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.

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.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your communication skills, prepare for new career opportunities, or simply learn one of Canada's official languages, the UPEI Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) makes it easy to build your French language skills.

The French Language Training Series offers practical, interactive online courses for learners at all levels—from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Courses focus on real-world communication and are ideal for professional, academic, travel, and personal goals. Participants complete a self-assessment before registering to ensure they begin at the right level.

Exclusive Pricing for UPEI Staff

UPEI employees are eligible for preferred pricing:

• One French language course: $390 + HST
• Three-course package: $995 + HST (one course per term—Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027)

The three-course package provides an excellent opportunity to build your skills over the course of the year while saving on tuition.

Why Learn French?

• Strengthen your communication skills.
• Increase your confidence when interacting in both official languages.
• Support your professional growth and career development.
• Learn from experienced instructors in a supportive online environment.

Ready to get started?

Visit the French Language Training Series to explore course levels, complete the placement self-assessment, and register for an upcoming course.

Questions? Contact the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development at pdp@upei.ca or 902-620-5216.

• 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

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.

The flags near Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place have been lowered to half-mast in memory of the two Island EMS paramedics and patient they were transporting, who tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in New Brunswick on July 7. 

The UPEI community extends its condolences to their families, friends, colleagues, the first responder community, and everyone affected by this devastating loss.

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.

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.

The Environmental Studies Program invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate teaching presentation and research seminar for candidate "C".

Teaching presentation 

July 13, 10:30am – 11:30am, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: “Complex Social-Ecological Systems”

Research Seminar 

July 13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: "Reimagining Environmental Stewardship: Justice, Ecology, and Collaborative Futures"

Several buildings are experiencing elevated indoor temperatures due to the current weather conditions. Facilities Management is actively responding to reported issues and prioritizing repairs and cooling measures where possible.

In the meantime, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) recommends the following measures to reduce the risk of heat-related illness:

• Drink water regularly throughout the day.
• Take short breaks in cooler areas when available.
• Reduce strenuous physical activity where operationally feasible.
• Wear lightweight clothing where dress requirements permit.
• Use fans where appropriate and safe to do so.
• Report persistent high temperatures through the Work Order system and incident@upei.ca.

Supervisors are encouraged to monitor employees performing physically demanding work and adjust work schedules, rest breaks, or work locations as necessary.

Seek medical attention immediately if you or a coworker experiences symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, nausea, severe headache, hot/dry skin. If these symptoms occur, move the individual to a cooler location, notify a supervisor, and contact Emergency Services if symptoms are severe. 

HSE and Facilities Management continue to monitor conditions across campus. Where temperatures or humidity present an unacceptable risk, additional controls, including temporary relocation of occupants or postponement of certain activities, may be implemented until conditions improve.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to address these issues.

An onboarding program for UPEI graduate students is in development, and to create the best match for student needs it requires input from graduate students and faculty, instructors and staff supporting graduate students! You are invited to complete a feedback form to share your feedback on the proposed program. 

The program for new graduate students will be made up of modules with individual topics covered through workshops, readings, videos, and/or practical exercises to introduce Masters and Doctoral students to key information and skills to support their success as they begin their graduate program; students who complete the program will be provided a certificate of completion.

The feedback form is estimated to take 10 to 15 minutes of your time.  

To complete the feedback form, please select the appropriate link:

• For UPEI GRADUATE STUDENTS (Masters and Doctoral) use the link: Feedback: Graduate Student Onboarding Program - Graduate Students' Feedback 
  Complete the survey by Monday, July 13 at 12:00pm/noon Atlantic Time to be entered into the draw for a Grad Studies prize pack
  -OR-
• For UPEI FACULTY, INSTRUCTORS AND/OR STAFF use the link: Feedback: Graduate Student Onboarding Program - Faculty, Instructors, and Staff

If you have questions, concerns, or comments you would like to share beyond the feedback form you are most welcomed to reach out to:

• Kendra Mellish - Graduate Programs Officer at kmellish@upei.ca; or
• Joy MacKinnon - Manager, International Customized Program Office at  jjmackinnon@upei.ca

The flags near Kelley Memorial Building and at UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place have been lowered to half-mast in memory of the two Island EMS paramedics and patient they were transporting, who tragically lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision in New Brunswick on July 7. 

The UPEI community extends its condolences to their families, friends, colleagues, the first responder community, and everyone affected by this devastating loss.

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.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, August 7 for the August 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.

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.

The Environmental Studies Program invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate teaching presentation and research seminar for candidate "C".

Teaching presentation 

July 13, 10:30am – 11:30am, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: “Complex Social-Ecological Systems”

Research Seminar 

July 13, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: "Reimagining Environmental Stewardship: Justice, Ecology, and Collaborative Futures"

The Environmental Studies Program invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate teaching presentation and research seminar for candidate "B".

Teaching presentation 

July 9, 10:30am – 11:30am, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: “Complex Social-Ecological Systems”

Research seminar 

July 9, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: "Water Sustainability and Equity: Building Opportunities to Protect Water for the Environment, Agriculture, and Indigenous Rights"

The Environmental Studies Program invites members of the campus community to attend the upcoming tenure-track faculty candidate teaching presentation and research seminar for candidate "A".

Teaching presentation 

July 8, 10:30am – 11:30am, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: “Complex Social-Ecological Systems”

Research Seminar 

July 8, 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Title: "Modeling Agroecosystem Dynamics Through Geospatial Thinking and Community Engaged Research"