Please join us in celebrating the launch of UPEI’s newest magazine, In View: Highlighting UPEI Research 2024-2025.  

Taking place in the Faculty Lounge from 10:30-11:00 am, following the President's fireside chat, faculty, students, and staff are invited to pick up a free copy of the magazine, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with fellow researchers.

"In View" features research ranging from green catalyst development to early childhood education learning models. These articles touch each of UPEI’s signature areas of research excellence and span all faculties.  

Come learn more about some of the fascinating research happening at UPEI. 

On Wednesday, September 24, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. 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

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

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

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.

All faculty and staff welcome, no experience required. 

Join us in the Teaching and Learning Centre from 11:30 am-1:00 pm on October 2, for a zine making and reflection activity with a focus on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. A creative session where you can come late and leave early. Spend time looking at zines, making a zine, and reflecting on your role in truth and reconciliation. 

Kristy McKinney, an instructional Multimedia Specialist in the TLC, will explain how to fold an 8-page zine and discuss the relevance of zines in and out of the classroom. Angie Petty, an Instructional Designer in the TLC, will speak on zines and reflection practices within Higher Education. Neil Forbes, an IKERAS Faculty member, will provide reflection prompts to help each of us engage with reconciliation through zine-making.  

Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own. 

The Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity recognizes the legacy of those who advanced equity within the Canada Research Chairs Program and Canada’s research ecosystem. Valued at $100,000, three awards are granted annually to fund bold, institution-level initiatives that challenge systemic barriers, spark meaningful change, and advance equity in academia. The award supports faculty-led projects that engage students, trainees, and underrepresented groups, while fostering innovative, long-term solutions. At UPEI, eligible faculty are invited to submit internal proposals through the Romeo Researcher Portal by October 14, 2025. As each institution may submit only one nomination, a sub-committee of the Research Advisory Committee will recommend which project moves forward to the national competition by the November 4, 2025 deadline.

For full eligibility details and application guidelines, please visit the program website. For support or questions, contact Janice Murphy, Contracts & Funding Officer; janmurphy@upei.ca.

The UPEI Bookstore is once again selling orange t-shirts in support of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is on September 30. Our orange shirts are sourced locally from Indigenous PEI in Charlottetown. We have youth sizes available for $18.00 and adult sizes for $28.00. 

The Bachelor of Education Program (B.Ed) is now open for applications! Our booth is at the W.A. Murphy Student Center from 11:30 to 1:30 on September 23 and from 9:30 to 11:30 on September 24. Please drop by and find out more about our program if you are interested in becoming a teacher!

B.Ed is a 12-month post-degree program beginning in May consisting of 60 credit hours in education courses. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It is the opportunity for students to direct their studies in Primary/Elementary (K–6) or Intermediate/Senior (7–12) and also pursue optional additional study through a focus in International, Indigenous, or Adult Education.

Join us for an engaging bring-your-own-lunch session to learn more about Mootimeter, a live-polling tool inspired by Mentimeter. This tool has recently been added to our Moodle at UPEI. This session will go over how to setup and use the tool. Registration is not required, but registering will add you to the calendar event as a reminder: https://forms.office.com/r/juyQXaYtPw

Wednesday September 24 at 12:00 pm, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230.

Please "save the date" for our next town hall featuring a conversation with Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

Board Chair MacDonald will lead a 'fireside chat' with President Rodgers, touching on goals and priorities and opportunities and challenges as we pursue the coming year and our strategic plan for the next five years.

This event will be similar to past ones where there will be an opportunity to ask questions. You will be able to attend in person (always preferable) or online. If you are unable to participate in person, you are welcome to join us virtually at this Teams Town Hall link.

We look forward to seeing you!

Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential with Collide Discover!

Are you ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation? Whether you have a business idea in mind or are simply curious about where to begin, Collide Discover offers the perfect starting point.

This engaging extracurricular program is designed for students across all faculties who are eager to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. You'll build the confidence and knowledge needed to bring ideas to life while learning how to spot opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and communicate the value of your ideas effectively.

Interested in joining the program? Sign up now!

Fall 2025 Program dates:

Wednesdays from 11:30 am–1:00 pm
September 24 to November 5, 2025

All faculty, students, and staff are invited to a cross-disciplinary workshop on ‘Decentralized Energy and Active Learning’ on September 24, 2:00-4:00 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Grant Thornton Lecture Theatre, Room 329.

What do renewable energy transitions and student-centered teaching strategies possibly have in common? 

An overarching goal of decentralizing authority, a deep commitment to transparency, building trust amongst participants, and an active role for supporting institutions – to name just a few possible parallels. 

