Campus Notices
Celebrate Car Free Week by choosing greener, healthier ways to get around - walk,cycle, carpool, park off campus or take public transportation and reduce your carbon footprint. Let's move toward a cleaner, more sustainable future together. By the end of the week complete the Car Free Week link to let us know how you travelled to campus each day during the week, and for a chance to win draw prizes. Deadline to submit completed form for the prize is noon on Monday, June 16.
Check out the NEW Sustainable Transportation webpage.
This event is coordinated through the Healthy Campus Committee.
AGE-WELL Summer Institute is coming to UPEI July 7-11 and is holding 2-3 Summer Institute slots for UPEI masters, graduate students or postdocs fellows (a very keen 4th year undergrad is also feasible). We are requesting nominations from UPEI students to fill those slots within the next couple weeks.
What is AGE-WELL?
AGE-WELL is Canada's technology and aging network. We have mobilized a vast community of researchers, partner organizations, older adults, caregivers, and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians.
UPEI students do not have to be a member of AGE-WELL to apply – this is an opportunity of a lifetime an experience you will value the rest of your life. The students from other parts of Canada have already been selected and will be from different disciplines. There will be 3 groups of students each group will be working on a different challenge and each of the UPEI students will be assigned to one of the groups.
It is roughly a 9-5 commitment each day (some evening teamwork is usually necessary). Lunch and snacks will be provided to UPEI attendees (but not accommodations or breakfast).
Please email Olive at obryanton@upei.ca if you are interested in attending and she will pass your name on to the AGE-WELL organizers.
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
Virtually via Zoom
Wanting to enhance your AI literacy? The 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the University of Guelph - Office of Teaching and Learning, is a learning opportunity to take advantage of. “The future of AI in education isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. It’s about building strong, connected communities across institutions and disciplines. This conference is creating vital knowledge pipelines to foster deeper collaboration to ensure we share insights, reduce duplication of effort, and collectively support our academic communities through this time of rapid change.” The TLC team will be viewing conference sessions in the TLC (Robertson Library Annex Room 230). Colleagues are welcome to drop in to join us any day next week. Complete Program
Makers' Monday is back on Monday, June 9.
Bring your craft project (or art, or writing, or other creative work-in-progress) to Robertson Library on Monday, June 9, between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. Show off your skills, ask for advice, see what others are working on, and make some progress in community!
All are welcome; feel free to bring your lunch as well. We will meet in the comfortable seating area near the Library stairs. Some basic supplies will be available for those who want to drop in without an ongoing project.
Contact Katelyn Browne (krbrowne@upei.ca) with questions or to express interest in a future meet-up.
The UPEI Philosophy reading group will meet on Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Sara Ahmed’s The Cultural Politics of Emotion.
The following is an overview of the book:
“Emotions work to define who we are as well as shape what we do and this is no more powerfully at play than in the world of politics. Ahmed considers how emotions keep us invested in relationships of power, and also shows how this use of emotion could be crucial to areas such as feminist and queer politics.
Debates on international terrorism, asylum and migration, as well as reconciliation and reparation, are explored through topical case studies. In this book the difficult issues are confronted head on.
The Cultural Politics of Emotion is in dialogue with recent literature on emotions within gender studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and philosophy. Throughout the book, Ahmed develops a theory of how emotions work, and the effects they have on our day-to-day lives.”
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
Join the UPEI Health and Wellness team for a 30-minute walk on the trail as part of Spring into Wellness.
This is a great chance to stretch your legs, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with colleagues.
Date: Tuesday June 10
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Meet at the entrance to the Confederation Trail across from the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building (FSDE) - #30 on the UPEI Campus Map
We would love to see you there!
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13
Virtually via Zoom
Wanting to enhance your AI literacy? The 2025 Teaching with AI Conference, hosted by the University of Guelph - Office of Teaching and Learning, is a learning opportunity to take advantage of. “The future of AI in education isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. It’s about building strong, connected communities across institutions and disciplines. This conference is creating vital knowledge pipelines to foster deeper collaboration to ensure we share insights, reduce duplication of effort, and collectively support our academic communities through this time of rapid change.” The TLC team will be viewing conference sessions in the TLC (Robertson Library Annex Room 230). Colleagues are welcome to drop in to join us any day next week. Complete Program
Makers' Monday is back on Monday, June 9.
