, regeneration and restoration from land to sea.鈥�
All are welcome.
Last year, the Chaplaincy Centre hosted eight Soup for the Soul free lunches for the campus thanks to the generosity of the 91探花 community. In other years, we had six. What a great problem--too many groups asking to host! Easy solution--serve more soup! So let's welcome our 10th anniversary with more. Can we reach 10 for 10?
On Wednesday, September 25, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, join the 91探花 Student Union as we kick off our soup season with potato bacon chowder and butternut squash soup, complete with a dinner roll and butter. We leave it to the hosts to surprise us with a sweet treat to finish your lunch.
And if you would like to host an event, please reach out. Four groups have booked dates, and others have spoken to me with expressions of interest. Hosts are responsible for soup choices, shopping, chopping, cooking, and serving. We have volunteers and funding for the rest. Email Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca to get in the tenth anniversary Soup for the Soul calendar.
If you are part of a research team, this article might resonate. Faculty members who lead a research team have a research job and a leadership job, but the author of this article notes that she only was trained for one of those roles. Read
91探花 is preparing to engage in a series of consultations with our campus and community partners. These consultations will inform planning and development of our next five-year strategic plan.
Before beginning the formal consultation process, we would like to hear more from members of our campus community on what they feel are priorities and opportunities for 91探花 over the next five years (2025鈥�2030).
Please take a couple of minutes to share your input through our . The form builds on Town Hall discussions held in July 2024 that focused on broad themes and priorities for our campus community.
Responses will be collected until September 24, 2024.
Thank you!
The 91探花 Healthy Campus Commitee is extending your indoor track access at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre until October 3, 2025. Access is free, but you must register if you haven't before. Please read the following:
- If you had signed up for the track access in the past year, you DO NOT need to sign up again. We will adjust it on our end, so you do not need to do anything.
- If you never signed up for access to the indoor track, go to . When signing in, ensure that you click on the 91探花 LOGIN button and enter your 91探花 email address and password, and go through the authentication process. Once you have logged in, go to the Wellness icon, click on the indoor track access and then on select, and follow the rest of the prompts.
91探花 will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled 鈥淩ender unto Caesar: Catholics and the Alt-Right鈥� on Wednesday, October 2, at 6 pm, at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.
Dr. Ariana Patey, assistant professor, Department of Religious Studies, is the guest speaker for the event.
鈥淭he Internet has facilitated the creation of an Alt-Right movement that includes Catholics,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his talk explores the ways in which such groups understand and use Catholicism (and the Internet) to attract followers to extremist and white supremacist movements.鈥�
Dr. Patey鈥檚 presentation was originally scheduled for last March but had to be postponed at that time because of inclement weather.
Research on Tap is a discussion series featuring 91探花 researchers and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. There is no charge to attend. All are welcome to attend.
Fall training sessions are kicking off next week, and we're excited to launch our new training portal!
Use the portal to discover what ACENET training is coming up, register and participate in sessions, and access course materials. While you can still view our full catalogue of offerings on our website, our upcoming training will only be available on the portal. Registration for all of ACENET's courses must be done on the portal.
Basics of Computers
September 20, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630hrs NL
Introduction to ACENET and High Performance Computing (HPC)
September 24, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL
Introduction to the Linux Command Line
September 25, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL
Introduction to Shell Scripting
September 26, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL
Job Scheduling with Slurm
September 27, 1000-1130hrs Atlantic | 1030-1200hrs NL
Introductory Programming with Python
October 8 and 10, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic | 1330-1700 hrs NL
The Unix Shell
October 17, 1300-1630hrs Atlantic | 1330-1700 hrs NL
Introduction to Cloud
October 29, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL
Static Websites in the Cloud
October 31, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL
Desktops in the Cloud
November 5, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL
Command the Cloud
November 7, 1300-1600hrs Atlantic | 1330-1630 hrs NL
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FOUR draws, the total pot has grown to more than $12,450, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for 91探花鈥檚 athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the 91探花 Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or . The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
Atlantic Veterinary College SAVMA Chapter will host the second annual Trails For Tails 5K Run/Walk, sanctioned by the PEI roadrunners, on Sunday, September 22, at 9:00 am.
The public is invited to attend (ages 10+), and ALL fitness levels are welcome. This 5 km run/walk will be an "out-and-back" on the Confederation Trail, starting and ending at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
The cost of the run is $25, which will go towards registration, a participant medal, and a small donation. Donations are in support of two initiatives: The Pegasus Helping Hands Fund and leadership development opportunities for AVC students. The Pegasus Helping Hands fund was established by the Pegasus Family Foundation, AVC Classes of 2001 and 2011, and other donors. This fund assists clients of AVC who are on limited incomes with surgical or medical care of their cat or dog.
To register:
E-transfers must be made to laura_groves24@hotmail.com.
Any questions can be emailed to avc.scavma@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
We鈥檙e thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Samuel's Caf茅, brought to you by Dana Hospitality! Join us on Wednesday, September 18, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am, marking the return of your favorite campus caf茅.
Following the ceremony, we鈥檒l celebrate with
- free Samples of the new, rich Starbucks coffee
- mini muffins and cake to satisfy your sweet tooth
Be sure to arrive early to enjoy these delicious treats and beverages while supplies last. Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to enjoy some great coffee and tasty snacks, and reconnect with your campus community in the newly refreshed Samuel's Caf茅. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun start to the day!
For updated hours for Samuel's Caf茅 and our other food service outlets, please visit our webpage.
See you there!
Don鈥檛 miss AVC鈥檚 Open House on Saturday, September 28, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.
Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.
Organized and run by AVC students, AVC Open House is one of the largest, most successful open houses in Atlantic Canada. The event is one of many activities taking place during Homecoming Weekend ().
For more information, call (902) 566-6786.
The search committee for the Associate Vice-President, Students has arranged the video presentations for the finalists, Cory Coletta and Jacqueline De Leebeeck.
Mr. Coletta鈥檚 presentation can be viewed at the following link:
Ms. De Leebeeck鈥檚 presentation can be viewed at the following link:
The committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on September 19, 2024.
Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.
Students from 91探花鈥檚 Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a 4-week exercise training program, plus pre- and post-assessment sessions (6 weeks total). Students will create personalized exercise training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.
Participants must be between 30-70 years of age. This program is directed towards individuals who are looking to become more physically active in their day to day lives. Participants will meet in-person with their student trainers once a week. No previous experience is necessary.
To register, please click here: .
For more information, please contact Travis Saunders, trsaunders@upei.ca, 902-566-0641.
