Negotiations commence with UPEIFA BU #1 and BU #2
The following statement was emailed to UPEI employees on June 1, 2026.
UPEI began negotiations on Friday, May 29, 2026, towards new collective agreements with the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association. Both bargaining teams met on Friday, with additional meetings scheduled through June and July.
We remain committed to respectful and constructive dialogue as we work to reach an agreement at the bargaining table that is fair for employees and sustainable for the long‑term health of our institution.
Employee Wellness: Mandala Painting
Wellness activity for UPEI staff and faculty June 3!
Drop In Mandala Painting - Wednesday, June 3 anytime between 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Sports Centre classroom #212. Join us for a relaxing Mandala Painting session and explore the art of mindfulness. No prior experience needed - just bring your creativity. No need to register, just drop by.
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
The National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism was proclaimed in 2005 and first observed on June 23, 2005, in memory of those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world. The day was chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 tragedy, which occurred on June 23, 1985.
UPEI Philosophy Reading Group Meeting
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet in downtown Charlottetown on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 pm to discuss pages 3–31 of Jacques Rancière’s The Politics of Aesthetics.
This group is an invitation to think with some of the most intriguing philosophers of our time—and with one another. No prior experience is required, only an open mind and a willingness to experiment with ideas.
If you would like to attend, please contact Dr. Max Schaefer at mschaefer@upei.ca for more information.
Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative Atlantic turns on the bat signal!
Spring is here, and bats in Atlantic Canada are on the move. Several species are emerging after winter hibernation, flying from caves, mines, and possibly wells to their summer homes. Meanwhile, migratory bat species are flying north from southern latitudes to this region.
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) Atlantic bat team is asking the public to report sightings of the elusive nocturnal animals by calling the Atlantic Bat Hotline at 1-833-434-BATS (2287).
UPEI hosts over 600 historians at three overlapping conferences June 1 to 5
In the first week of June, the historic UPEI campus will be bustling with over 600 historians from across Canada here to attend three conferences.
The UPEI Department of History is hosting overlapping conferences from June 1 to 5: the Canadian Historical Association (CHA), June 1 to 3; Atlantic Canada Studies (ACS), June 3 to 5; and the Canadian Catholic History Association (CCHA), June 3 to 4. This is the first time that the three conferences have been held in combination.
Members of the public are welcome to attend two events: one is on May 31 and the other on June 4.
Workshop – The CV Switchover Solution™: Write effective Tri-Agency CVs in less time, every time
The Tri-Agency CV is coming, and no one feels ready for it. Need some help? Join Research Services and High-Fidelity Science Communication and spend 2 hours building a system that saves time on every grant you write going forward.
In this workshop, you'll learn:
