Campus Notices
- Performing Arts Centre/New Residence (device testing only), June 15–19
- Blanchard Hall, June 15
- Steel Building, June 16
- Robertson Library, June 17
- Central Utility Building, June 18–19
- Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre (also known as NRC building), July 6
- Dalton Hall, July 8
- SDU Main Building, July 9
- Memorial Hall, July 9
- Cass Science Hall, July 10
- Health Sciences Building, July 13
- K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, July 14
- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, July 15
- Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, July 16
- Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, July 17
- UPEI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, July 20–24
- Atlantic Veterinary College (does not include Veterinary Teaching Hospital), August 17–21
- Performing Arts Centre/New Residence (bell ringing testing), August 31–September 2
Are you a graduate student looking to strengthen your teaching practice this summer and connect with peers across campus? Are you a graduate supervisor interested in supporting your students’ professional development by encouraging them to begin building a teaching toolkit for their academic careers?
The Certificate in University Teaching Quick Start offers a series of introductory courses designed to build confidence and skills for teaching in both online and in-person settings. These quick-start courses also build toward the Certificate in University Teaching, helping you make meaningful progress in your professional development.
Bring your lunch and join fellow graduate students for these interactive sessions with the opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect.
In How People Learn, you’ll examine key learning theories and reflect on how cognitive, social-emotional, and cultural factors shape student learning and your teaching practice.
Developing Feedback Literacy focuses on helping you and your students make the most of feedback, with strategies like feedback loops, exemplars, and peer feedback.
Grading Assignments in Moodle develops your skills in digital assessment, including using grading tools, applying rubrics and marking guides, and providing effective feedback.
Sessions run Wednesdays from 12–1 pm, July 8–22, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE), Room 205
Register here
Our EFAP provider, Green Shield, is hosting orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who would like to learn more about how their UPEI EFAP benefits work.
2026 dates offered: February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5 and December 3.
To register:
- Click this ZOOM link to register
- Please select the best date (note that the time zone is listed in EST).
- Complete the Webinar Registration.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
This comprehensive, confidential, and accessible program offers a wide range of services to support your mental health and overall well-being, including:
5 hours of individual counselling (Green Shield will closely monitor usage and will provide additional hours to those who need further support, to ensure that no one is denied access to the program because of insufficient sponsored hours in any policy year) and 5 hours of couples therapy
Additional program highlights include:
- Flexible therapy options via phone, video, or in-person, with 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions
- Personalized therapist matching that considers DEI preferences
- Unlimited 15-minute consultations to help members find their ideal therapist
- Innovative, value-added services in areas such as children’s mental health, nutrition, and overall well-being
- Unlimited financial and legal consultations
- Self-guided digital CBT, well-being coaching, and personalized care navigation
- Digital pharmacy and nutrition services
Create your account to explore services, including Mental Health Support: Get convenient, personalized mental health support from a qualified therapist best suited to you, or explore our self-guided online therapy program at your own pace.
We hope you’ll enjoy this integrated and convenient health experience.
ACCOUNT AS AN EMPLOYEE
Create your account to access GreenShield+ services today.
Your Organization code is: UPEI
Sign Up
To access your EAP on GreenShield+:
- Make a note of your Organization Code "UPEI"
- Go to app.greenshieldplus.ca/en/sign-up
- Select Through an Employer or Organization
- Select I have an Organization Code
- Follow the steps to register
ACCOUNT AS A DEPENDENT
Before You Begin: You should only choose through a family member if you are a dependent (e.g. partner, spouse, child) of a person with a plan member ID or organization code.
For questions, contact Human Resources at employeeservices@upei.ca
This three half-day workshop presented by the Teaching and Learning Centre will enable instructors to redesign an assessment so that it is aligned, authentic, inclusive, AI‑aware, and sustainable. We will pay particular attention to the ways assessment design constraints and choices, such as format, instructions, grading processes/criteria, may affect students and instructors. The workshop begins Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Thursday, August 13, 2026 in the Teaching and Learning Centre (Robertson Library Annex, Room 228), with sessions running from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each day.
The UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) invites members of the campus community – students, faculty, and staff – to attend two in-person public presentation by candidate "A" for a tenure track position at associate professor level. IKERAS appreciates the UPEI community for showing interest and support in the faculty and its important work by participating in the hiring process.
