Students and graduates from the Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program at the University of Prince Edward Island are making their mark in islands research around the world. Dolores LeVangie, Laurie Brinklow, and Kathleen Stuart have each received prestigious scholarships to study in the southern Chilean island of Chiloé, Tasmania, and Australia, respectively. Master's...

In recognition of February as Psychology Month, faculty members from UPEI's psychology department will participate in a free public lecture series organized by the department and the Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island. On February 9, Dr. Stacey MacKinnon will talk about the pros and cons of revenge and forgiveness, and the hard-to-pin-down definition of forgiveness. Her...

Vagabond Productions is back in action, and it is offering a Valentine's Day gift to its audience: a free show. Yes, you read it correctly: admission will not be charged for Vagabond's production of 'The Path of True Love,' February 10 to 13. Many of you will now be wondering about the catch. According to Greg Doran, coordinator of Theatre Studies and director of the show...

Forgiveness and revenge. Each of us has, in the past, had to choose between one or the other. Choose forgiveness, and we face the possibility of appearing weak. Seek revenge, and we come across as mean and spiteful. UPEI psychology professor Stacey MacKinnon will talk about forgiveness and revenge on Tuesday, February 9, at this month's Research on Tap. The discussion begins at 7 p.m. in...

UPEI alumnus Dr. Greg Fleming will talk about his work as a veterinarian with Disney's Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m., at UPEI. The second in the UPEI Student Union's new inspiring speakers series, Fleming's presentation will take place in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (Room 242), McDougall Hall. A reception will follow in Schurman Market Square, also in...

From February 8 to 12, the University of Prince Edward Island will celebrate International Development Week, a national event held annually to increase Canadians' awareness of their country's role in international development and to educate them about life in developing countries. UPEI has chosen the development of closer relationships between cultures as the theme for its celebration...

The faculty and staff of the University of Prince Edward Island are saddened to learn of the death on January 20, 2010, of Dr. Frances M. Frazer, a long-time faculty member at UPEI and wife of Dr. Ronald Baker, UPEI's first president. Dr. Frazer taught in the UPEI English department from 1969 to 1992, serving as Chair from 1988 to 1991. She was acting Dean of Arts from 1989 to 1990. She...

Students in the University of Prince Edward Island's executive-style Master of Business Administration program will explore the topic of local food during a public event in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, McDougall Hall, on Saturday, February 6. At 9:30 a.m., a panel of experts will present a local food challenge to the MBA students, who will be asked to come up with solutions, using the...

The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced funding on January 26 for seven research and development projects on Prince Edward Island - three of which are innovative projects of UPEI researchers. 'This is an exciting day for UPEI,' said Dr. Katherine...

The UPEI Graduate Students' Association (GSA) is seeking the help of the entire campus community to raise $10,000 for Haiti relief by Friday, January 29. To make a pledge or donation, please contact Ben Perry, GSA VP Finance. The GSA began their fundraising on January 16, and with ten dozen cookies donated by Buns n' Things Bakery and the support of the UPEI Athletic Department, they...