Members of the UPEI campus community who are eligible to vote in the upcoming federal election may cast their vote by special ballot from April 13 to 16 in the Student Day Lounge, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.  

The Vote on Campus hours of operation at UPEI are 

• Sunday, April 13, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
• Monday, April 14, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 15, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
• Wednesday, April 16, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Voters will need to bring ID in order to vote. Go to ID to vote for more information. Voters will vote for a candidate in the riding where their place of ordinary residence is located.

For more information about voting by special ballot, go to Find out what to expect when you vote by special ballot. 

MSc in Human Biology

Presenter:  Lauren Reid

Title of the Thesis:  “Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Evaluation of Mechanisms and Treatments”

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation and a breakdown of the mucous membrane of the intestinal tract. Its pathology is not fully known, but influencing factors include genetics, microbiome diversity, immune system alterations and environmental factors. An increase in the prevalence of IBD, especially in adolescents, is being observed. This project aimed to gather more information on a common IBD therapeutic, Remicade® (infliximab) as a treatment strategy for adolescents with IBD. An in vitro model was developed to further study this drug, and a systematic review was conducted to evaluate the optimal dosing strategy of Remicade® for adolescents living with IBD. Overall, findings from this thesis provide insight into potential disease models and treatments for IBD. It is an expansion to the already existing body of knowledge surrounding this disease.

April 17, 2025 9:00 am, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329

Everyone is welcome. 

Master of Arts in Island Studies student Mark Carr-Rollitt will defend his thesis entitled "The Pulse of the Islands: Deconstructing rhythm as expression and agency in Cuba, Jamaica, and Quisqueya" on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 211. Supervisor is Dr. Laurie Brinklow (Island Studies), with committee members Dr. James Moran (History) and Dr. Kate Bevan-Baker (McGill University). External Examiner is Dr. Waldo Girrado (Western Sydney University, Australia). Chairing the defence is Dr. Lisa Chilton (History). 

Everyone is invited! If you'd like to join online please email Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca for the link.

Classes are over; you just have to make it through exams. The library is here to help, and not just with books and research advice. April 10-22, in the Robertson Library Lobby, we've scheduled 10 surprises, featuring a treat, craft, or activity to give your brain a break. Follow @RobertsonLibrary on Instagram and Facebook so you never miss a Pop-Up Surprise. (Here's a freebie: we're co-hosting a coffee break with Dana Hospitality, Monday April 14 at 2:00 pm!)  

We have transformed the lobby lounge into the Stress-Free Zone for the duration of exams. Relax with colouring pages, yarn, origami, and so much more!   

Good luck on your finals! 

As part of our ongoing efforts to support students in need, the UPEI Campus Food Bank is seeking your generous donations of non-perishable food items. Every month, we provide essential items to students who may be struggling, and with your help, we can continue to make a positive impact!

We are especially in need of the following items:

• Canned Tuna
• Canned Sardines
• Canned Mushrooms
• Canned Corn (Niblett)
• Canned Baked Beans
• Canned Soup
• Canned Pasta
• Canned Pasta Sauces
• Canned Diced Tomatoes
• Snack Bars

These items are quick, nutritious, and can make a world of difference for a student who is facing a tough time. Your donations will go directly into helping someone in need!

How You Can Help:

1. Drop off your donations at W.A Murphy Student Centre on the second floor during office hours.
2. Organize a donation drive in your department or student group.
3. Spread the word and encourage your friends and classmates to contribute!

Every can counts, and together, we can help make sure no student goes hungry. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.

Thank you for your ongoing support! If you have any larger donations to make, please email foodbank@upei.ca

The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Nafiz Haider's public presentation of his MEd research titled: "Inquiry-based Learning: Perceptions and Impact on Learning"

Please join us on April 17, at 1:00 pm, in person at Memorial Hall, Room 417 or through the Zoom link below 

https://upei.zoom.us/j/61554724224?pwd=zxZRxzL6JAzrFXRcFsnwyAjKcMTs4U.1

Meeting ID

615 5472 4224

Passcode

500173

Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled “The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation” on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Room 201, SDU Main Building.

Part of the UPEI Institute of Island Studies’ 2025 Island Lecture Series, the lecture is free and open to everyone. 

Keating will talk about how the Magdalen Islands are leveraging its unique environment to foster economic development opportunities.

