Campus Notices
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, July 17, 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 too cloudy on Friday, we will have to cancel this event, but we will be holding additional events later in the summer.
Check out our website after 9:30 am on Friday for the status of the event.
Please join us for MAIS student Lydia Glenn LeBlanc's defence of her thesis entitled “Why are they Deaf to the Voice of Humanity”: From Passage to Perished, Irish Immigration through Partridge Island, 1846 to 1853.”
Supervisor is Dr. Rob Dennis (Religious Studies) and committee members are Dr. James Moran (History) and Dr. Ariana Patey (Religious Studies). External examiner is Dr. Rankin Shirling (Marion Military Institute, Alabama).
The defence will be held on July 27 at 10:00 am in Memorial, Room104 and online. Open to everyone.
Please contact Dr. Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca if you'd like to receive the Teams link.
Come out and join UPEI Student Union for the FIFA World Cup finals on the big screen.
Doors open at 3:00 pm, game starts at 4:00 pm
Kitchen and bar will be open. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Everyone is welcome. It is free to attend, but we are encouraging non-perishable donations to the food bank.
To protect your information and UPEI systems, ITSS may temporarily disable accounts that exhibit suspicious activity. This can result in temporary loss of access while we investigate, verify your identity, and secure your account. Learn what to expect, the recovery process, and how you can help prevent future incidents. Visit go.upei.ca/itss for specific details on what happens to your account
Protect yourself now: Ensure your important files are backed up and synchronized to OneDrive. In some cases, compromised devices may require reinstallation, and files that are not backed up could be lost.
Speaker: Iain Beaton (Acadia University)
Title: When are Graph Polynomials Unimodal?
Abstract: A graph polynomial is commonly a generating function which enumerates the number of subsets with a given property. Many of these properties are closed upwards, that is, any subset which contains a subset with that property also has that property. Some examples are the domination polynomial, zero-forcing polynomial, and dependent set polynomial. The coefficients of these polynomials can completely be determined by their respective minimal subsets, which form a clutter (or Sperner family). In this talk we focus on when a given polynomial, generated from a clutter, is unimodal. That is, the coefficients are non-decreasing and then non-increasing. This generalizes some known results and ties a common thread between each of these graph polynomials. We will also discuss how these results have made progress on the unimodality conjecture for the independence polynomial of trees.
July 16, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Cass Science Hall, Room 101
All are welcome to attend.
Come out and join UPEI Student Union for the FIFA World Cup finals on the big screen.
Doors open at 3:00 pm, game starts at 4:00 pm
Kitchen and bar will be open. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Everyone is welcome. It is free to attend, but we are encouraging non-perishable donations to the food bank.
The Teaching and Learning Centre wishes to advise the campus community that licenses for Yuja and Collaborate will not be renewed. Beginning this fall, Microsoft Teams will be the institution’s supported platform for video conferencing, recording, and related instructional activities. Existing webcams in classrooms are universal and will work with Teams.
Training opportunities for instructors will be offered in August and online, on-demand resources will also be available. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the TLC at tlc@upei.ca if you have any questions.
One of the signature events of the PEI Pride Festival is the annual PEI Pride Parade when individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations join a colourful line-up to walk through the streets of Charlottetown. Each year, the UPEI Student Union registers the University’s parade entry on behalf of the entire Panther community.
This year's PEI Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 25. All UPEI students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends are invited to walk together in collective celebration and action! Wear bright rainbow colours and be ready to wave and cheer!
Everyone is asked to meet in the parking lot off Terry Fox Drive behind the Government buildings at 9:30 am—look for the UPEI vehicle! Parade will start at 10 am.
Speaker: Iain Beaton (Acadia University)
Title: When are Graph Polynomials Unimodal?
Abstract: A graph polynomial is commonly a generating function which enumerates the number of subsets with a given property. Many of these properties are closed upwards, that is, any subset which contains a subset with that property also has that property. Some examples are the domination polynomial, zero-forcing polynomial, and dependent set polynomial. The coefficients of these polynomials can completely be determined by their respective minimal subsets, which form a clutter (or Sperner family). In this talk we focus on when a given polynomial, generated from a clutter, is unimodal. That is, the coefficients are non-decreasing and then non-increasing. This generalizes some known results and ties a common thread between each of these graph polynomials. We will also discuss how these results have made progress on the unimodality conjecture for the independence polynomial of trees.
July 16, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Cass Science Hall, Room 101
All are welcome to attend.
July is a month known for celebrations, and it's the perfect opportunity to recognize the colleagues who deserve a moment in the spotlight.
Our Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues feature highlights the individuals who help make UPEI exceptional through their support, kindness, and commitment to our shared values.
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.
Let's continue building a culture of appreciation by recognizing the people who make our campus community shine.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 31, 2026.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the remarkable people behind UPEI's success.
On Wednesday, July 15, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI Self-Service 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, 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
Come out and join UPEI Student Union for the FIFA World Cup finals on the big screen.
Doors open at 3:00 pm, game starts at 4:00 pm
Kitchen and bar will be open. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Everyone is welcome. It is free to attend, but we are encouraging non-perishable donations to the food bank.
