Campus Notices
The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is planning some 1.5-hour onboarding sessions for new(er) sessional instructors where you can learn about
- instructional design supports and professional development offerings available through the Teaching and Learning Centre,
- a brief introduction to Moodle, the UPEI learning management system,
- an introduction to the principles of universal design for learning (UDL), and
- what goes into a good syllabus.
The Teaching and Learning Centre is located in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 230. We currently have three dates planned with both in-person and virtual options for you to choose from. We're happy to add more sessions if needed.
- Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 am - Zoom link
- Tuesday, August 22, 4:30 pm - Zoom link
- Thursday, August 24, 1:30 pm - Zoom link
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to TLC@upei.ca.
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is interviewing three candidates for a tenure-track position. Each candidate is invited to provide a public presentation, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Dr. Marjan Zare. Monday, August 21. 2023, 8:30 am, FSDE 128A/B
Dr. Marjan Zare, Research Associate, UBC, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk titled "Rheology and Sustainability."
Dr. Sundeep Singh, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 8:30 am, MCDH 242
Dr. Sundeep Singh, Assistant Professor, UPEI, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk titled "Innovations in Thermal Engineering to Support Healthy Communities and Sustainable Future."
Dr. Aida Farsi, Thursday, August 24, 2023, 8:30 am, FSDE 128A/B
Dr. Aida Farsi, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk on clean energy technologies.
The Faculty of Education would like to invite all to attend Christina Perry's public presentation of her PhD dissertation proposal research titled "Undergraduate Students’ Sense of Belonging in Course-Based Learning Environments at an Atlantic Canadian University." Please join us in person on campus MH 417 (Memorial Hall) or through Zoom at https://upei.zoom.us/j/64138433571?pwd=M0lkSWhCdklvaTlvb0oxSGYvaHF1Zz09
Meeting ID: 641 3843 3571
Passcode: 079589
Get ready for an exciting second round! The Campus Life Soccer Tournament returns to the UPEI Artificial Turf Field on Friday, August 25, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Open to all UPEI students, either individually or in groups, and non-UPEI friends (as part of your group). You'll only need to be present for your matches. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome! Score goals, make new friends, and when the final whistle blows, join us for a pizza after-party hosted by the UPEI Student Union! Ready for another day of soccer fun? Register and learn more at upeicl.link/soccer. The field is waiting! ⚽🍕🎉
For any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at campuslife@upei.ca. We're here to help!
New Student Orientation (NSO) is set to take place the first week of September!
NSO provides the opportunity for new students to get familiar with the campus through various events, activities and information sessions.
We hope to provide an eventful NSO that will leave lasting impressions on the new students and show them what it means to be a Panther!
UPEI employees who pay for their parking permits through payroll deduction can now renew their permits for 2023-2024. Permits with no expiry date (Lots B, C, and reserved spaces) must be renewed yearly. All permit holders will be reassigned to their current lot/space; new employees will be assigned to the general lots.
To renew your permit, please go to “Buy a staff or faculty parking pass” on the UPEI Security web page (NOTE: this link will not work with Internet Explorer). All fields with a RED asterisk must be filled, including your office phone number and whether you have an electric vehicle.
Please note the following:
- If you wish to add additional information after you have submitted your form, you must submit a new application and inform parking@upei.ca that you have done so.
- If you change your vehicle, please email parking@upei.ca with the make, model, province or state, and plate number.
- If a student in your household is attending UPEI starting in September and has their own vehicle, please include their vehicle information, name, and student ID number on your application.
- If your permit is for a gated lot and a student in your household will be using your vehicle to come and go during the workday, please include their information on the application as an additional driver.
- If you use payroll deduction, and no longer wish to use a UPEI lot to park, please email parking@upei.ca so we can stop your deduction.
- Employees who park in Lots B, C, F, and G and are taking a leave of absence must email parking@upei.ca with their ID #, name, departure date, and expected return date in order to maintain access to their assigned lot.
- If you would like to be added to the wait list for a designated lot or wish to change lots, please email parking@upei.ca with the following information:
- employee ID #
- name (last, first)
- phone number
- current lot
- requested lot:
- Note: If you are already on the waitlist, there is no need to resubmit. While you are on the waitlist, you will be reassigned to your current lot until a spot opens in your requested location.
Please direct any questions or information changes to parking@upei.ca
NOTE: Parking meters are enforced Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, year-round.
With the recent release of the Rubin Thomlinson report, the University has coordinated two new confidential processes to support faculty and staff who have experienced harm from harassment, sexual violence, or discrimination at UPEI.
Confidential personal counselling
The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre has engaged a psychologist, who is bilingual (English and French), to meet individually with faculty and staff Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout the summer.
