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.

"UPEI is equipping me to make a greater impact in patient care."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

I am originally from Kerala in India but I was raised in Qatar, where I grew up for 26 years. Growing up between these two cultures shaped my identity, values, and worldview, giving me a deep appreciation for diversity and community. I travelled from Qatar to the University of Prince Edward Island for the Paramedicine degree program. I had always wanted to earn a bachelor’s degree from a Canadian university, especially since my Advanced Care Paramedic certification was completed through a Canadian college in Qatar.

Atlantic Veterinary College holds annual White Coat Ceremony

Seventy new veterinarians were welcomed to the veterinary profession during the Atlantic Veterinary College’s White Coat Ceremony held at the UPEI Performing Arts Centre on May 12, 2026.

At the ceremony, each graduate was presented with a monogrammed lab coat by family members, friends, mentors, or supporters, symbolizing their transition to veterinary professional. Earlier in the day, they received their doctor of veterinary medicine degrees during the first of UPEI’s four Convocation ceremonies.

Notice to Bargain received from PSAC bargaining units

The following statement was also emailed to UPEI employees on May 26, 2027.

UPEI recently received Notice to Bargain from Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) 86000, which comprises graduate research assistants, graduate lab instructors, and graduate tutorial assistants. In addition, a new PSAC bargaining unit for post-doctoral research associates, that was recently certified, served notice to bargain on April 8, 2026, for its first collective agreement. Negotiations with both units are expected to commence in the coming months.

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