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The OCEPD is proud to announce we will be launching our first microcredential this summer, in the area of artificial intelligence!

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how work gets done across every sector, especially higher education 鈥� streamlining tasks, improving analysis, and supporting better decision-making. 

The Microcredential in Applied Artificial Intelligence for the Workplace microcredential gives you a practical, hands-on introduction to AI tools you can apply immediately in your role 鈥� no coding required. 

By the end of the three-day program, you will:

• Understand what modern AI can and cannot do in real workplace contexts
• Build confidence using practical AI tools to improve workflows and efficiency
• Learn to evaluate AI outputs critically (quality, accuracy, limitations)
• Strengthen awareness of ethics, privacy, data quality, bias, and human oversight
• Leave with an individualized AI Readiness Plan to guide next steps for your team/unit 

Delivered by Atlantic Canada鈥檚 AI training leader 鈥� ACENET ()

Facilitated by ACENET 鈥� a regional, not-for-profit consortium recognized as Atlantic Canada鈥檚 leader in AI training, combining advanced computing infrastructure, expert support, and applied education. 

• Dates: July 13鈥�15, 2026 (3 modules over 3 days; 19.5 hours)
• Time: 9:00 am 鈥� 4:30 pm each day
• Location: Room 102, 17吃瓜 Alumni Hall (in-person; laptop required)
• Cost:$995 (this is a discount for 17吃瓜 Staff/Faculty; regular price is $1,499)

Learn more and register: /professional-development/certificates/microcredential-in-applied-artificial-intelligence-for-the-workplace

In honour of Apukna'jit and Indigenous Story Telling Month, we are hosting a "Sharing Our Stories and Apukna'jit Spirit Ceremony" event with local knowledge keepers, community members, and 17吃瓜 staff and students on Wednesday, February 10, from 12:30-3:30 pm in McMillan Hall, Room 110. Four local knowledge keepers will share stories in a sharing circle.

Apukna'jit is the spirit of the winter. In some ways, the tradition involves making offerings to Apukna'jit with the hope of a light winter and an early spring. We do so by making tobacco offerings and a plate of food to feed Apukna'jit. 

We have 30 seats available; others may stand outside the circle.

The Faculty of Education invites members of the campus community 鈥� students, faculty, and staff 鈥� to attend a public presentation by Elizabeth Blake outlining her research agenda and how the work contributes to and advances the field of French Education and related fields.  Elizabeth Blake is candidate for the conversion of a term position to tenure-track position in French Education (B2.6b). 

The presentation takes place on Monday, February 9 at 3:00 pm in Memorial Hall, Room 417. 

A Microsoft Teams link is available here:

Meeting ID: 255 902 555 998 80

Passcode: BY7Zg9Se

For further information, contact Karen-Anne O鈥橦alloran.

Join us February 12, at 4:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 117 for the first SMCS Pizza Seminar of the semester! Dr. Alexander Alvarez will present his talk entitled "Does God Play Dice with Mathematics?" about the role randomness can play in our study of mathematics. There will be free pizza to follow. 

Join the Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation (MCLT) for a hands-on, creative student mixer on February 25, 2026, from 1:30鈥�3:30 pm in McMillan Hall.

Open to all students (undergraduate and graduate), participants can sign up in teams of three to build sustainability-themed miniatures鈥攕uch as green homes and pollinator gardens鈥攚hile learning about the MCLT program.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, with additional door prizes, food, and a relaxed opportunity for students to connect and explore future pathways in sustainability and graduate studies.

The event is free to attend but space is limited, so sign up today:

Questions? Email cleantech@upei.ca

The Health, Safety, and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Basic (previously called Emergency) First Aid/CPR training sessions on the following dates:

• February 19, 2026, 8:30 am鈥�4:00 pm. Registration cut off: February 10, 2026
• March 2, 2026, 8:30 am鈥�4:00 pm. Registration cut off: February 20, 2026

**Seats are limited, please register early to guarantee your spot!

To register, please email HSE@upei.ca. Include your name, department, contact number and the session date you are registering for. 

The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all 17吃瓜 faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered by HSE. 

Intermediate (Previously called Standard) First Aid/CPR training is a comprehensive two-day course that offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement. Please contact HSE at HSE@upei.ca if you require this training.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 6 for the March meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 17吃瓜 Researcher Portal at

For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.

To view any 17吃瓜 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through my17吃瓜 at . 

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.

The campus community is invited to a Retirement Reception in honour of Myrtle Jenkins-Smith, Director of Institutional Priorities and Government Relations, and former Executive Director of Development and Alumni Engagement. After years of dedication and commitment to 17吃瓜, it's time for Myrtle to plant the seeds for her next project鈥攔etirement!

