Campus Notices
Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential with Collide Discover!
Are you ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation? Whether you have a business idea in mind or are simply curious about where to begin, Collide Discover offers the perfect starting point.
This engaging extracurricular program is designed for students across all faculties who are eager to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. You'll build the confidence and knowledge needed to bring ideas to life while learning how to spot opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and communicate the value of your ideas effectively.
Interested in joining the program? !
Fall 2025 Program dates:
Wednesdays from 11:30 am–1:00 pm
September 24 to November 5, 2025
Show us your 17³Ô¹Ï Pride and support your 17³Ô¹Ï Panther athletes by wearing green and white or any 17³Ô¹Ï gear, no matter where you are in the world!
On September 26, take a photo of yourself wearing any 17³Ô¹Ï gear and post it to social media with the hashtag #17³Ô¹ÏHOCO for a chance to win a new Pride the Panther mini mascot!
The which includes 17³Ô¹Ï alumni Todd MacLean (BA, 2001) and Deryl Gallant (BMus, 2002) will bring their unique live band karaoke to campus. Alumni and students can hit the stage and belt out their favourite hits with an incredible backing band.
Thesis defense presented by Saad Cheema
Title of the Thesis: "Supplemental Irrigation through Decision Support System in the Face of Climate Change: A sustainable Approach"
Precise supplemental irrigation has become essential because of climate-driven variability. This thesis proposes a decision support system (DSS) that integrates soil, crops, and climate data for real-time scheduling. Soil Water Characteristic Curves (SWCC) were developed for PEI soils for determining field capacity, wilting point, and available water. Stage-specific potato crop coefficients (Kc) were measured utilizing a lysimeter. The seasonal and daily crop water requirements (ETc) were around 280 mm under PEI growing conditions. On-farm reference evapotranspiration (ETo) measurements enhanced precision relative to regional meteorological stations. A soil-water balance model combined all inputs to trigger irrigation in real time. The research was converted into a real-time DSS web application for end users. This methodology provides a sustainable, climate-resilient foundation for precise water management.
Date/Time /Location
September 22, 2025, 1:00 pm, AVC 286C
Everyone is welcome
Women’s Network PEI and 17³Ô¹Ï’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) partnered to offer a creative, community-based space for survivors of gender-based violence and individuals navigating life after trauma. Participants were guided through a process of reflection, story-telling, and visual expression, culminating in this photography exhibit.
Each photo is a window into a personal journey. Some speak to recovery, others to silence, safety, freedom, or inner growth. Together, they remind us that healing takes many forms and every voice matters.
The art will be on display in Concourse of the Student Union Building (W.A. Murphy Student Centre) on September 18 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and in the Robertson Library lobby from September 22 to September 26.
On September 16, students came together with Campus Life, the Student Union, and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) to paint stones with messages of respect, consent, compassion, and care. The stones are now scattered across campus along walkways and in flower beds so that all 17³Ô¹Ï community members can see the art and receive the messages of care.
Scatter Stones is part of PEI’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week, a dedicated time to raise awareness about sexual violence in our community; to educate on sexual violence prevention; and to show compassion and offer support to survivors of sexual violence in our community.
Why Stones? Stones can be used to build boundaries. Similar to a fence around a home, boundaries are an important part of protecting ourselves. What behaviours or interactions are acceptable and comfortable for you? You have the right to decide your own limits and to have them respected. Stones can also be used to build foundations. What sort of campus culture do we want? What principles matter to us? It is up to each of us to contribute to the foundations of our community.
Keep your eye out for these beautiful pieces of art as you travel through your day and let’s work together to continue building an inclusive, respectful, safe community at 17³Ô¹Ï!
If you experience sexual or gender-based violence, you are not alone. The 17³Ô¹Ï Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office is here to help: 902-620-5090 or sv-pro@upei.ca. You can also visit us in Room 115-118 Kelley Memorial Building from 8:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
The Bachelor of Education Program (B.Ed) is now open for applications! Our booth is at the W.A. Murphy Student Center from 11:30 to 1:30 on September 23 and from 9:30 to 11:30 on September 24. Please drop by and find out more about our program if you are interested in becoming a teacher!
B.Ed is a 12-month post-degree program beginning in May consisting of 60 credit hours in education courses. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It is the opportunity for students to direct their studies in Primary/Elementary (K–6) or Intermediate/Senior (7–12) and also pursue optional additional study through a focus in International, Indigenous, or Adult Education.
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last TEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $35,725, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for 17³Ô¹Ï’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or . The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
Feedback on University Librarian candidate presentations due September 19, 2025
The search committee for the University Librarian has arranged the recorded presentations of the finalists.
Svetlana Kochkina's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
Melissa Fraser-Arnott's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
Ignacio Albarracin's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
The search committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.
The 17³Ô¹Ï Writing Centre (Robertson Library 274) is now open for one-on-one support. This service is free and available to everyone in the campus community. Register now and get ready to make that first appointment!