Bring your craft project (or art, or writing, or other creative work-in-progress) to Robertson Library on Monday, June 9, between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. Show off your skills, ask for advice, see what others are working on, and make some progress in community!
All are welcome; feel free to bring your lunch as well. We will meet in the comfortable seating area near the Library stairs. Some basic supplies will be available for those who want to drop in without an ongoing project.
Contact Katelyn Browne (krbrowne@upei.ca) with questions or to express interest in a future meet-up.
The UPEI Philosophy reading group will meet on Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Sara Ahmed’s The Cultural Politics of Emotion.
The following is an overview of the book:
“Emotions work to define who we are as well as shape what we do and this is no more powerfully at play than in the world of politics. Ahmed considers how emotions keep us invested in relationships of power, and also shows how this use of emotion could be crucial to areas such as feminist and queer politics.
Debates on international terrorism, asylum and migration, as well as reconciliation and reparation, are explored through topical case studies. In this book the difficult issues are confronted head on.
The Cultural Politics of Emotion is in dialogue with recent literature on emotions within gender studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and philosophy. Throughout the book, Ahmed develops a theory of how emotions work, and the effects they have on our day-to-day lives.”
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to the second annual Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11:30 am–1:00 pm in the quad in front of SDU Main Building.*
All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle!
Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your Panther Pride! There will be swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!
*Rain location (same date and time): Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
Celebration of Colleagues
Thank you to everyone who joined us on May 29 for the Celebration of Colleagues. We were proud to recognize this year’s 25-Year Service Award and University of Excellence Awards recipients.
Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you for your exceptional contributions to our campus community!
25 Year Service Awards
Kirk Dalziel, Department of Animal Resources, AVC
J T. McClure, Department of Health Management, AVC
Kevin H Mackinnon, Facilities Management
Natalie Price, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, AVC
Linda Constable, Dean's Office, AVC
David LeBlanc, School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Faculty of Science
Perry Mohan, Biomedical Engineering, AVC
Paul McGuigan, Facilities Management
Shawn McMahon, Security Services
Debra MacDonald, Department of Biomedical Sciences, AVC
Simon Lloyd, Robertson Library
Dr. Ann Braithwaite, Diversity & Social Justice Studies, Faculty of Arts
Malcolm Murray, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts
Dr. John VanLeeuwen, Department of Health Management, AVC
Tracy VC Manning, Department of English, Faculty of Arts
Greg Clayton, Facilities Management
Chris Martin, Information Technology Systems & Services
Darlene Mahar, Diagnostic Services, AVC
Dr. Laurie Anne McDuffee, Dean's Office, AVC
Liz MacArthur, Office of Health, Safety and Environment
Marven MacLean, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, AVC
Karen Rumson, Department of Biomedical Sciences, AVC
Dr. Wayne Peters, Faculty of Sustainable Design and Engineering
Dr. Rabin Bissessur, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
University Awards of Excellence
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dr. Gail Macartney, Faculty of Nursing
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dr. Xander Wang, School of Climate Change and Adaptation, Faculty of Science
UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION
Dr. Paul Bernard, Biomedical Sciences, AVC
Dr. Kuljeet Grewal, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE (Faculty)
Inge Dorsey, Faculty of Arts
UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE (Staff)
Jason Hogan, Teaching and Learning Centre
Angela Driscoll, Animal Resources, AVC
UNIVERSITY AMBASSADOR AWARD
Tammy Ryan, Facilities Management
UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR SUPPORT OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Tyler Gallant, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
To make room for our exciting new items we have two large racks of clearance clothing. Save 30-50% on UPEI and AVC t-shirts, crews, hoodies and more. Don't miss out on these deals! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all our hot new items. Shop online 24/7 at upei.ca/bookstore.
Do you know that you can partner in health research to help make it more relevant? Hear from patients and academic researchers about how working together makes health care research better.
