Campus Notices
Are you planning Fall or Winter courses with work-integrated learning components? Curious about how you could add engagement with a community or industry partner into an existing course? The Experiential Education department has two staff who can help! Shannon (smsnow@upei.ca) can help you with brainstorming, course planning, developing resources, and wraparound supports, while Jess (jecameron@upei.ca) can help with connecting with partners to suit your course objectives. Not sure what you want to do? Reach out, and we can have a chat!
The UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies (IKERAS) invites you to attend Mawi - Lukutimk / Working Together, where we’ll be sharing Indigenous knowledge from L’nuey, the Mi’kmaq Confederacy, Curtis Michael, Dr. Judy Clark, and Thirley Levi.
Mark your calendars:
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Meet and Greet: 12:00 to 12:30 pm and 2:30 to 3:00 pm
Location: Kelley Memorial Building (KMB) 211 and 237 (level two, upstairs on the main floor)
We hope to see you there!
The University of Prince Edward Island is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Founders. Founders are members of the campus community—most often retired faculty and staff—who have contributed to UPEI’s mission in an exceptional way. Recognizing our Founders is an opportunity to celebrate our rich heritage and traditions, honouring those who have worked diligently and passionately to build the University into the highly regarded institution of higher education it is today.
Established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000, the Founders award is presented to those who have played a direct role in
- supporting the vision, reputation, and continued success of the University, and/or
- creating a new era of educational, research, and/or service excellence at the University.
If you wish to nominate someone as Founder, please fill out the online form or email your submission to communications@upei.ca.
Completed nominations must be received by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:59 pm AT.
If you are interested in learning more about this award and past award winners, please visit the UPEI Founders web page.
The deadline for the Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver forms for the Fall 2026 semester is Friday, August 28, 2026. We encourage you to have your tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
The online Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.
Please note, the Employee or Spouse/Dependent must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
Title of the Thesis
“Synthesis and Characterization Of Anthocyanin-Derived Pigments”
Abstract
Anthocyanins are a class of naturally occurring plant pigments that are commonly used as natural-sourced food dyes. They are responsible for the red, blue, and purple colours in many fruits and vegetables. Pyranoanthocyanins are anthocyanin-derived pigments formed through reactions between anthocyanins and small organic compounds. Pyranoanthocyanins have a more stable chemical structure than simple anthocyanins, resulting in greater pH and thermal stability. The extended conjugation system of these compounds allows for a broader range of colours than anthocyanins, including yellow, orange, and magenta. The synthesis and characterization efforts to build a library of pyranoanthocyanins as potential food dyes with improved stability and colour range will be presented. The observed impact of the structural substituents on the NMR, UV-Vis, and colour profiles of these pigments will be discussed.
August 18, 2026, 9:00 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 328
Everyone is Welcome
The Office of Student Culture and Community Standards invites staff and faculty to get involved in the upcoming Welcome Week celebrations, which run over the first two weeks of September. We are working hard behind the scenes to finalize event details. If interested, in volunteering, please use this sign-up form to place yourself on the list.
We look forward to sharing more information in the coming weeks. Please contact Krissi Ewing kewing@upei.ca with any questions about plans for Welcome Week events.
Lifelong learning starts here!
The new UPEI Alumni Access program replaces the former Alumni Premiere program and gives UPEI graduates continued access to a rich collection of library resources and services to support professional development, research, continuing education, and personal enrichment.
Through the program, alumni can explore 94 licensed databases across a wide range of disciplines, with access to scholarly journals, articles, and research tools. They can also make use of a librarian-curated collection of open access resources, expanding their access to trusted information from around the world.
Whether you are building your career, pursuing a new interest, conducting independent research, or simply staying informed, the Alumni Access program helps you remain connected to the resources and expertise that support life-long learning.
Discover how the new Alumni Access program can help you continue learning, exploring, and growing long after graduation!
The Doctor of Psychology program invites all to attend the public presentation of Ashlee Morrell's dissertation defence titled "Community as Hope and Harm: Group-Level Coping, Inequity, and Physical Health After General and Identity-Based Childhood Adversity in 2SLGBTQ+ Adults."
When: August 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Where: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Please join us in supporting Ashlee on this momentous occasion!
- Performing Arts Centre/New Residence (device testing only), June 15–19
- Blanchard Hall, June 15
- Steel Building, June 16
- Robertson Library, June 17
- Central Utility Building, June 18–19
- Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre (also known as NRC building), July 6
- Dalton Hall, July 8
- SDU Main Building, July 9
- Memorial Hall, July 9
- Cass Science Hall, July 10
- Health Sciences Building, July 13
- K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, July 14
- Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, July 15
- Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, July 16
- Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, July 17
- UPEI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre, July 20–24
- Atlantic Veterinary College (does not include Veterinary Teaching Hospital), August 17–21
- Performing Arts Centre/New Residence (bell ringing testing), August 31–September 2
The University of Prince Edward Island is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Founders. Founders are members of the campus community—most often retired faculty and staff—who have contributed to UPEI’s mission in an exceptional way. Recognizing our Founders is an opportunity to celebrate our rich heritage and traditions, honouring those who have worked diligently and passionately to build the University into the highly regarded institution of higher education it is today.
