Campus Notices
Google has announced the retirement of the Google Jamboard application.
From now until October 1, 2024, the Jamboard application will continue to function normally. From October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, the app will be placed in 鈥渧iew-only鈥� mode to give you time to back up your Jam files.
While the app is in 鈥渧iew-only鈥� mode, you鈥檒l no longer be able to create new or edit existing Jams on any platform, including the web, iOS, Android, and Jamboard devices. On December 31, 2024, Google will shut down the Jamboard application, and you will no longer be able to access your Jam files. Any remaining Jam files will be deleted.
Prior to December 31, 2024, you can export your Google Jamboard content following the instructions posted here:
As an alternative to Google Jamboard, Microsoft Whiteboard is currently available for all 91探花 M365 accounts.
The 91探花 Department of Music is pleased to present a recital showcasing our wonderfully talented faculty members. All are master performers on their instruments and excited to share their gift of music with you. This recital will be a highlight of our concert season!
Performers include Sung Ha Shin-Bouey (soprano), Dale Sorensen (trombone), Nicole Strum (saxophone), Magdalena von Eccher (piano), Stephen Bouey (bass baritone), Krista Bryson (in a percussion duet with 91探花 alumnus Branden Kelly), Jim Dickson (guitar), and Morgan Saulnier (flute). The program will feature a varied selection of repertoire.
Accessible parking is available, and Dr. Steel Recital Hall has an accessible entrance via elevator.
Thisworkshop is an opportunity for you to connect with peers to generate ideas for your teaching dossier, seek feedback, and have dedicated time to work on sections of your teaching dossier. We鈥檒l spend some time focusing on strategies for developing your award dossier, while saving a large portion of work time for you to work on your own dossier. This workshop will take place Friday, February. 9, 2024, at 1:30 pm in the TLC.
The Bridge Effect: Critical Reflections in the Age of Technological Solutionism, a book co-edited by Drs. Laurie Brinklow and Andrew Jennings, will be launched at the Institute of Island Studies鈥� Island Lecture Series presentation on February 27. Featuring a discussion of the effect of bridges鈥攑hysical or digital鈥攐n island life and culture, the event will take place from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, 91探花.
Dr. Brinklow will take a humorous look at ferry crossings and how the various stages of the journey from the race to the dock to chatting with neighbours in the lineup can define Island life. Presenting virtually from Shetland, Scotland, via a technological bridge, Dr. Jennings will discuss the long-lasting impacts of two small bridges on island populations in the Scottish archipelago. Janice Pettit, PEI contributor, will share her interviews with Island residents about how the Confederation Bridge has affected 鈥渢he Island way of life鈥� 20 years later.
The event is free; all are welcome to attend. Books will be available for purchase.
Dr. Brinklow is a writer, editor, assistant professor, and coordinator of the 91探花 Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program. She is the author of My island鈥檚 the house I sleep in at night and Here for the Music. A resident of Shetland, Scotland鈥檚 most northerly islands, Dr. Jennings is an associate professor of Island Studies based at UHI Shetland, where he works with the Institute for Northern Studies. Janice Pettit was an adjunct professor at 91探花 where she taught the Introduction to Island Studies course for seven semesters. She now works for the PEI Public Service Commission.
The Bridge Effect was published by Island Studies Press with the support of a SSHRC Exchange Publication Award from the Office of the Vice-President, Academic and Research at 91探花. For more information, contact Bren Simmers at 902-566-0386 or ispstaff@upei.ca.
The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs (APC) via the Atlantic Indigenous Economic Development Integrated Research Program (AIEDIRP) invites you to attend a presentation on their latest study: Innovative Governance Structures to Support Indigenous Economic Growth
The study鈥檚 purpose is to identify innovative governance structures to support Indigenous economic growth and development, and how these can be optimized for the benefit of communities, using Nation-building approaches. After the presentation, there will be opportunities for questions and comments.
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237, 91探花
Presenter: Jarvis Googoo, Director of AIEDIRP
Refreshments will be available.
If you have any questions, please email lois.daye@apcfnc.ca
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 1, for the March meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 91探花 Researcher Portal at
For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."
91探花 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my91探花 at .
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on February 14, 2024, at 9:00 am in AVC 287N. Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the 91探花, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on February 7, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor鈥檚 name (if applicable), if you are a graduate student, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
Peter is a five-and-a-half-year-old male neutered retired teaching beagle who is looking for a new home. He is a sweet and loving dog who loves to spend time with his people. He's the best dog to cuddle with and loves greeting you when you get home. If you want to feel loved, Peter is the dog for you.
He is looking for a new home because he is anxious of and doesn't get along with our other dog, so ideally, he would be the only dog in his new house. He does live with four cats, and he loves all of them and respects their boundaries. He doesn't have experience with kids but is very people friendly.
He has been diagnosed with social anxiety, so he has trouble reading the social cues of and communicating with other dogs. Partially due to this, he is also leash reactive to other dogs. He is currently on several medications for anxiety, and other than his issues with our other dog, he seems to be doing well in regard to his anxiety. He has had some trouble with house training but has been doing great lately, with only a few accidents in the last month. Peter also has mild hip dysplasia but currently does not need medication for it.
Peter really is a wonderful dog, and it was an extremely hard decision to begin the process to rehome him. I want him to have the best life, and I truly believe he is the perfect dog for someone, but he just needs to be without the stress of living with a dog that he doesn't like in order to live up to his full potential.
