Nordic Ambassadors&

The Asian Studies and the new Centre for Korean Studies are pleased to invite everyone to this special academic event, Asian Studies International Seminar: Korean Studies Speaker Series 2025.

Speaker: Dr. Jin Y. Park, Chair and Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, American University, Washington D.C.

Title: "The Contemporary Buddhism: A Guide To Good Life”

Date and location: Thursday, April 3, 2:15-–4:00 pm, Faculty Lounge, Room 201, SDU Main Building.

Reception and healthy refreshments from 2:15-–2:30 pm.

The Asian Studies Program and the Centre for Korean Studies are pleased to invite everyone to this special academic event, Asian Studies International Seminar: Confucian Studies Speaker Series 2025

Speaker: Dr. Richard Kim, associate professor, Department of Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago

Title: “The Contemporary Significance of Confucianism: A Guide to Wellbeing and Good Life”

Join us on March 8, 2025, for International Women’s Day in Canada, under the theme: Strength in every story.

This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those who continue to face barriers to success. Creating opportunities for women and girls unlocks their potential and drives innovation, supports Canada’s economy, and helps ensure a sustainable future for all.

This seminar is hosted by the Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research (CVER) at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) as part of the CVER Seminar Series.

Featured Speaker: Charlene Vanleeuwen, Director of UPEI Teaching and Learning Centre

Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Location: AVC Room 287N

What to Expect

UPEI will host Research on Tap with a presentation titled “The Puzzle of Existence and Reality” on Tuesday, March 11, at 6 pm, at the Upstreet Brewery Taproom, 41 Allen St., Charlottetown, PEI.

Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, Professor, Department of Philosophy, is the guest speaker for the event.

The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, in partnership with UPEI SVPRO, is hosting an on-campus discussion group on February 26, at 3:00 pm in Kelly Memorial Building, Room 210, to explore themes of gender-based violence, migratory labour, the environment, student debt and extractive industries in "DUCKS: Two Years in the Oil Sands" by author Kate Beaton. Snacks and emotional support are available during the event. It is not required to own a copy or have read the book prior to the event . Copies are available at the Robertson Library and Charlottetown Learning Library. 

John Steffler will give a writing workshop on Saturday, March 29, from 9:30 am to 1

John Steffler, one of Canada’s most highly respected authors, will give a public re

The reading will showcase 14 of the Island’s talented emerging writers: Koraleigh A