Campus Notices
"Basil Bunny," a children’s book co-written by Dr. Misty Rossiter, professor of foods and nutrition at UPEI, and Leah Ellis, a member of the performance group Tunes and Tales, will be launched on April 4 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Charlottetown Learning Library, at 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
Suitable for ages two to nine, "Basil Bunny" is a gentle, playful story about curiosity, food exploration, and the joy of discovering favourite foods—perfect for young readers, picky eaters, and families who love stories filled with warmth, humour, and heart. The event will include a book reading with music and crafts and opportunities to engage with the themes of the book through food exploration and sensory fun. Books will be available for sale at the event and also can be purchased on Amazon.
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet in downtown Charlottetown on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 PM.
We will discuss pages 94 (sec. 11: “The Concept of Truth”) to 122 (up to sec. 6: “The Paralogism”) from Gilles Deleuze’s Nietzsche and Philosophy.
This group is an invitation to think with Deleuze—and with one another. No prior experience in philosophy is required. Just an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
“If the book we are reading does not wake us [...] then why do we read it? [...] A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us.” — Franz Kafka
On Wednesday, April 1, ITSS will conduct maintenance on myUPEI from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 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
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at the Fox and Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Thursday, April 2 from 9:30-10:30 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Erin Pilling's public presentation of her MEd research titled: "Children’s Mental Well-Being: Interwoven Experiences Through Community Learning Environments."
Please join us in person on April 2 at 1:00 pm, Memorial Hall, Room 417 or on Teams: Erin Pelling - Thesis Dissertation Exam | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
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
"Basil Bunny," a children’s book co-written by Dr. Misty Rossiter, professor of foods and nutrition at UPEI, and Leah Ellis, a member of the performance group Tunes and Tales, will be launched on April 4 from 10 am to 12 noon at the Charlottetown Learning Library, at 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
Suitable for ages two to nine, "Basil Bunny" is a gentle, playful story about curiosity, food exploration, and the joy of discovering favourite foods—perfect for young readers, picky eaters, and families who love stories filled with warmth, humour, and heart. The event will include a book reading with music and crafts and opportunities to engage with the themes of the book through food exploration and sensory fun. Books will be available for sale at the event and also can be purchased on Amazon.
We want to make you aware of an issue affecting access to the new tax forms in MyUPEI. Some users are encountering **Error Code 400** when attempting to view their documents.
To resolve this, please complete the following steps:
- Clear all browsing data (cache, cookies, and history) from the last 7 days
- Sign out of MyUPEI completely
- Make sure you are not using an old bookmark to access the site. Instead, manually enter my.upei.ca into your browser
- Go to the Student or Staff Portal in My UPEI and go to the bottom of the page to tax information to access the tax forms
After completing these steps, try accessing your tax forms again.
If the issue continues, please contact the ITSS Help Desk via go.upei.ca/itrequest
The Department of Economics is pleased to invite you to our seminar series on Wednesday, April 1, at 12:30 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 420.
Dr. Anastasiia Suvorova (St. FX University) will present “The Evolution of Prices and Quantities of Occupational Human Capital.”
All are welcome to attend.
On April 1, at 12:30 in Lecture C, 4 senior AVC students (Emma Adams, Emily Czerwinski, Carissa Grove, and Hannah Quilty) who participated in the International Livestock Health Management rotation in Kenya will give a presentation on their experiences. Don't miss the many stories and photos.
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet in downtown Charlottetown on Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 PM.
We will discuss pages 94 (sec. 11: “The Concept of Truth”) to 122 (up to sec. 6: “The Paralogism”) from Gilles Deleuze’s Nietzsche and Philosophy.
This group is an invitation to think with Deleuze—and with one another. No prior experience in philosophy is required. Just an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
“If the book we are reading does not wake us [...] then why do we read it? [...] A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us.” — Franz Kafka
On Wednesday, April 1, ITSS will conduct maintenance on myUPEI from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. 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
Navigating Conflict – if not at university, then where do we learn?
Tuesday, March 31, 12:00 -1:30, UPEI Chaplaincy Centre
Join us for our next session of Courageous Conversations, featuring Dr. Jane Ngobia, Kelton Thomason, Sula Levesque and Kylah Hennessey
Together, our panel will explore what it means to navigate conflict with courage, clarity and compassion. Drawing from their diverse roles across campus including VP People and Culture, Residence Life, EDI-HR and ExEd, they will share their lived experience, practical strategies and insights on bridging difference in our campus community. This session follows a lunch and learn style, inviting UPEI community to listen, learn and engage in thoughtful dialogue.
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at the Fox and Crow in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Thursday, April 2 from 9:30-10:30 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
Join the UPEI Student Union for an insightful and engaging panel discussion on March 31, 11:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, featuring two distinguished physicians: Dr. Preston Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Dr. Peter MacPherson. They will share their expertise, experiences, and perspectives on the medical field.
