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This Community of Practice (CoP) provides an opportunity to share, gather, and co-construct knowledge and expertise in graduate student supervision, bringing together both those new to or beginning supervisors, and those with more long-standing experience in graduate supervision. The purpose of this Community of Practice (CoP) is to support our faculty and instructional staff in promoting effective practices and building common capability in graduate student supervision across ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

You are invited to the first CoP Meeting for 2024/2025:

Wednesday, September 11 | 9:30-11:00 am
Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, RL 230
Key discussion topics:

• "I am a graduate supervisor, now what? Troubles and triumphs, help and hope," led by Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, AVP Research and Dean, Graduate Studies

• Preliminary development of calendar of discussion topics for 2024/2025 

CoP format details:

• Monthly meetings, held the second Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11 am in the TLC

• Formal structured discussions on topics of interest, selected and led by Community of Practice members, plus informal discussion and networking time

• Light refreshments provided by the Faculty of Graduate Studies

For more information about the Enhancing Mentorship Experiences of Graduate Students at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ CoP, and to indicate your interest to join the CoP (to inform catering), please complete this two-question form: 

For questions about the Community of Practice, please contact: Charlene VanLeeuwen, Teaching and Learning Centre Coordinator (cvanleeuwen@upei.ca), or Kendra Mellish, FGS Graduate Programs Officer (kmellish@upei.ca) 

Students from ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a four-week exercise training program, plus pre- and post-assessment sessions (six weeks in 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 toward 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.

The program runs on Mondays (3:30-5:00 pm), Tuesdays (2:30-4:00 pm), and Thursdays (2:30-4:00 pm) beginning the week of October 7. To register, go to

For more information, please contact Dr. Travis Saunders at trsaunders@upei.ca or 902-566-0641.

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Bookstore will have extended hours as we welcome back students for the fall. We will be OPEN from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on September 4, 5, 9, and 10. Our online store is always open. Shop anytime at

The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students! 

Walk-ins will be held from 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm at Student Affairs, Dalton Hall, 5th floor, on the following dates: 

• Monday, September 9 
• Tuesday, September 10 
• Wednesday, September 11 
• Thursday, September 12 
• Friday, September 13 

 Advising will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

After 34 years dedicated to AVC, Laurel Fisher will be retiring from the Department of Companion Animals at AVC! 

We will hold a drop-in reception to celebrate Laurel's retirement on September 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons at AVC. Please drop by to share your well wishes! 

(Please note that this message reflects the new time versus what was included in previous Campus Notices on August 28 and September 4.)  

A variety of NEW small group training opportunities will begin the week of September 16. Train in small groups of six under the guidance of a certified personal trainer. We have a variety of options-- Beginners, Bodyweight Strength, Core & Glutes, Crosstraining, Powerlifting, Strength, Strength 101, and Weight Loss. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ personal trainers are Derek Smith, Oyin Eniola, and Danie Marais.

Fees: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ full-time students: $65; ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ faculty/staff/retirees: $75; all others: $150 (plus applicable taxes). Each session has 10 classes. Maximum of six individuals per group.

Visit for more information and to register. Detailed information on how to log into the system and register can be found here: /ar/small-group-training. Please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, at amarchbank@upei.ca if you have any other questions.

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College will host an in-person symposium on September 13 and 14. The theme is "The human dimension of animal welfare: the intersection between animal care and the community."

Speakers: 

• Dr. Michelle Lem, Founder of Community Veterinary Outreach, Veterinary Social Worker, Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital
• Dr. Quinn Rausch, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Veterinary College
• Dr. John VanLeeuwen, Service Clinician and Professor of Ruminant Health Management and Epidemiology, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Dr. Marti Hopson, Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer, Community Practice, Atlantic Veterinary College

This hybrid symposium will include a free public talk in addition to a half-day event that is open to the veterinary community in Atlantic Canada. 

Chat and video call with group members!    

Imagine this: You’d like to contact people from campus groups within our organization but must constantly email them to communicate because different groups use different platforms to communicate. Well, our tip for today is to connect using Teams Chat, which also includes audio and video calling. 

Teams Chat connects all groups within ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ, creating a space where you and the people within ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ can connect and communicate on one single platform! How convenient is that?  

If you’ve discovered new tips and tricks while using Teams, submit them through our  for a chance to win a prize!  

Are you eager to know more about Teams for Communications? Visit the M365 Project section of the website to learn more!  

The deadline for animal care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, October 4, for the October meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Researcher Portal at

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ ACC SOPs and codes of practice can be accessed through myÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ at . 

Protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA) in St. Peter’s Bay will host a public Open House on September 13, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Members of the public are invited to tour the 45,000-square-foot facility, which houses the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ School of Climate Change and Adaptation, the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Climate Lab, and state-of-the-art research centres of excellence, including the Centre of Excellence in Food Security and Sustainability. During the event, students will be present to speak about their research on food security, coastal adaptation, and climate change. Researchers will demonstrate how they measure greenhouse gases in soil. And the drones in the CCCCA’s drone port will also be on display.

This Community of Practice (CoP) provides an opportunity to share, gather, and co-construct knowledge and expertise in graduate student supervision, bringing together both those new to or beginning supervisors, and those with more long-standing experience in graduate supervision. The purpose of this Community of Practice (CoP) is to support our faculty and instructional staff in promoting effective practices and building common capability in graduate student supervision across ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

You are invited to the first CoP Meeting for 2024/2025:

Wednesday, September 11 | 9:30-11:00 am
Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, RL 230
Key discussion topics:

• "I am a graduate supervisor, now what? Troubles and triumphs, help and hope," led by Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, AVP Research and Dean, Graduate Studies

• Preliminary development of calendar of discussion topics for 2024/2025 

CoP format details:

• Monthly meetings, held the second Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11 am in the TLC

• Formal structured discussions on topics of interest, selected and led by Community of Practice members, plus informal discussion and networking time

• Light refreshments provided by the Faculty of Graduate Studies

For more information about the Enhancing Mentorship Experiences of Graduate Students at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ CoP, and to indicate your interest to join the CoP (to inform catering), please complete this two-question form: 

For questions about the Community of Practice, please contact: Charlene VanLeeuwen, Teaching and Learning Centre Coordinator (cvanleeuwen@upei.ca), or Kendra Mellish, FGS Graduate Programs Officer (kmellish@upei.ca) 

Are you interested in entrepreneurship or learning more about it? Stop by the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship (CCCE), Robertson Library 201, on September 9 between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, where the staff will host a welcome session! Information will be shared, and questions can be asked about what is planned for the school year at the CCCE! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. All are welcome!

Are you in need of professional software development but constrained by budget? Here's your chance to get your software project developed *completely free of cost* by a talented team of Computer Science students.

As part of our Capstone Project at the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS), ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ), we are offering full-cycle software development services under the guidance of experienced faculty members.

What We Offer:

• Custom Software Development: Tailored to your needs, from web applications to mobile apps, and more.
• Expert Supervision: Every project is closely monitored by our faculty to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from the latest trends and tools in software development.

What We Need from You:

• Clear Project Requirements: A well-defined problem statement or project idea.
• Engagement: Willingness to engage with our team regularly to provide feedback and clarify requirements.
• Flexibility: Understanding that this is a learning experience for students, which may require some flexibility in timelines and outcomes.
• Non-Profit or Community-Oriented Projects: Preference may be given to projects that contribute to the community or serve a non-profit purpose, although all ideas are welcome.

Project Timeline:

• Start Date: September 20, 2024
• Requirement Collection & Design Phase: September 20, 2024 to mid-December 2024
  • During this period, we will work closely with you to gather detailed requirements and create a comprehensive design for your project.
• Development Phase: January 2025 – End of March 2025
  • This phase will focus on building, testing, and finalizing the software based on the agreed design.

Why Choose Us?

• No Development Cost: Absolutely no charges for development.
• Innovative Solutions: Fresh ideas and innovative solutions from budding software engineers.
• Contribute to Education: Your project helps students gain real-world experience, benefiting both your organization and the students.

How to Apply:

• Submit your project idea and requirements by September 15, 2024.
• Selected projects will be notified by September 19, 2024.

For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Hassan at mohammadhassan@upei.ca.

Disclaimer:

Please note that the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS), its students, and faculties will not provide any ongoing support or services after the development phase concludes at the end of March 2025.

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Alumni Association invites students, staff, and faculty to join us on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue) as we recognize and celebrate the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished and Young Alumni Awards.

The 2024 Distinguished Alumni are Bernadine Chapman (BA 1986) and Hon. Alonzo Wright (BA 1989). The 2024 Inspiring Young Alumni are Ellen Dixon (BSc 2012); James Muhato (BBA 2013); and Jonah Tendepi Chininga (BBA 2018). 

This free event is open to interested members of the public and campus community, but for planning purposes, we ask that you kindly RSVP by email to Stephen Loo at sloo@upei.ca by September 20.

For more information about our Distinguished and Young Alumni Awards, including a list of past recipients, or to submit a nomination for 2025, please visit /alumni/awards-and-recognition.

We want you to find the perfect workspace at Robertson Library. This year, we've simplified our noise expectations.

If you prefer silence, you can find it upstairs in the sunroom, the study carrel areas along the outside of the building, and the individual study rooms (320-327 and 331-336). These areas are reserved for quiet study.

In the rest of the library, including the entire main floor, group work and other "inside voice" conversations are encouraged.

Everywhere in the library, please use headphones or keep your devices silent. If you need to watch a video or attend an online class as a group, use a group study room and be considerate of your neighbours.

The Department of Student Affairs is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students! 

Walk-ins will be held from 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm at Student Affairs, Dalton Hall, 5th floor, on the following dates: 

• Monday, September 9 
• Tuesday, September 10 
• Wednesday, September 11 
• Thursday, September 12 
• Friday, September 13 

 Advising will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

After 34 years dedicated to AVC, Laurel Fisher will be retiring from the Department of Companion Animals at AVC! 

We will hold a drop-in reception to celebrate Laurel's retirement on September 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons at AVC. Please drop by to share your well wishes! 

(Please note that this message reflects the new time versus what was included in previous Campus Notices on August 28 and September 4.)  

Do you know what to do if there is a building evacuation? Do you have questions about the evacuation procedures for your building? Are you a chief warden, floor warden, or guardian for your building? Do you have questions about your role as a warden or guardian?

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Health, Safety, and Environment will hold a building emergency plan session on September 12 at 10:00 am in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall Room 142.

Please let hse@upei.ca know if you are interested in attending.

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College will host an in-person symposium on September 13 and 14. The theme is "The human dimension of animal welfare: the intersection between animal care and the community."

Speakers: 

• Dr. Michelle Lem, Founder of Community Veterinary Outreach, Veterinary Social Worker, Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital
• Dr. Quinn Rausch, Postdoctoral Fellow, Ontario Veterinary College
• Dr. John VanLeeuwen, Service Clinician and Professor of Ruminant Health Management and Epidemiology, Atlantic Veterinary College
• Dr. Marti Hopson, Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer, Community Practice, Atlantic Veterinary College

This hybrid symposium will include a free public talk in addition to a half-day event that is open to the veterinary community in Atlantic Canada. 

The deadline for animal care protocol submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, October 4, for the October meeting. 

Please note that as of June 1, 2020, all animal user protocols must be submitted through the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Researcher Portal at

For new protocols, select "applications," and for renewal or amendment protocols, select "events."

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ ACC SOPs and codes of practice can be accessed through myÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ at . 

Protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month to process applications.