Established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000, the Founders award is presented to those who have played a direct role in
- supporting the vision, reputation, and continued success of the University, and/or
- creating a new era of educational, research, and/or service excellence at the University.
If you wish to nominate someone as Founder, please fill out the online form or email your submission to communications@upei.ca.
Completed nominations must be received by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:59 pm AT.
If you are interested in learning more about this award and past award winners, please visit the UPEI Founders web page.
The deadline for the Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver forms for the Fall 2026 semester is Friday, August 28, 2026. We encourage you to have your tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
The online Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.
Please note, the Employee or Spouse/Dependent must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
Title of the Thesis
“Synthesis and Characterization Of Anthocyanin-Derived Pigments”
Abstract
Anthocyanins are a class of naturally occurring plant pigments that are commonly used as natural-sourced food dyes. They are responsible for the red, blue, and purple colours in many fruits and vegetables. Pyranoanthocyanins are anthocyanin-derived pigments formed through reactions between anthocyanins and small organic compounds. Pyranoanthocyanins have a more stable chemical structure than simple anthocyanins, resulting in greater pH and thermal stability. The extended conjugation system of these compounds allows for a broader range of colours than anthocyanins, including yellow, orange, and magenta. The synthesis and characterization efforts to build a library of pyranoanthocyanins as potential food dyes with improved stability and colour range will be presented. The observed impact of the structural substituents on the NMR, UV-Vis, and colour profiles of these pigments will be discussed.
August 18, 2026, 9:00 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 328
Everyone is Welcome
We are launching the first of three pulse surveys that will take place over the coming months. Pulse surveys are short, focused surveys that help us gather timely feedback on specific topics. Our first pulse survey is focused on Sharing Information and Communications. The survey aims to better understand the effectiveness of UPEI's communication channels, how employees prefer to receive information, and where opportunities exist to improve communication across the University. The information gathered will help inform the campus-wide communication strategy, led by the Communications and University Relations unit in Marketing and Communications, and improve the ways we share news, updates, events, and important information.
Survey Details
- The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete.
- The survey can be completed on a computer, or by using a mobile device.
- The survey is completed via the TalentMap survey platform we used in the previous employee engagement survey.
- 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 Friday, August 21, 2026, by 4pm.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your input helps us better understand the employee experience and supports our ongoing efforts to make meaningful improvements across UPEI.
The Doctor of Psychology program invites all to attend the public presentation of Brenna Bagnell's dissertation defence titled "An Exploration of Relationship Doubts and Sexual Well-Being Among Couples."
When: August 17, 2026, 10:30 am
Where: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Please join us in supporting Brenna on this momentous occasion!
The Doctor of Psychology program invites all to attend the public presentation of Ashlee Morrell's dissertation defence titled "Community as Hope and Harm: Group-Level Coping, Inequity, and Physical Health After General and Identity-Based Childhood Adversity in 2SLGBTQ+ Adults."
When: August 18, 2026, 2:00 pm
Where: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Please join us in supporting Ashlee on this momentous occasion!
In conjunction with the conference Music and the Mind–Maritimes, a free concert celebrating music in many styles performed by Island musicians will take place in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall at 7 pm on August 13. Performers include pianists Dr. Frances Gray, Kevin (Ruilin) Xia, Yuxuan (Tony) Liang, Megaria Halim; vocalists Neethu Saras Jose, Raisa Shaheed, and Lian Camargo (recorded), Queer Choir PEI, directed by Al Kelly; singer songwriter/guitarists Tony Reddin and Kevin Ryan; flautist Amy LeBlanc and cellist Nathalie Williams Calhoun. All are welcome.
For the concert program, go to http://music-mind-maritimes.ca For inquiries, please contact airs@upei.ca or 902-628-4331
Title of the Thesis
“Synthesis and Characterization Of Anthocyanin-Derived Pigments”
Abstract
Anthocyanins are a class of naturally occurring plant pigments that are commonly used as natural-sourced food dyes. They are responsible for the red, blue, and purple colours in many fruits and vegetables. Pyranoanthocyanins are anthocyanin-derived pigments formed through reactions between anthocyanins and small organic compounds. Pyranoanthocyanins have a more stable chemical structure than simple anthocyanins, resulting in greater pH and thermal stability. The extended conjugation system of these compounds allows for a broader range of colours than anthocyanins, including yellow, orange, and magenta. The synthesis and characterization efforts to build a library of pyranoanthocyanins as potential food dyes with improved stability and colour range will be presented. The observed impact of the structural substituents on the NMR, UV-Vis, and colour profiles of these pigments will be discussed.
August 18, 2026, 9:00 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 328
Everyone is Welcome
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last FIVE draws, the total pot has grown to more than $17,000, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for UPEI’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the UPEI Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or play from your computer. The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
On Thursday, August 13, the offices for the following teams will be closed as all staff participate in an offsite training day:
- Research Services
- Research Partnerships and Innovation (RPI)
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Centre for Health and Community Research (CHCR)
For urgent matters during the closure, please contact: researchservices@upei.ca or, for CHCR, kcduffy@upei.ca
All offices will reopen for regular operations on Friday, August 14.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 4 for the September 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.
