UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation hosts exhibition by Mi’kmaw Elder Francis Jadis

The UPEI Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation (CCCCA), in St. Peter’s Bay, PEI, is hosting an exhibition titled “Wisqoq, The Basket Tree,” by Climate-Artist-in-Residence Elder Francis Jadis, until May 7.

For millennia, wisqoq—or black ash—has been harvested by the Mi'kmaq for basketry, canoe construction, and much more. Jadis has created a collection of baskets to display among family photographs, visualizing how families and communities are woven together by the tradition of skill-sharing and storytelling that occurs while basket weaving.

"The people I met studying abroad have become friends for life."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

I'm from West Covehead, PEI, and part of the reason I went to UPEI was because of my connection to the school—having parents, family members and many friends who have graduated or are currently going to UPEI—another big reason honestly is that there are a lot of funding opportunities for Island students to attend UPEI, which really helps with tuition.

ENGLISH CORNER

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  • pronunciation?
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We have great news. The English Corner is for you! We provide language support and practice for any EAL student at UPEI. We’re at the Robertson Library, Room 213, from 9 am to 12 pm on Thursdays. Please sign up for a 25-minute appointment by filling out the sheet on the door.

New Atlantic Zero-Emission Energy System Laboratory to be established at UPEI

Dr. Yulin Hu, an assistant professor in the UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, has received funding from the federal and provincial governments to establish a new Atlantic Zero-Emission Energy System Laboratory (AZEESL) that will produce clean and sustainable fuels and materials from biowaste.

The project is being supported with a $151,439 contribution through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and $64,362 from Innovation PEI, as well as $147,564 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R Evans Leaders Fund. 

Save the Dates! Invitation from the Interim President to attend Campus Town Halls

The following message was also distributed by email to students, staff, and faculty on March 13, 2024.

Dear Members of the Campus Community,

As part of continuing to engage with the various audiences that make up the campus community, I would like to invite you to a series of Campus Town Halls where I will give brief updates as well as listen to your concerns and respond to questions.