Accessibility Services in Student Affairs has launched new web pages to provide a more informative and user-friendly environment with comprehensive content and easier access to the services offered by the department. The new web pages can be viewed by clicking here.

Highlights of the site include:

· Disability Specific Information and Supports
· Academic Accommodations and Supports for Students
· Grants and Scholarships
· Assistive Technology
· Resources for Faculty

Be sure to explore the site to learn more about our services and take advantage of the information about working and studying in a community with diverse learning needs.

Questions? Contact Student Affairs, 902-566-0488, to make an appointment or chat with a member of the Accessibility Services team.

Central Printing will be closed July 7, 10, (14-24), 28, and 31. Closure dates in August to be posted later. Dates are subject to change.

Please contact Wendy at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

Chapman Brothers Construction Ltd. has been awarded the tender for numerous paving projects on campus this summer. The project consists of a total rebuild of Parking Lot B, designated and general, Parking Lot F, the Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and Bernardine Hall and the Perimeter Road starting on the south side of the University Avenue entrance to the entrance of McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot.

The contractor is scheduled to begin In Parking Lot B on Monday, July 10, 2017. This work is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. All Parking Lot B designated and general lot permit holders will be required to use Parking Lot A, D or E during this time.

The Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and Bernardine Hall is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 14, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete, one way traffic will be in place for this section during construction.

Parking Lot F is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 31, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete. All permit holders for Parking Lot F will be required to park in Parking Lot A, D or E during this time

The Perimeter Road between the University Avenue entrance and McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot entrance is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 31, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete. Reserved permit holders for McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot will be given access to park in designated Parking Lot B during this time.

This schedule is weather dependent and could change; we will keep you updated if changes are required.

While the contractor has been instructed that the work should be executed with the least possible disruption to the campus community, a certain amount is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 902-566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

Accessibility Services in Student Affairs has launched new web pages to provide a more informative and user-friendly environment with comprehensive content and easier access to the services offered by the department. The new web pages can be viewed by clicking here.

Highlights of the site include:

· Disability Specific Information and Supports
· Academic Accommodations and Supports for Students
· Grants and Scholarships
· Assistive Technology
· Resources for Faculty

Be sure to explore the site to learn more about our services and take advantage of the information about working and studying in a community with diverse learning needs.

Questions? Contact Student Affairs, 902-566-0488, to make an appointment or chat with a member of the Accessibility Services team.

It is with great sadness that UPEI announces that Robert “Rocky” Paquet, a long-time employee with Facilities Management, passed away on Sunday, July 2 in Halifax. The University extends condolences to Rocky’s family, friends, and colleagues and asks that you keep them in your thoughts.

Flags have been lowered to half-mast in his memory. Another message will be issued once funeral arrangements are confirmed.

The UPEI Bookstore has upgraded its e-commerce website to offer a wider selection of clothing, giftware, textbooks, and local books—available online, 24 hours a day. Panther fans, alumni, and current students will find the new site convenient and easy to use for their online purchases. Read more.

The Department of Physics is taking advantage of the sunny summer days to view the Sun with our solar telescope and we invite you to join us. The first viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 12:00-1:00pm on the School of Sustainable Design Engineering's green roof. The viewing is weather-dependent; if it's too cloudy to see the Sun, we won't be able to view it. More information and updates on the event status can be found here.

The Department of Physics is taking advantage of the sunny summer days to view the Sun with our solar telescope and we invite you to join us. The first viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 12:00-1:00pm on the School of Sustainable Design Engineering's green roof. The viewing is weather-dependent; if it's too cloudy to see the Sun, we won't be able to view it. More information and updates on the event status can be found here.

Chapman Brothers Construction Ltd. has been awarded the tender for numerous paving projects on campus this summer. The project consists of a total rebuild of Parking Lot B, designated and general, Parking Lot F, the Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and Bernardine Hall and the Perimeter Road starting on the south side of the University Avenue entrance to the entrance of McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot.

The contractor is scheduled to begin In Parking Lot B on Monday, July 10, 2017. This work is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. All Parking Lot B designated and general lot permit holders will be required to use Parking Lot A, D or E during this time.

The Perimeter Road between Blanchard Hall and Bernardine Hall is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 14, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete, one way traffic will be in place for this section during construction.

