Campus Notices
The Department of Music presents Fantaisie de trombone, a recital featuring UPEI faculty members Dr. Dale Sorensen (trombone) with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher (piano), showcasing three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by James M. David and Susan Mutter.
Tickets are available in advance at upei.universitytickets.com or by cash at the door.
You can now pre-order a custom hoodie (Black or Forest Green) or crew (Sport Grey) with your UPEI program on it. From February 20 to March 4 place your pre-order on our website and choose the custom program hoodie or crew of your choice. Pick up or delivery of all orders will be mid-April. If you are a current UPEI staff member enter the promo code STAFFWEB to use your staff discount. Contact us at bookstore@upei.ca for more information.
The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Diane Montgomery's PhD Dissertation Defense, "A Student-Directed Holistic Assessment Approach to Help Teachers Develop Self-Regulated Learners and Support the Diverse Needs of Students in Inclusive Educational Settings "
Please join us in person at Memorial Hall, Room 417 or through Teams: see the link below:
D. Montgomery PhD Dissertation Defense | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
This trombone and piano recital featuring UPEI brass professor Dr. Dale Sorensen with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher will showcase three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by American composers James M. David and Susan Mutter.
Fantaisie de trombone will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 2:30pm on the SDU Stage at Steel Recital Hall. Accessible parking is available, and the theatre has an accessible entrance via elevator.
Admission: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $10 students. FREE for all UPEI students with a valid ID card. Tickets are available in advance at upei.universitytickets.com or by cash at the door.
We’re excited to share a fantastic lineup of Spring 2026 Professional Development opportunities offered by the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development (OCEPD) at UPEI — designed to help you grow your skills, expand your expertise, and elevate your impact.
UPEI Staff Special Rate:
A reminder that UPEI staff and faculty are eligible to take select OCEPD Certificate programs at a reduced tuition rate of just $995 — a great way to invest in yourself and your professional journey.
Spring 2026 Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/occupational-health-and-safety
- Starts: April 21, 2026
- Certificate Goals: Build confidence in identifying risks, preventing incidents, and strengthening workplace safety practices.
- Certificate in Introductory Data Analytics: Bridging Qualitative and Quantitative Analytics - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/introductory-data-analytics
- Starts: April 22, 2026
- Certificate Goals: Build foundational data skills to inform decision-making, enhance reporting, and bring data insights into your work.
- Certificate in Mental Health and Well-Being - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/certificate-in-mental-health-and-well-being
- Starts: April 28, 2026
- Certificate Goals: Enhance your understanding of workplace mental health strategies that support wellness, resilience, and a positive organizational culture.
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/conflict-resolution-certificate
- Starts: April 30, 2026
- Certificate Goals: Sharpen practical skills for managing and resolving workplace conflict, turning challenging conversations into constructive outcomes.
- Certificate in Professional Communications - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/professional-communications-certificate
- Starts: May 4, 2026
- Certificate Goals: Develop high-impact communication skills — from workplace writing to effective interpersonal exchanges — essential in every role.
- Certificate in Marketing and Branding - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/certificate-in-marketing-and-branding
- Starts: May 13, 2026 (three-course sequence)
- Certificate Goals: Learn how to craft compelling messaging, utilize social media strategically, and strengthen your personal or department brand.
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing - https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates/certificate-in-motivational-interviewing
- Starts: June 4, 2026
- Certificate Goals: Gain practical conversational techniques to support behaviour change, coaching, and supportive dialogues across teams.
Why Take a Certificate?
Each of these OCEPD Certificate programs is practical, evidence-informed, and directly applicable to your work at UPEI. Whether it’s enhancing communication, boosting team morale, improving safety, strengthening analytics, or fortifying wellbeing — these Certificates are designed to give you the skills to improve in your role and contribute to stronger well-being.
Ready to enroll or learn more?
Visit the full OCEPD Certificate listings on UPEI’s Professional Development site: https://www.upei.ca/professional-development/certificates
Feel free to reach out if you’d like help selecting the right program for your goals — we’re cheering you on as you continue your professional development journey!
You're invited to the Robertson Library Book Club! Throughout Winter Term 2026, we will read and discuss three books on the topic of indigeneity in the region of Turtle Island known as Canada. Book club meetings will be co-hosted by Morgan Varis, a sessional instructor from IKERAS (Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies). These meetings will take place on the last Monday of each month from January - March and will be held in the Robertson Library lobby at noon (12pm); light refreshments will be provided.
Our next meeting is Monday, March 30, 12pm-1pm, discussing The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline (fiction)
"Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The Indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden - but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves." The Marrow Thieves won the Governor General's Literary Award for Young People's Literature (Text) in 2017. -Cormorant Books
Copies of all three books are available to borrow from the Robertson Library (courtesy of PEI Public Library/Service des bibliothèques publiques ÎPÉ and their book club kit program):
Birdie by Tracey Lindberg
Out of the Depths by Isabelle Knockwood
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
Hope to see you there!
