Dr. Roger Prichard “The Future of Nematode Parasite Control in Animal and Human Populations in an Age of Increasing Drug Resistance” Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Lecture Theatre A, AVC 12:30 pm Dr. Prichard received his PhD from the University of New South Wales in Australia. His current position is James McGill Professor of Parasitology, Professor of Animal Science, and of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University, Montreal.

"The UPEI Recital Series 2012-2013 regrets to advise that the evening performance originally scheduled for March 22, 2013 in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall featuring Kevin MacLean, sax and Frances McBurnie, piano has been POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. The concert will hopefully take place in the fall of 2013."

Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on campus? Bring 1-5 non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.) for the campus food bank to the circulation desk at the Library from Monday, March 25 to Monday, April 22 and we’ll deduct $2.00 per item (up to $10.00) from your library fines.

"Data sheds new light on strep suis", an article featuring the research of Dr. Dan Hurnik, UPEI's Industry Chair in Swine Research. Read it here: http://www.mysteinbach.ca/newsblog/19494.html

The Faculty of Education's International & Indigenous Specializations dinner and silent auction will be held this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street. There's a great program scheduled, many wonderful items for the silent auction and an international buffet representing seven countries! Contact: Carolyn Francis at crfrancis@upei.ca or 894.2813 for further information or tickets.

You are invited to attend the Department of Economics Speaker Series for a presentation by Patrick de Lamirande Assistant Professor at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Memorial Hall Room 215 at 2:30pm on the topic: "Winners and Losers Under a Capped Assessment Program: The Case of Nova Scotia" Any questions, please contact the Department of Economics at 566-0370.

UPEI alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men’s Basketball Championship March 1–3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6–7:30 pm before UPEI’s game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by UPEI’s Alumni Association. AUS tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at http://www.ticketatlantic.com or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated UPEI section. Come out and support your UPEI Panthers. Go Panthers Go! Anthony Gill (902) 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca

University 100 is pleased to announce the next presentation in The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series—Winter 2013 UPEI Alumnus Bob Hanf on "Leadership, A Call to Service" Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00–2:15 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 135 Robert Hanf was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc. in January 2013. Prior to his new position at Nova Scotia Power, Bob was Executive Chairman, Light and Power Holdings, and Director, Barbados Light & Power; Chief Legal Officer for Emera Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Hydro; General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates; and was Partner with the law firm McCarthy Tétrault LLP. A native to Nova Scotia, Bob is a graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and is currently completing his master of divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Bob obtained his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the University of Prince Edward Island. The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series—Winter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service" is an opportunity to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership. For more information, contact Inge Dorsey, University 100, at idorsey@upei.ca

Please review the new guidelines for establishing conference and special purpose accounts through the Accounting office: https://files.upei.ca/accounting/conferences_special_purpose_accounts.p… Accounts that are currently active or have open registrations will continue as is. Any new requests for accounts or conference registrations will follow these new guidelines. Any questions can be directed to Deidre Smith, Accounting Manager, dasmith@upei.ca, 566-0470.

As you probably noticed, the Student Union elections were in full force throughout the month of February. The results have now been approved by our Student Union Council and are therefore official. For those of you who are curious about the newly elected/hired Student Union executive, they are: President: Anastasia Smallwood Executive Vice-President: Travis Gordon Vice-President Activities: Matthew Rice Vice-President Communications: Ryan McCarvill Vice-President Finance: Daniel MacDonald Please be aware that this group does not begin their term until May 1, 2013. Please see upeisu.ca/executives for the most current information. Thank you for your interest! Kate VanGerven

UPEI alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men’s Basketball Championship March 1–3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6–7:30 pm before UPEI’s game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by UPEI’s Alumni Association. AUS tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at http://www.ticketatlantic.com or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated UPEI section. Come out and support your UPEI Panthers. Go Panthers Go! Anthony Gill (902) 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca

University 100 is pleased to announce the next presentation in The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series—Winter 2013 UPEI Alumnus Bob Hanf on "Leadership, A Call to Service" Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00–2:15 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 135 Robert Hanf was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc. in January 2013. Prior to his new position at Nova Scotia Power, Bob was Executive Chairman, Light and Power Holdings, and Director, Barbados Light & Power; Chief Legal Officer for Emera Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Hydro; General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates; and was Partner with the law firm McCarthy Tétrault LLP. A native to Nova Scotia, Bob is a graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and is currently completing his master of divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Bob obtained his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the University of Prince Edward Island. The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series—Winter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service" is an opportunity to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership. For more information, contact Inge Dorsey, University 100, at idorsey@upei.ca

Please review the new guidelines for establishing conference and special purpose accounts through the Accounting office: https://files.upei.ca/accounting/conferences_special_purpose_accounts.p… Accounts that are currently active or have open registrations will continue as is. Any new requests for accounts or conference registrations will follow these new guidelines. Any questions can be directed to Deidre Smith, Accounting Manager, dasmith@upei.ca, 566-0470.

As you probably noticed, the Student Union elections were in full force throughout the month of February. The results have now been approved by our Student Union Council and are therefore official. For those of you who are curious about the newly elected/hired Student Union executive, they are: President: Anastasia Smallwood Executive Vice-President: Travis Gordon Vice-President Activities: Matthew Rice Vice-President Communications: Ryan McCarvill Vice-President Finance: Daniel MacDonald Please be aware that this group does not begin their term until May 1, 2013. Please see upeisu.ca/executives for the most current information. Thank you for your interest! Kate VanGerven

UPEI alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men’s Basketball Championship March 1–3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6–7:30 pm before UPEI’s game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by UPEI’s Alumni Association. AUS tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at http://www.ticketatlantic.com or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated UPEI section. Come out and support your UPEI Panthers. Go Panthers Go! Anthony Gill (902) 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca

University 100 is pleased to announce the next presentation in The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series—Winter 2013 UPEI Alumnus Bob Hanf on "Leadership, A Call to Service" Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00–2:15 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 135 Robert Hanf was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc. in January 2013. Prior to his new position at Nova Scotia Power, Bob was Executive Chairman, Light and Power Holdings, and Director, Barbados Light & Power; Chief Legal Officer for Emera Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Hydro; General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates; and was Partner with the law firm McCarthy Tétrault LLP. A native to Nova Scotia, Bob is a graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and is currently completing his master of divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Bob obtained his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the University of Prince Edward Island. The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series—Winter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service" is an opportunity to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership. For more information, contact Inge Dorsey, University 100, at idorsey@upei.ca

Please review the new guidelines for establishing conference and special purpose accounts through the Accounting office: https://files.upei.ca/accounting/conferences_special_purpose_accounts.p… Accounts that are currently active or have open registrations will continue as is. Any new requests for accounts or conference registrations will follow these new guidelines. Any questions can be directed to Deidre Smith, Accounting Manager, dasmith@upei.ca, 566-0470.

As you probably noticed, the Student Union elections were in full force throughout the month of February. The results have now been approved by our Student Union Council and are therefore official. For those of you who are curious about the newly elected/hired Student Union executive, they are: President: Anastasia Smallwood Executive Vice-President: Travis Gordon Vice-President Activities: Matthew Rice Vice-President Communications: Ryan McCarvill Vice-President Finance: Daniel MacDonald Please be aware that this group does not begin their term until May 1, 2013. Please see upeisu.ca/executives for the most current information. Thank you for your interest! Kate VanGerven

Sheldon Opps, Associate Professor and Chair Department of Physics, will be giving a seminar talk entitled "You Can't Catch Me: The effects of confinement and landscape fragmentation on predator-prey dynamics" on Friday, March 1 at 4:00 pm in Duffy Room 204. Everyone is welcome.

The Faculty of Education's International & Indigenous Specializations dinner and silent auction will be held this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street. There's a great program scheduled, many wonderful items for the silent auction and an international buffet representing 7 countries! Contact: Carolyn Francis at crfrancis@upei.ca or 894-2813 for further information or tickets.