UPEI faculty and staff are asked to remind their graduating students of grad portrait dates on campus in November. Heckbert Studio will be on campus at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre (2nd floor in Student Union) on November 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 (five days) offering graduation portraits for the 2015 Yearbook, class composites, as well as for packaged print orders. Please note: If you are looking to have portraits for CHRISTMAS we would suggest booking on the above dates. They make wonderful gifts. Heckbert Studio is pleased to be UPEI's Official Grad Portrait photographer again this year. They have partnered with UPEI to help support the UPEI Student Union initiatives with an investment from every order going back to the UPEISU. Appointments available, book online now at www.heckbertstudio.com or through the company's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/heckbertstudio/app_414863965197774 or call (902) 566-5500 to book. * Gowns and degrees are provided. * 50% off Session Fee on Campus. Only $20.00 ($23 with tax) * Packages or individual prints available for ordering. * Island owned and operated. Your investment stays in the community and we proudly support many Island charities and initiatives. * Master Portrait photographer and national award winning Studio. * Retouching / airbrushing included. * We will submit your Yearbook and Composite image with every order placed. * Instant same day digital on-line proofing. Password protected. Feel free to share your proofs on-line with friends & family * On-line ordering available. (PayPal) * Studio Location Grad sessions also available. Call to book. Don't miss your yearbook or class composite, book your grad appointment today! www.heckbertstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/heckbertstudio (902) 566-5500

Ivan Coyote is an award-winning author of eight collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, and four short films--and a renowned columnist and sought-after performer. Join the discussion in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 104 on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 pm for this free public talk, Q&A, and book signing. Ivan's presentation/performance will focus on issues of gender/failure. All are welcome to attend! This event is made possible thanks to the UPEI Student Diversity Office, UPEI Student Affairs, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, and The Action Committee on Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

UPEI faculty and staff are asked to encourage their graduates from 2012 to complete an MPHEC survey for a chance to win one of 10 prizes worth $500 each. Students may have received an email or phone invitation to participate in a Maritime-wide survey conduced by an independent research firm, Advanis, on behalf of the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, in collaboration with UPEI. For 2012 graduates who wish to complete the survey, they can visit http://remember.upei.ca/2012-graduate-survey

Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of nursing, will lead a discussion entitled “I didn’t get married to be a single mother,” featuring stories of Prince Edward Island women whose husbands work in western Canada. The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. For information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca

Join us Friday, October 10 for a celebration of the culture of writing and publishing from UPEI’s Faculty of Arts. We’ll launch eight new books by UPEI author/editors that were published in 2014. The event begins at 3:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI’s Main Building. Books will be available for sale and for signing. This year’s titles include: Books: Dr. Ian Dowbiggin, The Search for Domestic Bliss: Marriage and Family Counseling in 20th-Century America (University Press of Kansas) Deirdre Kessler, Born! A foal, five kittens, and Confederation (The Acorn Press) Deirdre Kessler, Mother Country (coming this month from Oberon Press) Dr. Peter Koritansky, Human Nature, Contemplation & the Political Order: Essays Inspired by Jacques Maritain’s Scholasticism and Politics (Catholic University of America Press) Dr. Udo Krautwurst, Culturing Bioscience: A Case Study in the Anthropology of Science (University of Toronto Press) Journal Special Issues: Dr. Michael Arfken, guest co-editor (with Dr. Jeffery Yen), Journal of Theoretical & Philosophical Psychology, Volume 34, number 1, 2014, Special issue: Psychology and Social Justice (American Psychological Association) Dr. Annabel Cohen, Psychomusicology: music, mind, & brain, Volume 23, number 4, 2013, Special Issue: Jazz improvisation; Cognitive Perspectives (guest co-editors: Dr. Martin Norgaard, Dr. Susan Rogers, Dr. Peter, Vuust) (American Psychological Association) Dr. Annabel Cohen, Psychomusicology: music, mind, & brain, Volume 24, number 1, 2014, Special Issue: Interactions between emotion and cognition in music (guest co-editors: Renee Timmers, Eduardo Coutinho) (American Psychological Association) For more information, including a video interview with Dr. Udo Krautwurst about his book Culturing Bioscience, visit upei.ca/news. Did you have a book released in the last year that's not included in this list? Get in touch with Dave Atkinson at datkinson@upei.ca. We'd like to celebrate all the works from authors and editors working in the Faculty of Arts.

