Campus Notices
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Wednesday, September 23, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street.
We will discuss pages 27-44 of Félix Guattari’s The Three Ecologies.
This group is an invitation to think with some of today’s most intriguing thinkers—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.
“Ecology must stop being associated with the image of a small nature-loving minority. [...] Ecology in my sense questions the whole of subjectivity and capitalistic power formations.” - Guattari
"If there were no philosophy, we wouldn't realize our own level of stupidity. Philosophy prevents stupidity from being as great as it would be if there were no philosophy. That's its splendor." - Deleuze
Faculty and staff are invited to share their feedback on Welcome Week 2026! Whether or not you participated in Welcome Week events or activities, your feedback will help the Office of Student Culture and Community Standards inform future planning and support the student experience at UPEI.
The faculty and staff Welcome Week feedback survey is anonymous and takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete. Complete the survey by September 25, 2026, and you can enter for a chance to win one of two UPEI prize packs.
Please also encourage students to share their feedback! The student Welcome Week feedback survey is anonymous and takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Students who complete the survey by September 21, 2026, can enter for a chance to win one of ten $50 UPEI Bookstore gift cards.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Student Experience Coordinator Susie Zavala at szavala@upei.ca.
On Wednesday, September 23, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI Self-Service Application and related services from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. During this time, there may be intermittent access to and performance issues with myUPEI, Self-Service, and Colleague.
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
The Faculty of Education is going to have a table in the W.A. Murphy Student Center concourse to answer questions you have when applying for the Bachelor of Education program.
Date: Tuesday, September, 22 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm and Wednesday, September, 23 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm.
Location: W.A. Murphy Murphy Student Center concourse
Please come by and chat about the 1-year Bachelor of Education program if you are considering becoming a teacher after graduation. We will answer questions you have about applications!
How can higher education embrace generative AI while keeping human learning, relationships, and critical thinking at the centre? This thought-provoking blog explores four key transformations that can help educators and institutions navigate the opportunities and challenges of GenAI with purpose and integrity. Read the blog: Four Transformations to Lean into as We Navigate GenAI in Higher Education
Join us for a day of reflection, learning, and community as we mark the 11th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s "Final Reports" along with "94 Calls to Action," which guide Canada’s path toward reconciliation. Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR). The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and the ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
To commemorate and honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UPEI is expanding its annual Mawi’omi (the word for gathering in the Mi’kmaw language) and holding it on September 29. The TRC Mawi’omi is a gathering that will be open to the University and broader community, which will include several activities aimed at increasing awareness, fostering community relationships, and ensuring that the narratives of Indigenous peoples are honoured and understood.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
McMillan Hall, W. A. Murphy Student Centre
Volunteers needed - we are looking for some volunteers to assist during the event, please contact Corinne Chappell cchappell@upei.ca if you are interested.
UPEI students, alumni and other members of the UPEI community are invited to a pre-game pub event at the Fox & Crow on Friday, September 25. Your ticket to this event gets you food at the pub, UPEI cheer gear, and a Homecoming ticket valid for any Friday evening soccer or basketball game. Tickets can be purchased here: https://upei.universitytickets.com/
Don't miss this amazing Homecoming 2026 deal!
Consent Awareness Week, held September 21 – 25, is a national initiative that asks each of us to have thoughtful and affirming conversations about consent. Make sure to check out the poster display in the concourse of the W. A. Murphy Student Centre which will be in place from September 21–25.
On Monday, September 21, join the UPEI Student Union and SVPRO for Consent Pizza from 11:00 am-2:00pm in the concourse of the W. A. Murphy Student Centre.
The Student Union will be hosting Paint Your Boundaries at The Fox and Crow on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm and Sex Toy Bingo at The Fox and Crow on Thursday, September 24 at 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
Don’t forget, if you experience sexual or gender-based violence, you’re not alone. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) is here to help. You can reach us at 902-620-5090 or sv-pro@upei.ca. You can also visit us on the second floor of the W. A. Murphy Student Centre, above the UPEI Bookstore from 8:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Join IKERAS as we honour the Survivors of Indian Residential Schools and remember the children who never returned home.
Wear your orange shirt to show your support for Truth and Reconciliation!
Date: September 24
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm | The Tipi - Smudging ceremony
- 1:15 pm | UPEI Campus - Smudge walk
- 2:00 pm | McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre - Phyllis Webstad's orange shirt story and community lunch
Looking for ways to stay active, reduce stress, and connect with colleagues? Check out these wellness opportunities available this Fall.
Mindful Flow and Stillness - Reconnect with your body and mind through this gentle yoga and meditation class. No experience necessary! Registration is required each week.
Thursdays, September 24 – December 10
12:10–12:50 p.m.
Studio #2, second floor of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
Indoor Pickleball - Join your colleagues for a fun and social game of pickleball! All staff and faculty are welcome, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player. Registration is required each week.
Tuesdays, September 22 – December 8
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Indoor Track Access - Stay active throughout the year with access to the indoor track.
Register for indoor track access for September 1, 2026 – October 4, 2027.
Please note: Even if you registered for indoor track access in previous years, everyone must register again this fall.
To learn more and register: Visit recreation.upei.ca and log in using your UPEI email address and password. Then, select the Wellness icon.
The Healthy Campus Committee is pleased to support these wellness opportunities for UPEI staff and faculty. All of these wellness activities are FREE for UPEI staff and faculty!
