Title of the Thesis “Integrated Proteomic and Metabolomic Analysis Identifies Altered Taurine Metabolism in Breast Cancer” 

Abstract:

Metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer, enabling tumour cells to meet the demands of rapid proliferation and adapt to their microenvironment. Integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis are useful for understanding cancer metabolism as they can determine the direct state of the cell by revealing protein abundance and metabolite levels which are the ultimate downstream products of the gene-protein-metabolite axis. With these two techniques, the altered metabolism of breast tumour cells can be differentiated from the metabolism of surrounding normal cells by analyzing both the breast tumour and adjacent normal tissue containing adipocytes, immune cells, epithelial cells, endothelial cells and other stromal cells. In this study an integrated proteomic and metabolomic approach was used to compare tumour and surrounding normal tissue samples from breast cancer patients. 

September 5, 2025, 1:00pm in AVC 287N 

Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Office of Research Services is pleased to invite faculty researchers in the social sciences and humanities to participate in a SSHRC grant crafting lunch and learn.

Presented by: 

Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Coordinator, Office of Research Services 

Dr. Tina Saksida, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research, McDougall Faculty of Business 

Dr. Josh MacFadyen, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts and Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities 

This session will discuss key components of grant applications and common funding opportunities for applicants in the social sciences and humanities. The session will provide grant writing tips for applicants including ways of incorporating EDI principles. Drs. Saksida and MacFadyen, faculty members who have successfully received SSHRC funding and served on grant evaluation panels, will share their advice, experiences, and lessons learned. 

This session will be primarily in-person; however a Microsoft Teams link will be available if necessary. Please bring your lunch and join us from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on September 10 to learn more about SSHRC grant writing. To assist with session planning, please RSVP here. 

The UPEI Bookstore has extended hours as we welcome students back to campus. 

We're open until 7:00 pm on the following dates:

• Wednesday September 3
• Thursday September 4
• Monday September 8
• Tuesday September 9

Shop online 24/7 at upei.ca/bookstore 

Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for the Student Start-up Pitch Competition on Thursday, September 4, from 6:30–8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and watch. Light refreshments will be provided. 

This exciting event will serve as a qualifier for the Start-up Canada Pitch Competition taking place in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 17. 

If you are interested in pitching on September 4, sign up here. The deadline to apply is end of day September 2. 

The winner of the competition will receive a gas card and have their bridge fees covered to pitch in Moncton on September 17! 

Pitches are 3 minutes in length with no slides. 

Inviting all UPEI Panthers, staff, faculty, incoming and returning students to join the Office of Student Culture and Community Standards for Welcome Week Celebrations starting August 29, 2025, to September 7, 2025.

Check out all the events, and activities happening during Welcome Week, here!

Don't forget to show off your Green and White Panther Pride at events.

We look forward to welcoming all Panthers to campus!

As instructors, setting clear and consistent course expectations is an impactful way to support student learning and engagement. This TLC coffee break will offer actionable strategies for communicating expectations like developing inclusive syllabi and stimulating open discourse in the classroom. We will explore how calibrating expectations with learning outcomes, using inclusive language, and encouraging student feedback can strengthen the learning environment. Faculty will benefit from fewer misunderstandings and stronger classroom relationships when expectations are clear.

Two sessions; Thursday, August 28 at 2:00 pm and Tuesday, September 2 at 10:30 am 

Please bring a cup of coffee or have some tea.

Need help registering for courses or making a course plan? The Department of Counselling Services and Academic Support Services (Student Affairs) is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students! 

Walk-ins will be held from 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm in Student Affairs, Dalton Hall, 5th floor, on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, September 2 
• Wednesday, September 3  
• Thursday, September 4
• Friday, September 5 
• Monday, September 8 
• Tuesday, September 9 
• Wednesday, September 10 
• Thursday, September 11 
• Friday, September 12 

Advising will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

**These are short, drop-in sessions so please do as much planning as possible before you attend.

For questions, please contact us at: studentserv@upei.ca or 902-566-0488.

The UPEI Foods and Nutrition program will host an Open House on Tuesday, September 9, from 4:30–5:30 pm in the third-floor dining room of the Health Sciences Building, UPEI.

All UPEI students are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn about the Foods and Nutrition program streams within the Faculty of Science and to connect with faculty and staff. Attendees will also hear about academic pathways, dietetic internship opportunities, and honours research experiences. Tours of the department and foods lab will be provided.

The open house event is also an opportunity to explore how a degree in Foods and Nutrition can lead to diverse and rewarding career opportunities. It is designed to give students a clear picture of what the program has to offer and how it can support their academic and professional goals.

Beginning this fall, the librarians and staff of Robertson Library will be teaching and supporting Zotero as our citation manager, replacing RefWorks. To support researchers with multi-year writing projects underway, we will maintain our paid subscription to RefWorks until April 30, 2027. After that date, no UPEI users will be able to log in to RefWorks. We encourage new users to begin with Zotero, and we encourage existing users to begin migrating to Zotero at their earliest convenience.

More information is available on the Library's website, including dates for upcoming Zotero workshops, which will include information about migrating from RefWorks. Please contact your subject librarian with questions or to schedule additional training.

Human Resources is pleased to introduce a new SharePoint site. This site serves as an informational hub offering a variety of resources. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with this new layout.