Research Presentation:
When: Monday, June 29, 9:30- 10:30 am
Where: Kelley Memorial Building 237
Teaching Demonstration:
When: Monday, June 29, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Where: Kelley Memorial Building 211
Whether you're looking to strengthen your communication skills, prepare for new career opportunities, or simply learn one of Canada's official languages, the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) makes it easy to build your French language skills.
The French Language Training Series offers practical, interactive online courses for learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Courses focus on real-world communication and are ideal for professional, academic, travel, and personal goals. Participants complete a self-assessment before registering to ensure they begin at the right level.
Exclusive Pricing for UPEI Staff
UPEI employees are eligible for preferred pricing:
- One French language course: $390 + HST
- Three-course package: $995 + HST (one course per term—Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027)
The three-course package provides an excellent opportunity to build your skills over the course of the year while saving on tuition.
Why Learn French?
- Strengthen your communication skills.
- Increase your confidence when interacting in both official languages.
- Support your professional growth and career development.
- Learn from experienced instructors in a supportive online environment.
Ready to get started?
Visit the French Language Training Series to explore course levels, complete the placement self-assessment, and register for an upcoming course.
Questions? Contact the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development at pdp@upei.ca or 902-620-5216.
UPEI faculty members may now submit an expression of interest for faculty-led international experiences for 2027!
In the past, these experiences have been conducted in May and we call them "Maymesters". Visit the Maymester page for examples of these experiences.
Expression of interest application deadline is July 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm for the 2027 programs.
Your expression of interest application will be reviewed by the selection committee, and you will be notified when to proceed with a formal proposal.
Every year in June, we recognize the history, achievement, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Visit UPEI’s Teaching and Learning Centre web pages for Indigenous Teaching Resources.
UPEI’s Robertson Library has developed an Indigenous Resources Guide that includes articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also, you can learn about our Elders and scholars at UPEI on the upei.ca website or access resources about Mi’kmaq culture, traditions, and language on the L’nuey website.
The Government of Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada website has additional resources which explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Please be advised that the Human Resources offices located in Kelley Memorial Building (KMB), McDougall Hall (MCDH), and the Health, Safety and Environment offices located in AVC fourth floor south will be closed on Monday, July 6, 2026, to allow all staff to participate in professional development sessions.
In the event of an urgent Health, Safety and Environment matter, please contact Liz Rostant-MacArthur, HSE Manager, at 902-213-3183.
Regular office operations will resume on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation.
UPEI faculty members may now submit an expression of interest for faculty-led international experiences for 2027!
In the past, these experiences have been conducted in May and we call them "Maymesters". Visit the Maymester page for examples of these experiences.
Expression of interest application deadline is July 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm for the 2027 programs.
Your expression of interest application will be reviewed by the selection committee, and you will be notified when to proceed with a formal proposal.
A new book titled "Romantic Suburbs: Imagining Home in Greater London," by Dr. Kate Scarth, chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies and associate professor of Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture (ACLC) at UPEI, will be launched on Friday, June 26, at 4:30 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 243.
Drawing on novels by Jane Austen, Charlotte Smith, and their contemporaries, Dr. Scarth argues that in an era before public health and urban planning policies, Romantic-period women took matters into their own hands. Women novelists of this period imagined a new suburban world where women, their families, and communities could thrive. Romanticism and women’s fiction helped shape the story of suburban development—a phenomenon that continues to influence twenty-first-century life globally.
During the event, Dr. Scarth will be in conversation with Dr. Sarah Emsley, author of "The Austens."
Hosted by the Bookmark, the launch is free, and all are welcome. To read the full story, go to https://www.upei.ca/communications/news/2026/06/new-book-dr-kate-scarth-be-launched-upei-june-26
UPEI faculty members may now submit an expression of interest for faculty-led international experiences for 2027!
In the past, these experiences have been conducted in May and we call them "Maymesters". Visit the Maymester page for examples of these experiences.
Expression of interest application deadline is July 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm for the 2027 programs.
Your expression of interest application will be reviewed by the selection committee, and you will be notified when to proceed with a formal proposal.
The Faculty of Nursing would like to invite all to attend the public presentation of Tina Dill’s Master of Nursing thesis defense, "Caregivers’ experiences of adolescents who engage in non-suicidal self-injury: An interpretive descriptive"
Date/Time/Location: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1:00 pm in the Kelley Memorial Building (KMB), Room 210.
Everyone is welcome.
In celebration of Indigenous History Month, the Teaching and Learning Centre has compiled a collection of learning resources to support meaningful engagement with Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary realities. The collection spans four categories:
Indigenous Films: including award-winning features like Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, Beans, and the documentary Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
Digital Archives and Virtual Exhibits: such as the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, Native Land Digital, and the Apani Blackfoot Digital Library
Educational Resources: including the free online courses Four Seasons of Reconciliation and the University of Alberta's Indigenous Canada MOOC, and
Indigenous Literature and Storytelling: platforms like CBC's Unreserved, GoodMinds, and First Nations Pedagogy Online.
Together, these resources are designed to move beyond a glancing awareness and foster genuine understanding of land rights, sovereignty, reconciliation, and the ongoing impacts of colonization. We invite the entire UPEI community to explore these materials and reflect on our collective responsibilities as learners and educators. Refer to our Indigenous History Resources.
This is a sunny reminder about the Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues program, our monthly feature in the Campus Connector! As the summer season brings fresh energy to campus, it’s the perfect time to spotlight the people who brighten our days.
Have you noticed a colleague who:
• Took time to support you or your team
• Went the extra mile to make someone’s day better
• Demonstrated our shared values through their actions
We want to hear about it!
For more details on the program, including links to past issues and information about the new submission form, please click here.
Let’s keep the momentum going as we celebrate the colleagues who make UPEI such a vibrant place to work and learn. The deadline for our next issue is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Thank you for helping to build a culture of appreciation and connection.
UPEI faculty members may now submit an expression of interest for faculty-led international experiences for 2027!
In the past, these experiences have been conducted in May and we call them "Maymesters". Visit the Maymester page for examples of these experiences.
Expression of interest application deadline is July 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm for the 2027 programs.
Your expression of interest application will be reviewed by the selection committee, and you will be notified when to proceed with a formal proposal.
There is still time to register for the upcoming workshop on transitioning to the Tri-Agency CV. Research Services is bringing in High-Fidelity Science Communication for a workshop to help researchers prepare. NSERC Discovery Horizon, NSERC Arthur B. MacDonald Fellowship, SSHRC Destination Horizons, and CIHR Project Grants have moved/will shortly move to the Tri-Agency CV. We strongly encourage researchers to start preparing their Tri-Agency CV in advance. See the link below to register.
Workshop – The CV Switchover Solution™: Write effective Tri-Agency CVs in less time, every time
Presented by: Dr. Nicole St-Dennis, High-Fidelity Science Communication and UPEI Research Services
Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00am -12:00pm
Location: Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210, In-person
Cost: $100 for workbook (eligible employees may use PD funds)
Open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students
Register here: https://pages.hifiscicomm.ca/jkux1o
A virtual 90-minute workshop on Research Project Management will be offered through the Canadian Association of Graduate Studies explaining how to use three one-page project management tools to plan and manage research. This workshop for graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and early career researchers will discuss the research project management tools: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt Charts, and deliverable-based tracking sheets.
When: Monday September 28, 2:00-3:00 (Atlantic)
Where: Virtual - Teams (no recording available)
Cost: $15 - BUT: UPEI Faculty of Graduate Studies is offering 10 free tickets to research-focused UPEI graduate students/post-doctoral scholars on a first come, first serve basis - to request a free ticket please complete this Expression of Interest Form: EoI: Research Project Management Training
For more information on the workshop, tools to be covered, and/or to register directly: https://cags-aces.wildapricot.org/Research-Project-Management/
Tickets include participation in the 90-minute training session, all associated materials, and an official certificate of completion.
UPEI Procurement Services is currently taking bids on some used fitness equipment.
The following equipment is for sale.
- Life Fitness 95C upright bike
- Life Fitness 95Ci upright bike
- Concept 2 Rower Model E
- Life Fitness Signature Series Leg Press
Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal "Bonfire" until June 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm. This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your UPEI credentials are not connected to this software. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the vendor's name and the contact name field. The instructions for bidding along with the descriptions and pictures of items can be found at upei.bonfirehub.ca If you would like to view the item before placing a bid you can contact Angela Marchbank at the fitness centre to arrange a time.
If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca
The Teaching and Learning Centre Multimedia Development Grant provides instructors the opportunity to collaborate with the Instructional Multimedia Specialist’s to create academic, high-quality multimedia resource materials for students to enhance and support course curriculum. These calls are open to all faculty, sessionals, lab instructors, CNIs, etc. in all faculties at UPEI. Applications are due by noon on June 30, 2026. Support in developing proposals for these grant programs is available through the UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre. Email us at TLC@upei.ca.
