Institute of Island Studies hosts lecture on economic development in Magdalen Islands
Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a lecture titled “The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation” on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI.
Part of the UPEI Institute of Island Studies’ 2025 Island Lecture Series, the lecture is free and open to everyone.
Keating will talk about how the Magdalen Islands are leveraging its unique environment to foster economic development opportunities.
UPEI business student wins Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies
Luciana Quiroa Paredes, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), has won a prestigious 2025 Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies valued at $45,000.
Thirteen UPEI co-operative education programs receive national accreditation
The University of Prince Edward Island Co-operative Education Program is pleased to announce that 13 Co-operative Education bachelor programs at UPEI have been accredited by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) for six years, ending December 2030.
UPEI Asian Studies hosts seminar by Dr. Jin Y. Park on April 3
The UPEI Department of Asian Studies is presenting a seminar titled “Contemporary Buddhism: A Guide to Good Life” by Dr. Jin Y. Park, chair and professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, American University, Washington D.C., on April 3.
The lecture will take place from 2:15–4:00 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI. It is part of the Asian Studies International Seminar: Korean Studies Speaker Series 2025.
UPEI awards 2025 internal research grants to faculty members
UPEI has awarded internal research grants totaling $83,964 in 2025 to 12 faculty members. Five faculty members received internal research grants (IRG); six received Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Explore research grants (SERG); and one received a Lévesque human health internal research grant.
Coffee Chats with the President
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, April 30 from 8:00-9:00 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
Coffee Chats with the President
Join UPEI President Wendy Rodgers for casual "coffee chats" at Tim Horton's in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Monday, April 14 from 8:00-8:45 am.
These coffee chats offer a relaxed setting where any member of the UPEI community can drop by, grab a drink, and chat with Wendy about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect with the president in a comfortable and informal environment.
Island Lecture Series:“The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation”
Economic and community development professional Audrey Keating will give a public lecture titled “The Magdalen Islands: A Living Lab for Territorial Innovation” as part of the UPEI Institute of Island Studies’ 2025 Island Lecture Series. The lecture is free and open to the public.
She will talk about how the Magdalen Islands are leveraging its unique environment to foster economic development opportunities.
Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI
Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). He will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation. The Student Ambassador will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211 every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Meet the Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI
Would you like to learn more about employment opportunities with the federal government? The Veterans Affairs Canada Student Ambassador at UPEI will help you access federal employment opportunities and navigate the application process for student programs like the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). He will assist with inquiries related to Veterans Affairs Canada and offer advice on securing federal positions after graduation. The Student Ambassador will be in Dalton Hall, Room 211 every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.