Please join us to extend best wishes and enjoy light refreshments.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 2:30-3:30 pm
Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship
Robertson Library Annex

The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) is very pleased to be collaborating with the 17吃瓜 Student Union, Robertson Library, and Residence Life for Love & Sex Week 2026 (February 9 鈥� 13)! Make sure to visit the Love & Sex Week Displays:

• In September, you wrote Love Letters to Survivors and we asked you what makes a relationship feel safe.  At the Robertson Library Display, you will see the Love Letters collage and photos of your friends sharing their thoughts on safe relationships. You can also grab a fun Word Search Puzzle and check out a great Love & Sex Week reading list.  
• In November, we asked you about green flags and red flags in relationships (signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships) - come see what you told us at the Student Union Building Display. Your responses were combined into flag banners!

On the evening of February 10, SVPRO will be hosting Undeadies!  This is a collaboration with Residence Life. Together, we will make strange and unusual creatures from thrifted stuffed animals (all supplies are provided) and we'll chat about communication and consent. You'll make a great gift for a bestie or your Boo! For more information, email: sv-pro@upei.ca (spaces are limited)

Keep an eye out for the Love & Sex Week schedule of events from the Student Union - there will be lots of fun opportunities to take part!

Don't forget that one of the most powerful ways to show love to your partners, friends, family, and your community is to prioritize consent, communication, and respect in all your interactions. Let's continue to build our culture of consent at 17吃瓜. 

SVPRO is here to help. If you experience sexual violence or sexual harassment, you are not alone. You can reach us at sv-pro@upei.ca or 902-620-5090

This annual competition is a public recital showcasing five of the 17吃瓜 Music Department鈥檚 outstanding emerging artists who were selected in a preliminary round. This year's finalists are Seth Cudmore-Gallant (trombone), Sadie Ghiz (soprano), Amy LeBlanc (flute), Emi Smith (soprano), and Nathan Wright (alto saxophone). The top awards include a cash prize, and will be chosen by an adjudication panel consisting of distinguished members of PEI's musical community.

Friday February 6, 7:30 pm

SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall (SB 224)

Admission is by donation at the door. FREE for all 17吃瓜 students with a valid ID.

Calling all Panthers! On Friday, February 13, we鈥檙e inviting students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre for a Paper Airplane Toss during halftime at the Women鈥檚 basketball game! 

17吃瓜 Alumni and Experiential Education has partnered with Provincial Credit Union to provide the opportunity for 17吃瓜 students interested in banking and finance to connect with employees working at Provincial Credit Union.

Remember to RSVP on 17吃瓜 Connect to receive FREE game snacks and drinks for you and your friends and family.

Arrive as early as 5:15 pm to talk with students/alumni and start crafting your winning plane. At halftime, it's time to see whose plane flies the furthest. 

This is a fun, laid-back chance to connect with the 17吃瓜 community, boost your Panther pride, and build lasting connections. 

Friday, February 13 | 6PM
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
Students, get your game tickets online -
Airplane-making materials provided
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place

***Please note: To receive your complimentary FREE game snacks and drinks, you must sign up for the event via 17吃瓜 Connect. . 

In honour of Apukna'jit and Indigenous Story Telling Month, we are hosting a "Sharing Our Stories and Apukna'jit Spirit Ceremony" event with local knowledge keepers, community members, and 17吃瓜 staff and students on Wednesday, February 10, from 12:30-3:30 pm in McMillan Hall, Room 110. Four local knowledge keepers will share stories in a sharing circle.

Apukna'jit is the spirit of the winter. In some ways, the tradition involves making offerings to Apukna'jit with the hope of a light winter and an early spring. We do so by making tobacco offerings and a plate of food to feed Apukna'jit. 

We have 30 seats available; others may stand outside the circle.

This semester's highly anticipated Bioscience Ecosystem Tour is happening on Thursday, February 19!
Presented in partnership with the , this semester's ecosystem tour is looking more engaging than ever!

Registration for the tour opens on Friday, February 6 at 1:00 PM AST, with the first 20 students who sign up being invited to attend. Make sure you apply as soon as registration opens! 

Any full-time 17吃瓜 student is eligible to apply to participate, and there is no cost associated with participating. Transportation between field sites is available, and lunch is provided by the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Register here on February 6 at 1:00 pm:

There will be a scheduled maintenance of the 17吃瓜 internet access on Saturday February 7, 2026.  The maintenance will result in an internet access outage and will start at 9:00 am and is scheduled to last one hour.  Internet access is scheduled to be available again by 10:00 am

During the maintenance, all inbound and outbound access of the internet from the 17吃瓜 campus as a whole will be unavailable (both the 17吃瓜 wired and Wi-Fi/wireless networks).  The outage will impact email, Teams, and any other internet based services including remote access from outside the 17吃瓜 network.  

Internal 17吃瓜 access to internal 17吃瓜 resources will not be impacted.

