The UPEI Student Union invites all staff and faculty to the UPEI Student Union graduation awards presentation on Monday, May 12, at 1:00 pm at The Fox and Crow. This event will honour the outstanding achievements of students receiving the UPEI Senior Class Spirit Award, UPEI Class of 1998 Leadership Award, UPEI Crescam Serviendo (May I Grow by Serving) Award, and the Owen MacDonald Memorial Award for Student Excellence. We will also recognize the contributions of the 2025 Graduate Class Executives. We hope you will join us in celebrating these students and their dedication to our campus community.

The Department of Religious Studies is offering a free showing of the movie Conclave (2024) followed by a Q&A on the film and the current election of a new pope. 

Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, Steel Building.

All are welcome to attend this free event.

The campus community is invited to a research presentation by Dr. Evan Andrews, a candidate for the Assistant Professor tenure track position, cross-appointed between the Environmental Studies program and the Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation program. The title of the presentation is "The future of fisheries in Canada: Toward regenerative fisheries for climate-ready coastal communities". 

Date: May 12, 2025

Time: 1:30 pm

Location: Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

The campus community is invited to a research presentation by Dr. Evan Andrews, a candidate for the Assistant Professor tenure track position, cross-appointed between the Environmental Studies program and the Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation program. The title of the presentation is "The future of fisheries in Canada: Toward regenerative fisheries for climate-ready coastal communities". 

Date: May 12, 2025

Time: 1:30 pm

Location: Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

On Thursday, May 8, the Robertson Library will host a tea party from 2:00-4:00 pm in RL308 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Please join us as we reminisce and celebrate 50 years! All are welcome.

The Department of Religious Studies will present a free concert celebrating the UPEI Class of 2025 on Monday, May 12, from 8 to 9 pm, in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, Steel Building. The 8th Avenue Players, a choir of talented professional singers, including UPEI students, will perform songs from "Godspell, the Musical."

All are welcome to attend this free concert.

The campus community is invited to a research presentation by Dr. Alaba Boluwade, candidate for the tenure track position in Environmental Studies cross-appointed with the new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation. Dr. Boluwade will present on the topic of "Water Quality Modeling, Precipitation Analysis, and Climate Change Resilience: Case Studies that Extend Knowledge in Canada’s Path to Net Zero Emissions".

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 1:30-2:30 pm

Location: Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

The Class of 2025, family and friends, are invited to celebrate the Mass for Graduates at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre on Wednesday, May 14 at 4:30 pm. Presider and homilist will be Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA. For more information contact Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca, or Lauren at lvanvliet@upei.ca

With the recent measles outbreaks in Canada and the United States, Islanders are wondering if they need to be vaccinated. Anyone without immunity to measles is at risk when traveling by air or to areas with active cases, including parts of Canada. Current outbreaks are driven by unvaccinated and under-vaccinated groups. Two doses of the safe, effective, and free measles vaccine provide 99% protection.

Immunization Recommendations

Born before 1970? You’re considered immune due to natural exposure and high herd immunity. Individuals born before 1970 may receive one lifetime dose of MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccine especially if travelling.

Born after 1970? You should have 2 doses of the MMR vaccine if you have no evidence of having had the disease(s) or documentation of 2 doses of measles vaccine. 

Student entering post-secondary education or healthcare workers or military personnel? You should have 2 doses of the MMR vaccine if you have no evidence of having had the disease(s) or documentation of 2 doses of measles vaccine. 

In PEI, the MMRV vaccine (Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella) is part of childhood immunization: 

• 1st dose at 12 months 
• Booster at 18 months 

How to Get Vaccinated 

Older children and adults who haven’t been vaccinated should complete their two-dose MMR series. 

If you have a PEI Health Card, book an appointment to get vaccinated. 

If you don’t have a PEI Health Card, you can get your measles vaccine at a Public Health Nursing 

Book an appointment with a registered nurse at the UPEI Health & Wellness Centre to discuss measles and other vaccines. 

Learn More: 

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella Vaccine Info: Click here 
• Check if You’re Due for a Vaccine: Click here 
• MMR Vaccine Explained (Video): Watch here

The national systems use a job scheduler called “Slurm”. In this session you will learn how Slurm works and how it allocates jobs, helping you to: minimize wait time by framing reasonable requests; ask for only the resources you need to improve efficiency; increase throughput; run more jobs simultaneously; and troubleshoot and address crashes. This workshop is designed for new HPC users familiar with Linux and Shell Scripting, or for experienced users transitioning to Slurm or seeking to improve efficiency with the scheduler.  

This virtual workshop will be held on May 9, from 10:00 to 11:30 am. To register, go to https://www.acenet.training/courses

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, June 6 for the June 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 Department of Companion Animals will interview Dr. Cameron Prior for a tenure-track faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Prior will be on campus Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 2025. 

Dr. Prior received his BVSc in 2018, from the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, SA, where he graduated top 10 in his class, in Veterinary Core Practice. In 2020 he completed his MSc Small Animal Internal Medicine from the University of Pretoria. Following graduation, he completed an internship and worked as an emergency veterinarian before completing a Small Animal Internal Medicine residency with the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Prior achieved board certification by ECVIM in 2025. Dr. Prior is an active member of the Internal Medicine team at Willows Veterinary Center and referral service in the United Kingdom; his interests include antimicrobial stewardship, gastroenterology, diabetes, and aspergillosis. He also established a diabetic-focused veterinary clinic, with the aim of increasing the standard of care and enhancing the quality of life for diabetic pets. 

