Campus Notices
The offices of Procurement and Financial Services (KMB 131) will be closed on January 7, 2026 between the hours of 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a staff meeting. This closure will also effect the Student Financial Services office (DH 202).
Please email procurement@upei.ca or financialservices@upei.ca or leave a message at 902-566-6000. Messages received during the closure will be answered as soon as possible.
The University of Prince Edward Island honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them “Founders,” an initiative established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000.
The award is presented to members of the campus community—often retired faculty and staff—who have played a direct role in
- supporting the vision, reputation, and continued success of the University, and/or
- creating a new era of educational, research, and/or service excellence at the University.
To submit a nomination, please complete the online form, or email your submission to communications@upei.ca by Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm AT (noon).
Recipients will be honoured at a Recognition of Founders Ceremony, date to be confirmed.
For more details on nominations visit Call for Nominations: 2025 UPEI Founders
During the week of January 5, 2026, the Library team will be working remotely; the Library building will remain closed until Monday, January 12 to allow for the completion of essential repair/remediation work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause: further information about our online services during this period is available here. Please contact interim University Librarian Simon Lloyd (university-librarian@upei.ca | 902-394-1301) with any questions or concerns.
Members of the TLC team will be working remotely the week of Jan. 5 to 9 during construction work in the library. You can contact them via email or Teams.
Colleagues are invited to participate in an open call for nominations for the AAU Teaching and Educational Leadership Awards in 2026 and the 3M National Teaching Fellowship for 2026-2027. Consider nominating a deserving colleague. Self-nominations, an important option for colleagues who identify as an equity-deserving group member, are encouraged. Self-nominators must identify a sponsor to support their nomination.
For information about the AAU Distinguished Teaching Award: https://atlanticuniversities.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Teaching-Award-Nomination-Guidelines-Eng_Oct23.pdf
For information about the AAU Educational Leadership Award: https://atlanticuniversities.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Educational-Leadership-Nomination-Guidelines-Eng_Dec20.pdf
For more information about the 3M National Teaching Fellowship: https://www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-national-teaching-fellowship/
Submitting a nomination takes only a few minutes using this nomination form. Initial screening will begin January 15, 2026
The SSHRC Exchange Publication Award supports the publication of manuscripts, written or edited by UPEI faculty, by Island Studies Press (ISP). This award is being funded by a SSHRC Institutional Grant, therefore, the subject matter of the publication must be compatible with SSHRC’s mandate (see http://science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_FEE7261A.html for more information). One (1) award is available for fiscal 2025-26.
The award of $7,000 will be disbursed to Island Studies Press to cover publication costs (including editing, photo and other permissions, design, printing, marketing, and other costs associated with publishing a book). Authors will be offered ISP’s standard publication contract, which ensures authorial copyright and includes a royalty structure. Authors will also see their manuscripts reviewed through a peer-review process where appropriate.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Eligible applicants must be Tenured, Tenure Track, Term or Sessional UPEI Faculty, who are employed by UPEI at the time of application.
- Manuscripts may be single- or multi-authored results of academic research projects; textbooks; edited proceedings of a conference; or works of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, or drama that pertain to the author(s)' discipline.
- The subject matter of the manuscript must meet SSHRC’s mandate.
- Past recipients of the SSHRC Exchange Publication Award or UPEI Internal Publication Award cannot apply for support for the previously funded manuscript.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2026
Submit documents electronically to Research Services, researchservices@upei.ca.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are to submit a package that includes:
- Book proposal/summary (maximum of one page)
- A completed or close-to-complete manuscript and a Table of Contents. Note: the manuscript must be complete no later than three months after winning the award
- A curriculum vitae that includes your credentials as author(s)/editor(s)
- Two letters of support (e.g., from your Department Chair, Dean, professional association)
Selection Committee: A selection committee comprised of the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Island Studies, plus two members of the ISP Publishing Committee, will assess the proposals and make a recommendation to the Associate Vice-President Research. The Managing Editor of the ISP will be a member of the Committee in a non-voting capacity.
To assist in making its recommendations, the selection committee will use a single-blind peer review of the submitted manuscript. Final decisions on publication remain with the Island Studies Press and the Institute of Island Studies.
Reporting: A copy of the book, along with a narrative outlining the publication process – prepared in collaboration with staff at Island Studies Press – must be submitted when the book is complete.
Previous recipients of the UPEI Internal Publication Awards include Lori Mayne, Department of English, Laurie Brinklow, Institute of Island Studies, Linyuan Guo, Faculty of Education, and Josh MacFadyen, Faculty of Arts.
For more information on the Publication Awards program, contact Dr. Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.