On November 7-9, UPEI will host the East Coast Student Leadership Conference, a leadership and development summit which welcomes college and university level student leaders from throughout Atlantic Canada, and beyond. This year's theme is "Cultivating Leaders: It's Your Time to Grow!" The conference is comprised of keynote presentations, student-led concurrent sessions, networking and brainstorming sessions, service learning experiences, and social activities, all designed to encourage growth, development, and understanding of what it truly means to be a leader. More information on the conference can be found by visiting the conference website at http://eastcoaststudentleaders.ca/ The organizing committee is enthusiastic about showcasing UPEI's dynamic campus community, and we are excited at the opportunity to include more UPEI students than ever before in this unique leadership and development experience. For specific questions about the conference, or to support a student leader in your area, please contact Keith Lawlor, by phone at (902) 566-0568 or kjlawlor@upei.ca.

Ivan Coyote is an award-winning author of eight collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, and four short films--and a renowned columnist and sought-after performer. Join the discussion in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 104 for this free public talk, Q&A, and book signing. Ivan's presentation/performance will focus on issues of gender/failure. All are welcome to attend! This event is made possible thanks to the UPEI Student Diversity Office, UPEI Student Affairs, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, and The Action Committee on Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island’s healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions. Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI’s Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll’s talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.

UPEI faculty and staff are asked to remind their graduating students of grad portrait dates on campus in November. Heckbert Studio will be on campus at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre (2nd floor in Student Union) on November 12, 13, 14, 17, 18 (five days) offering graduation portraits for the 2015 Yearbook, class composites, as well as for packaged print orders. Please note: If you are looking to have portraits for CHRISTMAS we would suggest booking on the above dates. They make wonderful gifts. Heckbert Studio is pleased to be UPEI's Official Grad Portrait photographer again this year. They have partnered with UPEI to help support the UPEI Student Union initiatives with an investment from every order going back to the UPEISU. Appointments available, book online now at www.heckbertstudio.com or through the company's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/heckbertstudio/app_414863965197774 or call (902) 566-5500 to book. * Gowns and degrees are provided. * 50% off Session Fee on Campus. Only $20.00 ($23 with tax) * Packages or individual prints available for ordering. * Island owned and operated. Your investment stays in the community and we proudly support many Island charities and initiatives. * Master Portrait photographer and national award winning Studio. * Retouching / airbrushing included. * We will submit your Yearbook and Composite image with every order placed. * Instant same day digital on-line proofing. Password protected. Feel free to share your proofs on-line with friends & family * On-line ordering available. (PayPal) * Studio Location Grad sessions also available. Call to book. Don't miss your yearbook or class composite, book your grad appointment today! www.heckbertstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/heckbertstudio (902) 566-5500

There will be a shut down of hot water in Blanchard Hall on Sunday October 5. This shutdown will occur from 7:30-9:30 am. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions please contact Carolyn Garro at cgarro@upei.ca or 0586.

Come join us at the Wave from 4:00-6:00 pm for 'Faculty & Staff Friday.' The campus pub is in full swing with an improved menu and a brand new pool table. Stop in to relax and enjoy the start of the weekend with nachos and draft specials!

To get ready for Dr. Terry Anderson's talk next Friday, October 10, we have posted several of his key articles, as well as the link to his recent book "Teaching Crowds: Learning and social media," in the following spaces: Moodle Course: http://moodle.upei.ca/course/view.php?id=4809 and UPEI Projects Blog: http://projects.upei.ca/terrytalks/ Please take a look and share your thoughts on teaching and learning in online spaces. If you haven't already, please express your interest in attending Dr. Anderson's talk here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4. For further questions, contact Sundi Richard slrichard@upei.ca at the Office of Skills Development and Learning.