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Allison Vandaele’s public dissertation defense presentation of Allison’s PsyD research titled: "Implementing Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) in an Acute Geriatric Psychiatry Unit"
Please join us in supporting Allison on this momentous occasion!
Date and Time: September 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
As a result of Canada’s research community's commitment to open science and international collaboration, Canada is a leader in innovation, research, and development. However, this commitment has the potential to be exploited, leading to loss of expertise and trade secrets, damage to the integrity of Canadian academic and research institutions, and the loss of publication and patent opportunities. These implications have national and economic security impacts – particularly if the knowledge is sensitive or has potential military applications.
The Government of Canada recognizes the immense short and long-term value of the research conducted in Canada and endeavours to keep it as open as possible while still ensuring security measures are in place. To raise awareness of research security issues and threats within Canada’s academic communities, Public Safety Canada’s Atlantic Regional Advisor will be speaking on September 23 at 2pm in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex room 228.
The primary objective of this event is to explain the potential for misuse of dual-use research, technology, and materials, including risk factors and research security considerations for disciplines outside of the STEM fields. This discussion will also include a conversation regarding risk indicators and mitigation tools to protect Canadian research assets.
Presented by: Public Safety Canada’s Atlantic Regional Advisor
Hybrid synchronous options available, no recording or slides will be provided
Open to Faculty, Research Scientists, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students
Register here: Research Security Training session – Fill out form
Attend the second annual CCCE Speaker Spotlight and Startup Showcase, open to all UPEI students, alumni, and members of the community. This networking event features a showcase of innovative ventures being built by current and recently graduated UPEI students, provides an opportunity for students to connect with one another, alumni, and members of the community, and provides a keynote speech from accomplished serial entrepreneur Jordan Fraser.
Join us on September 22 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, sign up here!
UPEI students, alumni and other members of the UPEI community are invited to a pre-game pub event at the Fox & Crow on Friday, September 25. Your ticket to this event gets you food at the pub, UPEI cheer gear, and a Homecoming ticket valid for any Friday evening soccer or basketball game. Tickets can be purchased here: https://upei.universitytickets.com/
Don't miss this amazing Homecoming 2026 deal!
Faculty and staff are invited to share their feedback on Welcome Week 2026! Whether or not you participated in Welcome Week events or activities, your feedback will help the Office of Student Culture and Community Standards inform future planning and support the student experience at UPEI.
The faculty and staff Welcome Week feedback survey is anonymous and takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete. Complete the survey by September 25, 2026, and you can enter for a chance to win one of two UPEI prize packs.
Please also encourage students to share their feedback! The student Welcome Week feedback survey is anonymous and takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Students who complete the survey by September 21, 2026, can enter for a chance to win one of ten $50 UPEI Bookstore gift cards.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Student Experience Coordinator Susie Zavala at szavala@upei.ca.
Come out and observe the moon through our telescope on September 19 as part of International Observe the Moon Night at the Earl L. Wonnacott Observatory.
Drop by between 8-10 pm at Memorial Hall, room 417, to wait for your turn to go up to the observatory. We will have moon information and activities for different ages while you wait. More information and directions can be found on our website: https://projects.upei.ca/astronomy/
In the event of cloudy weather, we may have to cancel this event. We'll post updates on our website.
All ages are welcome to attend, however to fully benefit from the experience, visitors need to be able to follow simple directions about where to look, what to touch versus not touch, regarding using the telescope. It is necessary to climb at least one storey of stairs to reach the observatory.
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Monday, September 21, 2026 from 9:00-10:00 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 IKERAS as we honour the Survivors of Indian Residential Schools and remember the children who never returned home.
Wear your orange shirt to show your support for Truth and Reconciliation!
Date: September 24
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- 1:00 pm | The Tipi - Smudging ceremony
- 1:15 pm | UPEI Campus - Smudge walk
- 2:00 pm | McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre - Phyllis Webstad's orange shirt story and community lunch
New classes, new projects, and new opportunities are filling our calendars as another academic year gets underway. It's also the perfect time to recognize the colleagues who help make UPEI a supportive and welcoming place to work and learn.
Through our Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues program, we celebrate the people whose kindness, collaboration, and commitment make a positive impact across campus.
Consider nominating a colleague who has:
- Supported you or your team during a busy time
- Gone above and beyond to help others
- Made a lasting positive impact through their actions
We want to celebrate them!
For details about the program, including links to past issues and access to the submission form, please click here.
As we launch into a new semester, let's recognize those who go the extra mile and help set the tone for a successful year. A simple nomination can be a meaningful way to thank someone for all they do.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 25, 2026.
Thank you for helping us recognize the remarkable people who make UPEI such a great place to be.
The Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision is hosting their first 2026-2027 national webinar entitled "From First Conversations to Final Stages: Setting Expectations, Building Communication, and Supporting Completion."
This webinar welcomes UAlberta's Dr. Tracy Raivio and Dr. Kara Schick-Makaroff, who will explore how supervisors can establish clear, mutual expectations from the start of the supervisory relationship, and share strategies for supporting students through the final stages of completion, including those in the All But Dissertation (ABD) stage.
2:00-3:30 pm Atlantic
September 25, 2026
Click to Register
The National Community of Practice on Graduate Supervision was created for and by those doing the work of graduate supervision. It is a space for open exchange, shared learning and informal collaboration across institutions, roles and experience levels.
