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MAIS hosts RETI Annual Meetings
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The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program is pleased to announce that it will host the annual meetings of RETI, a consortium of 24 island universities, July 4-9, 2014. The theme of this year's event 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.
Please book your calendars for this event and keep watching for details regarding registration and activities at this website. For more information, email the Conference Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Jim Randall, at mais@upei.ca
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