The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet in downtown Charlottetown on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 PM.

We will discuss pages 94 (sec. 11: “The Concept of Truth”) to 122 (up to sec. 6: “The Paralogism”) from Gilles Deleuze’s Nietzsche and Philosophy.

This group is an invitation to think with Deleuze—and with one another. No prior experience in philosophy is required. Just an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.

If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.

“If the book we are reading does not wake us [...] then why do we read it? [...] A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us.” — Franz Kafka

UPEI fiscal year ends on April 30, 2026.

Preparation for Fiscal Year End

Procurement Services request that all departments review their outstanding purchase order list to see if there are any purchase orders that should be cancelled. Your purchase order listing can be found in the myUPEISelf-Service Menu under "Financial Management" and the “Receive Goods and Services” selection.

If any line items have been backordered for some time, it is recommended that you confirm with the supplier that the goods are still on their records as being back ordered. 

To cancel a purchase order, please email procurement@upei.ca with the PO number and vendor name.

If you are in possession of vendor invoices, please forward these to invoices@upei.ca as soon as possible. For questions or concerns you may have regarding billing and invoicing, contact apadmin@upei.ca. 

Requisitions and Purchase Orders

The last day to create a requisition or purchase order for the 2025-26 fiscal year will be Friday, April 17, 2026, at noon with guaranteed delivery date on or before April 30, 2026. 

For requisitions and purchase orders created after April 17, 2026, please change the requisition date to May 1, 2026. For these requisitions, the goods and services must be delivered or performed on or after May 1, 2026.

Receiving Goods and Services Cut-Off: April 30, 2026

For the expense to be recorded in the 2025-26 fiscal year, goods and services must be received by April 30, 2026. Only the goods that have been physically received on campus or performed services should be accepted against the purchase order at this time. 

Please note that you cannot backdate receiving items in myUPEI. Please reach out to procurement@upei.ca for assistance accepting backdated goods or services for 2025-26. Additionally, the vendor invoice must be dated on or before April 30, 2026.

Any goods received or services performed after April 30, 2026 will be recorded against your new fiscal year budget (2026-27). 

On Wednesday, April 1, ITSS will conduct maintenance on myUPEI from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, Web Advisor, and Colleague.

We encourage students, faculty, and staff who may need documents or links located on myUPEI to plan ahead and bookmark or download the resources they may need during this period.

As a reminder, you can access Moodle directly using https://moodle.upei.ca and Outlook email using https://outlook.office.com.

If you have any questions, please fill out our new Help Form: https://go.upei.ca/itrequest

Navigating Conflict – if not at university, then where do we learn?

Tuesday, March 31, 12:00 -1:30, UPEI Chaplaincy Centre

Join us for our next session of Courageous Conversations, featuring Dr. Jane Ngobia, Kelton Thomason, Sula Levesque and Kylah Hennessey

Together, our panel will explore what it means to navigate conflict with courage, clarity and compassion.  Drawing from their diverse roles across campus including VP People and Culture, Residence Life, EDI-HR and ExEd, they will share their lived experience, practical strategies and insights on bridging difference in our campus community.  This session follows a lunch and learn style, inviting UPEI community to listen, learn and engage in thoughtful dialogue.

The position of Interim Vice-President Academic and Research has been posted on the Human Resources web page on upei.ca. This one-year interim appointment will provide an opportunity to further develop and refine the academic and research portfolio, while also supporting planning for the recruitment of a permanent Vice-President Academic and Research.

As part of the recruitment process, the University is establishing a Selection Advisory Committee to support this important appointment. While two deans have already been selected, we are seeking expressions of interest from the following members of the University community to serve on the committee, including:

• Two faculty members
• One staff member from the Vice-President Academic and Research portfolio
• One student

The Committee will play an important advisory role in the review of candidates and will help ensure a fair, inclusive selection process. Those interested in serving on the Selection Advisory Committee are asked to complete the linked form by end of day, Monday, March 30, 2026.

Expression of Interest: Deadline March 30, 2026 – Fill out form

Thank you for your consideration and for your continued engagement in supporting UPEI’s academic leadership.

Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at the Fox and Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Thursday, April 2 from 9:30-10:30 am.

These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.

Due to budget constraints, RefWorks access for UPEI users through Robertson Library will now end on April 30, 2026. This is one year earlier than our previously-announced transition date. We are adopting Zotero–a free, open-source, and user-friendly citation manager–as a replacement for RefWorks.

If you have used RefWorks, the most important thing to do before April 30 is to export your citation data and any attached files from RefWorks. We have a written and video tutorial to guide you through this process. 

If you want to continue using a citation manager, you can use Zotero for free. The Library website has instructions showing how to install Zotero and how to migrate your RefWorks data to Zotero. The Zotero Connector browser plug-in makes it easy to import your RefWorks data into Zotero.

If you are writing a document and adding citations with RefWorks in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, you will need to finish adding citations by April 30 or re-insert your citations with Zotero. There is no automatic document conversion process.