As part of the interview process, the candidate has been asked to present a 50-minute seminar on two separate topics: the first, a topic that would be appropriate to teach to third-year veterinary students; the second, to present their research interests:

• Crushing Cushing’s: A Vet Student’s Guide to Treatment and Monitoring

• Optimising Diagnosis, Treatment, and Stewardship in Companion Animal Infectious Disease: Lessons from Fungal Rhinitis to Antimicrobial Resistance

Thursday May 15,  2025, 12:30 pm, AVC Lecture Theatre A

Any interested faculty and staff are invited to attend. A copy of his CV and cover letter will be available from Halley Halliwell -  hhalliwell@upei.ca

On Thursday, May 8, the Robertson Library will host a tea party from 2:00-4:00 pm in RL308 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Please join us as we reminisce and celebrate 50 years! All are welcome.

The Department of Religious Studies will present a free concert celebrating the UPEI Class of 2025 on Monday, May 12, from 8 to 9 pm, in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, Steel Building. The 8th Avenue Players, a choir of talented professional singers, including UPEI students, will perform songs from "Godspell, the Musical."

All are welcome to attend this free concert.

The AVC Café is excited to welcome you back as of May 1, 2025! 

Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm (closed on holidays), the café offers a fresh lineup of made-to-order breakfast and lunch options, a full-drip coffee program, grab-and-go meals, and freshly baked goods. 

Located inside the AVC building, the café will be your central food hub on campus this summer, as Tim Hortons, Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall, Samuel’s Café and the Micromarket will be closed for the season, reopening in September 2025. 

Breakfast features include the Daily Rise (two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, toast and jam, plus coffee or tea), bagel bar, and the Chef’s Morning Plate — a rotating daily special. For lunch, choose from hot pizza, soup, daily specials, and sandwiches.

Come hungry. Leave happy.

Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am–1:30 pm
(Closed on holidays)

What’s Brewing?

• Made-to-order breakfast & lunch
• Fresh drip coffee program
• Grab-and-go snacks & meals
• Delicious baked goods

Faculty & Staff Perk
Show your campus ID and enjoy 25% off your order until August 15!

The campus community is invited to a research presentation by Dr. Alaba Boluwade, candidate for the tenure track position in Environmental Studies cross-appointed with the new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation. Dr. Boluwade will present on the topic of "Water Quality Modeling, Precipitation Analysis, and Climate Change Resilience: Case Studies that Extend Knowledge in Canada’s Path to Net Zero Emissions".

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 1:30-2:30 pm

Location: Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

The campus community is invited to the research presentation of Dr. Devon Lynn, a candidate for the tenure track Assistant Professor position in Environmental Studies cross-appointed with the new Master of Cleantech Leadership and Transformation program. Dr. Lynn will present on the topic of "The effects of anthropogenic and natural stressors on sandy beach organisms: applying ecological research to technical applications".

Location: Duffy Science Centre, Room 204

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: 1:30-2:30 pm

In order to accommodate UPEI computer classroom and lab software adds, drops, or modifications for the 2025 fall semester, we have set a firm deadline of June 1, 2025.

It is critical that you email requests to smahar@upei.ca by the date above indicating the following.

• New Software Requirements (Licensed or Freeware).  Provide both Software name and Vendor
• Version Upgrades to existing software. Are multiple versions required? If yes, please provide specifics
• Software that can be decommissioned

NOTE:

• Software must be Windows 11 compatible
• Software must be licensed as network installation. Single workstation installations cannot be accommodated

Please begin to obtain and prepare any installation media (CD’s, DVD’s, thumb drives etc.) and related licensing information such as serial numbers. I will contact you after reviewing your email requests to coordinate a time to drop off media if file size permits, upload the installation file(s), zip them, if necessary, to Google drive and share for download.

Please do not drop off any media to the ITSS Help Desk.

The June 1, 2025 deadline is necessary to allow sufficient time to plan and implement the installation of new and upgraded software. This ensures our students will have the software resources they need. Any requests received after the deadline will be applied in the next round of software updates.

Click on the link below for a list of the currently installed software and their versions installed in the student labs and classrooms on campus.

UPEI LAB AND CLASSROOM SOFTWARE

All graduate faculty are invited to join members of the Community of Practice for Graduate Student Mentorship on Friday May 9 at 12:00 noon in the TLC for the Rock Solid Supervision: Building Foundations for Student Success. This annual graduate supervision conference brings together the graduate education community to share insights and explore best practices in graduate supervision. Come and learn from leading experts, connect with peers from across the country, and find solutions to address today’s challenges in graduate education. This event offers a unique opportunity for graduate supervisors to gain actionable tools and fresh perspectives, empowering them to build strong foundations for effectively supporting graduate students.   

Please RSVP by May 7 so we can order lunch.

The Class of 2025, family and friends, are invited to celebrate the Mass for Graduates at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre on Wednesday, May 14 at 4:30 pm. Presider and homilist will be Bishop Joseph Dabrowski, CSMA. For more information contact Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca, or Lauren at lvanvliet@upei.ca