Employees may email Caylin Jenkins at cbjenkins@upei.ca, indicating “Appointment required” in the subject line. Caylin will coordinate their appointment with the psychologist and confirm the location of the appointment.
Making a confidential disclosure
People have asked about the process for making disclosures of incidents of harassment or discrimination by senior executive members of the University. The University has established an independent third-party process to address any such issues with Resonance Inc., a multidisciplinary human resources firm, based in Saint John, NB, that specializes in workplace assessments. The contact person at Resonance is Trisha Perry, who may be reached at tperry@resonanceinc.ca or (506)799-0412.
The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar by Dr. Marissa Clapson, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Windsor, who will present "Leveraging Metal-Ligand Cooperation for the Transformation of Greenhouse Gases to Fine Chemicals."
Dr. Clapson is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.
All are welcome!
The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is planning some 1.5-hour onboarding sessions for new(er) sessional instructors where you can learn about
- instructional design supports and professional development offerings available through the Teaching and Learning Centre,
- a brief introduction to Moodle, the UPEI learning management system,
- an introduction to the principles of universal design for learning (UDL), and
- what goes into a good syllabus.
The Teaching and Learning Centre is located in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 230. We currently have three dates planned with both in-person and virtual options for you to choose from. We're happy to add more sessions if needed.
- Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 am - Zoom link
- Tuesday, August 22, 4:30 pm - Zoom link
- Thursday, August 24, 1:30 pm - Zoom link
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to TLC@upei.ca.
The Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering is interviewing three candidates for a tenure-track position. Each candidate is invited to provide a public presentation, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Dr. Marjan Zare. Monday, August 21. 2023, 8:30 am, FSDE 128A/B
Dr. Marjan Zare, Research Associate, UBC, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk titled "Rheology and Sustainability."
Dr. Sundeep Singh, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 8:30 am, MCDH 242
Dr. Sundeep Singh, Assistant Professor, UPEI, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk titled "Innovations in Thermal Engineering to Support Healthy Communities and Sustainable Future."
Dr. Aida Farsi, Thursday, August 24, 2023, 8:30 am, FSDE 128A/B
Dr. Aida Farsi, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto, candidate for the tenure-track faculty position with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present a research talk on clean energy technologies.
The UPEI Department of Chemistry invites the campus community to a research seminar by Dr. Marissa Clapson, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Windsor, who will present "Leveraging Metal-Ligand Cooperation for the Transformation of Greenhouse Gases to Fine Chemicals."
Dr. Clapson is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in inorganic chemistry in the Department of Chemistry.
All are welcome!
As we enter this year’s hurricane season with the impacts of Hurricane Fiona still fresh in our minds, it is a perfect time to learn and review ways to ensure that, as University employees and as individuals, we are personally prepared for any future disruptive weather events.
UPEI Health, Safety, and Environment is pleased to host two on-campus presentations where members of the PEI Emergency Measures Organization will deliver the most up-to-date information on personal emergency preparedness (PEP). Following the presentations, Bradley MacIsaac, UPEI’s Emergency Risk Manager, will share what the University is doing to prepare for different types of emergencies and moderate a question-and-answer and feedback session.
The first presentation will be held for UPEI employees on August 22, 2023, from 1:00–3:00 pm in Room 135, Duffy Science Centre (DSC 135), or via Zoom at
https://upei.zoom.us/j/62713388076?pwd=b2Q5NkNBdU5ZbXErbmZrbEwyMlZhZz09
Meeting ID: 627 1338 8076
Passcode: 726115
The second presentation—on September 27, from 1:00–3:00 pm at the Performing Arts Centre and Residence building (PAC 121 South)—will be held for all members of the campus community including employees and students. All attendees will be entered into a draw for a 72-hour pre-made emergency preparedness kit.
We look forward to seeing you there for an informative and educational PEP talk!
For more information, email bnmacisaac@upei.ca
The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is planning some 1.5-hour onboarding sessions for new(er) sessional instructors where you can learn about
- instructional design supports and professional development offerings available through the Teaching and Learning Centre,
- a brief introduction to Moodle, the UPEI learning management system,
- an introduction to the principles of universal design for learning (UDL), and
- what goes into a good syllabus.
The Teaching and Learning Centre is located in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 230. We currently have three dates planned with both in-person and virtual options for you to choose from. We're happy to add more sessions if needed.
- Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 am - Zoom link
- Tuesday, August 22, 4:30 pm - Zoom link
- Thursday, August 24, 1:30 pm - Zoom link
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to TLC@upei.ca.
The student parking application link is opening on August 17, 2023
To purchase a student parking permit, please visit the UPEI website. In the search bar, type “Parking Permit” which will direct you to a link “Purchase a student parking permit | University of Prince Edward Island”. Or follow this link: https://www.upei.ca/office-vice-president-administration-and-finance/security/parking-services/get-student-parking-permit. (NOTE: this link will not work with Internet Explorer).
