Three Master of Arts in Island Studies awarded SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship
Three students from the Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program at the University of Prince Edward Island have been awarded Canada Graduate Scholarships from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRCC) through its master’s program competition. The program is open to Canadian graduate students from across the country. This year, a total of 73 awards, valued at $17,500 each, were given out in the master’s category.
Call for papers for the LMMI’s 15th biennial international conference
The L.M. Montgomery Institute has issued a call for papers for its 15th biennial international conference, which will be held at the University of Prince Edward Island, June 22 to 26, 2022. The theme of the conference will be “L.M. Montgomery and Re-vision.”
Mid-semester break (February 16–19)
Mid-semester break, February 16–19. No classes (does not apply to BEd students).
UPEI remembers the late Ab Ferris
The University community was saddened to learn of the passing of retired accounting professor Albert “Ab” Ferris, who died on December 3 in Charlottetown. Well known for his efforts to seek out the respect of students to ensure their success, he said in a 2013 Guardian article, “If you show the students that you care and that you have an interest in their well-being, they will do everything possible not to disappoint you. It’s just such a rewarding experience to work with young people.’’
Islander Day - no classes
No classes for students.
Master of Science Environmental Science Thesis Defense: Rimsha Khan
TITLE OF THESIS: Carbon Footprints and Sustainable Solutions for Potato Cultivation on Prince Edward Island
Digital Badge Program Information Session
Join Experiential Education staff for an information session to learn about our free digital badge program. We'll give students an overview of our program and how all the components fit together--perfect for those who are working their way through the workshops but aren't sure of next steps, or those who are just curious about what is available to them. Learn about how to earn bronze, silver, and gold badges; we'll leave time for questions!
UPEI and Holland College sign degree pathway agreements
Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island have signed 22 degree pathway agreements to enable graduates from Holland College to pursue their educational goals seamlessly and obtain a degree from UPEI. The continued collaboration provides students with the opportunity to continue their studies on P.E.I. by beginning their studies at one institution and finishing at the other, receiving credit for their college diploma.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, December 6
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. On December 6, we remember: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal. UPEI will observe the day by lowering the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building to half-mast.