Members of the TLC team will be working remotely the week of Jan. 5 to 9 during construction work in the library. You can contact them via email or Teams.
Who’s it for?
All UPEI staff, faculty, and students who want direct, plain‑language answers from IT Systems and Services (ITSS). Bring your questions about services, support, projects, security, and how to work effectively with ITSS.
What is an AMA?
An AMA is a live Q&A where you ask anything related to ITSS—no slide deck, no long presentations. Managers from across ITSS are on hand to answer and point you to the right next step.
Who will be there?
- Information Security & Information Management: Dave Kubert
- Operations: Douglas Burton, Deryl Gallant
- Enterprise Applications: Cory MacDougall
- Solution Development & Deployment: Leigh McIsaac
- Network & Infrastructure: Graham Nixon
- HEF Technology & Solutions: Kelly Dawson, Tyler Dickieson
Why attend?
- Direct answers. Ask about services, priorities, timelines, and how to get things done.
- Clarity on support. Learn how tickets are triaged and escalated, when the phone line is for critical issues, and how to get after‑hours help in true emergencies.
- Actionable takeaways. Leave with links and steps you can use the same day.
What we covered last time (highlights):
- Help Desk access & the phone line
- Support hours
- Ticket priorities & escalation
- Responsible AI & Copilot
- “Speaking IT” resources
- Asset inventory
How to ask questions (before or during):
- Live: Ask in the session on January 20 from 11:45-1:15—no need to submit in advance.
- In advance or if you can’t attend: Send your question via email to itss-admin@upei.ca
The Teaching and Learning Centre invites you to the 2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy, an online onboarding session designed to support new and recently hired sessional instructors. This session is a great opportunity to explore:
- Instructional design support and professional development opportunities available through the Teaching and Learning Centre
- Moodle, UPEI’s Learning Management System
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—strategies to design courses where all learners can access, engage, and succeed
- Assessment best practices, including grading, feedback, and considerations for generative AI
- Syllabus essentials, including guidance on incorporating Gen AI statements
Date and Time:Thursday, January 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Online)
Register here: Teaching & Learning Centre 2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy Registration Form
Can’t attend live? No problem! The sessions will be recorded and shared upon request.
For questions, please contact TLC@upei.ca.
Contact
Jason Hogan and Angie Petty
The Island Lecture Series presents a talk by Jeff Collins, “Power Plays: Newfoundland's Fight Over Churchill Falls,” on January 20, 2026, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Room 201, University of Prince Edward Island.
"No more giveaways" is a longstanding idea built into Newfoundland nationalism. Controlling resources and achieving as many benefits as possible for the local population even predates Confederation with Canada in 1949. However, it is the sense of betrayal and lost opportunity associated with a 1969 agreement with Quebec to develop the Churchill Falls hydro-electric dam that stands alone as the symbol of this sentiment.
Now, as the people of Newfoundland and Labrador near the closing decade-and-a-half of that original contract, they are presented with a new deal, a “memorandum-of-understanding” between the two provinces that would extend the partnership and potentially develop even more hydro-resources in the province. The deal's proponents, chiefly the provincial Liberal party, which lost this year's election, say it will bring billions in new revenue to a province teetering on financial calamity. For detractors, chiefly the new provincial Progressive Conservative government, it is a deal that, at a minimum, is worthy of review given the legacy of 1969.
This talk will situate the current debate within this historical context and show that for the government in St. John's, and the province as a whole, there are no nuanced answers when nationalist sentiment shadows public policy.
Jeffrey F. Collins is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Prince Edward Island. A native of Placentia, Newfoundland, he has written numerous articles and essays on Newfoundland political history and public policy challenges.
The lecture is free, and all are welcome. For more information, contact Bren Simmers at 902-566-0386 or ispstaff@upei.ca.
Members of the TLC team will be working remotely the week of Jan. 5 to 9 during construction work in the library. You can contact them via email or Teams.
The new UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual, 3rd Edition, has been uploaded to the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) SharePoint site! You may use the HSE SharePoint search engine or click the ‘Laboratories’ button to access.
All laboratory workers - a person employed in a workplace; or a person in a workplace for any reason in connection there with are responsible for following all applicable safety rules and practices as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.
For questions regarding the Laboratory Safety Manual, please reach out to HSE@upei.ca.
Colleagues are invited to participate in an open call for nominations for the AAU Teaching and Educational Leadership Awards in 2026 and the 3M National Teaching Fellowship for 2026-2027. Consider nominating a deserving colleague. Self-nominations, an important option for colleagues who identify as an equity-deserving group member, are encouraged. Self-nominators must identify a sponsor to support their nomination.