The application may time out, so please have this information ready before applying:
- Vehicle make, model, year
- License plate number
- Province/state where the vehicle is registered.
Student applications will be processed in the order that they are submitted. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. A follow-up email will be sent after we have processed your application with the date, time, and location where you can pay and pick up your pass.
Please note that parking is limited. Parking is also available at the Bell Aliant Centre/MacLauchlan Arena parking lot. Permits for this lot are purchased at the Bell Aliant Centre front desk and are offered at "full-time" rates.
Please email us with any questions at parking@upei.ca
NOTE: Parking meters are enforced Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, year-round.
As stated in a message issued to the campus community by the UPEI Presidential Search Committee on August 2, 2023, the presidential search is now in the consultation phase, which will run until September.
Members of the UPEI community—faculty, staff, students, and the broader community—are invited to complete a confidential, anonymous online survey to provide input into the development of the candidate profile for the president and vice-chancellor role. The survey, which can be accessed at https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/NXHSKRH, will be open until September 8, 2023.
The survey is one option offered to the UPEI community by the search committee to provide their input during the consultation period. Other options will include written submissions, and virtual and/or in-person group meetings with some key stakeholder groups such as the University Senate, UPEI Student Union, support staff, union executives, and direct reports within the Office of the President. Please visit the Consultation Phase page on the Presidential Search website to learn more: https://www.upei.ca/presidentialsearch/consultation-phase
A note on format: We're going to try a different approach this year for Let's Talk Teaching with two timeslots before the semester begins (we'll add more if needed). The first will be Thursday, August 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, and the second will be Friday, August 25, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex Room 230. Join us for informal sharing of questions, concerns, and inspirations as you prepare for your fall semester classes.
Our Topic: We all know that Googling something isn’t research and using generative AI to write a paper isn’t learning. In this session however, we’ll discuss how AI, when used as a learning tool and not just to generate output, can positively affect teaching and learning. We’ll discuss how you can re-examine your assignments to better align tasks with higher level learning outcomes such as critical and creative thinking and address the future of generative AI in education and the work world.
Orientation for New Faculty, Librarians, Clinical Nursing Instructors and Clinical Veterinary Professionals
Date: August 21–23, 2023
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm Atlantic
Location: Teaching and Learning Centre, Robertson Library Annex Room 230
This university-level orientation is meant for all newly hired faculty of all ranks and tracks, Librarians, Clinical Nursing Instructors, and Clinical Veterinary Professionals, and complements orientation programming offered by your unit and Human Resources. Our event will introduce you to several senior administrators, colleagues from a variety of teaching, research, and support units, as well as the UPEI Faculty Association. Orientation sessions will include background info, a review of key university policies, and tips to help your transition to UPEI be as smooth as possible.
Invitations will be sent on August 8. If you are a new academic member of the UPEI community, and you haven’t received an invitation or wish to ensure you receive the invitation, please contact the Teaching and Learning Centre at tlc@upei.ca.
The deadline for Fall 2023 Tuition Waivers is August 18, 2023. We encourage you to have tuition waivers submitted as soon as possible to assist in the timely processing. Tuition waiver forms must be submitted electronically.
Online Employee and Spouse/Dependent Tuition Waiver fillable forms can be found on the main page of MyUPEI under UPEI Forms.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (902) 566- 0514 or hrgeneral@upei.ca.
The UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre is planning some 1.5-hour onboarding sessions for new(er) sessional instructors where you can learn about
- instructional design supports and professional development offerings available through the Teaching and Learning Centre,
- a brief introduction to Moodle, the UPEI learning management system,
- an introduction to the principles of universal design for learning (UDL), and
- what goes into a good syllabus.
The Teaching and Learning Centre is located in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 230. We currently have three dates planned with both in-person and virtual options for you to choose from. We're happy to add more sessions if needed.
- Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 am - Zoom link
- Tuesday, August 22, 4:30 pm - Zoom link
- Thursday, August 24, 1:30 pm - Zoom link
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to TLC@upei.ca.
Join us for our Study & Stay PEI Program Q&A drop-in hours. If you're an international student in your final year/semester at the University of Prince Edward Island, Holland College, or Collège de l'Île, this is your chance to get all your questions answered if you're considering applying for the Study & Stay PEI program.
Our drop-in dates are
- Thursday, August 17
- Thursday, August 24
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Robertson Library, Room 225, UPEI Campus
Over 60 international students have already applied in the first week since applications opened! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the program and its benefits. Swing by, email us at studyandstaypei@upei.ca, or apply now at: https://studypei.ca/.