“Just a ferry ride away, the Magdalen Islands are emerging as a dynamic testing ground for innovation,” she said. “We will explore how the region attracts businesses and startups eager to validate their solutions—from ocean tech to age tech—in real-world conditions.”

Keating is currently Commissioner for Business Development and Partnerships at La Vague, an innovation and development corporation leading the Magdalen Islands’ investment attraction strategy. Previously at the Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation, she fostered partnerships across public, private, and civil sectors to support English-speaking communities in Québec. She holds an honours degree in international studies and a certificate in modern languages from Bishop's University. Passionate about collaboration, she engages with diverse organizations to drive economic growth and strengthen community well-being.

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Joy Nnadi's public dissertation defense presentation of her PsyD research titled: “Value Congruence, Identity, Adaptation and Well-being in Immigrants to Canada: An Exploratory Study on their Relationships”. 

Date and Time: April 22, 2025 at 3:00 pm 
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

Thank you to more than 240 students who completed the CPADs survey. Because so many students came forward and completed the survey, UPEI will be able to have its own results which can assist us to understand alcohol and drug use on our campus and plan for interventions. 

The winners of the 2 draws for $50 gift certificates at the UPEI Bookstore are J. Taylor and K Paudel. Congratulations and thank you for completing the survey!!

Master of Arts in Island Studies student Eliza MacLauchlan will defend her thesis entitled "'You earn less and you work more': A political economy of temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island" on Tuesday, April 15, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, in SDU Main Building, Room 211. Thesis co-supervisors are Drs. Jean Mitchell and Udo Krautwurst (Soc/Anth), and committee member is Dr. Pamela Courtenay-Hall (Philosophy). External examiner is Dr. Ryan Gibson (University of Guelph). 

Everyone is welcome to attend. If you'd like to join online, please email Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca for a link.

UPEI's fiscal year ends on April 30, 2025.

Preparation for fiscal year end on April 30, 2025.

All departments are required to look at their outstanding purchase order list to see if there are any purchase orders that need to be cancelled. This functionality can be accessed through the myUPEI Self-Service Menu under "Financial Information" and the “Receive Goods and Services” selection.

If the items have been backordered for some time you will need to check with the supplier to see if they are still on their records as back ordered. If they are not backordered, then please email procurement@upei.ca to cancel your purchase order.

If you are in receipt of vendor invoices, forward these to invoices@upei.ca ASAP. Please contact apadmin@upei.ca with questions or concerns regarding billing and invoicing.

Purchasing deadline for 2024-2025

Requisition/purchase order:

The last day to create a requisition/purchase order for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will be on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at noon with guaranteed delivery date on or before April 30, 2025. 

Requisitions/purchase orders created after April 17, 2025, will have the requisition date changed to May 1, 2025, and the goods and services must be delivered on or after May 1, 2025. If you are unable to change the requisitions date to May 1, 2025, please put a note in the comment section of requisition indicating it is a new year order.

Receiving Goods/Services Cut-Off: April 30, 2025

Goods and Services must be received on campus by April 30, 2025. Only the goods that have been physically received or completed services should be accepted at this time. This will ensure that these goods and services are paid in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  Any items received in myUPEI after April 30, 2025, will be considered new fiscal year goods and services and will be deducted from your new fiscal year budget (2025-26).

Need assistance? 

Please look at the “Financial Tools Reference Guide” under the "Self-Service Help" tab on myUPEI. 

As part of our ongoing efforts to support students in need, the UPEI Campus Food Bank is seeking your generous donations of non-perishable food items. Every month, we provide essential items to students who may be struggling, and with your help, we can continue to make a positive impact!

We are especially in need of the following items:

• Canned Tuna 
• Canned Sardines 
• Canned Mushrooms 
• Canned Corn (Niblett) 
• Canned Baked Beans 
• Canned Soup 
• Canned Pasta 
• Canned Pasta Sauces 
• Canned Diced Tomatoes 
• Snack Bars

These items are quick, nutritious, and can make a world of difference for a student who is facing a tough time. Your donations will go directly into helping someone in need!

How You Can Help:

1. Drop off your donations at W.A Murphy Student Centre on the second floor during office hours.
2. Organize a donation drive in your department or student group.
3. Spread the word and encourage your friends and classmates to contribute!

Every can counts, and together, we can help make sure no student goes hungry. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.

