Campus Notices
Dr. Shannon Murray, professor of English, has been awarded the 2022 Christopher Knapper Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STHLE). This is one of the highest honours awarded in Canada recognizing superior contributions to teaching and learning in higher education. Dr. Murray is well-known to our campus community as a phenomenal teacher, generous mentor, and much-valued colleague. We want to celebrate her achievement by naming an annual lecture after her, and reflecting a theme central to her published work, teaching, and character: hope. And the time is right to remind ourselves, as an academic community, of the essential role that hope must play in our collective future.
Please join us on the final day of NSO and the afternoon before the first classes of the semester to listen and reflect on the importance of hope and the academy, focus our minds on the year ahead, and honour Dr. Murray's remarkable achievement.
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MSc Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences Thesis Defense: Miranda Steeves
Title of thesis: "Development of Nanoparticles for Treatment of Triple Negative Breast Cancer鈥�
Abstract: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Breast cancer is the most common cancer type in women, and according to recent statistics, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. The purpose of the study is the development of non-toxic biocompatible drug delivery carriers that can be used to treat triple-negative breast cancer by combining chemotherapy and photothermal therapy.
Everyone is welcome!
Members of the 17吃瓜 community may have noticed a group of police officers in tactical gear on the campus over the past few days. For your information, the officers are staying in 17吃瓜 residence accommodations while participating in operations on PEI. They will be here until August 24.
The 17吃瓜 Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar by Dr. Jacob Walsh, Postdoctoral Fellow, McMaster University, who will present "Combating Pathogens with Natural Product Discovery Methods and Applications." Dr. Walsh is a candidate for a tenure-track position in natural products chemistry.
Abstract: We live in a world ruled by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, who control and interact with the world around them using small-molecule natural products. These microorganisms occasionally cause problems for human health and food sustainability in the form of pathogens. Focusing on agricultural pathogens, this talk will outline the development and application of various techniques such as gene cluster screening, mass spectrometry, and biochemistry to identify natural products as virulence factors and pursue these key molecules to slow or prevent the pathogenicity of the microorganism. Five major projects will be presented displaying the study of natural products and future directions of agriculture disease control.
Everyone is welcome.
17吃瓜 Professor Emeritus Karem J. Simon will officially launch his album, Solitary Clarinet, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10:30 am, beginning at 17吃瓜鈥檚 new Performing Arts Centre Theatre. Admission is free. All are welcome.
If you are looking for a few ideas for revising assignments this fall in light of the presence of generative AI tools, here's a blog that walks you through an 鈥渁ssignment makeover鈥� for a reading response assignment, , and an essay assignment, . The posts suggest ideas and questions to consider as you rethink your assignments for the fall.
Remember that TLC team members are available to talk with instructors about course and assignment design that integrates or mitigates the use of generative AI. You鈥檙e welcome to reach out by email at TLC@upei.ca, or you can book an appointment with one of our instructional designers
Let's Talk Teaching is another option to discuss the issues with colleagues. Join us for one of the three sessions:
In-person in the Teaching and Learning Centre, RL 230
- Thursday, August 24 at 10:00 am
- Friday, August 25 at 11:00 am
On-line:
- Friday, August 25 at 1:00 pm (.)
The 17吃瓜 Department of Biology invites the campus community to a research seminar on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. Catherine Ivy, NSERC Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biology, Western University, will present "Breathing and oxygen sensing in challenging environments." Dr. Ivy is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Biology.
Save the dates! While there is still lots of time to head to the beach and relax in the sun, homecoming season is just around the corner.
If your campus department or group would be interested in hosting an event or activity during this year's homecoming, please reach out to the 17吃瓜 Alumni Office at alumni@upei.ca.
Stay tuned for updates! The 17吃瓜 Homecoming schedule will be released at upei.ca/homecoming as it becomes available.
Join us for our Study & Stay PEI Program Q&A drop-in hours on Thursday, August 24, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. If you're an international student in your final year/semester at the 17吃瓜, Holland College, or Coll猫ge de l'脦le, this is your chance to get all your questions answered if you're considering applying for the Study & Stay PEI program.
Drop-in location: Robertson Library, Room 225, 17吃瓜
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the program and its benefits. Swing by, email us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca, or apply now at: .
Calling all final year/semester international students! This is the last week to apply for the Study & Stay PEI Program. Apply now at .
Graduates of the Study & Stay PEI Program will
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develop essential soft skills applicable in social and professional contexts.
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build a valuable network of peers and professionals to enhance labor market connections.
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gain knowledge about permanent immigration pathways.