This event is open to all community members and students interested in healthcare and medicine. It’s a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with professionals and peers alike.
Dr. Preston Smith has dedicated his career to advancing medical education. With 25 years as a family physician in Moncton and serving as VP of Medicine in New Brunswick, he gained significant expertise in health system reform. As Senior Associate Dean of Education at Dalhousie University, he played a key role in launching the Dalhousie medical education program in Saint John and starting new family medicine residency programs in PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Most recently, as Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, he led a major restructuring of the college. Dr. Smith is eager to contribute to the development of a unique medical education program in Prince Edward Island in partnership with Memorial University. His passion for the evolution of medical education and research drives his interest in corporate governance. He has served on the boards of AFMC, VIDO, and the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
Dr. Peter MacPherson is Memorial University's Associate Dean for the PEI regional campus. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Alberta. He completed his pediatrics residency and a Master of Education degree at Memorial University. After residency, he worked as a clinician educator at Queen’s University and held several educational leadership roles related to undergraduate medical education there. He is also a consultant general pediatrician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown.
Title of the Thesis “Modeling Groundwater Dynamics Under Anthropogenic and Climatic Changes for Prince Edward Island, Canada”
Abstract: This thesis investigates how groundwater in Prince Edward Island (PEI) is being affected by climate change and growing water demand. Because PEI relies almost entirely on groundwater for drinking water, understanding these pressures is essential for future water security. The research includes a review of groundwater monitoring, mapping, and modeling, examines the sustainability of Charlottetown’s municipal groundwater abstraction, evaluates saltwater intrusion in Summerside, and presents an island-wide groundwater flow model to assess groundwater and baseflow responses under changing conditions. Overall, this work identifies key risks and supports more informed and sustainable groundwater management in PEI.
April 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm via Web Conferencing
If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.
Researchers at UPEI are looking to understand how students, faculty, staff, and community members get to and from the UPEI campus. This will help identify ways to make it easier to get to and from UPEI with or without a vehicle. The anonymous survey will take five to ten minutes to complete, and participants who complete the survey will be eligible for a draw for one of five $50 VISA gift cards. For more information or to complete the survey, please go to https://forms.office.com/r/Ck97PRtw4N. For questions, you can also email the lead investigator, Dr. Travis Saunders, at trsaunders@upei.ca. This project has been reviewed by the UPEI Research Ethics Board.
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) invites you to its three-part webinar series exploring preparing to be an expert witness for animal welfare cases. This series will explore the critical role veterinarians play in animal welfare cases--from investigation through legal proceedings.
The webinars feature Dr. Shane Bateman, Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, and Janine Kidd, and will take place on March 31, and April 7 and 14, all beginning at 3:30 p.m. ADT. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians are eligible for continuing education credit. The webinar cost is $50 per webinar, or $120 for all three. There will be no charge for students or participants not seeking credit.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Participating veterinarians and veterinary technicians are eligible to earn one hour of RACE-accredited continuing education per webinar. Participants are required to attend the live webinar to earn this credit. RACE-program number: 20-1355999.
Get a chance to win $200! Join The Shared Space brought to you by the UPEI Student Union
The Shared Space is a four-part series designed to support international students through connection, information, and opportunity. Each session is 30 minutes long, drop-in, and begins at 4:00 PM, with food provided for participants. All sessions will be located at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre!
Students who attend the series will receive a certificate of completion and will also have the chance to win $200 in cash prizes.
Session Schedule
Session 1: Mental Health for International Students
March 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming. This session will explore mental health challenges unique to international students while sharing practical strategies and campus resources to support your wellbeing.
Session 2: Integrating Into a New Culture
March 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Delivered by our Vice President of People and Culture, this session focuses on navigating cultural differences, building meaningful connections, and developing confidence while adapting to a new environment.
Session 3: International Student Rights and Obligations
March 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an international student. This session will break down key information to help you better understand your protections and make informed decisions during your studies.
Final Session: Networking & Closing Event
April 8, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Our closing event brings students and professionals together to connect, share experiences, and build meaningful networks that can support your future opportunities.
The Shared Space is an exclusive community built on participation, representation, and support. Through this series, international students will gain access to valuable resources and connect with professionals who have lived experiences and understand the realities of studying abroad.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to vpacademic@upeisu.ca or president@upeisu.ca
The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Erin Pilling's public presentation of her MEd research titled: "Children’s Mental Well-Being: Interwoven Experiences Through Community Learning Environments."
Please join us in person on April 2 at 1:00 pm, Memorial Hall, Room 417 or on Teams: Erin Pelling - Thesis Dissertation Exam | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
