The Master of Arts - Island Studies program at UPEI is pleased to announce an opportunity for faculty, students and the general public to attend a major conference and summer school taking place on July 4 to 9 at UPEI. This event, called the Liveable Islands Conference, brings together some of the leading international and local experts in island studies to talk about issues surrounding islands of the world. You are invited to attend the conference portion of the event on July 4 (11:30-5:15) and 5 (9:30-4:30) consisting of 20 papers (and two lunches), for only $55. You are also invited to attend the two and a half day summer school on July 7 to 9, where five island studies experts provide intensive modules on topics such as 'small island economies', 'coastal communities and climate change', 'practising island studies', 'the military functions of islands' and 'defining islandness'. Summer school registration is only $110 and includes three lunches. For more information on the program and to register, visit the conference website at www.upei.ca/arts/reti-annual-meetings-2014 or call Jim Randall at 620-5013. There is limited space at these events so first come, first served.