UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation hosting free education program across PEI
The UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation is hosting a free public education program titled “Coastal Conversations: Understanding, Adapting, Acting” about the challenges and solutions shaping PEI’s changing coastline—from erosion and climate impacts to erosion monitoring techniques and the work of watershed groups.
The sessions, which are happening across the province, are open to everyone.
AVC student on a mission to make UPEI a safer place for birds
Minhye Lee, a third-year student at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), is taking action to help protect birds on campus through a new initiative focused on evaluating bird-window collisions.
2025 Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards Celebration
The UPEI Alumni Association invites students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us as we celebrate and recognize the following 2025 Alumni Award recipients:
Distinguished Alumni
- Dr. Janice Keefe, BA 1984
- Dr. Lesley Steele, DVM 1997
Inspiring Young Alumni
- Dr. Derek Schipper, BSc 2006
- Katie Arsenault, BBA 2007
- Alexia Riche, BA 2020
Please RSVP using this form before September 17, 2025.
Calgary Alumni and Friends Social
All UPEI, Saint Dunstan’s University, and Prince of Wales College Alumni and Friends in Calgary and area are invited to join UPEI President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Wendy Rodgers and UPEI Alumni for an evening social at Rodney's Oyster House.
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Rodney's Oyster House
355 10th Ave SW (at 4th St. SW), Calgary, AB
Please RSVP using this form by Friday, October 10, 2025.
We look forward to seeing you on October 24!
Halifax Alumni and Friends Annual Luncheon
All UPEI, Saint Dunstan’s University, and Prince of Wales College Alumni and Friends in Halifax and area are invited to join UPEI President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Wendy Rodgers for UPEI Alumni's annual luncheon at Brightwood Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, November 12 beginning at 12:00 pm.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm
Brightwood Golf and Country Club
Angela Driscoll receives University Award for Exemplary Service
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. Over the coming weeks, UPEI Communications will include profiles of the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in editions of the Campus Connector.
BDO's Virtual Workshop Series
Do you want to ignite your professional future by building essential skills, exploring emerging trends, and gaining direct access to industry professionals? BDO is excited to invite you to participate in their virtual workshop series. These workshops offer practical, career-focused learning experiences tailored to prepare students for success in today’s dynamic workforce. See details and registration links below.
UPEI nursing faculty and students present at regional nursing schools conference
Faculty and students in the UPEI Faculty of Nursing collaborated recently to present at the 2025 Atlantic Regional Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (ARCASN) Conference in Saint John, NB.
The theme of the conference was “Fostering Resilience: Supporting Students, Nurses, and Educators in Nursing.”
UPEI graduate student conducting survey about mental health impacts of coastal erosion
Lucy Li, a Master of Environmental Sciences student at UPEI and a member of the UPEI Climate Smart Lab, is seeking participants for a survey study about the mental health impacts of coastal erosion.
King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to UPEI community members
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation and recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community in Canada, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to the country.
