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.
Dr. Paul Bernard 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. Over the coming weeks, UPEI Communications will include profiles of the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in editions of the Campus Connector.
PsyD Dissertation Defense by Jill McDowall
We are pleased and excited to invite all to attend Jill Anne McDowall's PsyD dissertation defense presentation taking place August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Please join us in supporting Jill Anne on this momentous occasion!
Titled: "Exploring the Caregiver Experience: Participating in the Social ABCs Program with a Toddler with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder.“
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Date and Time: August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
2025 Pride Parade
One of the signature events of Pride Fest ‘25 is the PEI Pride Parade, when individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations join a colourful line-up to walk through the streets of Charlottetown. The 31st annual PEI Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 26—UPEI, the UPEI Student Union, UPEI Alumni Association, and the AVC Pride Club are Panther Proud to participate!
PEI Pride Festival July 25-Aug 3
For a full schedule of festival events, visit https://www.pridepei.ca/pridefest25
More info to come on UPEI participation.
