The Health, Safety, and Environment Department (HSE) is offering Basic (previously called Emergency) First Aid/CPR training sessions on the following dates:

• October 1, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: September 29, 2025
• October 17, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: October 10, 2025
• November 7, 2025, 8:30-4:00 pm. Registration cut off: October 31, 2025
• December 8, 2025, 8:30 am–4:00 pm. Registration cut off: December 1, 2025

**Seats are limited, please register early to guarantee your spot!

To register, please email HSE@upei.ca. Include your name, department, contact number and the session date you are registering for. 

The cost of registration will be covered by HSE for all UPEI faculty and staff, including students who require training for on-campus employment. Students who do not require training for on-campus employment are welcome to attend; however, the cost of registration will not be covered by HSE. 

Intermediate (Previously called Standard) First Aid/CPR training is a comprehensive two-day course that offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need enhanced training as a work requirement. Please contact HSE at HSE@upei.ca if you require this training.

The Faculty of Arts is pleased to invite the campus community to the first of this fall's talks as part of the ConneXions series. This series is organized around the theme of "provocative questions" that motivate faculty members' teaching and / or scholarly activities. This fall, we're excited to hear from many of our new colleagues in the Faculty of Arts. 

The first speakers in the series will be: 1) Dr. Ariana Patey, whose provocative question is "Is it really that bad or am I just old?' and 2) Dr. Jeff Collins, wondering "Why does Canada suck at getting big projects done?" Intrigued? Grab a colleague and come join us all to hear more about how these questions provoke colleagues in what they do on October 3, at 1:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 420.

On Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 pm, visiting guest artist, Dr. Ross Osmun, from Bishop’s University, will give a piano recital featuring works by Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Liszt. This recital that was originally planned for September 21, has been rescheduled to September 28 due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.

On Friday, September 26 at 7:30 pm, the multiple international award-winning Ulysses String Quartet, based in New York City, will perform with soprano Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, professor of voice at UPEI. This recital will take place on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Admission is $30 Adults, $10 Students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator. 

Save 25% on all green and white clothing at the UPEI Bookstore this Thursday and Friday. Don't forget to show your Panther Pride on Friday September 26 by wearing your favourite green and white UPEI gear. Open 9:00-4:00 or shop online any time at upei.ca/bookstore. 

Don’t miss AVC’s Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free, fun family event, featuring all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Learn about different dog breeds at the Dog Parade, check out farm animals, dress up like a surgeon, and much more.

Kids, bring your stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, get some temporary tattoos, and pick out your favourite balloon animal during the balloon animal adoption event.

You won't want to miss this fun event!

The Faculty of Science ESC/HB Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. Mark Fast from Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC entitled "From genes to environment: How CRISPR and BTR can shape salmon immunity". 

Friday, September 26, 12:30-1:20 pm

Duffy Science Centre 204

Everyone is invited

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. 

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. 

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!

On Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 pm, visiting guest artist, Dr. Ross Osmun, from Bishop’s University, will give a piano recital featuring works by Mozart, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and Liszt. This recital that was originally planned for September 21, has been rescheduled to September 28 due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.

On Friday, September 26 at 7:30 pm, the multiple international award-winning Ulysses String Quartet, based in New York City, will perform with soprano Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, professor of voice at UPEI. This recital will take place on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Admission is $30 Adults, $10 Students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at upei.universitytickets.com, or by cash at the door. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator. 

The Faculty of Science ESC/HB Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. Mark Fast from Department of Pathology and Microbiology, AVC entitled "From genes to environment: How CRISPR and BTR can shape salmon immunity". 

Friday, September 26, 12:30-1:20 pm

Duffy Science Centre 204

Everyone is invited

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.