Campus Notices
UPEI has taken a significant step in its transition to Microsoft Teams as the University’s primary communication and collaboration platform with the deployment of Teams Telephony for faculty and staff. As part of Microsoft 365, Teams brings together calling, chat, meetings, and file sharing to support teaching, research, and administrative work in a more integrated and secure way.
Key highlights
- Teams is now the generally recommended platform for all internal and external voice communication
- Over 750 faculty and staff have already migrated; full transition expected by late May or early June 2026
- Users can make and receive calls directly in Microsoft Teams on desktop or mobile devices
- No need to remember phone numbers for internal calls—search by name and connect instantly
- Some phones (e.g., labs, shared spaces, meeting rooms) will remain as dedicated analog devices and are being updated to the new infrastructure as the next phase of the project
- Analog phone users must dial the full 10-digit number for internal calls; 4-digit dialing will no longer work reliably
Please note that support for Teams Telephony has been transitioned to the ITSS Help Desk. This means that all telephony-related requests (calling issues, voicemail, devices, configuration changes, troubleshooting) should be submitted through the ITSS Help Desk. The M365 team continues supporting complex cases and remaining exceptions.
Full details outlining the points above can be found https://upeica.sharepoint.com/sites/ITSS-Communication/SitePages/UPEI-Update--Migration-to-Microsoft-Teams-Telephony.aspx
The UPEI Chaplaincy Centre is collaborating with PEERS Alliance to present an interfaith forum on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Chaplaincy Centre. Join us for a meaningful community conversation on faith, inclusion, belonging, and strengthening support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals on PEI. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Registration is free. Everyone is welcome.
Please register in advance to help us plan seating and refreshments. Bring a friend, neighbour, or colleague.
Together, let’s build understanding and strengthen the community.
Join us as we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff at UPEI!
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Room 121S, UPEI Performing Arts Centre
We’ll kick off the celebration with a reception at 10:00 am—enjoy refreshments and connect with colleagues, including this year’s award recipients.
At 10:30 am, we will welcome guests to the Years of Service Awards and University Awards of Excellence presentations, honouring the individuals whose commitment and contributions make UPEI an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow.
To learn more about this year’s recipients:
Let’s come together to applaud the spirit, service, and success of our amazing community. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and create a lasting impact? Establishing a scholarship or award in your name—or in honour of someone you wish to recognize—is a powerful way to support UPEI students.
Your scholarship or award helps reduce financial barriers, allowing students to focus on their studies and reach their full potential. Recipients of scholarships and awards are deeply grateful for donor support, which plays an important role in shaping their academic success.
There are two established options for creating a scholarship or award:
- Annual scholarship or award: A commitment of $875 per year for five years provides meaningful annual support to a deserving student through a scholarship or award.
- Endowed scholarship or award: A $25,000 gift is invested in perpetuity. Based on the current approved 4% expenditure rate, it generates a $1,000 annual scholarship or award for a student every year, forever.
We would be honoured to work with you to create a scholarship or award that reflects your values and leaves a lasting legacy at UPEI. To learn more or get started, please contact Kathy Weatherbie, Senior Development and Donor Relations Officer, at krweatherbie@upei.ca or (902)-626-6791.
The deadline for the Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver forms for the Summer 2026 semester is July 10, 2026. We encourage you to have your tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
The online Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.
Please note, the Employee or Spouse/Dependent must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
The UPEI Chaplaincy Centre is collaborating with PEERS Alliance to present an interfaith forum on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Chaplaincy Centre. Join us for a meaningful community conversation on faith, inclusion, belonging, and strengthening support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals on PEI. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Registration is free. Everyone is welcome.
Please register in advance to help us plan seating and refreshments. Bring a friend, neighbour, or colleague.
Together, let’s build understanding and strengthen the community.
Publication numbers have historically been the primary method of evaluating scholarly research outputs. However, these numbers do not consider different publication standards across research fields. The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) recognizes the need to improve the ways in which these outputs are evaluated. Developed in 2012, DORA is a big reason why the Tri-Agencies have decided to transition to a narrative CV.
Research Services has invited High-Fidelity Science Communication to run a workshop on creating a narrative CV in June 2026 (date to be confirmed). Researchers are invited to come and learn more about DORA as they begin preparing their narrative CVs.
