Campus Notices
Campus Car Free Week - June 8 – 14. Celebrate Car Free Week by choosing greener, healthier ways to get around – walk, cycle, carpool, park off campus, take the transit and reduce your carbon footprint. Let’s move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future together. Complete this form by June 15 and have a chance to win a $50 UPEI Bookstore gift card. https://forms.office.com/r/y2TAThX4b7
Move More at Lunch: UPEI staff and faculty - free access to Fitness Centre on the second floor of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre from June 9 – 10, between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Demos and draw prizes. Open to any staff and faculty.
NOTE: Previously advertised this event from June 9 - 11. Due to June 11 conflicting with the Summer BBQ, we will have our open house June 9 and 10 only.
In celebration of Indigenous History Month, the Teaching and Learning Centre has compiled a collection of learning resources to support meaningful engagement with Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary realities. The collection spans four categories:
Indigenous Films: including award-winning features like Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, Beans, and the documentary Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
Digital Archives and Virtual Exhibits: such as the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, Native Land Digital, and the Apani Blackfoot Digital Library
Educational Resources: including the free online courses Four Seasons of Reconciliation and the University of Alberta's Indigenous Canada MOOC, and
Indigenous Literature and Storytelling: platforms like CBC's Unreserved, GoodMinds, and First Nations Pedagogy Online.
Together, these resources are designed to move beyond a glancing awareness and foster genuine understanding of land rights, sovereignty, reconciliation, and the ongoing impacts of colonization. We invite the entire UPEI community to explore these materials and reflect on our collective responsibilities as learners and educators. Resources can be found HERE.
Title of the Thesis: "A Review of Emergency Department Patient Flow in Prince Edward Island " by Owen Brown
June 8, 2026, 1:00pm, Health Sciences Building, Room 323
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.
As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.
Candidate B - Research and Teaching Seminar
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre B - Room 205N
Research Title
“Antiviral Restriction Factors and Emerging Viral Diseases: A Molecular Arms Race at the Host-Pathogen Interface”
Teaching Title
“Orthomyxoviridae: Viral Evolution and Emerging Threats”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.
As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.
Candidate A - Research and Teaching Seminar
Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre “B” - Room 205N
Research Title
“Human-Animal Interface: a playground for us all?”
Teaching Title
“Astroviruses”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Title of the Thesis: "A Review of Emergency Department Patient Flow in Prince Edward Island " by Owen Brown
June 8, 2026, 1:00pm, Health Sciences Building, Room 323
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Every year in June, we recognize the history, achievement, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
Visit UPEI’s Teaching and Learning Centre web pages for Indigenous Teaching Resources.
UPEI’s Robertson Library has developed an Indigenous Resources Guide that includes articles, books, documents, websites, and other resources related to research about Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also, you can learn about our Elders and scholars at UPEI on the upei.ca website or access resources about Mi’kmaq culture, traditions, and language on the L’nuey website.
The Government of Canada's Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada website has additional resources which explore the history, languages, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.
As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.
Candidate B - Research and Teaching Seminar
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre B - Room 205N
Research Title
“Antiviral Restriction Factors and Emerging Viral Diseases: A Molecular Arms Race at the Host-Pathogen Interface”
Teaching Title
“Orthomyxoviridae: Viral Evolution and Emerging Threats”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.
As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.
Candidate A - Research and Teaching Seminar
Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre “B” - Room 205N
Research Title
“Human-Animal Interface: a playground for us all?”
Teaching Title
“Astroviruses”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet in downtown Charlottetown on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 pm to discuss pages 3–31 of Jacques Rancière’s The Politics of Aesthetics.
This group is an invitation to think with some of the most intriguing philosophers of our time—and with one another. No prior experience is required, only an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.
If you would like to attend, please contact Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
"Art is a work on the distribution of the sensible. Sometimes, but not very often, it rearranges the set of perception between what is visible, thinkable, and understandable, and what is not. This is the politics of art. I always try to question mainstream ideas on this subject, especially the assumption that artists’ work can have precise, intended effects. When practices of art affect the sensible, it is not simply as a result of artists’ intentions." — Rancière
Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Atlantic Canada 2026. Students and early-career professionals from all disciplines are invited to apply with innovative ideas that challenge barriers and create meaningful change.
The application deadline is July 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm ADT. Shortlisted applicants will present their ideas on September 14, 2026, in Halifax, pitching to a panel of distinguished judges, peers, and members of the public. Participants will showcase breakthrough research, business models, and initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges.
To learn more, visit https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-atlantic-canada. This year’s competition is presented by Research Nova Scotia and supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
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
On Thursday, June 4, there will be a minor network change to user outbound Internet access from UPEI. Inbound access (e.g. VPN, RDP) will not be impacted. The change will occur between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm. The change may require a refresh of a browse page if you are surfing the web at that time.
Title of the Thesis: "A Review of Emergency Department Patient Flow in Prince Edward Island " by Owen Brown
June 8, 2026, 1:00pm, Health Sciences Building, Room 323
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.
As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.
Candidate A - Research and Teaching Seminar
Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre “B” - Room 205N
Research Title
“Human-Animal Interface: a playground for us all?”
Teaching Title
“Astroviruses”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet in downtown Charlottetown on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 pm to discuss pages 3–31 of Jacques Rancière’s The Politics of Aesthetics.
This group is an invitation to think with some of the most intriguing philosophers of our time—and with one another. No prior experience is required, only an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.
If you would like to attend, please contact Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
"Art is a work on the distribution of the sensible. Sometimes, but not very often, it rearranges the set of perception between what is visible, thinkable, and understandable, and what is not. This is the politics of art. I always try to question mainstream ideas on this subject, especially the assumption that artists’ work can have precise, intended effects. When practices of art affect the sensible, it is not simply as a result of artists’ intentions." — Rancière
Title of the Thesis: “Optimization of Chemical Chitin Extraction and Development of Chitosan/Chitin Nanocrystal Hydrogels”
Crustacean shells contain chitin, a polysaccharide with many potential applications. The shells of the American lobster (Homarus americanus) are considered to be a waste material but could instead be valorized for the chitin contained within, incorporating lobster shell waste into a circular bioeconomy. The first section of this presentation describes the development of a set of optimized conditions for the chemical extraction of chitin from lobster shells. The chitin is then converted into chitin nanocrystals, which are subsequently incorporated into hydrogels otherwise composed of chitosan, a chitin derivative with antimicrobial properties. The second section of this presentation compares the mechanical and drug release properties of chitosan hydrogels containing varying masses of chitin nanocrystals. The aim of this research is to identify a potential candidate for future work toward a biomaterial for the treatment of brain cancer.
June 4, 2026, 9:00 am via Web Conference
If you wish to attend the public presentation, please contact the Graduate Studies Coordinator at gsc@upei.ca to receive the link.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
We are pleased and excited to invite all to attend Nell Farion's PsyD Dissertation Defense presentation taking place June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Please join us in supporting Nell on this momentous occasion!
Date and Time: June 9, 2026, 10:00 am
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
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
The Department of Pathology and Microbiology invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate seminar.
As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar consisting of two parts: a 30-minute research seminar and a 20-minute teaching seminar.
Candidate A - Research and Teaching Seminar
Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:00 am
AVC Lecture Theatre “B” - Room 205N
Research Title
“Human-Animal Interface: a playground for us all?”
Teaching Title
“Astroviruses”
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
