The Human Resources Office in Kelley Memorial Building will be undergoing renovations, effective July 3, 2025, until further notice.

During our renovation period, the HR office will be relocated to Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Suite 213. Department staff will rotate working remotely and onsite in McDougall Hall. Our office hours are 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

During the week of July 7, we encourage people to reach us via email or phone as we transition office spaces. 

If you have documents to deliver outside of normal business hours, there will be a drop box available by our main door at McDougall Hall, Suite 213. Please contact us at 902-566-0514 or by email at HRgeneral@upei.ca. 

For more information on the Human Resources Department, our services and our staff contact information, please refer to the HR Resource Guide.

As part of the campus-wide initiative to improve reliability of services and future campus projects, significant work is planned to upgrade critical ITSS Data Centre infrastructure. Related construction is well underway, requiring existing equipment to be relocated to make way for new.

This work—which is scheduled from Saturday, July 12, at 4:00 pm to Sunday, July 13, at 4:00 pm—requires a full shutdown of the existing equipment resulting in a 24-hour loss of ITSS services while the work is promptly completed.  

Services impacted include those at both the UPEI Charlottetown campus and St. Peter’s Bay campus (Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation).  Specifically, those service impacts include:

• No Internet access on campus (no access to Outlook (email), SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Teams, Moodle, RxWorks, LIMS, Colleague, MyUPEI, etc. using UPEI networks)NOTE: Cloud-based services will still be accessible from outside the UPEI network (Moodle, UPEI.ca, Outlook (email), SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Teams, etc).
• No WiFi
• No authentication system access to log into UPEI classroom and lab computers
• No printer access
• No file server access (i.e., L and H drives)
• No UPEI/AVC data centre-hosted services (MyUPEI, Recruiter, RxWorks (AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital), Robertson Library resources, LIMS, Colleague,  MyUPEI, etc.)
• No network-based monitoring/reporting/management (i.e., Siemens panels, UPS status, AVC’s aquatic animals facility, etc.)

If you have questions or concerns about this planned outage, please contact fmcapitalprojects@upei.ca no later than end-of-day July 4, 2025.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 

The Comptroller's Office invites the campus community to attend one of three information sessions on the recently updated Spending and Signing Authority policies.

Session 1: 

Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (in-person)

Thursday, July 3, 2:00 pm

Session 2:

Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (in-person)

Thursday, July 10, 2:00 pm

Session 3:

Friday, July 11, 10:30 am at this Teams Policy Updates Link

The UPEI Homestay Program is looking for hosts for our growing program. Visiting students stay from 2 weeks to a full semester. If you are interested in learning about new cultures while meeting new students, contact the UPEI Homestay Coordinator at homestay@upei.ca 

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Faraz Mirza's public dissertation defense presentation of his PsyD research titled: "An Exploratory Inter-National Study of Collective Self-Esteem and Well-Being"

Date and Time: July 3, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm 
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

The Human Resources Office in Kelley Memorial Building will be undergoing renovations, effective July 3, 2025, until further notice.

During our renovation period, the HR office will be relocated to Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Suite 213. Department staff will rotate working remotely and onsite in McDougall Hall. Our office hours are 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

During the week of July 7, we encourage people to reach us via email or phone as we transition office spaces. 

If you have documents to deliver outside of normal business hours, there will be a drop box available by our main door at McDougall Hall, Suite 213. Please contact us at 902-566-0514 or by email at HRgeneral@upei.ca. 

For more information on the Human Resources Department, our services and our staff contact information, please refer to the HR Resource Guide.

The Human Resources Office in Kelley Memorial Building will be undergoing renovations, effective July 3, 2025, until further notice.

During our renovation period, the HR office will be relocated to Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Suite 213. Department staff will rotate working remotely and onsite in McDougall Hall. Our office hours are 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

During the week of July 7, we encourage people to reach us via email or phone as we transition office spaces. 

If you have documents to deliver outside of normal business hours, there will be a drop box available by our main door at McDougall Hall, Suite 213. Please contact us at 902-566-0514 or by email at HRgeneral@upei.ca. 

For more information on the Human Resources Department, our services and our staff contact information, please refer to the HR Resource Guide.

