The Signal, the US Library of Congress' journal on digital preservation, profiled UPEI Librarian Mark Leggott in a recent interview. Read the whole article, "Islandora’s Open Source Ecosystem and Digital Preservation: An Interview with Mark Leggott," here: http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2013/03/islandoras-open-source…

The Office of the President wishes to invite the UPEI community to a Farewell Reception for Tracey Comeau, UPEI Director of Advancement. Tracey has accepted a position with QEH Foundation that begins in April 2013. Join us as we celebrate Tracey’s service to UPEI and for an opportunity to extend best wishes on her new endeavour: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 3:00–5:00 pm The McCain Foundation Learning Commons Atlantic Veterinary College For more information: Rhonda Sexton Office of the President (902) 566-0414 rsexton@upei.ca

The second event of the UPEI student conference series—“Difficult Dialogues”—takes place on Thursday, March 14, 5:30–7:00 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A. The event will feature a screening of the short film “Toilet Training”—a documentary following several transgendered people as they talk about the struggles they had growing up as transgendered—as well as a presentation by guest speaker Greg Howard, Executive Director of the PEI Human Rights Commission, a panel discussion involving four people with a variety of transgender experiences, and a question and answer period, followed by a reception. The evening aims to build awareness and education about transgender experiences generally, and on PEI specifically, and is organized by UPEI student Jay Jonah and sponsored by Webster Academic Services, UPEI Rainbow Alliance, UPEI Action Committee on Sexual and Gender Diversity, UPEI Women’s Studies, and the PEI Human Rights Commission. For more information, contact Jay Jonah at jjonah@upei.ca or Ann Braithwaite at (902) 628-4312 or abraithwaite@upei.ca.

Jordan Poley, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will give a seminar entitled "Molecular Pathways Involved in Sea Lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) Resistance to Chemotherapeutants" and Alyssa Grunwald, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar entitled "Investigating fungal and bacterial diversity of Frobisher Bay as a source of bioactive natural products" on Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI percussionist Branden Kelly will present his senior recital “Percussion Works.” Kelly, a Cornwall native, in his fourth year of his bachelor of music educatio, has enjoyed many successful performances over the past few years. He was one of two PEI representatives in the 2012 Canadian National Youth Band. He was a Rose Bowl finalist at the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival in June of 2012 and was also selected to perform at the Indian River Music Festival that year. Most recently in January, he placed first in the UPEI Music Performance Competition. Kelly can also be seen performing as the principal percussionist of the UPEI Wind Symphony and as second chair percussionist with the PEI Symphony Orchestra. The recital will feature works from notable percussion composers Paul Smadbeck, Elliot Carter and Steve Reich. Among the highlights, Kelly will perform Ney Rosauro’s Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra, one of the most famous marimba concertos to date. Branden will be accompanied by pianist Morgan Saulnier, Aaron Ellis on marimba and members of the UPEI percussion ensemble. Admission is free. For information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

UPEI Music department faculty and guests will present “Low Brass Extravaganza” on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI. Professor Greg Irvine has invited his friends and colleagues in the low-brass world to join him for this afternoon concert. The recital will feature special guest Michael Grose from the University of Oregon on tuba as well as Bob Nicholson (bass trombone and tuba), Dale Sorensen (trombone and euphonium) and Francois Godere (trombone and euphonium). The brass players will be accompanied by pianists Frances Gray and Fran McBurnie. Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors. For tickets & information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited, one of the most successful corporate wine companies in North America will speak at the annual UPEI Business Society Luncheon on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre. Tables and tickets are still available for purchase by contacting the UPEI Business Society at (902) 566-0407 or upeibusinesssociety@gmail.com.

John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited, one of the most successful corporate wine companies in North America will speak at the annual UPEI Business Society Luncheon on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre. Tables and tickets are still available for purchase by contacting the UPEI Business Society at (902) 566-0407 or upeibusinesssociety@gmail.com.

John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited, one of the most successful corporate wine companies in North America will speak at the annual UPEI Business Society Luncheon on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre. Tables and tickets are still available for purchase by contacting the UPEI Business Society at (902) 566-0407 or upeibusinesssociety@gmail.com.

The second event of the UPEI student conference series—“Difficult Dialogues”—takes place on Thursday, March 14, 5:30–7:00 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A. The event will feature a screening of the short film “Toilet Training”—a documentary following several transgendered people as they talk about the struggles they had growing up as transgendered—as well as a presentation by guest speaker Greg Howard, Executive Director of the PEI Human Rights Commission, a panel discussion involving four people with a variety of transgender experiences, and a question and answer period, followed by a reception. The evening aims to build awareness and education about transgender experiences generally, and on PEI specifically, and is organized by UPEI student Jay Jonah and sponsored by Webster Academic Services, UPEI Rainbow Alliance, UPEI Action Committee on Sexual and Gender Diversity, UPEI Women’s Studies, and the PEI Human Rights Commission. For more information, contact Jay Jonah at jjonah@upei.ca or Ann Braithwaite at (902) 628-4312 or abraithwaite@upei.ca.

