UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of the excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.

Nominations are now open! This is your opportunity to celebrate the people and achievements that make a meaningful impact at UPEI. Please submit your nomination by Friday, February 27, 2026, by completing the online nomination form. 

Questions can be directed to universityawards@upei.ca.

For further details about the awards and the nomination process, please visit  https://www.upei.ca/president/university-awards-of-excellence

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 UPEI, it's time for Myrtle to plant the seeds for her next project—retirement!

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 UPEI Student Union, Robertson Library, and Residence Life for Love & Sex Week 2026 (February 9 – 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 UPEI. 

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

The Office of Research Services and the Teaching and Learning Centre are collaborating to put on a workshop about incorporating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in Research*.   

Dr. Shilpa Dogra is Professor in Kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. Dr. Dogra’s diverse research program has been funded by NSERC, SSHRC, and CIHR. Some of her CIHR funded projects focus on the inclusion of older adults from equity deserving groups in research. She has co-authored papers on the development of a sex and gender-based analysis tool (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0323834), a call to action on Indigenization and EDIA (https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jpah/22/6/article-p644.xml), and has served on several CIHR review panels, including the Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award.   

Dr. Dogra will join Dr. Nola Etkin, Dr. Josh MacFayden, Dr. Marissa Clapson, Dr. Cinthya Guzman, and Research Grants Coordinator Leslie Cudmore for an interactive workshop on incorporating EDIA into grant applications.   

In this session, researchers will explore their positionality, integrate EDIA into their proposal and highly qualified personnel (HQP) sections, and leave with actionable material to include in their next grant application.  

Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 

Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm 

Location: FSDE 128A 

Open to all faculty members. Please RSVP here: EDIA in Research Workshop – Fill out form 

Storm date: Friday, February 20, 2026, 1-3 pm. FSDE 128A

*This session was previously marketed as a Indigenization and EDIA in Research Workshop. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the Indigenization portion has been removed from this session. We hope to run a separate Indigenization in Research session in the future.   

Questions can be directed to Julie VanLeeuwen (jmvanleeuwen@upei.ca), Research Navigator. 

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 – 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 – 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’s AI training leader – ACENET (https://ace-net.ca/)

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

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

Learn more and register: https://www.upei.ca/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 UPEI 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 – students, faculty, and staff – 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: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25590255599880?p=8PWl2TS7sLsaySxVA4

Meeting ID: 255 902 555 998 80

Passcode: BY7Zg9Se

For further information, contact Karen-Anne O’Halloran.

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 1:30–3:30 pm in McMillan Hall.

Open to all students (undergraduate and graduate), participants can sign up in teams of three to build sustainability-themed miniatures—such as green homes and pollinator gardens—while 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: MCLT Mixer & Miniature-Making Event - Sign Up – Fill out form

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–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: February 10, 2026
• March 2, 2026, 8:30 am–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 UPEI 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 UPEI Researcher Portal at https://upei.researchservicesoffice.com/Romeo.Researcher/

For new protocols select ‘applications’ and for renewal or amendment protocols select ‘events’.

To view any UPEI ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through myUPEI at https://portal.upei.ca/facultystaff/administrativeservices/AVCAnimalCare/Pages/default.aspx. 

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 UPEI, it's time for Myrtle to plant the seeds for her next project—retirement!

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 UPEI Student Union, Robertson Library, and Residence Life for Love & Sex Week 2026 (February 9 – 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 UPEI. 

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 UPEI Music Department’s 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 UPEI students with a valid ID.

Calling all Panthers! On Friday, February 13, we’re 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’s basketball game! 

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

Remember to RSVP on UPEI 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 UPEI community, boost your Panther pride, and build lasting connections. 

Friday, February 13 | 6PM
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
Students, get your game tickets online - https://upei.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1485
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 UPEI Connect. Register today. 

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 UPEI 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 @peibioalliance, 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 UPEI 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: https://forms.office.com/r/bsqMKcPDJL

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

Internal UPEI access to internal UPEI resources will not be impacted.

The Faculty of Education invites members of the campus community – students, faculty, and staff – 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: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25590255599880?p=8PWl2TS7sLsaySxVA4

Meeting ID: 255 902 555 998 80

Passcode: BY7Zg9Se

For further information, contact Karen-Anne O’Halloran.

The UPEI departments of Human Resources and Athletics and Recreation are excited to invite staff and faculty to two Panther Pride events— “Why We Walk” on Thursday, February 5, and “Panther Sport Night and Employee Social” on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Why We Walk, hosted by the UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers
Thursday, February 5, 2026     11:30 am – 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 UPEI 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 UPEI Panthers as they near the finals—while also supporting an important cause. 

The UPEI Women’s 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!