The sixth meeting of the UPEI Senate will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in Room 102 at Alumni Hall (618 University Avenue). View the 2025-2026 calendar of Senate meetings or documents for the upcoming meeting. (Posted one week before the meeting)
All meetings are open to members of the University community, although certain in-camera items (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 UPEI community who wish to attend the open session of a UPEI 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 Faculty of Science Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. K. Devon Lynn (Environmental Studies and Cleantech Academy) entitled "The efficacy of artificial reef structures in raising marine biodiversity" on Friday, February 27, at 12:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre 204. Everyone is welcome.
The Department of Music presents Fantaisie de trombone, a recital featuring UPEI faculty members Dr. Dale Sorensen (trombone) with Dr. Magdalena von Eccher (piano), showcasing three 20th-century works by French women composers, along with 21st-century masterpieces by James M. David and Susan Mutter.
Tickets are available in advance at upei.universitytickets.com or by cash at the door.
Recognition of Founders Ceremony to honour the 2025 Founders
- Dr. Debbie MacLellan
- Donna Barnes
- Dr. Gerald Johnson
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 1:30 pm
Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall
All are invited!
All this week you can get a free sticker of your choice with any purchase over $20.00 at the UPEI Bookstore.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the details of this promotion as well as our contests, sales, and newest products.
Members of the public are invited to attend a panel titled “Education in the Age of AI: Reimagining the Educational Landscape” on February 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the Alex MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), Don and Marion McDougall Hall, UPEI. Dr. Tess Miller, a professor in the UPEI Faculty of Education, and PhD students Rahula Samaran, Saniya Shaikh, and Xiaohan Yang, all of whom are doing research in AI, will give presentations on education and various aspects of AI.
For more information, go to https://www.upei.ca/communications/news/2026/02/public-presentation-education-and-ai-upei-february-26
Dr. Kayla Murphy, BA, MEd, Ed.D., a candidate for the tenure-track associate professor position in the Faculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS), will give a research presentation titled "Relational Accountability in Education: Indigenous Methodologies, Student Experience, and Institutional Responsibility” on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:30 am in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142.
Do you have students in unpaid work-integrated learning placements or projects this semester? 30 bursaries, valued at $1,000 each, have been created for students who are taking part in work-integrated learning with an industry or community partner as part of their UPEI coursework during the 2026 Winter semester.
Full details, including application form, can be found at https://www.upei.ca/exed/students/wil-bursary
Applications are due by March 1.
The UPEI Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships is excited to host a Study Abroad Information Session on Thursday, February 26, from 1:00-2:00 pm in the Robertson Library Annex, Room 209. We will explain the different Study Abroad Programs, explore UPEI's various partner schools, discuss funding opportunities, share past student experiences, and answer any questions you may have!
To claim a seat, please sign up here!
To close the month, the TLC focuses on classroom practice in higher education. Universities Canada’s Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion provides pan-Canadian principles, actions, and accountability measures—signed by dozens of institutions—for fostering inclusive environments and supporting Black students nationwide.
The Faculty of Education invites all to attend the public presentation of Diane Montgomery's PhD Dissertation Defense, "A Student-Directed Holistic Assessment Approach to Help Teachers Develop Self-Regulated Learners and Support the Diverse Needs of Students in Inclusive Educational Settings "
Please join us in person at Memorial Hall, Room 417 or through Teams: see the link below:
D. Montgomery PhD Dissertation Defense | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Attend our first session on February 25, from 6 pm at The Fox & Crow, featuring Cooking and Meal Prep Basics. This 30-minute workshop is designed to help you build everyday skills while learning more about food security on campus, delivered by two students supporting a Work-Integrated Learning Initiative.
Every time you attend a session, you will earn one entry toward two $500 cash prizes. Attend all five workshops to get five chances to win!
Plus, everyone who attends will receive a Wellness Wallet, including a FREE MEAL you can redeem at The Fox & Crow anytime. 🤤
Learn, eat, and get rewarded- all in one program!
Welcome to the following new employees who joined the University of Prince Edward Island community in January 2026:
- Kazi Raisha Inshad Anwar, Human Resources
- Ryan Blair, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Megan Douthwright, Faculty of Nursing
- Aimee Dow, Faculty of Nursing
- Heidi Duchesne, Ancillary Services
- Andrea Hanlan, Faculty of Nursing
- Leah Kristufek, Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
- Julia Larkin, Applied Human Sciences, Faculty of Science
- Emma MacLean, Office of the Associate Vice-President, Students
- Melissa Markovich, Faculty of Nursing
- Zhouwei Miao, Faculty of Nursing
- Katelyn Ostridge, Faculty of Nursing
- Ashley Powell, Diagnostic Services, Atlantic Veterinary College
- Shaylyn Uchtenhagen, Faculty of Nursing
- Cecilia Walsh-Gallison, Faculty of Nursing
- Michelle Young, Faculty of Nursing
We are excited to have you join the UPEI team!
The Faculty of Science Seminar Series invites the campus community to a presentation by Dr. K. Devon Lynn (Environmental Studies and Cleantech Academy) entitled "The efficacy of artificial reef structures in raising marine biodiversity" on Friday, February 27, at 12:30 pm, Duffy Science Centre 204. Everyone is welcome.