To protect your information and UPEI systems, ITSS may temporarily disable accounts that exhibit suspicious activity. This can result in temporary loss of access while we investigate, verify your identity, and secure your account. Learn what to expect, the recovery process, and how you can help prevent future incidents. Visit go.upei.ca/itss for specific details on what happens to your account
Protect yourself now: Ensure your important files are backed up and synchronized to OneDrive. In some cases, compromised devices may require reinstallation, and files that are not backed up could be lost.
Calling all Panthers! Staff and faculty are encouraged to inform students about a new summer engagement series. The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Campus Life have partnered on the following events to help students build more connections on campus this summer. No sign-up is required.
Contact Kendra Mellish at kmellish@upei.ca for questions about the research sessions.
Contact Krissi Ewing at kewing@upei.ca for questions about the social sessions.
- June 19, 12:00-1:00pm | HSB 106 | Panther Link-Up: Research Focus Session #1 - Finding Research Funding Opportunities
Bring your lunch and hear from Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, about the range of funding opportunities available to support research-based graduate studies. Open to current graduate and undergraduate students, by drop-in. - July 3, 12:00-1:00 pm| Meet in HSB 106 | Panther Link-Up: Picnic and Lawn Games - Sun, Fun and Luncheon
Bring your lunch, meet up with other students working, researching, and studying on campus this summer for chats and/or a round of lawn games. Open to current graduate and undergraduate students, by drop-in. Light refreshments provided. - July 15, 12:00-1:00 pm | FSDE 205 | Certificate in University Teaching Quick Start
Bring your lunch and join fellow graduate students for these interactive sessions with the opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect. - July 17, 12:00-1:00pm | HSB 106 | Panther Link-Up: Research Focus Session #2 – Communicating Your Research: The Essentials
Bring your lunch and discuss with Julie VanLeeuwen, Research Navigator, the range of purposes, places, and ways to communicate your research, focusing on how to customize your communication to the audience and purpose. Open to current graduate and undergraduate students, by drop-in. - July 22, 12:00-1:00 pm | FSDE 205 | Certificate in University Teaching Quick Start
Bring your lunch and join fellow graduate students for these interactive sessions with the opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect. - July 31, 12:00-1:00 pm | HSB 106 | Panther Link-Up: Getting Involved on Campus - Sun, Fun and Luncheon
Bring your lunch, learn about the many ways getting involved on campus improves your student experience (and your resume!) and the opportunities available. Open to current graduate and undergraduate students, by drop-in. Light refreshments provided. - August 14, 12:00-1:00pm | HSB 106 | Panther Link-Up: Research Focus Session #3 – Developing a High-Quality Research Award Application
Bring your lunch and hear from Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, and a guest offering advice and top tips for developing an impactful research proposal for a research award application. Open to current graduate and undergraduate students, by drop-in. - August 28, 12:00-1:00 pm | HSB 106 | Panther Link-Up: Show Your Panther Pride - Sun, Fun and Luncheon
Bring your lunch and join other students working, researching, and studying on campus this summer to show panther pride by becoming a campus leader. Open to current graduate and undergraduate students, by drop-in. Light refreshments provided.
Speaker: Iain Beaton (Acadia University)
Title: When are Graph Polynomials Unimodal?
Abstract: A graph polynomial is commonly a generating function which enumerates the number of subsets with a given property. Many of these properties are closed upwards, that is, any subset which contains a subset with that property also has that property. Some examples are the domination polynomial, zero-forcing polynomial, and dependent set polynomial. The coefficients of these polynomials can completely be determined by their respective minimal subsets, which form a clutter (or Sperner family). In this talk we focus on when a given polynomial, generated from a clutter, is unimodal. That is, the coefficients are non-decreasing and then non-increasing. This generalizes some known results and ties a common thread between each of these graph polynomials. We will also discuss how these results have made progress on the unimodality conjecture for the independence polynomial of trees.
July 16, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm; Cass Science Hall, Room 101
All are welcome to attend.
Almost all universities across Canada have collective agreements with their faculty and staff, and negotiations are a routine part of the life cycle of these agreements. During 2026, the University of Prince Edward Island has been engaged in the process of negotiating new Collective Agreements with the UPEI Faculty Association (FA #1 and FA #2), CUPE 1870, CUPE 501, IBEW 1928, and PSAC.
The University will make every effort to keep employees, students, and community members informed about collective bargaining process and will share regular updates on the work underway at each table. Please refer upei.ca/labour for updates and access to resources.
On Wednesday, July 15, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI Self-Service 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, 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
The Teaching and Learning Centre wishes to advise the campus community that licenses for Yuja and Collaborate will not be renewed. Beginning this fall, Microsoft Teams will be the institution’s supported platform for video conferencing, recording, and related instructional activities. Existing webcams in classrooms are universal and will work with Teams.
Training opportunities for instructors will be offered in August and online, on-demand resources will also be available. Additional details will be shared in the coming weeks. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the TLC at tlc@upei.ca if you have any questions.
On Wednesday, July 15, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI Self-Service 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, 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
Come out and join UPEI Student Union for the FIFA World Cup finals on the big screen.
Doors open at 3:00 pm, game starts at 4:00 pm
Kitchen and bar will be open. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Everyone is welcome. It is free to attend, but we are encouraging non-perishable donations to the food bank.
