New book about the Belfast Riot of 1847 to be launched in March

A new book titled The Belfast Riot of 1847, written by Dr. Callum Beck, sessional lecturer at UPEI, and published by Island Studies Press, will be launched in March in Charlottetown and Summerside.

The Charlottetown launch will be held on March 5, 2025, at 7 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building Room 201, UPEI, and the Summerside launch will be held on March 30, at 1 pm, at the Eptek Art and Culture Centre.

UPEI presents Theology on Tap on March 4

The UPEI Department of Religious Studies will present Theology on Tap on March 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm, at the Salvador Dali Cafe, The Arts Hotel, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown.

Dr. Brenton Dickieson, a lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and a founding member of the Curiosity and Inquiry Research and Collaboration Lab, will give a presentation titled, “‘Because My Old Heart Would Burst’: A Settler’s Reflection on Indigenous Spaces in Octavia Butler and C.S. Lewis.”

"I now have connections from all over the world and international friend groups for life."

What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?

I was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh and have lived in Charlottetown for as long as I can remember (since grade three). Prior to that, I lived in Scarborough, Ontario. I am in my fifth and final year as a computer science co-op student here at UPEI.

Asian Studies International Seminar: Korean Studies Speaker Series 2025

The Asian Studies and the new Centre for Korean Studies are pleased to invite everyone to this special academic event, Asian Studies International Seminar: Korean Studies Speaker Series 2025.

Speaker: Dr. Jin Y. Park, Chair and Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, American University, Washington D.C.

Title: "The Contemporary Buddhism: A Guide To Good Life”

Date and location: Thursday, April 3, 2:15-–4:00 pm, Faculty Lounge, Room 201, SDU Main Building.

Reception and healthy refreshments from 2:15-–2:30 pm.

Asian Studies International Seminar: Confucian Studies Speaker Series 2025

The Asian Studies Program and the Centre for Korean Studies are pleased to invite everyone to this special academic event, Asian Studies International Seminar: Confucian Studies Speaker Series 2025

Speaker: Dr. Richard Kim, associate professor, Department of Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago

Title:The Contemporary Significance of Confucianism: A Guide to Wellbeing and Good Life”

International Women's Day 2025

Join us on March 8, 2025, for International Women’s Day in Canada, under the theme: Strength in every story.

This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those who continue to face barriers to success. Creating opportunities for women and girls unlocks their potential and drives innovation, supports Canada’s economy, and helps ensure a sustainable future for all.