Here are a few examples of what information you can access on this site:

Benefits + Pay:

• Details about employee benefits at UPEI
• Payroll forms, time entry 

Employment Information:

• Collective Agreements
• How to make updates to your personal details
• Leave Request Form
• Organizational Charts

Culture + Well-being:

• Employee Engagement
• Well-being Resources

Training + Development:

• Professional Development Funds
• Tuition Waivers
• Training Opportunities

Management + Hiring:

• Classification
• How to Hire documentation
• Onboarding & Orientation Checklists
• Performance Development

Note: You must download fillable PDFs to your device before you can complete them.

You can access this SharePoint site through the myUPEI Employee Portal:

This site is a work in progress. We’ll be adding more information over time and welcome your feedback. If you have suggestions about the site’s layout, flow, or notice any issues with content (such as broken links or missing PDFs), please let us know by contacting hrgeneral@upei.ca

The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) is offering an exciting lineup of Certificates and courses this Fall to help you build skills, advance your career, and make an impact in your workplace.

UPEI Staff, Faculty, and Alumni save 15% on tuition!

Fall 2025 Offerings:

• “Indigenous Cultural Awareness” – September 24, 2025
• Certificate in Case Management – Specialization in Health Care – Starting October 1, 2025
• New Managers Certificate (in-person) – Starting October 7, 2025
• New Managers Certificate (online) – Starting October 14, 2025
• Certificate in Project Management – Starting October 20, 2025
• Certificate in Professional Office Administration – Starting October 28, 2025
• Certificate in Case Management – Advanced Collaboration in Care – Starting November 12, 2025
• Certificate in Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being – Starting November 12, 2025
• Certificate in Conflict Resolution – Starting November 27, 2025

Learn more and register: upei.ca/professional-development Email: pdp@upei.ca

The updated deadline for Fall 2025 Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver is Wednesday, September 10, 2025. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition Waiver forms must be submitted electronically.  

The online Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable form can be found on the HR Portal of the myUPEI site, under Training and Development.

Please note, the spouse/dependent must be registered in the course prior to applying for the tuition waiver.

The Employee Tuition Waiver will be available on the website soon. We will notify the campus community once it becomes available.  

Human Resources thanks you for your patience during the development of this new form.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at: (902) 566-0514 or HRgeneral@upei.ca.

Researchers from UPEI’s Active Living Lab are seeking people with cancer, or who have previously had cancer, to participate in a twice weekly, 12-week exercise program. The program takes place at T3 Fitness and Kinesiology, and is open to individuals who are undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. The program includes cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, balance, and stretching and is taught by a fitness professional trained in exercise oncology. No previous experience is necessary. 

For more information, or to sign up, contact excancer@nshealth.ca.

Join the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship for the Student Start-up Pitch Competition on Thursday, September 4, from 6:30–8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and watch. Light refreshments will be provided. 

This exciting event will serve as a qualifier for the Start-up Canada Pitch Competition taking place in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 17. 

If you are interested in pitching on September 4, sign up here. The deadline to apply is end of day September 2. 

The winner of the competition will receive a gas card and have their bridge fees covered to pitch in Moncton on September 17! 

Pitches are 3 minutes in length with no slides. 

The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last SEVEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $23,325, 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.

Inviting all UPEI Panthers, staff, faculty, incoming and returning students to join the Office of Student Culture and Community Standards for Welcome Week Celebrations starting August 29, 2025, to September 7, 2025.

Check out all the events, and activities happening during Welcome Week, here!

Don't forget to show off your Green and White Panther Pride at events.

We look forward to welcoming all Panthers to campus!

The Chi-Wan Sports Centre will be closed on Monday, September 1, Labour Day. The Sports Centre will also be closed Tuesday, September 2 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm for staff training.   

Show us your UPEI Pride and support your UPEI Panther athletes by wearing green and white or any UPEI gear, no matter where you are in the world!

On September 26, take a photo of yourself wearing any UPEI gear and post it to social media with the hashtag #UPEIHOCO for a chance to win a new Pride the Panther mini mascot!

Beginning this fall, the librarians and staff of Robertson Library will be teaching and supporting Zotero as our citation manager, replacing RefWorks. To support researchers with multi-year writing projects underway, we will maintain our paid subscription to RefWorks until April 30, 2027. After that date, no UPEI users will be able to log in to RefWorks. We encourage new users to begin with Zotero, and we encourage existing users to begin migrating to Zotero at their earliest convenience.

More information is available on the Library's website, including dates for upcoming Zotero workshops, which will include information about migrating from RefWorks. Please contact your subject librarian with questions or to schedule additional training.

UPEI Campus Food Bank is looking for volunteers for the fall and winter semester 2025-2026 academic year! 

Help your fellow students, build your resume, and earn volunteer hours—plus, get rewarded at the end! 

Why Volunteer?

• Boost your resume and gain hands-on experience
• Support fellow students in need
• Earn certification and rewards! 

Volunteer shifts:

• Grab bag preparation - Tuesday 1:00-5:00 pm (1 hour shifts)
• Kiosk support - Wednesday 10:00 am-2:00 pm (1 hour shifts)

Open to all UPEI students, staff, and community members—no experience needed! Just bring a positive attitude! 
Email Dayana at foodbank@upei.ca to get involved!