Busy days at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. Drop by for the student food bank and clothing cupboard as well as prayer spaces and musical instruments. A friendly face and a comfortable couch are free! Monday March 10 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie 7:00 Little Town of Bethlehem ...Join us to view a movie where you will come face to face with the courageous struggle for a nonviolent solution to the crisis that has torn Palestinians and Israelis apart. The attached poster offers a more detailed write-up. It is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/860079804005913/ Tuesday March 11 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Wednesday March 12 12:05 - 12:55 Yoga - rejuvenating, healing, energizing and calming 2:30 - 4:00 "Language, Culture, and Mental Health” Workshop. Join in a facilitated workshop led by staff from UPEI’s International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues. Thursday March 13 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Friday March 14 12:30 - Stations of the Cross Pray the journey Jesus Christ walked during his passion and death. 1:00 - 3:00 "My Island, My Heart" A short conference, led by UPEI Arts student Faith Robinson, focuses on three themes—island fragility, island sustainability, and island community.

The Psychology Department delivers the last talk of the 2013–14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday March 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. "Curiosity: What's the point of getting out of bed without it?" is being presented by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon. Please join us on Friday at 3:00 pm for this very interesting lecture. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, smackinnon@upei.ca

UPEI will host its second annual Mental Health Week March 10-14. An initiative by Student Affairs and supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI division), the week showcases a series of events designed to educate and encourage action among UPEI students, staff, and faculty while building a culture of care. Events this year include: UPEI's first TEDxTalk; guest lecture by Frank Warren from PostSecret; visits from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, and more! All events are free to attend. See the full schedule of events at upei.ca/mentalhealthweek.

The UPEI Climate Research Lab is hosting a one-day symposium on Tuesday, March 11 entitled "Climate Change and Aquaculture: A science symposium to communicate current research and science activities to the Atlantic Region’s aquaculture industry." The event will be held in the Lecture Theatre, Main Floor, Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided to registered participants in the adjacent meeting room. There is no fee to attend the seminar, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please register here: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=2LVFESlaeCneiPNubiPWPw Topics and speakers to include: The Aquaculture Industry on Prince Edward Island - Peter Warris, Research & Development Coordinator, PEI Aquaculture Alliance Atlantic Region’s Changing Climate - Adam Fenech, Director, Climate Research Lab, University of Prince Edward Island Climate change implications on aquaculture management and research - Gregor Reid, St. Andrews Biological Station, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Climate Change and Ecosystem Health for Aquaculture – Bivalves and Finfish - Sophie St. Hilaire, Atlantic Veterinary College First Nations Aquaculture: Preparing for Climate Change - Randy Angus, Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI Impacts of Agricultural Practices on Freshwater and Coastal Environments under a Changing Climate - Michael van den Heuvel, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Ecological Integrity, UPEI Preparing Harbour Infrastructure for a Changing Climate - Bryan Daye, Small Craft Harbours, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Private Aquaculture Facility Response to Storm Surges - Gerry Johnson, Halibut PEI This event is funded by the Atlantic Canada Adaptation Solutions Association (ACASA), a partnership of the four Atlantic provinces and Natural Resources Canada to support adaptation to climate change in the region. For further information, please contact Leanne at 620.5221 or climate@upei.ca.

On Monday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 19, you are invited to come hear new children's stories written, illustrated, and presented by students in the children's literature class. The readings take place from 3:00-3:45 pm in Main Building, room 432 (in the annex). For more information, please contact Deirdre Kessler at kessler@upei.ca All are welcome.

Dr. Martin Mkandawire, Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University will present a seminar on Wednesday, March 12 entitled “From Academic Research to Commercially Viable Technology: New Perspective in Mine Water Research”. The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212. All are welcome to attend.

On Thursday, March 13 the UPEI Executive MBA program will be hosting special guest speaker, Dawn Desjardins, Assistant Chief Economist with RBC, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in Andrew Hall, Room 142. Dawn Desjardins joined the RBC Economics team in January 2006 as a senior economist. She is responsible for the macroeconomic and interest rate forecasts for Canada and the U.S. Previously, Dawn worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Financial News in Toronto covering the Canadian bond and currency markets and was the Canadian bond market strategist for a major U.S. bank for ten years. The campus community is invited to attend, however, due to limited space, we would ask that you please RSVP to Ingrid MacLeod, at: imacleod@upei.ca