If you do not currently plan to use Zotero or another citation manager, make sure you back up your RefWorks data somewhere that you will be able to find it in the future.

Your subject librarian can answer questions about setting up Zotero and exporting from RefWorks. If you are not sure who to contact, you can e-mail reference@upei.ca, use the Library’s online chat tool, or ask at the Library service desk. 

We have also scheduled several times when you can get support from librarians in person or via Teams. These times are open to all students, staff, faculty, and other UPEI-affiliated people.

Drop-In Times (individual or small group help available during these windows) All sessions are hybrid. Note that each date has a separate Teams link.

• Friday, March 27 - 9:30-11:30 am, RL 264 and Teams

• Wednesday, April 1 - 1:00-3:00 pm, RL 264 and Teams

• Thursday, April 16 - 9:30-11:30 am, RL 264 and Teams

• Monday, April 27 - 1:30-3:30 pm, RL 264 and Teams

• Thursday, April 30 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, RL 264 and Teams

Workshops (more structured guidance; please arrive at the start time)

• Tuesday, April 7 - 10:30-11:15 am, online–register here

• Wednesday, April 8 - 1:30-2:15 pm, RL 264

Join the UPEI Student Union for an insightful and engaging panel discussion on March 31, 11:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, featuring two distinguished physicians: Dr. Preston Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. Peter MacPherson. They will share their expertise, experiences, and perspectives on the medical field.

This event is open to all community members and students interested in healthcare and medicine. It’s a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with professionals and peers alike.

Dr. Preston Smith has dedicated his career to advancing medical education. With 25 years as a family physician in Moncton and serving as VP of Medicine in New Brunswick, he gained significant expertise in health system reform. As Senior Associate Dean of Education at Dalhousie University, he played a key role in launching the Dalhousie medical education program in Saint John and starting new family medicine residency programs in PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Most recently, as Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, he led a major restructuring of the college. Dr. Smith is eager to contribute to the development of a unique medical education program in Prince Edward Island in partnership with Memorial University. His passion for the evolution of medical education and research drives his interest in corporate governance. He has served on the boards of AFMC, VIDO, and the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

Dr. Peter MacPherson is Memorial University's Associate Dean for the PEI regional campus. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Alberta. He completed his pediatrics residency and a Master of Education degree at Memorial University. After residency, he worked as a clinician educator at Queen’s University and held several educational leadership roles related to undergraduate medical education there. He is also a consultant general pediatrician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown. 

Title of the Thesis “Modeling Groundwater Dynamics Under Anthropogenic and Climatic Changes for Prince Edward Island, Canada”

Abstract: This thesis investigates how groundwater in Prince Edward Island (PEI) is being affected by climate change and growing water demand. Because PEI relies almost entirely on groundwater for drinking water, understanding these pressures is essential for future water security. The research includes a review of groundwater monitoring, mapping, and modeling, examines the sustainability of Charlottetown’s municipal groundwater abstraction, evaluates saltwater intrusion in Summerside, and presents an island-wide groundwater flow model to assess groundwater and baseflow responses under changing conditions. Overall, this work identifies key risks and supports more informed and sustainable groundwater management in PEI.

April 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm via Web Conferencing

If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.

If you’re planning to hire a student this summer, we can help. Co-op students from several programs are seeking opportunities. Students are enrolled in business, computer science, analytics, chemistry, physics, environmental studies, and financial math programs. 

Contact Karen Turner, Co-op job development coordinator at klturner@upei.ca or 902-566-0794 for more details about how to get started. Visit the UPEI Co-op Program website, or submit this form to post a co-op job. You can also follow the Co-op Program on LinkedIn. 

The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Erin Pilling's public presentation of her MEd research titled: "Children’s Mental Well-Being: Interwoven Experiences Through Community Learning Environments." 

Please join us in person on April 2 at 1:00 pm, Memorial Hall, Room 417 or on Teams: Erin Pelling - Thesis Dissertation Exam | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

The position of Interim Vice-President Academic and Research has been posted on the Human Resources web page on upei.ca. This one-year interim appointment will provide an opportunity to further develop and refine the academic and research portfolio, while also supporting planning for the recruitment of a permanent Vice-President Academic and Research.

As part of the recruitment process, the University is establishing a Selection Advisory Committee to support this important appointment. While two deans have already been selected, we are seeking expressions of interest from the following members of the University community to serve on the committee, including:

• Two faculty members
• One staff member from the Vice-President Academic and Research portfolio
• One student

The Committee will play an important advisory role in the review of candidates and will help ensure a fair, inclusive selection process. Those interested in serving on the Selection Advisory Committee are asked to complete the linked form by end of day, Monday, March 30, 2026.

Expression of Interest: Deadline March 30, 2026 – Fill out form

Thank you for your consideration and for your continued engagement in supporting UPEI’s academic leadership.

Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at the Fox and Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Thursday, April 2 from 9:30-10:30 am.

These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.