If you are interested or want more information, please contact Alyssa McGee at ajmcgee@upei.ca
The theme for this year's World Cancer Day is Closing the Care Gap. The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) has applied an equity lens to ensure all Canadians have access to cancer screening, treatment, and prevention as these may be different depending on where you live. CPAC wants to change that to ensure we all have similar access.
World Cancer Day takes place every year on February 4 and is a key international awareness day that unites the world in the fight against cancer.
Created in 2000 and coordinated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the theme of World Cancer Day 2024 is 鈥淐lose the Care Gap,鈥� focusing on commitments to prioritize cancer, create innovative strategies designed to address inequity, and invest our resources to achieve a just and cancer-free world.
Thisworkshop is an opportunity for you to connect with peers to generate ideas for your teaching dossier, seek feedback, and have dedicated time to work on sections of your teaching dossier. We鈥檒l spend some time focusing on strategies for developing your award dossier, while saving a large portion of work time for you to work on your own dossier. This workshop will take place Friday, February. 9, 2024, at 1:30 pm in the TLC.
On February 8 from 5:00鈥�7:00 pm, the Black Cultural Society of PEI will host a panel discussion on campus at The Fox & Crow featuring 91探花 students and faculty. BCS Executive Director Tamara Steele will moderate a discussion around the experiences of the Black post-secondary student population. All are welcome!
The 91探花 Alumni Association Panther for Life Spirit Award is given to a current 91探花 student (of no particular standing), who exemplifies true Panther pride inside and outside of the classroom. This individual has contributed to the campus community in a meaningful way, whether it be through their volunteerism, participation in 91探花-related events and activities, support of Panther sport, or any other significant way that makes them a strong ambassador for 91探花, both now and as a future Panther alumni.
The recipient will receive an engraved award and a $500 cash prize and will be recognized during a celebratory student event.
Any student, staff, or faculty member may submit nominations for this award. Nominations must be received by February 29 at 4 pm to be considered for 2024.
To nominate a current student, please fill out the Panther for Life Spirit Award Nomination form here:
For more information, email alumni@upei.ca
Ash Wednesday is February 14. Join the Chaplaincy Centre for Mass with the distribution of ashes at 12:05 pm. For more information, contact Sr. Sue at sukidd@upei.ca or Lauren at lvanvliet@upei.ca.
Following her award-winning film Ice Walk, Abegweit's Eliza Knockwood is back with another cinematic experience. In her docuseries Gina' matimg: A Time For Learning, viewers will follow four youths from Epekwitk who are tasked with seeking knowledge that will assist them in a 24-hour survival challenge. What will the elders and allies teach them, and will it be enough to survive the challenge? Who will make it to the end?
Your journey to delivering great presentations and public speaking with ease begins here! Finding your authentic voice. Delivering your key messages effectively. How to engage your audience.鈥� How your preparation lays the groundwork for your success.
Come join in to learn about strategies, tips and tools that will enhance your engagement鈥痺ith your students, peers, and everyone else! Our facilitator, Ann Worth from Worth Consulting Group, is a highly experienced communications trainer.
One of our colleagues, Dr. Bill Whelan, had this to say about his experience: "I suffer off and on from anxiety prior to research talks or public presentations. I walked away from Ann鈥檚 workshop with a renewed excitement for public speaking, along with a toolbox of strategies to put me at ease the days leading up to and during a presentation, and ways to better engage with the audience. I tested this out 2 weeks later in the US and it was the most enjoyable presentation experience in years."
Join us on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (snow date: Thursday, February 22) for this interactive session that explores how you can take your public speaking and presenting to the NEXT LEVEL OF IMPACT and EFFECTIVENESS in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230, from 11:00 am鈥�12:30 pm. Seats are limited. Please
91探花 annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of the excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.
Nominations are open and must be submitted to universityawards@upei.ca by the last Friday in February each year. This year, nominations close on Friday, February 23, 2024.
For further details about the awards and the nomination process, please visit /president/university-awards-of-excellence
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 91探花, is now accepting nominations for the Atlantic Award of Excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care.
Established in 2005, this annual award recognizes veterinarians who have made significant contributions to animal health and welfare in Atlantic Canada. The award will be presented at the 2024 Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference, which will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from April 19鈥�21.
Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominees must be practicing or retired veterinarians in the Atlantic provinces to be considered for this award. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with the AVC. Completed nominations must be received by February 19, 2024, at 11:45 pm.
If you are interested in learning more about this award, past award winners, and the terms of reference, or to download a nomination form, please visit: /avc/about/awards-and-honours
Nominations can be emailed to avcspecialevents@upei.ca.
Join us for a virtual overview of the services ITSS provides the campus, followed by a Q&A. This interactive session will be held on February 6 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. Click on the link below to register:
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 1, for the March meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through 91探花 Researcher Portal at
For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."
91探花 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice can be accessed through my91探花 at .
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
There will be a basic biosafety training session on February 14, 2024, at 9:00 am in AVC 287N. Topics will include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the 91探花, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to everyone, including graduate students.
To attend, you must pre-register by contacting Jacky Buell by the end of the day on February 7, 2024, by email (hse@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, your supervisor鈥檚 name (if applicable), if you are a graduate student, email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.
NOTE: An online basic biosafety training refresher course is available for those who need it.