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receive a certificate of completion at the graduation ceremony in June 2024.
Applications close on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Selected international students will be notified by Friday, September 5, 2023. Please email us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca if you have any questions. Please help us share with your network! Thank you!
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is interviewing three candidates for a tenure-track position. Each candidate is invited to provide a public presentation, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Dr. Marjan Zare. Monday, August 21. 2023, 8:30 am, FSDE 128A/B
Dr. Marjan Zare, Research Associate, UBC, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk titled "Rheology and Sustainability."
Dr. Sundeep Singh, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 8:30 am, MCDH 242
Dr. Sundeep Singh, Assistant Professor, 17吃瓜, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk titled "Innovations in Thermal Engineering to Support Healthy Communities and Sustainable Future."
Dr. Aida Farsi, Thursday, August 24, 2023, 8:30 am, FSDE 128A/B
Dr. Aida Farsi, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk on clean energy technologies.
The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Christina Perry's public presentation of her PhD dissertation proposal research titled "Undergraduate Students鈥� Sense of Belonging in Course-Based Learning Environments at an Atlantic Canadian University." Please join us in person on campus MH 417 (Memorial Hall) or through Zoom at
Meeting ID: 641 3843 3571
Passcode: 079589
On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, ITSS will be conducting routine maintenance from 8:00 pm to midnight. During this time, Colleague and my17吃瓜 will be offline.
We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on my17吃瓜 to plan and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.
As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using
Join us for the finale of the Student Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) 2023! Students will showcase their exciting summer research in a poster symposium, with three top awards up for grabs.
The poster competition will take place from 2:00鈥�4:00 pm in the lobby of the 17吃瓜 Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building.
Contact Ellen O'Rielly at eorielly@upei.ca for more information.
The 17吃瓜 Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar by Dr. Jacob Walsh, Postdoctoral Fellow, McMaster University, who will present "Combating Pathogens with Natural Product Discovery Methods and Applications." Dr. Walsh is a candidate for a tenure-track position in natural products chemistry.
Abstract: We live in a world ruled by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, who control and interact with the world around them using small-molecule natural products. These microorganisms occasionally cause problems for human health and food sustainability in the form of pathogens. Focusing on agricultural pathogens, this talk will outline the development and application of various techniques such as gene cluster screening, mass spectrometry, and biochemistry to identify natural products as virulence factors and pursue these key molecules to slow or prevent the pathogenicity of the microorganism. Five major projects will be presented displaying the study of natural products and future directions of agriculture disease control.
Everyone is welcome.
The 17吃瓜 Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department has moved to AVC 4th floor South (428S). When you come in the main entrance of AVC, head right toward ITSS and turn left to take the South stairs or elevator to the fourth floor. If you require elevator access, please give us a call at (902) 566-0901 or (902) 213-3183. This is a temporary measure. All contact information for HSE remains the same so you may continue to email hse@upei.ca or call the staff (check out the 17吃瓜 HSE website for individual contacts). You can also come see our new location.
The Physics Department invites everyone to view the sun through our telescopes today (weather permitting). Between 12:00-1:30 pm, drop by the grassy area between Memorial Hall and Robertson Library where we will have our hydrogen-alpha telescope set up to let you view the sun's atmosphere. From there, we will direct you to the Earl L. Wonnacott Observatory on the top of Memorial Hall, where you can view sunspots on the sun's surface through a white-light filter on our large observatory telescope.
Our ground-based telescope is accessible for people with all mobility levels. It is necessary to be able to climb stairs to reach our observatory telescope.
If the sky is too cloudy, the viewing will have to be cancelled. Check our website for the most up-to-date event status:
This is the final event in our series of summer solar viewings. As the evenings get darker earlier in the fall, we will return to nighttime viewings; stay tuned for details.
If you are looking for a few ideas for revising assignments this fall in light of the presence of generative AI tools, here's a blog that walks you through an 鈥渁ssignment makeover鈥� for a reading response assignment, , and an essay assignment, . The posts suggest ideas and questions to consider as you rethink your assignments for the fall.
Remember that TLC team members are available to talk with instructors about course and assignment design that integrates or mitigates the use of generative AI. You鈥檙e welcome to reach out by email at TLC@upei.ca, or you can book an appointment with one of our instructional designers
Let's Talk Teaching is another option to discuss the issues with colleagues. Join us for one of the three sessions:
In-person in the Teaching and Learning Centre, RL 230
- Thursday, August 24 at 10:00 am
- Friday, August 25 at 11:00 am
On-line:
- Friday, August 25 at 1:00 pm (.)
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