The Master of Arts in Island Studies program is pleased to announce that it will host the Reseau d’excellence des territoires insulaires (RETI) annual meetings, a consortium of 24 island universities. The theme of the event this year will be Livable Islands: Culture, Politics, Economy and Environment. It will consist of four components: July 4–5: A Symposium/Conference Learn about the most recent island-based research from presentations by international faculty and graduate students. July 5: Meeting of the Governing Committee of RETI A meeting of University Presidents/Rectors from the 24 member universities around the world. July 6: A Field Trip A guided tour of Prince Edward Island. Explore the physical and cultural geography of this beautiful island. July 7–9: Summer School Internationally-recognized scholars in island studies will provide in-depth instruction to graduate students on the most pressing island-based issues. For more information, email the Conference Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Jim Randall, at mais@upei.ca.