Campus Notices
The Bachelor of Education Program (B.Ed) is now open for applications! Our booth is at the W.A. Murphy Student Center from 11:30 to 1:30 on September 23 and from 9:30 to 11:30 on September 24. Please drop by and find out more about our program if you are interested in becoming a teacher!
B.Ed is a 12-month post-degree program beginning in May consisting of 60 credit hours in education courses. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It is the opportunity for students to direct their studies in Primary/Elementary (K–6) or Intermediate/Senior (7–12) and also pursue optional additional study through a focus in International, Indigenous, or Adult Education.
Join us for an engaging bring-your-own-lunch session to learn more about Mootimeter, a live-polling tool inspired by Mentimeter. This tool has recently been added to our Moodle at UPEI. This session will go over how to setup and use the tool. Registration is not required, but registering will add you to the calendar event as a reminder: https://forms.office.com/r/juyQXaYtPw
Wednesday September 24 at 12:00 pm, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230.
Please "save the date" for our next town hall featuring a conversation with Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Board Chair MacDonald will lead a 'fireside chat' with President Rodgers, touching on goals and priorities and opportunities and challenges as we pursue the coming year and our strategic plan for the next five years.
This event will be similar to past ones where there will be an opportunity to ask questions. You will be able to attend in person (always preferable) or online. If you are unable to participate in person, you are welcome to join us virtually at this Teams Town Hall link.
We look forward to seeing you!
Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential with Collide Discover!
Are you ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation? Whether you have a business idea in mind or are simply curious about where to begin, Collide Discover offers the perfect starting point.
This engaging extracurricular program is designed for students across all faculties who are eager to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. You'll build the confidence and knowledge needed to bring ideas to life while learning how to spot opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and communicate the value of your ideas effectively.
Interested in joining the program? Sign up now!
Fall 2025 Program dates:
Wednesdays from 11:30 am–1:00 pm
September 24 to November 5, 2025
All faculty, students, and staff are invited to a cross-disciplinary workshop on ‘Decentralized Energy and Active Learning’ on September 24, 2:00-4:00 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Grant Thornton Lecture Theatre, Room 329.
What do renewable energy transitions and student-centered teaching strategies possibly have in common?
An overarching goal of decentralizing authority, a deep commitment to transparency, building trust amongst participants, and an active role for supporting institutions – to name just a few possible parallels.
In this workshop, leading experts from the fields of ‘decentralized energy systems’ and ‘active learning pedagogies’ will participate in a facilitated discussion about potential synergies between their fields. Audience participation will be encouraged throughout – and a Q&A session will be held with the thought leaders.
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
Contact any member of the research team with questions: Dr. Nick Mercer (Environmental Studies/Island Studies) at nmmercer@upei.ca, or Jehaan Cooper (Student Research Assistant) at jcooper13697@upei.ca.
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to attend Woveo Fireside Chat happening on September 26 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
This is your opportunity to ask Woveo co-founders Jonah Chininga (UPEI Class of 2018) and James Muhato (UPEI Class of 2013) about their lived experiences, lessons learned, and best practices about starting a business. Jonah and James will share their insights from starting their fintech company and answer any questions you may have about launching a tech-based venture!
The Woveo Fireside Chat will take place at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, 201 Robertson Library.
Interested in attending the session? Sign up here!
Please join us in celebrating the launch of UPEI’s newest magazine, In View: Highlighting UPEI Research 2024-2025.
Taking place in the Faculty Lounge from 10:30-11:00 am, following the President's fireside chat, faculty, students, and staff are invited to pick up a free copy of the magazine, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with fellow researchers.
"In View" features research ranging from green catalyst development to early childhood education learning models. These articles touch each of UPEI’s signature areas of research excellence and span all faculties.
Come learn more about some of the fascinating research happening at UPEI.
Interim University Librarian Simon Lloyd and the Robertson Library staff invite you to a kitchen party on September 27, 7:00—10:00 pm with live music, finger foods and a cash bar. This event is open to alumni and friends with an optional donation to the Library Revitalization Campaign.
Come make noise in the library!
On Wednesday, September 24, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. 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
The new online Employee Tuition Waiver fillable form can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.
Please note, the Employee must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.
Human Resources thanks you for your patience during the development of this new form.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.
The Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity recognizes the legacy of those who advanced equity within the Canada Research Chairs Program and Canada’s research ecosystem. Valued at $100,000, three awards are granted annually to fund bold, institution-level initiatives that challenge systemic barriers, spark meaningful change, and advance equity in academia. The award supports faculty-led projects that engage students, trainees, and underrepresented groups, while fostering innovative, long-term solutions. At UPEI, eligible faculty are invited to submit internal proposals through the Romeo Researcher Portal by October 14, 2025. As each institution may submit only one nomination, a sub-committee of the Research Advisory Committee will recommend which project moves forward to the national competition by the November 4, 2025 deadline.
For full eligibility details and application guidelines, please visit the program website. For support or questions, contact Janice Murphy, Contracts & Funding Officer; janmurphy@upei.ca.
Thesis defense presented by Saad Cheema
Title of the Thesis: "Supplemental Irrigation through Decision Support System in the Face of Climate Change: A sustainable Approach"
Precise supplemental irrigation has become essential because of climate-driven variability. This thesis proposes a decision support system (DSS) that integrates soil, crops, and climate data for real-time scheduling. Soil Water Characteristic Curves (SWCC) were developed for PEI soils for determining field capacity, wilting point, and available water. Stage-specific potato crop coefficients (Kc) were measured utilizing a lysimeter. The seasonal and daily crop water requirements (ETc) were around 280 mm under PEI growing conditions. On-farm reference evapotranspiration (ETo) measurements enhanced precision relative to regional meteorological stations. A soil-water balance model combined all inputs to trigger irrigation in real time. The research was converted into a real-time DSS web application for end users. This methodology provides a sustainable, climate-resilient foundation for precise water management.