Parking Lot F is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 31, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete. All permit holders for Parking Lot F will be required to park in Parking Lot A, D or E during this time

The Perimeter Road between the University Avenue entrance and McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot entrance is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 31, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to complete. Reserved permit holders for McDougall Hall Reserved Parking Lot will be given access to park in designated Parking Lot B during this time.

This schedule is weather dependent and could change; we will keep you updated if changes are required.

While the contractor has been instructed that the work should be executed with the least possible disruption to the campus community, a certain amount is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 902-566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

The UPEI Bookstore has upgraded its e-commerce website to offer a wider selection of clothing, giftware, textbooks, and local books—available online, 24 hours a day. Panther fans, alumni, and current students will find the new site convenient and easy to use for their online purchases. Read more.

The Student Union will be closed on Thursday, July 29 and Friday, July 30.
Sorry for any inconvenience!

The AARMS 2017 summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the three courses. Each course consists of three hours lecture sessions per day for two weeks. These are graduate courses approved by University of Prince Edward Island and we will facilitate transfer credit to the extent possible.

This year's theme is Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences and the summer school will take place July 3 – 28, 2017 at the University of Prince Edward Island.

For further information contact Dr. Alexander Alvarez, alalvarez@upei.ca, Dr.Gordon MacDonald, gmacdonald@upei.ca or Dr. Nasser Saad, nsaad@upei.ca.

To apply, please visit our website. 

Central Printing will be closed July 7, 10, (14-24), 28, and 31. Closure dates in August to be posted later. Dates are subject to change.

Please contact Wendy at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

Please note that Final Grades are no longer submitted through the UPEI Campus Login. Course final grades are submitted through Moodle. Guides for submitting your grades are available by clicking here.

If you have questions about submitting final grades, or you need to submit a pass/fail grade to the Registrar Office, please contact us at moodle@upei.ca.

Soup for the Soul uses fresh vegetables, grown VERY locally.  During the growing season, we are looking for volunteers to water and weed our plants.
Out for a walk with colleagues or a family event? Give 15 minutes of water—it's good for everyone!

More information and the sign-up sheet are accessible in a Google Doc by clicking here. If you have any further questions, please contact Sister Sue, sukidd@upei.ca

Spread the word and thank you!

Please note that Final Grades are no longer submitted through the UPEI Campus Login. Course final grades are submitted through Moodle. Guides for submitting your grades are available by clicking here.

If you have questions about submitting final grades, or you need to submit a pass/fail grade to the Registrar Office, please contact us at moodle@upei.ca.

The AARMS 2017 summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the three courses. Each course consists of three hours lecture sessions per day for two weeks. These are graduate courses approved by University of Prince Edward Island and we will facilitate transfer credit to the extent possible.

This year's theme is Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences and the summer school will take place July 3 – 28, 2017 at the University of Prince Edward Island.

For further information contact Dr. Alexander Alvarez, alalvarez@upei.ca, Dr.Gordon MacDonald, gmacdonald@upei.ca or Dr. Nasser Saad, nsaad@upei.ca.

To apply, please visit our website. 

The UPEI Office of Recuitment and International Relations is looking for homestay families for visiting international students from Japan, Korea, and China for periods of two to six weeks this summer. Homestay is an important part of students' experiences here and it can be a great international experience for your family. For more information, contact Tara Corman at 902-894-2850 or tcorman@upei.ca.

You may also visit our website for more details and rates. 

IT Systems and Services (ITSS) has launched new web pages to create a more interactive and user-friendly environment with simplified content and easier access to the services offered by our department. As well, there is a new info site in the myUPEI Portal.

Highlights of our site include:

• FAQ and self service section
• A simplified help desk request form
• An ITSS services catalog
• New forms for IT system access and computer purchase requests (located in our myUPEI info site)
• Training materials for using Gmail Apps and Microsoft Office

The new site is available at www.upei.ca/itss. Be sure to explore the site to learn more about our services and take advantage of the new tools designed for you. You can also go directly to our myUPEI info site by clicking here.

There are only three Employee Health & Safety Sessions remaining. If you have not registered for one of these mandatory 1-hour information sessions, please review the list of dates below and contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca or 902-566-0901 to register. Those who attended a Supervisor Health & Safety session in February/March, do not need to attend another session.

Available sessions:
Tuesday June 27, 2017 8:30 am (location HSB room 104 - space available - just show up)
Tuesday June 27, 2017 2:00 pm
Thursday June 29, 2017 1:00 pm