This workshop is supported by the Centre for Health and Community Research, and will interest people from all backgrounds - patients and caregivers, curious members of the public, researchers, trainees, and research staff.
June 10, 5:00-6:30 pm at the Charlottetown public library! Find out more and register: https://sites.google.com/cihr-ig-irsc.ca/workshop-pei-2025/home
The UPEI Philosophy reading group will meet on Saturday, June 7, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the Lady Slipper Room, Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 97 Queen Street, Charlottetown.
All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Sara Ahmed’s The Cultural Politics of Emotion.
The following is an overview of the book:
“Emotions work to define who we are as well as shape what we do and this is no more powerfully at play than in the world of politics. Ahmed considers how emotions keep us invested in relationships of power, and also shows how this use of emotion could be crucial to areas such as feminist and queer politics.
Debates on international terrorism, asylum and migration, as well as reconciliation and reparation, are explored through topical case studies. In this book the difficult issues are confronted head on.
The Cultural Politics of Emotion is in dialogue with recent literature on emotions within gender studies, cultural studies, sociology, psychology and philosophy. Throughout the book, Ahmed develops a theory of how emotions work, and the effects they have on our day-to-day lives.”
If you would like to attend, please reach out to Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to the second annual Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11:30 am–1:00 pm in the quad in front of SDU Main Building.*
All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle!
Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your Panther Pride! There will be swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!
*Rain location (same date and time): Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
Calling all UPEI undergraduate and graduate students conducting research this summer!
UPEI’s Office of the AVP-Research and Dean, Graduate Studies is excited to announce the ninth annual Student Program for Research Engagement and Excellence (SPREE), running from June 19 to September 2, 2025. Each week, participants will attend Lunch & Learn sessions held every Thursday from 12:00–1:00 pm, and the program will conclude with a research poster competition.
Why should research students sign up? Participants will:
- Develop valuable research and professional skills through targeted workshops;
- Explore diverse research-based career paths;
- Receive support to prepare for the end-of-summer poster competition;
- Compete for cash prizes (up to $300) awarded to the top three posters, including a special new “People’s Choice” winner;
- And lunches are provided!
Eligibility: Undergraduate students involved in summer research projects and graduate students with supervised research components are encouraged to register.
How to register: interested students should complete the SPREE 2025 Registration Form before June 19, 2025
For more information, please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page, or contact Rosetta Shokunbi, SPREE 2025 Coordinator, at tshokunbi@upei.ca
Please share this notice with eligible UPEI student researchers.
Every year in June, we recognize the history, achievement, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.
The Robertson Library has various resources to explore, and has a special display in its lobby Explore Our highlighting Indigenous voices across Turtle Island.
Visit the UPEI Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies web pages.
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.
Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor, invites you to the second annual Hello Summer! Barbecue for Students, Staff, and Faculty on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 11:30 am–1:00 pm in the quad in front of SDU Main Building.*
All are welcome to kick-off summer, mix, and mingle!
Wear your GREEN and WHITE to show your Panther Pride! There will be swag giveaways and a special guest appearance by Pride the Panther!
*Rain location (same date and time): Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
Join the UPEI Department of Music for a five-day summer chamber music experience for brass, woodwind, percussion, and voice students aged 14–18. The daily schedule runs from 9:00 am–3:00 pm, July 7 to July 11, 2025 on the UPEI campus.
- Warm-up and technique classes
- Musicianship classes
- Small ensembles
- Individual and group lessons
- Workshops
- Final performance
Faculty
- Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, voice
- Morgan Saulnier, flute
- Amy Simon, clarinet
- Nicole Strum, saxophone
- Dale Sorensen, brass
- Ryan Drew, percussion
- Ken Fornetran, wind instrument repair
Program fee: $340 + HST
Spaces are limited and are filling up quickly!
To register, complete our Summer Studios 2025 Registration Form.
Email nstrum@upei.ca or call the UPEI Department of Music at 902-566-0507 with any questions.
To make room for our exciting new items we have two large racks of clearance clothing. Save 30-50% on UPEI and AVC t-shirts, crews, hoodies and more. Don't miss out on these deals! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all our hot new items. Shop online 24/7 at upei.ca/bookstore.