Date/Time /Location
September 22, 2025, 1:00 pm, AVC 286C
Everyone is welcome
Women’s Network PEI and UPEI’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) partnered to offer a creative, community-based space for survivors of gender-based violence and individuals navigating life after trauma. Participants were guided through a process of reflection, story-telling, and visual expression, culminating in this photography exhibit. Each photo is a window into a personal journey. Some speak to recovery, others to silence, safety, freedom, or inner growth. Together, they remind us that healing takes many forms and every voice matters.
The art will be on display in the Robertson Library lobby from September 22 to September 26.
The Bachelor of Education Program (B.Ed) is now open for applications! Our booth is at the W.A. Murphy Student Center from 11:30 to 1:30 on September 23 and from 9:30 to 11:30 on September 24. Please drop by and find out more about our program if you are interested in becoming a teacher!
B.Ed is a 12-month post-degree program beginning in May consisting of 60 credit hours in education courses. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It is the opportunity for students to direct their studies in Primary/Elementary (K–6) or Intermediate/Senior (7–12) and also pursue optional additional study through a focus in International, Indigenous, or Adult Education.
Name that Building! UPEI wants your help in choosing a name for our new building.
The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to be approaching completion of the new 140,000 square-foot building, which supports the UPEI Faculty of Medicine and medical learners in the regional campus of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, as well as UPEI students in nursing, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, kinesiology, paramedicine, and other programs. It will also have a Patient Medical Home, the provincial Adult ADHD Clinic (both operated by Health PEI), and allow for collaborations with others at UPEI—like the Atlantic Veterinary College—and in the broader community.
The Vice-President Academic and Research and Vice-President Administration and Finance would like to engage the creativity of the University community to consider some of the latest proposed names and offer feedback in support or against those submitted—or suggest potentially a new name altogether.
Help us choose the name! The finalist options include the
- Health Education Facility
- Interprofessional Health Education Facility
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Education Centre
- Medical and Interprofessional Health Centre.
What is your opinion? Email your thoughts about one or more of the above—or an even better name—to vpaf@upei.ca. A steering committee will review this feedback as part of its selection process. Please send all feedback by 11:59 pm on September 29, 2025.
To learn more on what makes a great name click here and for the full news story.
We’re pleased to announce two upcoming workshops on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, led by renowned dietitian Shelley Case, RD.
There will be 2 sessions on Wednesday October 15, 2025:
- 1:00–4:00 pm: Health Professionals Session – “What Every Health Professional Needs to Know”
- 7:00–9:00 pm: Public Session – “What’s New and What’s Not”
Location: Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 242
These workshops are organized by the Celiac Canada PEI Chapter in collaboration with UPEIs Foods and Nutrition Program.
UPEI ITSS, in partnership with the Robertson Library, has launched an exciting new extension of its IT Help Desk services. A new Help Desk dedicated specifically to assisting our UPEI students has opened in the Library Learning Commons, Room 275, operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This new student-focused desk complements the existing ITSS Help Desk in AVC 246S, which will now be dedicated exclusively to supporting UPEI Faculty and Staff.
Basic IT support will continue to be available at the main Library Service Desk from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, but the new ITSS Help Desk in the Library will serve as a convenient referral point for cases requiring more advanced ITSS assistance.
Students seeking ITSS support can visit the Library in person or submit a request through the online Help Request form. The help desk number remains (902) 566-0465 and will soon be outfitted with a tree selection to provide both service to students and critical live support for employees.
Visit the ITSS Help Desk page for more information.
At times, teaching can feel isolating. With so many demands on our time and desiring to do the best for students, we can set high expectations for ourselves. And – we are expected to be life-long learners, by adapting our teaching approaches during the pandemic and now again in the wave of AI.
In this workshop, participants will receive a teaching resource that was developed by the 2024 3M National Teaching Fellows to create a sense of community and rediscover the joy of learning. Some instructors may like to use this resource as a daily planner or notebook, while others may use it to journal about their teaching practices.
Through the workshop, participants will explore how they use time and space, what some barriers to joy might be, engage in conversation to build community, and utilize a resource so that we can collectively rediscover the joy of learning. For more details regarding the learning objectives of the workshop and bios for the two wonderful 3M National Teaching Fellows from the 2024 cohort, please check out the campus events calendar.
There are two workshop options to choose from:
Monday Sept 22 at 9:00 am in the Teaching and Learning Centre - Robertson Library Annex - Room 230
Monday Sept 22 at 11:45am in the Teaching and Learning Centre - Robertson Library Annex - Room 230
Please let us know which workshop session you plan to attend. We have space for 20 participants in each session – RSVP. Come a few minutes early to enjoy refreshments, conversation with colleagues and to celebrate two 3M National Teaching Fellows.
We're excited to share that the Robertson Library will offer tours between September 22 and October 10! This is a great opportunity to explore our spaces and learn more about what we have to offer.
To book your tour, simply sign up by clicking the link below, or scan the QR code on any tour poster you find around the library. We can't wait to show you around!
Contact Name
Princess Wooden
The first meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). To view the 2025-2026 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting, click here. (Posted one week before the meeting)
All meetings are open to members of the University community, although certain in-camera items (e.g., granting of degrees) may require the Senate to go into a closed session. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the chair.
For logistical purposes, members of the UPEI community who wish to attend the open session of a UPEI Senate meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in person.
