The announcement of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability

Please join us Friday for an announcement and celebration of the new UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability at UPEI. The chair will work to establish and expand academic and research programmes on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs). It will operate from the premise that SIDS and SNIJs are innovative, entrepreneurial, and connected, not vulnerable, lacking and isolated. The chair is one of 700 UNESCO chairs around the world and is the first in Atlantic Canada. When: Friday, July 22, 11 am Where: Lecture Theatre, Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, UPEI A reception will follow. Please RSVP to iis@upei.ca

Panther Family Party

Step right up and join the fun! This Panther family party with the cubs will be an awesome one. Bouncy castles, popcorn, cotton candy, games, face painting, balloon twisting and more! Alumni bring your kids and grandchildren for a FREE fun filled afternoon Saturday, August 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre located on the UPEI campus. Check out our Facebook page

Staff, Faculty and All Years Mixer

UPEI and the Department of Development and Alumni Engagement are hosting the Staff, Faculty and All Years Mixer on August 5 as part of Reunion Weekend celebrations. Faculty, staff, and UPEI alumni are invited to the new School of Sustainable Design Engineering at 3:00 on Friday, August 5. It's a great opportunity to kick off the weekend, and mix and mingle with a cross section of our campus community, while enjoying some refreshments, and entertainment. Everyone is welcome!

AVC Class of 1991 Reunion

The AVC Class of 1991 will celebrate 25 years at a reunion taking place from Friday, August 5, to Saturday, August 6. On Friday, the Classes of 1991 and 2006 will hold a combined reception at AVC at 5:30 pm followed by a tour of the College at 6 pm, led by Dean Greg Keefe. A barbecue will follow at 7 pm. On Saturday, the Class of 1991 will gather for dinner at Peakes Quay at 7 pm. The AVC Class of 1991’s reunion is being organized by Dr. David Condon.

AVC Class of 2006 Reunion

The AVC Class of 2006 will hold its ten-year reunion from Friday, August 5, to Sunday, August 7. On Friday afternoon, the Classes of 2006 and 1991 will hold a combined reception at AVC at 5:30 pm followed by a tour of the College at 6 pm, led by Dean Greg Keefe. A barbecue will follow at 7 pm. On Saturday, the Class of 2006 will meet at New Glasgow Lobster Supper at 6 pm. On Sunday, the Class will wrap up its reunion weekend with a farewell brunch at 12 noon at the Top of the Park, Red Shore Race Track and Casino, Charlottetown. The reunion is being organized by Dr. Mellissa Yuen.