Come join us at the Wave from 4:00-6:00 pm for 'Faculty & Staff Friday.' The campus pub is in full swing with an improved menu and a brand new pool table. Stop in to relax and enjoy the start of the weekend with nachos and draft specials!

To get ready for Dr. Terry Anderson's talk next Friday, October 10, we have posted several of his key articles, as well as the link to his recent book "Teaching Crowds: Learning and social media," in the following spaces: Moodle Course: http://moodle.upei.ca/course/view.php?id=4809 and UPEI Projects Blog: http://projects.upei.ca/terrytalks/ Please take a look and share your thoughts on teaching and learning in online spaces. If you haven't already, please express your interest in attending Dr. Anderson's talk here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4. For further questions, contact Sundi Richard slrichard@upei.ca at the Office of Skills Development and Learning.

There will be a shut down of hot water in Blanchard Hall on Sunday October 5. This shutdown will occur from 7:30-9:30 am. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions please contact Carolyn Garro at cgarro@upei.ca or 0586.

Join us Friday, October 10 at 5:00 pm for the first Graduate Student Pub at the Wave! It’s been a long week. You’ve been working hard. Come out and meet some of the other graduate students on campus who make this place tick. Come for the camaraderie, stay for the Three Minute Thesis Open Mic! 3MT is an international competition where graduate students deliver lay-summaries of their research in less than three minutes. It’s fast past, hectic, and a lot of fun. We’ll be participating in the formal competition this spring, but if you want a bit of practice, we’ll give you a shot! If you’d like to participate, email datkinson@upei.ca. We’ll start the competition around 6:00 pm. We’ll supply some great prizes! The Graduate Student Pub is organized by the UPEISU, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and UPEI’s Office of Graduate Studies. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson, Research Communications, 902-620-5117

Want to attend the virtual classroom event being held by The David Suzuki Foundation, the National Film Board of Canada, and Humber College on the intersection of food equity and environmental justice? A live feed will be set-up for UPEI students, staff, and faculty in KC Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104 at 1:00 pm (until 2:30 pm) on Monday, October 6. A panel discussion, led by Dr. David Suzuki, and streaming live from Humber to classrooms across the country, will examine the impact of modern farming practices on our health, land, and food security. Suzuki will be joined by panelists J.B. MacKinnon, co-author of the Canadian best-seller "The 100-Mile Diet," and Utcha Sawyers, from Food Share Toronto to discuss what we can do as individuals and as a nation to ensure that every person has the basic ingredients for a life of health and dignity. The event also features poet Tanya Davis, whose compelling poem is the backdrop for the NFB film "Island Green," a look at conventional and organic farming on Prince Edward Island. The film is the catalyst for the panel discussion. A screening of the 20-minute film "Island Green" will precede the live event at 12:30 pm and, if there is interest, will also follow the event at 2:30 pm. For more information, contact Larry Hale (Biology Dept) at lhale@upei.ca

On Sunday, October 5, 2:00-4:00 pm, The Frank Ledwell Literary Legacy will make a stop at UPEI's Robertson Library. Artist Susan Christensen has created 10 original paintings based on Frank Lewell's work, as part of the legacy project. The late Frank Ledwell was an English professor at UPEI and PEI poet laureate. Christensen's 10 paintings will be on display from October 5-31 at UPEI. Christensen and the PEI Crafts Council have teamed up to make this project a reality, and the project has been approved by the 2014 Committee as it celebrates the meetings of the anniversary in Charlottetown. For more information, visit susanchristensenart.com

Are you passionate about education and culture? Are you looking for work experiences abroad? The JET Programme will be on campus on Thursday October 9 from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm in AVC 286C N. For more information, visit jetprogramme.ca or contact Kylah Hennessey, UPEI Career Services at khennessey@upei.ca or (902) 620-5088.

Thinking of applying to Dalhousie Medical School, then you should plan on attending their information session being held on the UPEI campus on Wednesday October 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in AVC 287 N. http://www.medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/admissions.html UPEI staff and faculty are asked to encourage any interested students to attend! For more information, email Kylah Hennessey in UPEI Career Services khennessey@upei.ca