Please note that availability will be limited until October 1 when we will add appointment times to our online schedule. Please go to for more information.
We look forward to working with you!
The Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to join our Business Model Canvas workshop.
Learn how to design a sustainable business model using Steve Blank's Business Model Canvas. This tool is used to help build the skills needed to create a strong business plan, but has more flexibility than a traditional one.
The workshop will take place at Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship in Robertson Library on 17³Ô¹Ï campus. Sign up !
Zotero is a citation management tool that helps researchers organize their sources, find research they've previously read, and create in-text citations and bibliographies. If you'd like to try it out, you can attend one of these upcoming Library workshops. All four workshops will cover the same content (including migrating from RefWorks to Zotero) and are open to students, staff, and faculty.
- Monday, September 15 at 10:00 am, online Teams link,
- Monday, September 15 at 2:00 pm , online Teams link,
- Friday, September 19 at 10:00 am, Robertson Library, Room 264 (the LINC), no registration required
- Friday, September 19 at 2:00 pm, Robertson Library, Room 264 (the LINC), no registration required
For more information about Robertson Library's transition from RefWorks to Zotero, see . WIth questions about these workshops or Zotero, contact Katelyn Browne at krbrowne@upei.ca
Please "save the date" for our next town hall featuring a conversation with Board of Governors Chair Shannon MacDonald and President Wendy Rodgers on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Board Chair MacDonald will lead a 'fireside chat' with President Rodgers, touching on goals and priorities and opportunities and challenges as we pursue the coming year and our strategic plan for the next five years.
This event will be similar to past ones where there will be an opportunity to ask questions. You will be able to attend in person (always preferable) or online. If you are unable to participate in person, you are welcome to join us virtually at this .
We look forward to seeing you!
This session will offer an intro to our micro course – Teaching with Technology – giving an overview of the course, explaining how it helps instructors to choose technology which supports and aligns
with their pedagogy, and providing an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and get some help.
Join us in the TLC, Robertson Library Annex Room 230 on Tuesday September 23 at 12:00 pm.
Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Potential with Collide Discover!
Are you ready to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation? Whether you have a business idea in mind or are simply curious about where to begin, Collide Discover offers the perfect starting point.
This engaging extracurricular program is designed for students across all faculties who are eager to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. You'll build the confidence and knowledge needed to bring ideas to life while learning how to spot opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and communicate the value of your ideas effectively.
Interested in joining the program? !
Fall 2025 Program dates:
Wednesdays from 11:30 am–1:00 pm
September 24 to November 5, 2025
The excitement for this Saturday's Gold Rush draw is growing as big as the pot! With no winners in the last TEN draws, the total pot has grown to more than $35,725, with half going to the winner of the draw.
Gold Rush is a virtual fundraising initiative that raises funds for 17³Ô¹Ï’s athletic and recreation programs. You can now select a specific team, club, or program to direct your proceeds from each of your tickets.
Play today and every week for a chance to win! Download the 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Recreation app from the App Store or on Google Play, or . The weekly draw is held at 8:00 pm every Saturday.
Feedback on University Librarian candidate presentations due September 19, 2025
The search committee for the University Librarian has arranged the recorded presentations of the finalists.
Svetlana Kochkina's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
Melissa Fraser-Arnott's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
Ignacio Albarracin's presentation can be viewed at the following link:
The search committee welcomes your feedback on the candidates. Please send feedback by email to vpar@upei.ca by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Thank you for your valued input into this search process. All feedback remains confidential.
Join us for an engaging bring-your-own-lunch session to learn more about Mootimeter, a live-polling tool inspired by Mentimeter. This tool has recently been added to our Moodle at 17³Ô¹Ï. This session will go over how to setup and use the tool. Registration is not required, but registering will add you to the calendar event as a reminder:
Wednesday September 24 at 12:00 pm, Robertson Library Annex, Room 230.
The 17³Ô¹Ï Writing Centre (Robertson Library 274) is now open for one-on-one support. This service is free and available to everyone in the campus community. Register now and get ready to make that first appointment!
Please note that availability will be limited until October 1 when we will add appointment times to our online schedule. Please go to for more information.
We look forward to working with you!
The Healthy Campus Committee is pleased to support 17³Ô¹Ï staff, faculty, and retirees with two weekly wellness programs this fall:
- Pickleball – Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00 pm, Gymnasium (September 16–December 2)
- Mindful Flow and Stillness – Thursdays, 12:10–12:55 pm, Studio 1 (September 18–December 11)
Both programs take place in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and are free of charge for 17³Ô¹Ï staff, faculty, and retirees. Please note that weekly registration is required for each activity.
How to Register:
- Visit or open the Panther Recreation app.
- Select 17³Ô¹Ï LOGIN and enter your 17³Ô¹Ï email address and password.
- Click the Wellness icon, choose your program, and follow the prompts.
For more information, please contact:
Angela Marchbank
Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness
