Campus Notices
Name that Building! UPEI wants your help in choosing a name for our new building.
The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to be approaching completion of the new 140,000 square-foot building, which supports the UPEI Faculty of Medicine and medical learners in the regional campus of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, as well as UPEI students in nursing, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, kinesiology, paramedicine, and other programs. It will also have a Patient Medical Home, the provincial Adult ADHD Clinic (both operated by Health PEI), and allow for collaborations with others at UPEI—like the Atlantic Veterinary College—and in the broader community.
The Vice-President Academic and Research and Vice-President Administration and Finance would like to engage the creativity of the University community to consider some of the latest proposed names and offer feedback in support or against those submitted—or suggest potentially a new name altogether.
Help us choose the name! The finalist options include the
- Health Education Facility
- Interprofessional Health Education Facility
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Education Centre
- Medical and Interprofessional Health Centre.
What is your opinion? Email your thoughts about one or more of the above—or an even better name—to vpaf@upei.ca. A steering committee will review this feedback as part of its selection process. Please send all feedback by 11:59 pm on September 29, 2025.
To learn more on what makes a great name click here and for the full news story.
We’re pleased to announce two upcoming workshops on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, led by renowned dietitian Shelley Case, RD.
There will be 2 sessions on Wednesday October 15, 2025:
- 1:00–4:00 pm: Health Professionals Session – “What Every Health Professional Needs to Know”
- 7:00–9:00 pm: Public Session – “What’s New and What’s Not”
Location: Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 242
These workshops are organized by the Celiac Canada PEI Chapter in collaboration with UPEIs Foods and Nutrition Program.
UPEI ITSS, in partnership with the Robertson Library, has launched an exciting new extension of its IT Help Desk services. A new Help Desk dedicated specifically to assisting our UPEI students has opened in the Library Learning Commons, Room 275, operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This new student-focused desk complements the existing ITSS Help Desk in AVC 246S, which will now be dedicated exclusively to supporting UPEI Faculty and Staff.
Basic IT support will continue to be available at the main Library Service Desk from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, but the new ITSS Help Desk in the Library will serve as a convenient referral point for cases requiring more advanced ITSS assistance.
Students seeking ITSS support can visit the Library in person or submit a request through the online Help Request form. The help desk number remains (902) 566-0465 and will soon be outfitted with a tree selection to provide both service to students and critical live support for employees.
Visit the ITSS Help Desk page for more information.
At times, teaching can feel isolating. With so many demands on our time and desiring to do the best for students, we can set high expectations for ourselves. And – we are expected to be life-long learners, by adapting our teaching approaches during the pandemic and now again in the wave of AI.
In this workshop, participants will receive a teaching resource that was developed by the 2024 3M National Teaching Fellows to create a sense of community and rediscover the joy of learning. Some instructors may like to use this resource as a daily planner or notebook, while others may use it to journal about their teaching practices.
Through the workshop, participants will explore how they use time and space, what some barriers to joy might be, engage in conversation to build community, and utilize a resource so that we can collectively rediscover the joy of learning. For more details regarding the learning objectives of the workshop and bios for the two wonderful 3M National Teaching Fellows from the 2024 cohort, please check out the campus events calendar.
There are two workshop options to choose from:
Monday Sept 22 at 9:00 am in the Teaching and Learning Centre - Robertson Library Annex - Room 230
Monday Sept 22 at 11:45am in the Teaching and Learning Centre - Robertson Library Annex - Room 230
Please let us know which workshop session you plan to attend. We have space for 20 participants in each session – RSVP. Come a few minutes early to enjoy refreshments, conversation with colleagues and to celebrate two 3M National Teaching Fellows.
We're excited to share that the Robertson Library will offer tours between September 22 and October 10! This is a great opportunity to explore our spaces and learn more about what we have to offer.
To book your tour, simply sign up by clicking the link below, or scan the QR code on any tour poster you find around the library. We can't wait to show you around!
Contact Name
Princess Wooden
The first meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). To view the 2025-2026 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting, click here. (Posted one week before the meeting)
All meetings are open to members of the University community, although certain in-camera items (e.g., granting of degrees) may require the Senate to go into a closed session. Only members of Senate are permitted to address the Senate unless otherwise recognized by the chair.
For logistical purposes, members of the UPEI community who wish to attend the open session of a UPEI Senate meeting are asked to contact senate@upei.ca one week prior to the meeting. While Senate is an in-person meeting, members of the University community may request a virtual connection when they are unable to attend in person.
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
Every day, our colleagues go above and beyond to make our university a vibrant, supportive, and inspiring place to work and learn. “Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues” is your space to give a shout-out to those who embody our mission and values—whether they’re championing a new initiative, supporting student success, lending a hand to a teammate, or bringing positivity to the workplace. You can also use this program to congratulate a colleague on a new role or wish them well in retirement.
Let’s celebrate the big and small wins that make our campus shine! Submit your note of recognition, and let’s cheer on our amazing colleagues together.
How to submit:
Complete this short form: https://forms.office.com/r/766cg9JsT6
You’ll be asked to share:
- Who are you recognizing? (Name and department/faculty)
- Why are you recognizing them? (Briefly describe what they did or the impact they made)
- Your name
Submit your form(s) by the last Friday of each month. Human Resources will collect the submissions and work with Communications to feature them in the Campus Connector. Please note, we now have a dedicated page for this program on the Human Resources SharePoint: Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues.
Not a current subscriber to Campus Connector? Click here for information on how to subscribe.
The deadline for our next issue is Friday, September 26, 2025
Please contact Human Resources at hrengage@upei.ca should you have any questions.
The UPEI Alumni Association invites students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us as we celebrate and recognize the following 2025 Alumni Award recipients:
Distinguished Alumni
- Dr. Janice Keefe, BA 1984
- Dr. Lesley Steele, DVM 1997
Inspiring Young Alumni
- Dr. Derek Schipper, BSc 2006
- Katie Arsenault, BBA 2007
- Alexia Riche, BA 2020
Please RSVP using this form before September 17, 2025.
Visit the Alumni Awards and Recognition page to learn more or to submit a nomination for 2026.
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.
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 (Kc) were measured utilizing a lysimeter. The seasonal and daily crop water requirements (ETc) were around 280 mm under PEI growing conditions. On-farm reference evapotranspiration (ETo) 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
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.
Name that Building! UPEI wants your help in choosing a name for our new building.
The University of Prince Edward Island is excited to be approaching completion of the new 140,000 square-foot building, which supports the UPEI Faculty of Medicine and medical learners in the regional campus of Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine, as well as UPEI students in nursing, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, kinesiology, paramedicine, and other programs. It will also have a Patient Medical Home, the provincial Adult ADHD Clinic (both operated by Health PEI), and allow for collaborations with others at UPEI—like the Atlantic Veterinary College—and in the broader community.
The Vice-President Academic and Research and Vice-President Administration and Finance would like to engage the creativity of the University community to consider some of the latest proposed names and offer feedback in support or against those submitted—or suggest potentially a new name altogether.
Help us choose the name! The finalist options include the
- Health Education Facility
- Interprofessional Health Education Facility
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Education Centre
- Medical and Interprofessional Health Centre.
What is your opinion? Email your thoughts about one or more of the above—or an even better name—to vpaf@upei.ca. A steering committee will review this feedback as part of its selection process. Please send all feedback by 11:59 pm on September 29, 2025.
To learn more on what makes a great name click here and for the full news story.
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last TEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $35,725, 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.
Feedback on University Librarian candidate presentations due September 19, 2025
The search committee for the University Librarian has arranged the recorded presentations of the finalists.
Svetlana Kochkina's presentation can be viewed at the following link: University Librarian - Candidate 1.mp4
Melissa Fraser-Arnott's presentation can be viewed at the following link: University Librarian - Candidate 2.mp4
Ignacio Albarracin's presentation can be viewed at the following link: University Librarian - Candidate 3.mp4
The search committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to join our Business Model Canvas workshop.
Learn how to design a sustainable business model using Steve Blank's Business Model Canvas. This tool is used to help build the skills needed to create a strong business plan, but has more flexibility than a traditional one.
The workshop will take place at Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in Robertson Library on UPEI campus. Sign up here!
Note to Professors and Course/Lab Instructors:
Please add the testing information (date, test length, test format, aids allowed, etc.) for any in-person quizzes, tests, and midterms for the Fall 2025 semester to Accommodate, as soon as possible.
Students who are registered with Accessibility Services and want in-person testing accommodations must submit a booking request at least 7 days in advance. They cannot schedule their test until you have entered the testing information in Accommodate.
You do not need to add the test file until a few days before the test date. If needed, changes can be made to test dates after testing information has been added.
Below are some Faculty how-to resources:
How to schedule a test in Accommodate: Step-by-step guide
How to view student accommodations: Step-by-step guide
If you have any questions about adding a test in Accommodate or testing with Accessibility Services, please contact astesting@upei.ca.
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
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!