Presented by: Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, UPEI Associate Vice-President, Research
Open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students
Hybrid options available
Register at Info session - Understanding the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) – Fill out form
The fourth UPEI Board of Governors meeting of the 2025-2026 academic year will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm in Room 102, Alumni Hall. All board meetings generally include sessions that are open to the public. Certain agenda items, including but not limited to human resources discussions, may require the board to go into a closed session. For logistical purposes, members of the public who wish to attend the open session of a meeting are asked to contact board@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. Members of the public wishing to attend the public portion of a meeting must adhere to the UPEI Board of Governors' Meeting Observer Guidelines.
The UPEI Chaplaincy Centre is collaborating with PEERS Alliance to present an interfaith forum on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Chaplaincy Centre. Join us for a meaningful community conversation on faith, inclusion, belonging, and strengthening support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals on PEI. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Registration is free. Everyone is welcome.
Please register in advance to help us plan seating and refreshments. Bring a friend, neighbour, or colleague.
Together, let’s build understanding and strengthen the community.
The deadline for the Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver forms for the Summer 2026 semester is July 10, 2026. We encourage you to have your tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
The online Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.
Please note, the Employee or Spouse/Dependent must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
This is a reminder that Robertson Library spaces are closed May, June, July, and August, with some services available at our temporary location in Robertson Library Annex Room 235 (click here for a map). This temporary service point will be open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Check the Library Renovations Closure Information page regularly for updates.
A reminder that expressions of interest to participate in the Time to Write Retreat happening June15-18, 2026, are due on Friday May 15, 2026. Expressions of interest should be sent to TLC@upei.ca.
Join us as we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff at UPEI!
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Room 121S, UPEI Performing Arts Centre
We’ll kick off the celebration with a reception at 10:00 am—enjoy refreshments and connect with colleagues, including this year’s award recipients.
At 10:30 am, we will welcome guests to the Years of Service Awards and University Awards of Excellence presentations, honouring the individuals whose commitment and contributions make UPEI an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow.
To learn more about this year’s recipients:
Let’s come together to applaud the spirit, service, and success of our amazing community. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Publication numbers have historically been the primary method of evaluating scholarly research outputs. However, these numbers do not consider different publication standards across research fields. The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) recognizes the need to improve the ways in which these outputs are evaluated. Developed in 2012, DORA is a big reason why the Tri-Agencies have decided to transition to a narrative CV.
Research Services has invited High-Fidelity Science Communication to run a workshop on creating a narrative CV in June 2026 (date to be confirmed). Researchers are invited to come and learn more about DORA as they begin preparing their narrative CVs.
Presented by: Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, UPEI Associate Vice-President, Research
Open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students
Hybrid options available
Register at Info session - Understanding the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) – Fill out form
A reminder that expressions of interest to participate in the Time to Write Retreat happening June15-18, 2026, are due on Friday May 15, 2026. Expressions of interest should be sent to TLC@upei.ca.
Join us as we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff at UPEI!
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Room 121S, UPEI Performing Arts Centre
We’ll kick off the celebration with a reception at 10:00 am—enjoy refreshments and connect with colleagues, including this year’s award recipients.
At 10:30 am, we will welcome guests to the Years of Service Awards and University Awards of Excellence presentations, honouring the individuals whose commitment and contributions make UPEI an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow.
To learn more about this year’s recipients:
Let’s come together to applaud the spirit, service, and success of our amazing community. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Join Aimie Doyle from AVC and Charlene VanLeeuwen from the TLC to talk about effective ways to share the many details of your professional service activities in your tenure or promotion application on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:30 pm in AVC 280N.
The deadline for the Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver forms for the Summer 2026 semester is July 10, 2026. We encourage you to have your tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
The online Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.
Please note, the Employee or Spouse/Dependent must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
A reminder that expressions of interest to participate in the Time to Write Retreat happening June15-18, 2026, are due on Friday May 15, 2026. Expressions of interest should be sent to TLC@upei.ca.
Join us as we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff at UPEI!
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Room 121S, UPEI Performing Arts Centre
We’ll kick off the celebration with a reception at 10:00 am—enjoy refreshments and connect with colleagues, including this year’s award recipients.
At 10:30 am, we will welcome guests to the Years of Service Awards and University Awards of Excellence presentations, honouring the individuals whose commitment and contributions make UPEI an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow.
To learn more about this year’s recipients:
Let’s come together to applaud the spirit, service, and success of our amazing community. We look forward to celebrating with you!