The Faculty of Education invites members of the campus community 鈥� students, faculty, and staff 鈥� to attend a public presentation by Elizabeth Blake outlining her research agenda and how the work contributes to and advances the field of French Education and related fields.  Elizabeth Blake is candidate for the conversion of a term position to tenure-track position in French Education (B2.6b). 

The presentation takes place on Monday, February 9 at 3:00 pm in Memorial Hall, Room 417. 

A Microsoft Teams link is available here:

Meeting ID: 255 902 555 998 80

Passcode: BY7Zg9Se

For further information, contact Karen-Anne O鈥橦alloran.

The 17吃瓜 departments of Human Resources and Athletics and Recreation are excited to invite staff and faculty to two Panther Pride events鈥� 鈥淲hy We Walk鈥� on Thursday, February 5, and 鈥淧anther Sport Night and Employee Social鈥� on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Why We Walk, hosted by the 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Basketball Panthers
Thursday, February 5, 2026     11:30 am 鈥� 1:00 pm
Why We Walk is a campus-wide walk created to raise awareness and show unified support in the ongoing fight against breast cancer, bringing athletes, students, and the 17吃瓜 community together in a meaningful and visible way. This guided walk will take place around the campus beginning at a central location and ending at a final gathering point. Along the route, participants will stop at three interactive stations, each designed to encourage reflection, expression, and awareness.

Panther Sport Night and Employee Social
Friday, February 6, 2026

This high-energy night of sport will bring our campus community together to cheer on the 17吃瓜 Panthers as they near the finals鈥攚hile also supporting an important cause. 

The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Basketball Panthers will host Shoot for the Cure, a fundraising initiative in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Dedicated to advancing breast cancer research and awareness, Shoot for the Cure has become a longstanding tradition in Canadian university sport, uniting athletes, coaches, and fans around a common cause.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK!

Join us February 12, at 4:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 117 for the first SMCS Pizza Seminar of the semester! Dr. Alexander Alvarez will present his talk entitled "Does God Play Dice with Mathematics?" about the role randomness can play in our study of mathematics. There will be free pizza to follow. 

The Faculty of Science's Seminar Series invites the campus community to Dr. Brent Robicheau (Department of Biology) presentation entitled "Marine nitrogen fixers - a new era of understanding emerges". 

February 6, 12:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Everyone is welcome.

Beginning at 9:00 am on Monday, February 2 and until further notice, anyone accessing electronic resources (e-journals, e-books, databases, etc.) subscribed to by the Robertson Library will be prompted to enter their 17吃瓜 username and password, even when connected to a 17吃瓜 computer network. Logging in with 17吃瓜 credentials is a long-standing requirement for accessing Library e-resources from off-campus, but not on 17吃瓜 computing networks. The need for a temporary  鈥渙n-campus login鈥� arrangement at this time arises from an initiative led by ITSS to consolidate 17吃瓜-owned . This has, in turn, made it necessary for the Library to reconfigure the EZProxy server that we use to manage access to our e-resources. 

During the EZproxy reconfiguration, the only way to reliably access databases and other e-resources will be through the links on the . 鈥嬧�婭f you have saved or bookmarked links that do not include the word "proxy" in the URL (web address), please note that these will not work during this time. You can fix those URLs using our .

If you encounter any difficulties accessing Library e-resources during this EZproxy reconfiguration, or have questions about it, please . For information about the broader 17吃瓜 IP initiative, please contact Graham Nixon, Manager, Infrastructure and Technology, ITSS. For updates see .

You're invited to the Robertson Library Book Club! Throughout Winter Term 2026, we will read and discuss three books on the topic of indigeneity in the region of Turtle Island known as Canada. Book club meetings will be co-hosted by Morgan Varis, a sessional instructor from IKERAS (Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies). These meetings will take place on the last Monday of each month from January - March and will be held in the Robertson Library lobby at noon (12pm); light refreshments will be provided. 

Our next meeting is Monday, February 23, 12pm-1pm, discussing Out of the Depths: The Experiences of Mi鈥檏maw Children at the Indian Residential School at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia by Isabelle Knockwood (nonfiction)

"Daring to break the code of silence imposed on Aboriginal students, residential school survivor Isabelle Knockwood offers the firsthand experiences of forty-two survivors of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School. In their own words, these former students remember their first day of residential schooling, when they were outwardly transformed through hair cuts and striped uniforms marked with numbers. Then followed years of inner transformation from a strict and regimented life of education and manual training, as well as harsh punishments for speaking their own language or engaging in Indigenous customs. The survivors also speak of being released from their school 鈥� and having to decide between living in a racist and unwelcoming dominant society or returning to reserves where the Aboriginal culture had evolved." -

Copies of all three books are available to borrow from the Robertson Library (courtesy of PEI Public Library/Service des biblioth猫ques publiques 脦P脡 and their book club kit program):

Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
Out of the Depths by Isabelle Knockwood
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline

Hope to see you there!