As part of the campus-wide initiative to improve reliability of services and future campus projects, significant work is planned to upgrade critical ITSS Data Centre infrastructure. Related construction is well underway, requiring existing equipment to be relocated to make way for new.

This work—which is scheduled from Saturday, July 12, at 4:00 pm to Sunday, July 13, at 4:00 pm—requires a full shutdown of the existing equipment resulting in a 24-hour loss of ITSS services while the work is promptly completed.  

Services impacted include those at both the UPEI Charlottetown campus and St. Peter’s Bay campus (Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation).  Specifically, those service impacts include:

• No Internet access on campus (no access to Outlook (email), SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Teams, Moodle, RxWorks, LIMS, Colleague, MyUPEI, etc. using UPEI networks)NOTE: Cloud-based services will still be accessible from outside the UPEI network (Moodle, UPEI.ca, Outlook (email), SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive, Teams, etc).
• No WiFi
• No authentication system access to log into UPEI classroom and lab computers
• No printer access
• No file server access (i.e., L and H drives)
• No UPEI/AVC data centre-hosted services (MyUPEI, Recruiter, RxWorks (AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital), Robertson Library resources, LIMS, Colleague,  MyUPEI, etc.)
• No network-based monitoring/reporting/management (i.e., Siemens panels, UPS status, AVC’s aquatic animals facility, etc.)

If you have questions or concerns about this planned outage, please contact fmcapitalprojects@upei.ca no later than end-of-day July 4, 2025.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. 

With the recent measles cases in PEI, you may be wondering if you need to be vaccinated. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through the air and close contact, such as breathing, coughing, or sneezing. It can cause a serious illness that may require admission to a hospital. Vaccination against measles is close to 100% effective in preventing measles. 

Immunization Recommendations 

Individuals are considered protected against measles if they meet any of the following criteria: 

• they have already had measles or, 
• they have received 2 doses of a measles containing vaccine or, 
• Canadian residents born before 1970 are generally considered to have acquired natural immunity and protected. 

In PEI, the MMRV vaccine (Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella) is part of childhood immunization:  

• 1st dose at 12 months  
• Booster at 18 months  

How to Get Vaccinated  

Older children and adults who haven’t been vaccinated should complete their two-dose MMR series.  

If you have a PEI Health Card, book an appointment to get vaccinated.  

If you don’t have a PEI Health Card, you can get your measles vaccine at a Public Health Nursing  

Book an appointment with a registered nurse at the UPEI Health & Wellness Centre to discuss measles and other vaccines.  

 Learn More:  

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella Vaccine Info: Click here  
• Check if You’re Due for a Vaccine: Click here  
• MMR Vaccine Explained (Video): Watch here 

During Indigenous History Month, the Teaching & Learning Centre will be sharing Indigenous resources, to prompt discussion and engagement, and to provide educational opportunities which go beyond surface-level awareness to foster genuine understanding of complex issues like land rights, sovereignty, and the ongoing impacts of colonization.

Week 4: Indigenous Literature & Storytelling

Indigenous literature and storytelling form the foundation of cultural knowledge transmission across First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, serving as both historical record and living tradition. These narratives preserve essential teachings, values, and worldviews that have sustained Indigenous peoples for millennia while also providing contemporary authors with powerful platforms to share modern Indigenous experiences. By highlighting Indigenous literature and storytelling during Indigenous History Month, we recognize not only the rich oral traditions that predate written records but also celebrate the vibrant literary voices that continue to shape Canadian culture today. These stories offer vital perspectives on resilience, connection to land, and cultural continuity that are essential for understanding Indigenous histories and contemporary realities.

Click HERE to go to the full post.

Due to limited staffing, our office will be operating virtually only on Monday, 30 June 2025. During this time, our team will be available to assist you via email and MS Teams.

For assistance, please contact us via email at:

• For grants: lcudmore@upei.ca
• For contracts: researchcontracts@upei.ca
• For industry partnerships: 
  • For faculty from AVC, IKERAS or Business: wroshdi@upei.ca
  • For faculty from Science or Nursing: rsmok@upei.ca
  • For faculty from Engineering, Education or Arts: mrichard@upei.ca 
• or for general questions: reserchservices@upei.ca

We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Regular in-person operations will resume on the following business day.

