Revised schedule:

Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Monday, June 19. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning of testing and again when the testing is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.

Memorial Hall – June 19
Duffy Science Centre – June 20
Alumni Canada Games Place - June 21
Don and Marion McDougall Hall – June 21 - 22
Health Sciences Building – June 23
Steel Building – Jun 26 – 27
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – June 27
Cass Science Hall – June 28
Daycare Building – June 29
618 University Avenue – June 29
SD Main Building – June 29
Kelley Memorial Building – June 30
W.A. Murphy Student Centre – July 10
Central Utility Building – July 11 – 12
Robertson Library – July 13 - 14
Atlantic Veterinary College – July 17 – 26
Tunnel System – July 27
K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre – July 28
School of Sustainable Engineering Building – August 14 – 16
Chaplaincy Centre – August 16
Chi Wan Young Sports Centre – August 17
Bill & Denise Andrew Hall – August 21 – 22
Bernardine Hall – August 23
Blanchard Hall – August 24
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall – August 25

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

Revised schedule:

Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Monday, June 19. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning of testing and again when the testing is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.

Memorial Hall – June 19
Duffy Science Centre – June 20
Alumni Canada Games Place - June 21
Robertson Library – June 21 – 22
Health Sciences Building – June 23
Steel Building – Jun 26 – 27
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – June 27
Cass Science Hall – June 28
Daycare Building – June 29
618 University Avenue – June 29
SD Main Building – June 29
Kelley Memorial Building – June 30
W.A. Murphy Student Centre – July 10
Central Utility Building – July 11 – 12
Don & Marion McDougall Hall – July 13 – 14
Atlantic Veterinary College – July 17 – 26
Tunnel System – July 27
K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre – July 28
School of Sustainable Engineering Building – August 14 – 16
Chaplaincy Centre – August 16
Chi Wan Young Sports Centre – August 17
Bill & Denise Andrew Hall – August 21 – 22
Bernardine Hall – August 23
Blanchard Hall – August 24
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall – August 25

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

The campus community is invited to attend a research presentation by Dr. Nino Antadze on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 9:45 am in room 204 of the Duffy Science Centre.  Dr. Antadze is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Studies. The presentation is entitled “The Role of Moral Agency in Fostering Sustainability Transitions”.

All are welcome!

The Karma Yoga class held on Wednesdays, 12:05 pm - 12:50 pm will move to the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre (Fitness Studio 1) on June 14 and 21. Participants can take their own mats, or use the mats in the fitness studio. Cost: donation of food item(s) or $5 to the UPEI Food Bank. 

The Office of Recruitment and International Relations (ORIR) is seeking volunteers to serve as conversational partners during its summer programs. The camps will be ongoing throughout the summer beginning on July 4. Click here for more information or contact Tara Corman, tcorman@upei.ca to get involved.

Check out the AWESOME items up for bid in the UPEI Panther Classic Online Auction with proceeds going to support our UPEI Panther Athletes! The auction is open to everyone, and you do not have to be in attendance at the golf event to bid! Simply log on at upeipanthers2017.eflea.ca, to view the auction and register to start bidding. Check back often as we will be adding NEW and exciting items regularly! 

*Please note that some items in this auction, once online bidding closes, will transition to our in-person event to be held Thursday, June 22, 1:00pm-6:00pm at the Belvedere Golf Club. The highest online bids will become the first bids placed at this event. You may still be outbid at the in-person auction, so we encourage you to be in attendance or place the highest bid you're willing to pay for the item to increase your chances of winning.

The AARMS 2017 summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the three courses. Each course consists of three hours lecture sessions per day for two weeks. These are graduate courses approved by University of Prince Edward Island and we will facilitate transfer credit to the extent possible.

This year's theme is Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences and the summer school will take place July 3 – 28, 2017 at the University of Prince Edward Island.

For further information contact Dr. Alexander Alvarez, alalvarez@upei.ca, Dr.Gordon MacDonald, gmacdonald@upei.ca or Dr. Nasser Saad, nsaad@upei.ca.

To apply, please visit our website. 

Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Monday, June 19. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning of testing and again when the testing is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.

Memorial Hall – June 19
Steel Building – June 20 – 21
Robertson Library – June 21 – 22
Health Sciences Building – June 23
Duffy Science Centre – Jun 26 – 27
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – June 27
Alumni Canada Games Place – June 28
Cass Science Hall – June 28
Daycare Building – June 29
618 University Avenue – June 29
SD Main Building – June 29
Kelley Memorial Building – June 30
W.A. Murphy Student Centre – July 10
Central Utility Building – July 11 – 12
Don & Marion McDougall Hall – July 13 – 14
Atlantic Veterinary College – July 17 – 26
Tunnel System – July 27
K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre – July 28
School of Sustainable Engineering Building – August 14 – 16
Chaplaincy Centre – August 16
Chi Wan Young Sports Centre – August 17
Bill & Denise Andrew Hall – August 21 – 22
Bernardine Hall – August 23
Blanchard Hall – August 24
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall – August 25

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

WM&M (1993) Ltd has been awarded the contract for the Memorial Hall Level One Psychology Research renovations. Construction is expected to begin Monday, June 12, 2017 and is expected to be complete in late fall 2017. During this time there will be noise and possibly some vibrations. The area will be considered a construction zone. The project will focus on substantial renovations to level one to better utilize the existing space, including ventilation and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical and architectural systems.