Jordan Poley, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will give a seminar entitled "Molecular Pathways Involved in Sea Lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) Resistance to Chemotherapeutants" and Alyssa Grunwald, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar entitled "Investigating fungal and bacterial diversity of Frobisher Bay as a source of bioactive natural products" on Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI percussionist Branden Kelly will present his senior recital “Percussion Works.” Kelly, a Cornwall native, in his fourth year of his bachelor of music educatio, has enjoyed many successful performances over the past few years. He was one of two PEI representatives in the 2012 Canadian National Youth Band. He was a Rose Bowl finalist at the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival in June of 2012 and was also selected to perform at the Indian River Music Festival that year. Most recently in January, he placed first in the UPEI Music Performance Competition. Kelly can also be seen performing as the principal percussionist of the UPEI Wind Symphony and as second chair percussionist with the PEI Symphony Orchestra. The recital will feature works from notable percussion composers Paul Smadbeck, Elliot Carter and Steve Reich. Among the highlights, Kelly will perform Ney Rosauro’s Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra, one of the most famous marimba concertos to date. Branden will be accompanied by pianist Morgan Saulnier, Aaron Ellis on marimba and members of the UPEI percussion ensemble. Admission is free. For information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

UPEI Music department faculty and guests will present “Low Brass Extravaganza” on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI. Professor Greg Irvine has invited his friends and colleagues in the low-brass world to join him for this afternoon concert. The recital will feature special guest Michael Grose from the University of Oregon on tuba as well as Bob Nicholson (bass trombone and tuba), Dale Sorensen (trombone and euphonium) and Francois Godere (trombone and euphonium). The brass players will be accompanied by pianists Frances Gray and Fran McBurnie. Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors. For tickets & information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited, one of the most successful corporate wine companies in North America will speak at the annual UPEI Business Society Luncheon on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre. Tables and tickets are still available for purchase by contacting the UPEI Business Society at (902) 566-0407 or upeibusinesssociety@gmail.com.

Jordan Poley, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will give a seminar entitled "Molecular Pathways Involved in Sea Lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) Resistance to Chemotherapeutants" and Alyssa Grunwald, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar entitled "Investigating fungal and bacterial diversity of Frobisher Bay as a source of bioactive natural products" on Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

On Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI percussionist Branden Kelly will present his senior recital “Percussion Works.” Kelly, a Cornwall native, in his fourth year of his bachelor of music educatio, has enjoyed many successful performances over the past few years. He was one of two PEI representatives in the 2012 Canadian National Youth Band. He was a Rose Bowl finalist at the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival in June of 2012 and was also selected to perform at the Indian River Music Festival that year. Most recently in January, he placed first in the UPEI Music Performance Competition. Kelly can also be seen performing as the principal percussionist of the UPEI Wind Symphony and as second chair percussionist with the PEI Symphony Orchestra. The recital will feature works from notable percussion composers Paul Smadbeck, Elliot Carter and Steve Reich. Among the highlights, Kelly will perform Ney Rosauro’s Concerto for Marimba and Orchestra, one of the most famous marimba concertos to date. Branden will be accompanied by pianist Morgan Saulnier, Aaron Ellis on marimba and members of the UPEI percussion ensemble. Admission is free. For information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

UPEI Music department faculty and guests will present “Low Brass Extravaganza” on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI. Professor Greg Irvine has invited his friends and colleagues in the low-brass world to join him for this afternoon concert. The recital will feature special guest Michael Grose from the University of Oregon on tuba as well as Bob Nicholson (bass trombone and tuba), Dale Sorensen (trombone and euphonium) and Francois Godere (trombone and euphonium). The brass players will be accompanied by pianists Frances Gray and Fran McBurnie. Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors. For tickets & information, contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited, one of the most successful corporate wine companies in North America will speak at the annual UPEI Business Society Luncheon on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre. Tables and tickets are still available for purchase by contacting the UPEI Business Society at (902) 566-0407 or upeibusinesssociety@gmail.com.

John Peller, President and CEO, Andrew Peller Limited, one of the most successful corporate wine companies in North America will speak at the annual UPEI Business Society Luncheon on Friday, March 8 at 11:00 am at the Historic Charlottetown Seaport Event Centre. Tables and tickets are still available for purchase by contacting the UPEI Business Society at (902) 566-0407 or upeibusinesssociety@gmail.com.

The second event of the UPEI student conference series—“Difficult Dialogues”—takes place on Thursday, March 14, 5:30–7:00 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A. The event will feature a screening of the short film “Toilet Training”—a documentary following several transgendered people as they talk about the struggles they had growing up as transgendered—as well as a presentation by guest speaker Greg Howard, Executive Director of the PEI Human Rights Commission, a panel discussion involving four people with a variety of transgender experiences, and a question and answer period, followed by a reception. The evening aims to build awareness and education about transgender experiences generally, and on PEI specifically, and is organized by UPEI student Jay Jonah and sponsored by Webster Academic Services, UPEI Rainbow Alliance, UPEI Action Committee on Sexual and Gender Diversity, UPEI Women’s Studies, and the PEI Human Rights Commission. For more information, contact Jay Jonah at jjonah@upei.ca or Ann Braithwaite at (902) 628-4312 or abraithwaite@upei.ca.