Thank you for your ongoing support! If you have any larger donations to make, please email foodbank@upei.ca

Master of Arts in Island Studies student Mark Carr-Rollitt will defend his thesis entitled "The Pulse of the Islands: Deconstructing rhythm as expression and agency in Cuba, Jamaica, and Quisqueya" on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 pm in SDU Main Building, Room 211. Supervisor is Dr. Laurie Brinklow (Island Studies), with committee members Dr. James Moran (History) and Dr. Kate Bevan-Baker (McGill University). External Examiner is Dr. Waldo Girrado (Western Sydney University, Australia). Chairing the defence is Dr. Lisa Chilton (History). 

Everyone is invited! If you'd like to join online please email Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca for the link.

The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, invites all to attend Joy Nnadi's public dissertation defense presentation of her PsyD research titled: “Value Congruence, Identity, Adaptation and Well-being in Immigrants to Canada: An Exploratory Study on their Relationships”. 

Date and Time: April 22, 2025 at 3:00 pm 
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104

Thank you to more than 240 students who completed the CPADs survey. Because so many students came forward and completed the survey, UPEI will be able to have its own results which can assist us to understand alcohol and drug use on our campus and plan for interventions. 

The winners of the 2 draws for $50 gift certificates at the UPEI Bookstore are J. Taylor and K Paudel. Congratulations and thank you for completing the survey!!

Master of Arts in Island Studies student Eliza MacLauchlan will defend her thesis entitled "'You earn less and you work more': A political economy of temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island" on Tuesday, April 15, from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, in SDU Main Building, Room 211. Thesis co-supervisors are Drs. Jean Mitchell and Udo Krautwurst (Soc/Anth), and committee member is Dr. Pamela Courtenay-Hall (Philosophy). External examiner is Dr. Ryan Gibson (University of Guelph). 

Everyone is welcome to attend. If you'd like to join online, please email Laurie at brinklow@upei.ca for a link.

As finals approach, the Robertson Library is adjusting our spaces to better meet the study needs of our patrons. The following study zone designations will be in effect from April 9 to 22:

Silent Study Zones (Upper Floor)

For quiet spaces and uninterrupted focus, visit the: 

• Upstairs sunroom
• Upstairs study carrels
• Single-person study rooms (book online via this link).

Quiet Collaboration Zones (Main Floor & Upstairs Reading Room)

For non-silent areas and group work, visit the:

• Upstairs reading room
• Group study rooms: bookable for groups of 2-8 people (book online via this link).
• Entire main floor, including the Library Commons

Reminder: Even in collaboration zones, please keep noise levels respectful for others.

Questions? Visit our service desk, use our online AskUs Chat, or check our website for room reservations and hours.

University of Prince Edward Island is hosting Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) 2025 Atlantic Regional Meeting in Charlottetown June 26 to 27. This event will focus on the future of international education through a series of sessions, roundtables and networking activities.

CBIE’s Atlantic Regional Meeting is an annual gathering of international education practitioners. It is an opportunity to share knowledge and resources and keep abreast of immigration and other changes in the sector. It also serves as an annual networking event for international education practitioners and is a precursor to the national conference held each November.

Registration is now open for the CBIE Atlantic Regional Meeting.

The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Rahula Samaranayake's public presentation of his MEd research titled: "Exploring the Use of Digital Technology to Support Mathematics Learning in Pre-service Teacher Education" 

Please join us on April 14 at 9:00 am in person at Memorial Hall, Room 417 or through the Zoom link below

https://upei.zoom.us/j/63312298077?pwd=9P6uSE02XMCtXb0vqucaEY0fI8eTSV.1

Meeting ID: 633 1229 8077
Passcode: 605283

Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled “The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation” on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI. Part of the UPEI Institute of Island Studies’ 2025 Island Lecture Series, the lecture is free and open to everyone. 

Keating will talk about how the Magdalen Islands are leveraging its unique environment to foster economic development opportunities.

“Just a ferry ride away, the Magdalen Islands are emerging as a dynamic testing ground for innovation. We will explore how the region attracts businesses and startups eager to validate their solutions—from ocean tech to age tech—in real-world conditions.”

Keating is currently Commissioner for Business Development and Partnerships at La Vague, an innovation and development corporation leading the Magdalen Islands’ investment attraction strategy.