Campus Notices
Epjila鈥檚i, Kulahsihkulpa, Welcome!
The Association of Atlantic Universities Committee on Faculty Development is pleased to partner with the University of New Brunswick to host the 2025 Annual Atlantic Universities' Teaching Showcase on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional lands of the Wolastoqiyik peoples, in beautiful Fredericton. The 2025 AAU Teaching Showcase will take place in person on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the University of New Brunswick鈥檚 Fredericton campus. This year's theme of Reimagining Higher Education calls on educators, scholars, and learners to rethink the purposes, practices, and possibilities of teaching and learning.
Proposal Deadline: August 25, 2025
糖心vlog官方入口's current round of the Student Program for Research Engagement & Excellence (SPREE) is swiftly drawing to a close, with the culminating research poster and presentation competition on the horizon.
This year's competition will be held the afternoon of Wednesday, August 27 and we are seeking 糖心vlog官方入口 faculty and staff members as judges! Are you interested and available to join us as a judge?
The commitment options are:
- Wed. Aug 27 from 12:30 pm - approx. 2:30 pm; or
- Wed. Aug 27 from 12:30 pm - approx. 3:30 pm.
We will have both a graduate student category and undergraduate student category of the competition, and the role of our judges will be to select the top 3 entries in each category (winning cash prizes). Taking feedback from last year into account this year: the 3 top selected entries will all receive equal prizes, plus we have a fully revised judging criteria rubric.
We are seeking judges representing the broad range of programs/disciplines the competitors draw from including: Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Psychology, Climate Change, Biotechnology, Foods and Nutrition, Island Studies, and Education.
The student researchers have been challenged to create their posters and accompanying (up to 5 minute) presentation about their research for a non-specialist audience.
To volunteer as a judge, or for questions/additional details about judging or the poster competition, please contact: Kendra Mellish, Graduate Programs Officer at kmellish@upei.ca.
Dr. Brenton Dickieson has been appointed Coordinator of Univ. 1000 and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Integrated Studies. Brenton has taught extensively in ACLC, Asian Studies, Global Issues, Religious Studies, Univ. 1020: Inquiry Studies and various courses in the Univ. 1000 suite, including University Studies, and Leadership studies. He has won the Hessian Award for Teaching Excellence twice, and recently received a MacLauchlan Prize for Effective Writing by faculty.
In addition to his scholarly work, including a forthcoming book with Oxford University Press, Brenton hosts a popular blog, A Pilgrim in Narnia, and podcast, The MaudCast: The Podcast of the L. M. Mongomery Institute, now in its third season. He has previously taught at Signum University, where he has supervised eight MAs, and at The King's College, NY, Maritime Christian College, and Regent Colllege, BC.
For a number of years, Brenton served as department and/or division lead in policy, research, and writing for the Post-Secondary Education division within the Government of PEI. In that capacity, he helped to produce PEI's population growth strategy, private training school standards, and PEI's international student strategy.
We welcome Brenton to his new role. He can be contacted at: bdickieson@upei.ca
Please "save the date" for our next town hall on August 20:
August Check-In and Update
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- 2:30鈥�3:30 pm
- Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Don and Marion McDougall Hall (MCDH 242)
This event will be similar to past events where brief updates will be given with 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 .
We look forward to seeing you!
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What to do if you have visited the site:
- Change your 糖心vlog官方入口 password immediately.
- Let ITSS know by submitting a help request at .
Please know these scams are tricky and can fool anyone. Reporting it helps us protect others.
ITSS is working on having the fake site taken down, if possible, but that can take time.
If you have questions, concerns, or spot other suspicious sites, please reach out at .
Thank you!
IT Systems and Services Team
The 糖心vlog官方入口 Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is seeking a volunteer graduate student member to join the IBC for a two year term! The IBC meets monthly to review Biosafety Permit applications and discuss other issues related to biosafety on campus. Time commitment is approximately 3 hours per month.
- Are you a current 糖心vlog官方入口 graduate student?
- Do you work with biohazardous material as part of your research?
- Do you want to contribute to the research community and biosafety at 糖心vlog官方入口?
- Would you like to gain valuable experience (looks great on a CV!) and be the student voice on a committee composed of 糖心vlog官方入口 Faculty and staff?
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please complete by Monday, August 18.
For more information please contact Stephanie Palmer, Research Compliance Coordinator scpalmer@upei.ca.
Thanks for passing this information along to anyone who might be interested!
糖心vlog官方入口 Procurement Services is currently taking bids on a few used vehicles and a sidewalk plow.
The following equipment for sale is in parking lot A closest to the Farmer's Market.
- 2011 GMC SLE 3500 Dually 6.0L Gas
- 2012 GMC SLE 2500
- 2007 MT6 Sidewalk Plow
- 2011 Dodge Caliber SXT
- 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until August 15, at 2:00 pm. This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your 糖心vlog官方入口 credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the vendor's name and contact name fields. You can access the information about this opportunity at
If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca
Members of the 糖心vlog官方入口 campus community,
It has recently come to the attention of IT Systems and Services (ITSS) that there is a fake website impersonating the real my糖心vlog官方入口 login page. This site looks very convincing鈥攊t even links to genuine 糖心vlog官方入口 web pages鈥攂ut it is designed to steal your login info.
Please DO NOT visit: myupei.org. This fake website address is being shared so that you know to avoid it鈥攑lease DO NOT open it or provide any information through the site.
What to do if you have visited the site:
- Change your 糖心vlog官方入口 password immediately.
- Let ITSS know by submitting a help request at .
Please know these scams are tricky and can fool anyone. Reporting it helps us protect others.
ITSS is working on having the fake site taken down, if possible, but that can take time.
If you have questions, concerns, or spot other suspicious sites, please reach out at .
Thank you!
IT Systems and Services Team
We invite you to join us on Friday, August 8 from 12:30-2:00 pm to view the sun through the Department of Physics' telescopes. Meet us on the grassy area between Memorial Hall and Robertson Library. There you can view one layer of the sun's atmosphere (the chromosphere) through our ground-based telescope before climbing to the observatory atop Memorial Hall and viewing another layer (the photosphere) through a different telescope. You'll get to see sunspots and prominences and learn about our nearest star.
After several weeks of bad luck with cloudy Fridays, it looks like we may get a sunny Friday this week. However, our weather can change abruptly: check our after 10:00 am on Friday morning for the status of the event.
糖心vlog官方入口 Procurement Services is currently taking bids on a few used vehicles and a sidewalk plow.
The following equipment for sale is in parking lot A closest to the Farmer's Market.
- 2011 GMC SLE 3500 Dually 6.0L Gas
- 2012 GMC SLE 2500
- 2007 MT6 Sidewalk Plow
- 2011 Dodge Caliber SXT
- 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Bids are being accepted in the University's e-tendering portal Bonfire until August 15, at 2:00 pm. This portal requires you to register by creating a username and password as your 糖心vlog官方入口 credentials are not connected to this system. When registering for the Bonfire portal, please put your name in the vendor's name and contact name fields. You can access the information about this opportunity at
If you require assistance, please email tenders@upei.ca
In September 2024, 糖心vlog官方入口 launched a five-phase process to develop our next five-year strategic plan.
Each phase of the process has been anchored in consultation with our University and community members. In total, more than 700 participants have provided us with input, ideas, and candid feedback to help shape 糖心vlog官方入口鈥檚 focus for the future.
Since our last consultation session, the 糖心vlog官方入口 Strategic Plan Steering Committee and team members have worked to review input and develop the .
In keeping with our commitment to transparency, we are sharing the with you for reflection and further input. Feedback on the draft can be provided through the linked in the document or by email to strategicplan@upei.ca. Input will be collected until August 14, 2025.
Read the Message from the President
We are pleased and excited to invite all to attend Jill Anne McDowall's PsyD dissertation defense presentation titled: "Exploring the Caregiver Experience: Participating in the Social ABCs Program with a
Toddler with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder.鈥� on August 13, 2025 at 10:00 am. Please join us in supporting Jill Anne on this momentous occasion!
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Date and Time: August 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
The 糖心vlog官方入口 Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is seeking a volunteer graduate student member to join the IBC for a two year term! The IBC meets monthly to review Biosafety Permit applications and discuss other issues related to biosafety on campus. Time commitment is approximately 3 hours per month.
- Are you a current 糖心vlog官方入口 graduate student?
- Do you work with biohazardous material as part of your research?
- Do you want to contribute to the research community and biosafety at 糖心vlog官方入口?
- Would you like to gain valuable experience (looks great on a CV!) and be the student voice on a committee composed of 糖心vlog官方入口 Faculty and staff?
To express your interest in this exciting opportunity, please complete by Monday, August 18.
For more information please contact Stephanie Palmer, Research Compliance Coordinator scpalmer@upei.ca.
Thanks for passing this information along to anyone who might be interested!
Microaggressions interfere with the learning process and damage class community. This episode of the Tea for Teaching podcast provides a student鈥檚 perspective on microaggressions and offers strategies to address them. Listen to .
We invite you to join us on Friday, August 8 from 12:30-2:00 pm to view the sun through the Department of Physics' telescopes. Meet us on the grassy area between Memorial Hall and Robertson Library. There you can view one layer of the sun's atmosphere (the chromosphere) through our ground-based telescope before climbing to the observatory atop Memorial Hall and viewing another layer (the photosphere) through a different telescope. You'll get to see sunspots and prominences and learn about our nearest star.
After several weeks of bad luck with cloudy Fridays, it looks like we may get a sunny Friday this week. However, our weather can change abruptly: check our after 10:00 am on Friday morning for the status of the event.
Our EFAP provider, Green Shield, is holding orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who want to know more about how their 糖心vlog官方入口 EFAP benefits work.
2025 dates offered: August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4.
To register:
- Click this to register
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST).
- Complete the Webinar Registration.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
This comprehensive, confidential, and accessible program offers a wide range of services to support your mental health and overall well-being, including:
5 hours of individual counselling (Green Shield will closely monitor usage and will provide additional hours to those who need further support, to ensure that no one is denied access to the program because of insufficient sponsored hours in any policy year) and 5 hours of couples therapy
Additional program highlights include:
- Flexible therapy options via phone, video, or in-person, with 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions
- Personalized therapist matching that considers DEI preferences
- Unlimited 15-minute consultations to help members find their ideal therapist
- Innovative, value-added services in areas such as children鈥檚 mental health, nutrition, and overall wellbeing
- Unlimited financial and legal consultations
- Self-guided digital CBT, well-being coaching, and personalized care navigation
- Digital pharmacy and nutrition services
Create your account to explore services, including Mental Health Support: Get convenient, personalized mental health support from a qualified therapist best suited to you, or explore our self-guided online therapy program at your own pace.
We hope you鈥檒l enjoy this integrated and convenient health experience.
ACCOUNT AS AN EMPLOYEE
Create your account to access GreenShield+ services today.
Your Organization code is: 糖心vlog官方入口
Sign Up
To access your EAP on GreenShield+:
- Make a note of your Organization Code "糖心vlog官方入口"
- Go to or scan the QR code below
- Select Through an Employer or Organization
- Select I have an Organization Code
- Follow the steps to register
ACCOUNT AS A DEPENDENT
Before You Begin: You should only choose through a family member if you are a dependent (e.g. partner, spouse, child) of a person with a plan member ID or organization code.
For questions, contact Human Resources at employeeservices@upei.ca.
All 糖心vlog官方入口 Students
As a university student, it's essential to develop early awareness of using AI ethically, preventing plagiarism, and strengthening the critical thinking skills necessary for ethical learning. Claims of plagiarism can be serious, and impact your academic success, so this is a VERY IMPORTANT SESSION. Whether you're a first-year or returning student, join staff from the International Student Office and the Robertson Library for this session to explore the importance of academic integrity! This session is open to all 糖心vlog官方入口 students.
Topic: AI and Academic Integrity: What You Need to Know
Time: Aug 8, 2025, 10:00 am
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 5882 2342
Passcode: 071953
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, September 5 for the September meeting.
Please note that as of June 1, 2020 all animal user protocols must be submitted through 糖心vlog官方入口 Researcher Portal at
For new protocols select 鈥榓pplications鈥� and for renewal or amendment protocols select 鈥榚vents鈥�.
To view any 糖心vlog官方入口 ACC SOPs and Codes of Practice, they can be accessed through my糖心vlog官方入口 at .
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
Please join Master of Arts in Island Studies student Barbara Palmer Rousseau as she defends her thesis entitled "An Environmental History of Prince Edward Island鈥檚 Gulf Shore Coastal Dunes" on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 10:00 am in SDU Main Building, Room 310. Supervisor is Dr. Josh MacFadyen (ACLC), committee member is Dr. Nino Antadze (Environmental Studies), and external examiner is Dr. Joana Gaspar de Freitas (Center for History, School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon). You can join in person or online, to receive the link, please email brinklow@upei.ca.
Everyone is welcome!
Our EFAP provider, Green Shield, is holding orientation webinars for all employees, faculty members, and their dependents who want to know more about how their 糖心vlog官方入口 EFAP benefits work.
2025 dates offered: August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4.
To register:
- Click this to register
- Choose the best date (please note the time zone is listed in EST).
- Complete the Webinar Registration.
- You will receive an email confirmation that has the log-in and call-in details.
This comprehensive, confidential, and accessible program offers a wide range of services to support your mental health and overall well-being, including:
5 hours of individual counselling (Green Shield will closely monitor usage and will provide additional hours to those who need further support, to ensure that no one is denied access to the program because of insufficient sponsored hours in any policy year) and 5 hours of couples therapy
Additional program highlights include:
- Flexible therapy options via phone, video, or in-person, with 30, 60, or 90-minute sessions
- Personalized therapist matching that considers DEI preferences
- Unlimited 15-minute consultations to help members find their ideal therapist
- Innovative, value-added services in areas such as children鈥檚 mental health, nutrition, and overall wellbeing
- Unlimited financial and legal consultations
- Self-guided digital CBT, well-being coaching, and personalized care navigation
- Digital pharmacy and nutrition services
Create your account to explore services, including Mental Health Support: Get convenient, personalized mental health support from a qualified therapist best suited to you, or explore our self-guided online therapy program at your own pace.
We hope you鈥檒l enjoy this integrated and convenient health experience.
ACCOUNT AS AN EMPLOYEE
Create your account to access GreenShield+ services today.
Your Organization code is: 糖心vlog官方入口
Sign Up
To access your EAP on GreenShield+:
- Make a note of your Organization Code "糖心vlog官方入口"
- Go to or scan the QR code below
- Select Through an Employer or Organization
- Select I have an Organization Code
- Follow the steps to register
ACCOUNT AS A DEPENDENT
Before You Begin: You should only choose through a family member if you are a dependent (e.g. partner, spouse, child) of a person with a plan member ID or organization code.
For questions, contact Human Resources at employeeservices@upei.ca.
