Campus Notices
The Robertson Library is hosting library tours from November 9 to 20, and we would love for you to join us. The tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the library spaces and learn more about what the library has to offer.
Use this link to book your tour.
We can't wait to welcome you and show you around!
Moodle can be used to create scantron style multiple choice quizzes. This session will give instructors an opportunity to test out that activity and learn how to create their own paper tests using Moodle. This session will be in-person in the TLC Multi Use Space (Room 230 in the Robertson Library Annex) on Wednesday, November 25 from 10am to 11am. Please register to receive an Outlook calendar invitation. (Registration link: TLC Lunch & Learn: Moodle Paper Tests – Fill out form)
Dr. Mark McGowan will give a campus lecture titled "Kindred Spirits of the North: Indigenous Aid to Irish Famine Relief, 1847" on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 3:30 pm in the SDU Main Building, Faculty Lounge.
Dr. McGowan is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, a distinguished Canadian historian, educator, and fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and he recently concluded a 34-year tenure at the U of T, where he served in several major administrative leadership roles, including Principal of the University of St. Michael’s College. He is also the 2026 Newman Fellow and the keynote speaker at the 8th annual St. John Henry Newman Dinner on Friday, November 20, 2026, hosted by UPEI students in the Faculty of Arts’ Catholic Studies program.
Dr. Mark McGowan will deliver a Theology on Tap lecture, in partnership with the Benevolent Irish Society, on "Making History Come Alive: The Global Irish Way and Canada" on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Irish Cultural Centre at 582 North River Road in Charlottetown.
Dr. McGowan is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, a distinguished Canadian historian, educator, and fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and he recently concluded a 34-year tenure at the U of T, where he served in several major administrative leadership roles, including Principal of the University of St. Michael’s College. He is also the 2026 Newman Fellow and the keynote speaker at the 8th annual St. John Henry Newman Dinner on Friday, November 20, 2026, hosted by UPEI students in the Faculty of Arts’ Catholic Studies program.
One of the goals identified in Year 3 of the UPEI Action Plan is to optimize recognition processes across the University. To support this work, we are launching our second Pulse Survey, focused on employee recognition. The survey will help us better understand what recognition means to employees, how they prefer to be recognized, and how well current practices acknowledge their contributions. Employee feedback will play an important role in informing future improvements and strengthening recognition across UPEI.
Survey Details
- The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete.
- The survey is completed via the TalentMap survey platform we have used in the previous employee engagement and pulse surveys.
- The survey can only be completed once and must be completed in one sitting.
- Responses are anonymous. No personal information is collected, and individual responses cannot be connected to any employee.
- The deadline to complete is Thursday, November 19, 2026, by 4 pm AST.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your input will help us strengthen how we recognize contributions and celebrate successes across UPEI.
Due to office closure for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, Financial Services is changing the date of the weekly cheque/payment run to Canadian vendors/payees. The new date will Tuesday, November 10 (one day ahead of schedule). The deadline for submissions for payments will be Monday, November 9 at 4pm. Any questions relating to this message can be sent to apadmin@upei.ca
The Office of Research Services, in partnership with The Heart and Stroke Foundation, will be hosting an information session on Heart and Stroke funding opportunities for faculty at UPEI. The information session will be hosted via Microsoft Teams from 12:00-1:00 on November 18. We will be discussing the different funding opportunities for faculty and students, eligibility, the application process, and how the Office of Research Services can support you through the process. All are welcome to attend and we hope to see you there.
Teams link below
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2694460488004196?p=ljNL5wT3M1eJW2HTe3
Join the International Relations Office at their annual Global Village Celebration. One of UPEI's biggest Celebrations of Culture, Community, and Diversity!
All UPEI students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the celebration on Saturday November 14, 2026 at McMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Doors open at 1 pm for cultural booth displays. There will be a brief change over around 5 pm before the fashion show and evening performances begin. Food and refreshments will be provided. There will also be an after party hosted by DJ SP-I until 9:00pm.
This is a student led event hosted by the UPEI International Relations Office. Feel free to stop by with your family and friends. We can't wait to see you there!
“What’s the purpose of a university education? or, what are we even doing here?”
What does it mean to say we “teach,” across our many fields and areas at UPEI? Is there something in common about our teaching that we all share and could articulate? Could we, for instance, agree on what we want students to have at the end of their degrees—in terms of skills, knowledges, and questions for their lives after graduation; would we want to? Or is teaching, a core activity of the university, one of those taken-for-granted activities—and what might be some consequences of not holding it up to the same scrutiny we hold up many of the other knowledges we look at? How does—how can—our teaching respond to a rapidly changing world, a post-secondary sector under much duress everywhere (for lots of reasons), and an ever-changing student body articulating different needs and wants for their learning? (How) Does what we do in the classroom and in our curricula fit with UPEI’s strategic initiatives? At a time when many of us are quietly asking ourselves some version of the question “what are we even doing here,” let’s have that conversation together!