While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this renovation project that will enhance the facility.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

The University offers for sale by public tender the following surplus equipment:

• Item #1: 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 truck, motor and transmission are in good condition, needs new battery, 221,000 kms (estimated) bids to start at $300.00.
• Item #2: 1970’s custom made canoe trailer (no longer certified for road use).

Interested bidders can submit bid price for each item separately. Item 1 is available for viewing in the Parking Lot A. Item 2 is available for viewing by request.

Bid forms are available from Procurement & Payment Services, 126 Kelley Building. Tender closes 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Please email procurement@upei.ca to set up appointments to view the items of your choice.

Highest or any bid received not necessarily accepted.

Central Printing will be closed Tuesday, June 13. Paper orders required for delivery on Wednesday June 14, will need to be submitted by 2:00 pm on Monday, June 12. Please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

The UPEI Office of Recuitment and International Relations is looking for homestay families for visiting international students from Japan, Korea, and China for periods of two to six weeks this summer. Homestay is an important part of students' experiences here and it can be a great international experience for your family. For more information, contact Tara Corman at 902-894-2850 or tcorman@upei.ca.

You may also visit our website for more details and rates. 

The UPEI Office of Recuitment and International Relations is looking for homestay families to for visiting international students from Japan, Korea, and China for periods of two to six weeks this summer. Homestay is an important part of students' experiences here and it can be a great international experience for your family. For more information, contact Tara Corman at 902-894-2850 or tcorman@upei.ca.

You may also visit our website for more details and rates. 

Did you know that bats are the only mammals that fly, and eat about 500 mosquitoes in an evening meal? Learn more about these important animals with Jordi Segers, of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, at the Atlantic Veterinary College. The workshop will take place at AVC in Room 286A/287 on Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 pm.

Mr. Segers will provide an engaging presentation about the bats of PEI and the world. He will share information on why bats are critically important to us and the world's ecosystems, explain why bats are our true super heroes and what you can do in your own backyard to help PEI bats.

Everyone is welcome! Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact (902) 566-0589.

Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing the annual fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Monday, June 19. As part of these inspections, there will be testing of alarms. There will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning of testing and again when the testing is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.

Memorial Hall – June 19
Steel Building – June 20 – 21
Robertson Library – June 21 – 22
Health Sciences Building – June 23
Duffy Science Centre – Jun 26 – 27
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – June 27
Alumni Canada Games Place – June 28
Cass Science Hall – June 28
Daycare Building – June 29
618 University Avenue – June 29
SD Main Building – June 29
Kelley Memorial Building – June 30
W.A. Murphy Student Centre – July 10
Central Utility Building – July 11 – 12
Don & Marion McDougall Hall – July 13 – 14
Atlantic Veterinary College – July 17 – 26
Tunnel System – July 27
K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre – July 28
School of Sustainable Engineering Building – August 14 – 16
Chaplaincy Centre – August 16
Chi Wan Young Sports Centre – August 17
Bill & Denise Andrew Hall – August 21 – 22
Bernardine Hall – August 23
Blanchard Hall – August 24
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall – August 25

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

There will be a UPEI biosafety refresher training session Thursday, June 29, 2017 1:00 – 3:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Building.

This session is required for those who attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2013 or earlier. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. Topics to be covered include a review of basic biosafety principles, a practical approach to spill cleanup, and an update on what’s new at UPEI in the field of biosafety.

To attend the Biosafety Refresher training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before June 16, 2017. Please email kharrison@upei.ca or phone 902-566-0901. Please include your name, department, supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.

There will be a UPEI Basic Biosafety training session Wednesday, June 28, 2017 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Building.

Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to graduate students.
Please note: anyone who has not attended a training session since 2013 is required to take the Biosafety Refresher Course.

To attend the Basic Biosafety training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before June 16, 2017 by email, kharrison@upei.ca, or by phone, 902-566-0901. Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.

Central Printing will be closed Tuesday, June 13. Paper orders required for delivery on Wednesday June 14, will need to be submitted by 2:00 pm on Monday, June 12. Please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

There have been a few incidents on campus recently where crows have swooped individuals in what we assume is an attempt to obtain food. Members of the campus community are reminded to refrain from feeding birds and other wildlife such as foxes.

While birds and other wildlife might seem hungry, feeding them just isn't a good idea. Here's why:

1. “People” food isn’t good for animals.
2. It makes wild animals lose their natural fear of people and they can become a nuisance.
3. Wild animals who depend on people for food can cause injuries or spread disease.

Thank-you for your co-operation!

The Office of Recruitment and International Relations (ORIR) is seeking volunteers to serve as conversational partners during its summer programs. The camps will be ongoing throughout the summer beginning on July 4. Click here for more information or contact Tara Corman, tcorman@upei.ca to get involved.