The UMGRC is a pan-Canadian, refereed, academic conference designed to showcase the work of graduate students at UPEU and beyond. The theme of the conference is, "Emerging Scholars: Illuminating Graduate Research." The conference is being held in MacDougall Hall on August 6, 7, and 8. (more info: http://www.upei.ca/research/officeofgraduatestudies/graduate-students-a…) On Friday, August 7 at 9:00 am (MCDH 242), please join us for our keynote presentation by Dr. Theresa Bernardo (Michigan State University, UPEI Alumnus 1989, 2012 UPEI Distinguished Alumnus) On Friday, August 7 at 6:00 pm (lawn outside of MacDougall) join us for a BBQ (to register, click here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-upei-multidisciplinary-research-confere…). Ripped Paper will be performing at 7:30 pm. Doors will open at 7 pm for the musical entertainment. It's a free show, and all are welcome. Please direct any questions to Brittany Jakubiec (bjakubiec@upei.ca)