69传媒faculty members receive funding for new Social Sciences and Humanities research programs

Three 69传媒faculty members have recently been awarded funding by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). 

Dr. Josh MacFadyen, Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities, has received $210,141 from SSHRC鈥檚 Insight program for a research program called 鈥淎nimals and the Circular Economy: A History of Biomass Energy and Agriculture in Canada, 1870鈥�2021.鈥� 

Masking protocols at 69传媒to shift from mandatory to strongly recommended

The following message was also issued to students, staff, and faculty by email.

Dear Members of the University Community,

With the first summer session coming to a close at the end of this month, the 69传媒COVID-19 team met recently to consider the next phase of our COVID-19 management program as the health and safety of the University community continues to be our top priority.

Message from the President: Continuing聽the Positivity and Collaboration at UPEI

The following message was distributed to faculty and staff by email on May 30, 2022 on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear 69传媒Faculty and Staff,

With the completion of three very successful weeks, including our first in-person Convocation ceremonies since 2019, the opening of the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, and consultations with Island Indigenous and other community groups on the new medical program, this weekend gave me some time to reflect on the progress we have made towards our shared priorities.

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Today, 69传媒marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red Dress Day. The use of red dresses was originated by M茅tis artist Jaime Black in 2010 as a representation of the women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people lost to violent crime. Red dresses continue to be hung across Canada in May, including on the 69传媒campus, to honour those lost and to serve as a call for action to prevent future violence.

Message from the President: May鈥擜 month of new beginnings

The following message was also distributed to students, staff, and faculty via email via their @upei.ca emails on May 4 on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear Members of the University Community,

With May now upon us, I am excited that鈥攋ust as the season signals鈥攖here will be several 鈥渘ew beginnings鈥� at UPEI, as well as the opportunity to celebrate them in-person.

Message from the President:聽69传媒COVID-19 protocols after April 30

The following message was distributed to students, faculty, and staff via their @upei.ca email addresses on behalf of the Office of the President.

Dear Members of the University Community,

The 69传媒COVID-19 team met recently to consider procedures for the next phase of our COVID-19 management program (after the Winter Academic Semester ends on April 30). In preparation for that meeting, we consulted with the 69传媒Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) and other community stakeholders.

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