In this workshop, leading experts from the fields of ‘decentralized energy systems’ and ‘active learning pedagogies’ will participate in a facilitated discussion about potential synergies between their fields. Audience participation will be encouraged throughout – and a Q&A session will be held with the thought leaders. 

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided. 

Contact any member of the research team with questions: Dr. Nick Mercer (Environmental Studies/Island Studies) at nmmercer@upei.ca, or Jehaan Cooper (Student Research Assistant) at jcooper13697@upei.ca.

The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to attend Woveo Fireside Chat happening on September 26 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. 

This is your opportunity to ask Woveo co-founders Jonah Chininga (UPEI Class of 2018) and James Muhato (UPEI Class of 2013) about their lived experiences, lessons learned, and best practices about starting a business. Jonah and James will share their insights from starting their fintech company and answer any questions you may have about launching a tech-based venture!

The Woveo Fireside Chat will take place at the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship, 201 Robertson Library.
 

Interested in attending the session? Sign up here!

Please join us in celebrating the launch of UPEI’s newest magazine, In View: Highlighting UPEI Research 2024-2025.  

Taking place in the Faculty Lounge from 10:30-11:00 am, following the President's fireside chat, faculty, students, and staff are invited to pick up a free copy of the magazine, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with fellow researchers.

"In View" features research ranging from green catalyst development to early childhood education learning models. These articles touch each of UPEI’s signature areas of research excellence and span all faculties.  

Come learn more about some of the fascinating research happening at UPEI. 

Interim University Librarian Simon Lloyd and the Robertson Library staff invite you to a kitchen party on September 27, 7:00—10:00 pm with live music, finger foods and a cash bar. This event is open to alumni and friends with an optional donation to the Library Revitalization Campaign.

Come make noise in the library!

On Wednesday, September 24, ITSS will conduct maintenance on the myUPEI portal and related services from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. 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

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

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

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.

The Robbins-Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity recognizes the legacy of those who advanced equity within the Canada Research Chairs Program and Canada’s research ecosystem. Valued at $100,000, three awards are granted annually to fund bold, institution-level initiatives that challenge systemic barriers, spark meaningful change, and advance equity in academia. The award supports faculty-led projects that engage students, trainees, and underrepresented groups, while fostering innovative, long-term solutions. At UPEI, eligible faculty are invited to submit internal proposals through the Romeo Researcher Portal by October 14, 2025. As each institution may submit only one nomination, a sub-committee of the Research Advisory Committee will recommend which project moves forward to the national competition by the November 4, 2025 deadline.

For full eligibility details and application guidelines, please visit the program website. For support or questions, contact Janice Murphy, Contracts & Funding Officer; janmurphy@upei.ca.

Thesis defense presented by Saad Cheema

Title of the Thesis: "Supplemental Irrigation through Decision Support System in the Face of Climate Change:  A sustainable Approach"

Precise supplemental irrigation has become essential because of climate-driven variability. This thesis proposes a decision support system (DSS) that integrates soil, crops, and climate data for real-time scheduling. Soil Water Characteristic Curves (SWCC) were developed for PEI soils for determining field capacity, wilting point, and available water. Stage-specific potato crop coefficients (K_c) were measured utilizing a lysimeter. The seasonal and daily crop water requirements (ET_c) were around 280 mm under PEI growing conditions. On-farm reference evapotranspiration (ET_o) measurements enhanced precision relative to regional meteorological stations. A soil-water balance model combined all inputs to trigger irrigation in real time. The research was converted into a real-time DSS web application for end users. This methodology provides a sustainable, climate-resilient foundation for precise water management.

Date/Time /Location

September 22, 2025, 1:00 pm, AVC 286C

Everyone is welcome

Women’s Network PEI and UPEI’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) partnered to offer a creative, community-based space for survivors of gender-based violence and individuals navigating life after trauma. Participants were guided through a process of reflection, story-telling, and visual expression, culminating in this photography exhibit. Each photo is a window into a personal journey. Some speak to recovery, others to silence, safety, freedom, or inner growth. Together, they remind us that healing takes many forms and every voice matters. 

The art will be on display in the Robertson Library lobby from September 22 to September 26.

The Bachelor of Education Program (B.Ed) is now open for applications! Our booth is at the W.A. Murphy Student Center from 11:30 to 1:30 on September 23 and from 9:30 to 11:30 on September 24. Please drop by and find out more about our program if you are interested in becoming a teacher!

B.Ed is a 12-month post-degree program beginning in May consisting of 60 credit hours in education courses. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It is the opportunity for students to direct their studies in Primary/Elementary (K–6) or Intermediate/Senior (7–12) and also pursue optional additional study through a focus in International, Indigenous, or Adult Education.