Dr. Kathleen MacMillan named President-Elect of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú) 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.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú mourns passing of Dr. Peter Meincke, President Emeritus

This message was also emailed to faculty and staff on Tuesdsay, July 29, 2025.

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú is saddened by the recent passing of Dr. Peter Meincke, President Emeritus.

Dr. Meincke was the second president of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú, 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

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú 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. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Communications is profiling the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in summer editions of the Campus Connector newsletter.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú Philosophy Reading Group Meeting

The ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú 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:

Cyber Security: Ask Me Anything with Dave Kubert

It’s time for another cybersecurity Ask Me Anything session. This is an invitation to students, faculty, and staff at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú to join in and ask me questions about cybersecurity, and I’ll do my very best to answer them. This is also an opportunity to share concerns, comments, or complaints about cybersecurity issues at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù·½Èë¿Ú or in general. I look forward to seeing you at this session!