The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care protocol submissions-new, renewal, or amendment, is Friday, January 8, 2027 for the January 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.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scramble your way through a presentation you have no control over? It’s more fun than you think, and you can experience it yourself (or just come to watch!) at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in 201 Robertson Library this Fall! No pre-registration required! See the Fall schedule below
- Thursday, November 12, 3:00-5:00 pm
- Thursday, December 3, 3:00-5:00 pm
Note: If you would like to participate, please bring a phone or computer that can access wi-fi or cellular data.
All meetings are open to members of the University community. Certain agenda items, including but not limited to granting of degrees, academic dismissals, and human resources discussions, may require the Senate 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 senate@upei.ca by 3:00 pm on the day 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.
View the schedule of UPEI Senate meetings for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The Faculty of Science ESC/HB Seminar Series invites the campus community to two MSc student seminars: Will Bissett will present "Behavioral studies in decapod crustaceans from Prince Edward Island" whereas Anubhutti Dhakal will present "Analyzing brook trout habitat through hydraulic modelling and woody debris".
Friday, November 6, 12:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204
Everyone is welcome.
Due to office closure for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, Financial Services is changing the date of the weekly cheque/payment run to Canadian vendors/payees. The new date will Tuesday, November 10 (one day ahead of schedule). The deadline for submissions for payments will be Monday, November 9 at 4pm. Any questions relating to this message can be sent to apadmin@upei.ca
The UPEI Healthy Campus Committee is pleased to announce Wellness Week: Together We Thrive, running from November 17 to November 20, 2026. Designed to cultivate physical, mental, and social well-being of students, staff, and faculty across campus, the week presents a series of themed days that encourage connection, healthy nutrition, active movement, and school spirit!
The festivities kick off on Tuesday, November 17, with “Make n’ Mingle,” a day centred on creative expression, stress relief, and social bonding.
On Wednesday, November 18, the focus shifts to body nourishment and wellness education with “Nourish,” held in McMillan Hall from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The momentum continues Thursday, November 19, with “Move,” an initiative dedicated to physical vitality, active motion, and functional wellness.
Wellness Week concludes on Friday, November 20, with “Connect and Unwind Panther Pride,” a day dedicated to fostering school spirit, relaxation, and campus community celebration. Campus departments are invited to participate in an Office Decorating Contest to show off their Panther Pride, with free morning coffee delivered by Panther athletes to participating offices (registration due by 12:00 pm on Monday, November 16) and a grand prize of a $150 Fox and Crow gift card. Office Decorating Contest Sign Up: Show Your Panther Pride! – Fill out form
Plus MORE! FOR FULL DETAILS, VISIT THIS LINK!
The Office of Research Services, in partnership with The Heart and Stroke Foundation, will be hosting an information session on Heart and Stroke funding opportunities for faculty at UPEI. The information session will be hosted via Microsoft Teams from 12:00-1:00 on November 18. We will be discussing the different funding opportunities for faculty and students, eligibility, the application process, and how the Office of Research Services can support you through the process. All are welcome to attend and we hope to see you there.
Teams link below
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2694460488004196?p=ljNL5wT3M1eJW2HTe3
Join the International Relations Office at their annual Global Village Celebration. One of UPEI's biggest Celebrations of Culture, Community, and Diversity!
All UPEI students, staff and faculty are invited to attend the celebration on Saturday November 14, 2026 at McMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Doors open at 1 pm for cultural booth displays. There will be a brief change over around 5 pm before the fashion show and evening performances begin. Food and refreshments will be provided. There will also be an after party hosted by DJ SP-I until 9:00pm.
This is a student led event hosted by the UPEI International Relations Office. Feel free to stop by with your family and friends. We can't wait to see you there!
The Faculty of Nursing and Graduate Studies, invites all to attend the public presentation of Tracy Diamond’s Master of Nursing Thesis Defense, titled: "Understanding what influences patient satisfaction levels when visiting the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Orthopedic Clinic in Prince Edward Island.”
Date and Time: Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:30 pm
Location: Health Sciences Building (HSB), Room 103
Everyone is welcome.
The UPEI Bookstore recently opened the Panther Shop as our game day store. It's located in the concourse of the Bell Aliant Centre across from Subway and is open for hockey and basketball home games. Stop by and pick up some Panthers gear as you cheer on your favourite team. Store hours and more can be found at upei.ca/bookstore, we hope to see you at the games!
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning Canadian composer, improviser, and jazz pianist David Braid visits the Department of Music from November 4-6, to lead creative workshops, provide a public talk, and present a solo piano performance. Braid is a four-time JUNO award winner whose work spans jazz piano performance and chamber music, choral music, and film score composition. He is known for engaging audiences in both classical and jazz communities and transcending genre boundaries.
Public events include:
Thursday, November 5, 7:00 pm: Public talk at Steel Recital Hall (FREE admission)
Friday, November 6, 7:30 pm: Solo piano performance, music from Braid's JUNO award-winning album Verge
Admission for the November 6 performance is $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students, and FREE for UPEI students with ID, available online via upei.universitytickets.com or by cash at the door.
Steel Recital Hall is an accessible venue with elevator and ramp entry via the South-centre doors to Steel Building.
