Bachelor of Integrated Studies program information session
UPEI's Bachelor of Integrated Studies program is specifically designed for mature learners who are looking to earn a university degree. Students may study in Arts, Business or Science and pursue studies either part-time or full-time. The Bachelor of Integrated Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island places the unique needs of adult learners in focus, with a distinct entry point, ongoing learner support, broad choice of courses to meet employment requirements and personal interests, and a faculty noted for its strength in teaching.
New poetry book spans generations
Island poet Bren Simmers is launching a new collection of poetry with Gaspereau Press called If, When. This conversation across generations links the author’s contemporary experiences working in Squamish, British Columbia with those of her great-grandparents, who lived in the nearby mining town of Britannia a century earlier.
Future Prosperity Scholarships awarded to UPEI Island Studies students
The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program at the University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce the recipients of the Future Prosperity Scholarships. The winners for 2020 are Greg Ellison, Eliza MacLauchlan, and Alyssa Gillespie. They join Joyce Ferguson and Sarah Davison who received the awards in 2019.
Four outstanding researchers awarded SSHRC Explore Research Grants (SERG)
UPEI has awarded SSHRC Explore Research Grants (SERC) to four outstanding members of the research community. The SERG program supports research pursuits through the funding of fully developed research proposals. Researchers are especially encouraged to provide high-quality student training opportunities and to propose collaborations with others from different but complementary disciplines.
The recipients of this round of SERG funding are
AVC Class of 2021 celebrate achievement at White Coat ceremonies
AVC’s Class of 2021 celebrated their entry into the profession of veterinary medicine on Saturday, March 13, during their White Coat Ceremony and Awards Presentation, which was held during two socially distanced events.
The members of the class received white lab coats monogrammed with their names, symbolizing their transition from students to veterinary professionals. Dr. Jamie Pearson won the prestigious R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement for the highest cumulative grade average for all courses taken during the four-year program.
A rediscovered love of physics leads to success for UPEI student
UPEI's students are making an impact on campus, here in Canada, and around the world! Desiree Rehel is a fourth-year Physics student who recently won an award at a national undergraduate Physics student conference. After moving to PEI from Quebec in 2018, she re-discovered a love of physics at UPEI and will complete her degree program in 2022.
Why did you choose to study physics at UPEI?
Department of Economics Seminar Series
The Department of Economics will host a seminar this Friday at 2:00 PM over Zoom.
Dr. Nicholas Manuel from Saint Mary's will present "The Labour Impact of the COVID19 Pandemic by Worker Skill Type".
Dr. George Jia will present "Craft Brewing Industry and Interprovincial Trade Barriers: Theory and Practice ."
Time: Apr 30, 2021 02:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)
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UPEI to observe National Day of Mourning on April 28
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning (or Workers' Mourning Day) is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.
New island-specific policy recommendations for ‘building back better’
A new report outlines challenges and creative solutions for islands to “build back better” as they recover from COVID-19. The Annual Report on Global Islands 2020 is published by Island Studies Press.
While the ongoing global pandemic may have spared many islands the negative health impacts of COVID-19 thus far, it has undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for islands, such as Prince Edward Island, that rely heavily on tourism.
UPEI’s Faculty of Business holds an online information session for its Executive MBA program, April 28
UPEI’s Faculty of Business will hold an online information session for those interested in its Executive MBA program. The event will be Wednesday, April 28, at 5:00. This event will cover general program information and guidance on completing an application. Attendees will be given a promo code to have their UPEI application fee waived ($50 CAD value).
For the registration link, visit www.upei.ca/emba, or email mba@upei.ca