The Comptroller's Office invites the campus community to attend one of three information sessions on the recently updated Spending and Signing Authority policies.

Session 1: 

Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (in-person)

Thursday, July 3, 2:00 pm

Session 2:

Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (in-person)

Thursday, July 10, 2:00 pm

Session 3:

Friday, July 11, 10:30 am at this Teams Policy Updates Link

The search committee for the Associate Vice-President, Students has arranged the recorded presentations of the finalists.

Candidate A's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
AVP Students Candidate - Candidate A.mp4

Candidate B's presentation can be viewed at the following link:

AVP Students Candidate - Candidate B.mp4

The search committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 on Monday, June 30, 2025.

Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.

Please be advised that VoIP calling is currently available only within the following pilot departments:  

• ITSS
• Faculty of Medicine
• Human Resources
• Finance. 

ITSS is actively working with our telecommunications partner to prepare for the campus-wide telephone system upgrade, which includes the rollout of VoIP calling. Once a delivery schedule is confirmed, it will be shared on the M365 Project site at go.upei.ca/itss

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Faraz Mirza's public dissertation defense presentation of his PsyD research titled: "An Exploratory Inter-National Study of Collective Self-Esteem and Well-Being"

Date and Time: July 3, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm 
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

To celebrate National Indigenous History Month, here’s a tip for instructors on how to incorporate the concept of talking circles into their classrooms.

Talking Circles Teaching Tip Week #4: Honour Silence as Expression 

Spotlight: 
Talking Circles are a ceremonial form of communication that centres presence, not performance. Speaking is always by choice, and listening—often in silence—is equally honoured as a contribution. 

A core feature of Talking Circles is deep listening—including listening to silence. In many Indigenous traditions, silence is not a void to be filled, but a form of presence, reflection, and respect. Honouring silence in your circle can create space for insight to emerge on its own time. 

Why it matters: 
Silence in Western classrooms can feel uncomfortable. In Indigenous contexts, silence is often a sign of respect, contemplation, or presence. 

Try this: 
Allow silence in Talking Circles without rushing to fill it. Trust that reflection is happening even when words are not. 

Reflective question: 
What does it mean to “listen from the heart” — and how often do you create space for that in class? 

See all the tips and additional resources here - Teaching Tips Spotlight on Teaching Circles in the Classroom.docx

Due to limited staffing, our office will be operating virtually only on Monday, 30 June 2025. During this time, our team will be available to assist you via email and MS Teams.

For assistance, please contact us via email at:

• For grants: lcudmore@upei.ca
• For contracts: researchcontracts@upei.ca
• For industry partnerships: 
  • For faculty from AVC, IKERAS or Business: wroshdi@upei.ca
  • For faculty from Science or Nursing: rsmok@upei.ca
  • For faculty from Engineering, Education or Arts: mrichard@upei.ca 
• or for general questions: reserchservices@upei.ca

We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Regular in-person operations will resume on the following business day.

The Comptroller's Office invites the campus community to attend one of three information sessions on the recently updated Spending and Signing Authority policies.

Session 1: 

Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (in-person)

Thursday, July 3, 2:00 pm

Session 2:

Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 (in-person)

Thursday, July 10, 2:00 pm

Session 3:

Friday, July 11, 10:30 am at this Teams Policy Updates Link

The UPEI Homestay Program is looking for hosts for our growing program. Visiting students stay from 2 weeks to a full semester. If you are interested in learning about new cultures while meeting new students, contact the UPEI Homestay Coordinator at homestay@upei.ca 

The Department of Physics is once again hosting public viewings of the sun using our solar telescopes this summer. We invite you to join us on Friday, June 27, from 12:30-2:00 pm on the grassy area between Memorial Hall and Robertson Library. There you can view one layer of the sun's atmosphere (the chromosphere) through our ground-based telescope before climbing to the observatory and viewing another layer (the photosphere) through a different telescope. You'll get to see sunspots and prominences and learn about our nearest star.

If the weather is cloudy on Friday, we will have to cancel this event, but we will be holding additional events every two weeks throughout the summer.

Check our website after 10am on Friday for the status of the event.