Bioinformatics Atlantic Seminar: The Multi-omic Ocean
In this seminar we will explore the different ways in which ‘omics can illuminate ocean ecosystem health! The seminar will be presented in a Hybrid format: in-person at UPEI and online via Microsoft Teams. The seminar will be followed by an in-person social event at UPEI. We hope you’ll join us to network with our speakers and peers!
Speakers:
Dr. Loay Jabre, Mount Allison University: "Marine microbial metabolism: from subcellular to global scales"
Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues – June 2026, Issue 1
Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. Since the program began last August, 242 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues.
Thanks to the ongoing interest and participation, submissions will continue to be featured in upcoming issues of Campus Connector. You can read submissions for June, 2026 (organized in alphabetical order) below.
FIFA World Cup Watch Party with UPEI Student Union
Doors open at 3:00 pm
Game starts at 4:00 pm
Kitchen and bar will be open. No outside food or beverages allowed.
All ages welcome.
It is free to attend, but we are encouraging non-perishable donations to the food bank.
PEI Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Induction ceremony for Colin MacAdam, Vernon Frizzell and Ed Hilton to take place at UPEI on Saturday July 11.
Reception: 12:45pm
Presentations: 1:30pm
Buffet Reception: 3:00pm
Tickets are $25 and can be reserved by contacting PEI Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Nick Murray at 902-393-5474 or by email at njmurray100@gmail.com
UPEI and CUPE 1870 celebrate new collective agreement
The University of Prince Edward Island and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 1870) marked the ratification of a new collective agreement with a ceremony and cake on June 23 in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. UPEI reached an agreement with CUPE 1870, which represents administrative and support staff at UPEI, following 3.5 days of bargaining in May.
UPEI Visits Ontario! (Week 1)
UPEI will be in the Ottawa region from September 28 to October 2 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Ainsley at aijeffery@upei.ca.
UPEI Visits PEI!
UPEI will be touring PEI high schools from September 28 to October 2 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to our team at apply@upei.ca.
UPEI Visits North/Central New Brunswick!
UPEI student recruitment will be in the North and Central New Brunswick areas from September 21 to 25 as part of the AARAO Post-Secondary Opportunities Fairs. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Becca at rscann@upei.ca.