Due to budget constraints, RefWorks access for UPEI users through Robertson Library will now end on April 30, 2026. This is one year earlier than our previously-announced transition date. We are adopting Zotero–a free, open-source, and user-friendly citation manager–as a replacement for RefWorks.

If you have used RefWorks, the most important thing to do before April 30 is to export your citation data and any attached files from RefWorks. We have a written and video tutorial to guide you through this process. 

If you want to continue using a citation manager, you can use Zotero for free. The Library website has instructions showing how to install Zotero and how to migrate your RefWorks data to Zotero. The Zotero Connector browser plug-in makes it easy to import your RefWorks data into Zotero.

If you are writing a document and adding citations with RefWorks in Microsoft Word or Google Docs, you will need to finish adding citations by April 30 or re-insert your citations with Zotero. There is no automatic document conversion process.

If you do not currently plan to use Zotero or another citation manager, make sure you back up your RefWorks data somewhere that you will be able to find it in the future.

Your subject librarian can answer questions about setting up Zotero and exporting from RefWorks. If you are not sure who to contact, you can e-mail reference@upei.ca, use the Library’s online chat tool, or ask at the Library service desk. 

We have also scheduled several times when you can get support from librarians in person or via Teams. These times are open to all students, staff, faculty, and other UPEI-affiliated people.

Drop-In Times (individual or small group help available during these windows) All sessions are hybrid. Note that each date has a separate Teams link.

• Friday, March 27 - 9:30-11:30 am, RL 264 and Teams

• Wednesday, April 1 - 1:00-3:00 pm, RL 264 and Teams

• Thursday, April 16 - 9:30-11:30 am, RL 264 and Teams

• Monday, April 27 - 1:30-3:30 pm, RL 264 and Teams

• Thursday, April 30 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, RL 264 and Teams

Workshops (more structured guidance; please arrive at the start time)

• Tuesday, April 7 - 10:30-11:15 am, online–register here

• Wednesday, April 8 - 1:30-2:15 pm, RL 264

There will be some required maintenance of the UPEI network on Saturday March 28, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.  We expect at most minor interruptions in services across campus.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Final exams will be here before we know it, and Accessibility Services has begun to make arrangements for accommodated exams. Unfortunately, Accessibility Services emails that were sent to instructors via Accommodate have been filtered into receiver's spam folders. Please check your spam folder for instructions around final exam bookings and details.

If adjustments are needed, please email astesting@upei.ca. 

Members of the campus community and the general public are invited to attend a free public forum on music education on Saturday, March 28, from 1:00 to 4:15 pm, at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre.

The forum is being held to present the findings of Access to Music Education (AMusE), a multidisciplinary research project led by Dr. Annabel Cohen, professor of psychology at UPEI, with co-lead Dr. Linyuan Guo-Brennan, professor of education. There will be presentations from parents; teachers; UPEI faculty members and current or former students from Education, Business, Economics, Psychology, Music, and Mathematics; and other stakeholder representatives. Audience members will have the opportunity to provide feedback. There will also be musical performances.

The goal of the AMusE project, which began in 2021, was to determine whether the Canadian school system meets the need for musical education, to identify possible inequities and barriers, and to consider ways to reduce them. The investigators also sought to understand the musical experience of educational stakeholders.

Attendance at the event is free, but people are asked to register. To register and for further information, please go to https://musicog.discoveryspace.ca/amuse. 

Title of the Thesis “Modeling Groundwater Dynamics Under Anthropogenic and Climatic Changes for Prince Edward Island, Canada”

Abstract: This thesis investigates how groundwater in Prince Edward Island (PEI) is being affected by climate change and growing water demand. Because PEI relies almost entirely on groundwater for drinking water, understanding these pressures is essential for future water security. The research includes a review of groundwater monitoring, mapping, and modeling, examines the sustainability of Charlottetown’s municipal groundwater abstraction, evaluates saltwater intrusion in Summerside, and presents an island-wide groundwater flow model to assess groundwater and baseflow responses under changing conditions. Overall, this work identifies key risks and supports more informed and sustainable groundwater management in PEI.

April 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm via Web Conferencing

If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.

We are pleased and excited to invite all to attend Alyssa MacDonald's PsyD dissertation defence presentation. Please join us in supporting Alyssa on this momentous occasion!

Date and time: March 30, 2026, at 3 pm
Location: Memorial Hall 104

Curious about how to access administrative health data for your research? Join us for a Lunch & Learn hosted by the Secure Island Data Repository (SIDR). This session will provide an overview of the types of data available through SIDR, the process for requesting access for research projects, and how researchers can access data for multi-regional studies through Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN Canada). While faculty, students, and research staff are likely to find this session especially relevant, anyone interested in learning more about these data resources and how they can support research and policy work is welcome to attend. Come learn how this exciting new platform can support your work and ask questions about getting started.

When: March 30, 2026. 12:00 noon. Pizza will be served at noon!

Where: AVC, Room 286A

Please register with this link: SIDR Lunch & Learn Registration – Fill out form