UPEI hosts public lecture about equity, diversity, and decolonization in higher education

Dr. Malinda S. Smith, professor of political science, and a Provost Fellow EDI Policy, University of Alberta, will give a public talk called “Equity, Diversity, and Decolonization in Higher Education: An Agenda for Change,” on Wednesday, October 23, 4 pm, in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. 

Smith will talk about her recent research and offer a critical assessment of the status of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives in Canadian higher education.

UPEI hosts public lecture about equity, diversity, and decolonization in higher education

Dr. Malinda S. Smith, professor of political science, and a Provost Fellow EDI Policy, University of Alberta, will give a public talk called “Equity, Diversity, and Decolonization in Higher Education: An Agenda for Change,” on Wednesday, October 23, 4 pm, in AVC Lecture Theatre A. She will talk about her recent research and offer a critical assessment of the status of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs and initiatives in Canadian higher education.

UPEI issues call for nominations for honorary degree candidates

The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking nominations of candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at Convocation in May of 2020.

The University’s honorary degrees recognize people who have made outstanding contributions in any field of endeavour on provincial, national, or international levels. Whether Islanders or people with strong PEI connections, candidates will have extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements, or service to society.

Walk With a Doc PEI

Walk With a Doc is a free event, open to anyone who would like to come for a self-paced walk with local doctors and other healthcare professionals. No registration required. 

Each walk begins with a 5 minute talk on a health-related topic, followed by an hour of walking and conversation.

If you are interested, meet us at the UPEI outdoor track at 9am on Oct 12 (if raining, we will be on the UPEI indoor track).

Thanks to UPEI Athletics and Recreation and the College of Family Physicians of PEI for supporting this event.

UPEI Department of Music offers masterclass with trumpeter Paul Merkelo

The UPEI Department of Music, in partnership with Yamaha Canada Music and the PEI Symphony Orchestra, is pleased to host a brass masterclass with Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter Paul Merkelo. Merkelo’s masterclass will give students of all brass instruments an opportunity to learn from a master performer and teacher. The class will be held on Monday, October 21, 9:30-11:30 am, in the Steel Recital Hall at UPEI. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
 

UPEI Department of Music offers masterclass with trumpeter Paul Merkelo

The UPEI Department of Music, in partnership with Yamaha Canada Music and the PEI Symphony Orchestra, is pleased to host a brass masterclass with Montreal Symphony Orchestra principal trumpeter Paul Merkelo.

Merkelo’s masterclass will give students of all brass instruments an opportunity to learn from a master performer and teacher. The class will be held on Monday, October 21, 9:30-11:30 am, in the Steel Recital Hall at UPEI. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Island Lecture Series November Lecture: Shifting sands: Capturing climactic and cultural change through art

The Island Lecture Series November lecture features Charlottetown visual artist Brenda Whiteway talking about her most recent undertaking, the White Sands PEI Shoreline Project. Her presentation melds images and words to create “Shifting sands: Capturing Climactic and cultural change through art.” The lecture will be held Tuesday, November 19, at 7 p.m. in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge on the UPEI campus.

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