Dr. Xander Wang receives University Research Excellence Award
UPEI held its annual Celebration of Colleagues on May 29, 2025, to recognize the achievements of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff members. UPEI Communications is profiling the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in summer editions of the Campus Connector newsletter.
Atlantic Canada’s Inaugural Sustainable Agriculture Conference to be held at UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island will host Atlantic Canada’s Inaugural Sustainable Agriculture Conference on August 5 and 6, 2025.
Music and the Mind Maritimes - Access to Music Education Conference
Join the Music Cognition Lab members at our 5th annual Music and the Mind Maritimes - Access to Music Education Conference for an afternoon of research, dialogue, and community connection focused on music, psychology, and education.
This event brings together researchers, educators, students, and community members to explore topics such as emotion in speech and music, the role of music in adolescence and access to music education.
Dr. Kathleen MacMillan named President-Elect of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is proud to share that Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, equine ambulatory veterinarian and Associate Professor, has been named president-elect of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Her appointment was announced at the CVMA’s annual convention held in Victoria, British Columbia, in July.
UPEI mourns passing of Dr. Peter Meincke, President Emeritus
This message was also emailed to faculty and staff on Tuesdsay, July 29, 2025.
The University of Prince Edward Island is saddened by the recent passing of Dr. Peter Meincke, President Emeritus.
Dr. Meincke was the second president of UPEI, serving from 1978 to 1985. He was named President Emeritus in 2001 and a Founder of the University in 2015.
Dr. Kuljeet Grewal receives University Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision
UPEI held its annual Celebration of Colleagues on May 29, 2025, to recognize the achievements of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff members. UPEI Communications is profiling the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in summer editions of the Campus Connector newsletter.
UPEI Cairo Campus holds Convocation ceremony on June 22
The University of Prince Edward Island held its 2025 Convocation ceremony on June 22 at its campus in New Cairo, Egypt.
UPEI Philosophy Reading Group Meeting
The UPEI Philosophy Reading Group will meet on Sunday, August 3, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at a downtown location still to be determined.
All are welcome.
During this gathering, we will discuss Chapter 3: "The Affective Politics of Fear," pp. 62-80, from Sara Ahmed’s The Cultural Politics of Emotion.
The following passages speak to the spirit of the reading:
Registration begins for 2026 Fall semester - students with 4th-year standing
Registration date for students with 4th year standing. Other dates:
Thursday, May 21 - Registration date for students with 3rd year standing
Monday, May 25 - Registration date for students with 2nd year standing
Tuesday, May 26 - Registration date for all other students
Convocation - Faculty of Science
Convocation - Faculty of Science
