Campus Notices
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鈥檚 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 , 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 糖心vlog官方入口. 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 , 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 糖心vlog官方入口 Bookstore this Thursday and Friday. Don't forget to show your Panther Pride on Friday September 26 by wearing your favourite green and white 糖心vlog官方入口 gear. Open 9:00-4:00 or shop online any time at upei.ca/bookstore.
Don鈥檛 miss AVC鈥檚 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
Interim University Librarian Simon Lloyd and the Robertson Library staff invite you to a kitchen party on September 27, 7:00鈥�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 .
Come make noise in the library!
Name that Building! 糖心vlog官方入口 wants your help in choosing a name for our new building.
The 糖心vlog官方入口 is excited to be approaching completion of the new 140,000 square-foot building, which supports the 糖心vlog官方入口 Faculty of Medicine and medical learners in the regional campus of Memorial University鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine, as well as 糖心vlog官方入口 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 糖心vlog官方入口鈥攍ike the Atlantic Veterinary College鈥攁nd 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鈥攐r 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?鈥疎mail your thoughts about one or more of the above鈥攐r an even better name鈥攖o鈥�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 first meeting of the 糖心vlog官方入口 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鈥痬eetings鈥痑re open to members of鈥痶he University community, although certain in-camera鈥痠tems (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 糖心vlog官方入口 community who wish to attend the open session of a 糖心vlog官方入口 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.
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last ELEVEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $40,000, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for 糖心vlog官方入口鈥檚 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 糖心vlog官方入口 Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or . The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
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鈥�4:00 pm. Registration cut off: September 29, 2025
- October 17, 2025, 8:30 am鈥�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鈥�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 糖心vlog官方入口 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鈥檚 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 , 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 糖心vlog官方入口. 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 , 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 糖心vlog官方入口 Bookstore this Thursday and Friday. Don't forget to show your Panther Pride on Friday September 26 by wearing your favourite green and white 糖心vlog官方入口 gear. Open 9:00-4:00 or shop online any time at upei.ca/bookstore.
Don鈥檛 miss AVC鈥檚 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 糖心vlog官方入口鈥檚 newest magazine, In View: Highlighting 糖心vlog官方入口 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 糖心vlog官方入口鈥檚 signature areas of research excellence and span all faculties.
Come learn more about some of the fascinating research happening at 糖心vlog官方入口.
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鈥檚 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 糖心vlog官方入口, 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 . For support or questions, contact Janice Murphy, Contracts & Funding Officer; janmurphy@upei.ca.