For information about the AAU Distinguished Teaching Award: https://atlanticuniversities.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Teaching-Award-Nomination-Guidelines-Eng_Oct23.pdf
For information about the AAU Educational Leadership Award: https://atlanticuniversities.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Educational-Leadership-Nomination-Guidelines-Eng_Dec20.pdf
For more information about the 3M National Teaching Fellowship: https://www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-national-teaching-fellowship/
Submitting a nomination takes only a few minutes using this nomination form. Initial screening will begin January 15, 2026
The Teaching and Learning Centre invites you to the 2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy, an online onboarding session designed to support new and recently hired sessional instructors. This session is a great opportunity to explore:
- Instructional design support and professional development opportunities available through the Teaching and Learning Centre
- Moodle, UPEI’s Learning Management System
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—strategies to design courses where all learners can access, engage, and succeed
- Assessment best practices, including grading, feedback, and considerations for generative AI
- Syllabus essentials, including guidance on incorporating Gen AI statements
Date and Time:Thursday, January 8, 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Online)
Register here: Teaching & Learning Centre 2026 Winter Sessional Faculty Academy Registration Form
Can’t attend live? No problem! The sessions will be recorded and shared upon request.
For questions, please contact TLC@upei.ca.
Contact
Jason Hogan and Angie Petty
Need help registering for courses or making a course plan? The Academic Support Services team is offering drop-in academic advising for returning undergraduate students!
Drop-in appointments are first come, first served and will be offered Monday to Friday on the following weeks:
- January 5-9
- January 12-16
- January 19-23
Come to the fifth floor of Dalton Hall and check in at the front desk to meet with an advisor!
**These are short, drop-in sessions so please do as much planning as possible before you attend.
For questions, please contact us at: studentserv@upei.ca or 902-566-0488.
Learn practical tips and tricks to boost your time management skills and empower yourself to achieve more in your daily life!
Come join us at Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 242 (MCDH 242) for an interactive workshop where you'll learn valuable techniques to boost your time management skills. This in-person event will provide you with practical strategies to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Whether you're a student, professional, or just looking to better manage your time, this workshop is perfect for anyone wanting to take control of their schedule. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and improve your time management abilities!
Date: January 15, 6:30-8:00 pm
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the University of Prince Edward Island community in November 2025:
- Adnan Bhayo, Chemistry, Faculty of Science
- Saad Cheema, School of Climate Change and Adaptation, Faculty of Science
- Leticia Chimah, Psychology, Faculty of Arts
- Chad Doyle, Facilities Management
- Maria Durling, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Holly Fischer, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Lily MacLeod, Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts
- Jonathan Oliver, Dean’s Office, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Clayton Smith, Comptroller’s Office
- Mary-Lynn Smith, Access to Information and Privacy Office
- D. Kent Thomson, Security Services
- Lisa Waid, Diagnostic Services, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Emma Walsh, IT Systems and Services
- Peter Young, Marketing and Communications
We are excited to have you join the UPEI team!
The Library will be delaying our re-opening date to January 12 after the holiday break to accommodate some essential repair/maintenance being done in the main lobby area.
We might be closed, but we aren't unreachable! We will have some virtual services available from January 5-11. Our AskUs virtual chat will be operational from 8am - 5pm, librarians will be available for online meetings, and our databases and online reserves will be available as always. More information can be found on all of these services on our website.
Have an item that's due back between Jan 5 -11? Don't worry! All items due during this closure will have their due dates extended until Jan 12 when we re-open. Any fines that accumulate during this week will also be forgiven.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 902-566-0583, or through the AskUs chat on the website during operational hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to seeing you back in the Library on January 12th. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Simon Lloyd, Interim University Librarian (university-librarian@upei.ca | 902-394-1301)
Often, our users upgrade their phones, especially over the holidays, and forget that their UPEI Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) was tied specifically to their old device. When they attempt to log in to UPEI services using their new phone, they are unable to do so, resulting in Help Desk resets and delays. This article can save everyone time and frustration.
Before you switch phones:
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your old phone.
- Go to Settings → Backup and turn on Cloud Backup (Android) or iCloud Backup (iPhone).
- Confirm your Microsoft account is linked for recovery.
On your new phone:
- Install Microsoft Authenticator from the App Store or Google Play.
- Open the app and select Begin Recovery.
- Sign in with the same Microsoft account you used for backup.
- Your accounts will restore automatically. Some may require revalidation (e.g., scanning a QR code).
Add a backup method:
- Visit aka.ms/mfasetup.
- Click Add Method and choose an alternate option (phone number or email).
- This ensures you can still log in if your primary device is unavailable.
Do NOT remove the app from your old phone until the new one is fully set up.
For more information, visit go.upei.ca/itss
