In this newsletter:

• Dates to Remember
• Additional MEd (21st Century) Cohort will begin January 2014
• Honouring Brian Wagner – Aug. 21
• Conference:  Quest 2013:  The Quest for Increased Student Achievement and Well-being;Re-imagining Public Education — Nov. 20-22, 2013

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Please don’t forget to regularly check our Dates to Remember page (see tab above).  While it does not contain ALL dates of all activities, it does contain important reminders.  Upcoming notices include that 2nd summer session grades are due August 19th, and first year orientation is coming up on September 4th.

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ADDITIONAL MEd (21ST CENTURY) COHORT WILL BEGIN JANUARY 2014

This winter, we are excited to offer a second iteration of our 21st Century Teaching and Learning, Master of Education degree. This cohort will be delivered online and face to face on the UPEI campus. It will begin this January 2014 online. This degree will offer leadership courses that are focused on:

• Student Engagement
• Project Based Learning
• Digital Technologies
• Assessment
• Teaching and Learning

Application deadline is October 1st for the MEd 21st Century Teaching & Learning.  Please spread the word!

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HONOURING BRIAN WAGNER – AUG. 21

Dear colleagues

As many of you know, Dr. Brian Wagner served UPEI as Assistant Vice-President Graduate Studies for three years. On August 1, 2013, Brian returned full-time to the chemistry department.

Vickie Johnston and I have organized an informal gathering at Mavors (Lounge area is booked and we can overflow outside if it is nice) from 3:30-5:30 pm on August 21.

Please join us as we raise a glass to honour and thank Brian for his excellent work in support of graduate studies and graduate students at UPEI.

Miles Turnbull

P.S. All welcome. Our V-P Academic has generously offered to pay for a few
nibblies (but not drinks!)

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CONFERENCE:  QUEST 2013:  THE QUEST FOR INCREASED STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND WELL-BEING; RE-IMAGINING PUBLIC EDUCATION — NOV. 20-22, 2013

The Quest continues the journey to provide all members of the educational community with an opportunity to come together to discuss contemporary educational issues in depth, to learn together to improve student achievement and well-being, and to consider follow-up with carefully determined planning for learning.  Together with educators from around the world you will: engage with delegate teams from internationally recognized jurisdictions of educational excellence; delve deeply into their unique stories, challenges, and insights; reflect on your own reality and create next steps for implementation strategies.  Detailed information and updates on the conference can be obtained on their website  or contact them via email.