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69传媒is offering two information sessions for adult learners on August 6 and 7. University representatives will answer questions about the new Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree. They will provide information about getting credits for prior learning, and on how to apply to 69传媒as a mature student. The first session takes place Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, in the Holland College...

The second biennial Julian Jaynes Conference on Consciousness, featuring world-renowned experts in the field of consciousness, will take place at the 69传媒 from August 7 to 9. Presented by 69传媒and organized by Dr. Scott Greer, of the Psychology Department, the conference will involve scholars from the Netherlands, the United States and Canada. The keynote speaker...

Most people love to raise their voices in song, whether they can carry a tune or not. But few stop to think about the impact that singing has on their lives and the society they live in from a social, cultural and health perspective. Dr. Annabel Cohen, of the Department of Psychology at the 69传媒, is a leading researcher in the field of auditory perception and music...

The Tourism Research Centre (TRC) at UPEI鈥檚 School of Business today announced the release of a report profiling PEI visitors by travel party type. This is the ninth report released based on data collected during the main season (June 27 to September 30) in 2007. 鈥淭he Exit Survey was designed so results can be structured to look at our visitors in many different lights,鈥� explains Dr. Sean...

Alumni from the 69传媒 (UPEI), St. Dunstan's University (SDU) and Prince of Wales College (PWC) will gather at 69传媒from July 24 to 27 for the annual fun-filled Summer Reunion Weekend. 鈥淩eunion Weekend is an opportunity for former students to reunite with classmates and other alumni, as well as to visit the campus, which is undergoing significant rejuvenation,鈥� says...

Professor Paul Wiegert, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Western Ontario, will give a public presentation about meteorites on Friday, July 25, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204, at the 69传媒. During his talk, entitled Meteorites and The Danger from Impacts, Wiegert will discuss the properties of known meteorites, along with...

Retired Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Faculty Member, Dr. Amreek Singh accepted the 2008 Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Distinguished Alumnus Award on June 21 at Guelph University. The OVC Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to an alumnus who has made significant contributions of leadership and service to their country, community, science, education and profession. Former student of...

Eight projects that will benefit companion animals, horses, and wildlife recently received funding through the 2008 competition of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) at UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College. More than 110 projects representing $2.8 million in funding have been supported by the Centre since it was established in 1994. 鈥淲e are very grateful to the Friends of the...

Approximately 200 world-class scientists from around the world will attend the International Conference on Biodiversity and Natural Products at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel in Charlottetown from July 13 to 18. This is the first time that the conference, sponsored by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), has been held in North America. It is chaired by Dr. Russell Kerr...

The 69传媒鈥檚 annual International Student Award has been renamed in honour of Dr. Vianne Timmons, past vice-president of Academic Development at 69传媒and now president-elect of the University of Regina. During her tenure at UPEI, Dr. Timmons worked to enhance international development and education at UPEI. In 2002, an award was set up as part of the university鈥檚...