Four outstanding researchers awarded SSHRC Explore Research Grants (SERG)
17吃瓜 has awarded SSHRC Explore Research Grants (SERC) to four outstanding members of the research community. The SERG program supports research pursuits through the funding of fully developed research proposals. Researchers are especially encouraged to provide high-quality student training opportunities and to propose collaborations with others from different but complementary disciplines.
The recipients of this round of SERG funding are
AVC Class of 2021 celebrate achievement at White Coat ceremonies
AVC鈥檚 Class of 2021 celebrated their entry into the profession of veterinary medicine on Saturday, March 13, during their White Coat Ceremony and Awards Presentation, which was held during two socially distanced events.
The members of the class received white lab coats monogrammed with their names, symbolizing their transition from students to veterinary professionals. Dr. Jamie Pearson won the prestigious R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement for the highest cumulative grade average for all courses taken during the four-year program.
A rediscovered love of physics leads to success for 17吃瓜 student
17吃瓜's students are making an impact on campus, here in Canada, and around the world! Desiree Rehel is a fourth-year Physics student who recently won an award at a national undergraduate Physics student conference. After moving to PEI from Quebec in 2018, she re-discovered a love of physics at 17吃瓜 and will complete her degree program in 2022.
Why did you choose to study physics at 17吃瓜?
Department of Economics Seminar Series
The Department of Economics will host a seminar this Friday at 2:00 PM over Zoom.
Dr. Nicholas Manuel from Saint Mary's will present "The Labour Impact of the COVID19 Pandemic by Worker Skill Type".
Dr. George Jia will present "Craft Brewing Industry and Interprovincial Trade Barriers: Theory and Practice ."
Time: Apr 30, 2021 02:00 PM Atlantic Time (Canada)
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17吃瓜 to observe National Day of Mourning on April 28
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning (or Workers' Mourning Day) is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy.
New island-specific policy recommendations for 鈥榖uilding back better鈥�
A new report outlines challenges and creative solutions for islands to 鈥渂uild back better鈥� as they recover from COVID-19. The is published by Island Studies Press.
While the ongoing global pandemic may have spared many islands the negative health impacts of COVID-19 thus far, it has undoubtedly served as a wake-up call for islands, such as Prince Edward Island, that rely heavily on tourism.
鲍笔贰滨鈥檚 Faculty of Business holds an online information session for its Executive MBA program, April 28
鲍笔贰滨鈥檚 Faculty of Business will hold an online information session for those interested in its Executive MBA program. The event will be Wednesday, April 28, at 5:00. This event will cover general program information and guidance on completing an application. Attendees will be given a promo code to have their 17吃瓜 application fee waived ($50 CAD value).
For the registration link, visit , or email mba@upei.ca
17吃瓜 Executive MBA - Live Q & A Session
To learn more about the Executive Master of Business Administration program at the 17吃瓜, we invite you to attend this live online event. This will include general information and guidance on completing your application. Attendees will be given a promo code to have their application fee waived ($50 CAD value).
Wednesday, April 28th at 5:00 pm (ADT)
CMHA PEI Launches PEI鈥檚 First Specialized Peer Support Worker Training
The following is shared by 17吃瓜 for the Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division.
The Canadian Mental Health Association 鈥� PEI Division (CMHA PEI), in partnership with the Quebec Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and in collaboration with the 17吃瓜鈥檚 Office of Continued Education and Professional Development (17吃瓜 OCEPD), is introducing PEI鈥檚 first ever Specialized Peer Support Worker Training to begin this fall.