UPEI voice major Nadine Haddad will present her Senior Recital on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 pm at UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Frances McBurnie will be accompanying Nadine on works by Mozart, Handel, Brahms, Ravel, Granados, Agustín lara, Bolcom, and Gershwin. Nadine is in her final year as a voice major at UPEI. She has studied with UPEI Voice professors Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and Stephen Bouey. Nadine recently competed as a finalist in the 2014 UPEI Music Competition and also performed with the UPEI Concert Choir as a featured soloist in Vivaldi's “Gloria” and Bach's “Christmas Oratorio.” Nadine is excited to be presenting many of her favorite songs from classical to cabaret. In the future, Nadine hopes to pursue a career in arts administration. Admission is free. For more information regarding UPEI recitals contact 566-0507 or music@upei.ca

The UPEI Climate Research Lab is hosting a one-day symposium on Tuesday, March 11 entitled "Climate Change and Aquaculture: A science symposium to communicate current research and science activities to the Atlantic Region’s aquaculture industry." The event will be held in the Lecture Theatre, Main Floor, Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided to registered participants in the adjacent meeting room. There is no fee to attend the seminar, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please register here: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=2LVFESlaeCneiPNubiPWPw Topics and speakers to include: The Aquaculture Industry on Prince Edward Island - Peter Warris, Research & Development Coordinator, PEI Aquaculture Alliance Atlantic Region’s Changing Climate - Adam Fenech, Director, Climate Research Lab, University of Prince Edward Island Climate change implications on aquaculture management and research - Gregor Reid, St. Andrews Biological Station, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Climate Change and Ecosystem Health for Aquaculture – Bivalves and Finfish - Sophie St. Hilaire, Atlantic Veterinary College First Nations Aquaculture: Preparing for Climate Change - Randy Angus, Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI Impacts of Agricultural Practices on Freshwater and Coastal Environments under a Changing Climate - Michael van den Heuvel, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Ecological Integrity, UPEI Preparing Harbour Infrastructure for a Changing Climate - Bryan Daye, Small Craft Harbours, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Private Aquaculture Facility Response to Storm Surges - Gerry Johnson, Halibut PEI This event is funded by the Atlantic Canada Adaptation Solutions Association (ACASA), a partnership of the four Atlantic provinces and Natural Resources Canada to support adaptation to climate change in the region. For further information, please contact Leanne at 620.5221 or climate@upei.ca.

On Monday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 19, you are invited to come hear new children's stories written, illustrated, and presented by students in the children's literature class. The readings take place from 3:00-3:45 pm in Main Building, room 432 (in the annex). For more information, please contact Deirdre Kessler at kessler@upei.ca All are welcome.

Dr. Martin Mkandawire, Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University will present a seminar on Wednesday, March 12 entitled “From Academic Research to Commercially Viable Technology: New Perspective in Mine Water Research”. The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212. All are welcome to attend.

On Thursday, March 13 the UPEI Executive MBA program will be hosting special guest speaker, Dawn Desjardins, Assistant Chief Economist with RBC, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in Andrew Hall, Room 142. Dawn Desjardins joined the RBC Economics team in January 2006 as a senior economist. She is responsible for the macroeconomic and interest rate forecasts for Canada and the U.S. Previously, Dawn worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Financial News in Toronto covering the Canadian bond and currency markets and was the Canadian bond market strategist for a major U.S. bank for ten years. The campus community is invited to attend, however, due to limited space, we would ask that you please RSVP to Ingrid MacLeod, at: imacleod@upei.ca

UPEI voice major Nadine Haddad will present her Senior Recital on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 pm at UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Frances McBurnie will be accompanying Nadine on works by Mozart, Handel, Brahms, Ravel, Granados, Agustín lara, Bolcom, and Gershwin. Nadine is in her final year as a voice major at UPEI. She has studied with UPEI Voice professors Sung Ha Shin-Bouey and Stephen Bouey. Nadine recently competed as a finalist in the 2014 UPEI Music Competition and also performed with the UPEI Concert Choir as a featured soloist in Vivaldi's “Gloria” and Bach's “Christmas Oratorio.” Nadine is excited to be presenting many of her favorite songs from classical to cabaret. In the future, Nadine hopes to pursue a career in arts administration. Admission is free. For more information regarding UPEI recitals contact 566-0507 or music@upei.ca

Please remind students to fill out the UPEI Bookstore student survey at upei.ca/bookstore/survey. Students could win a $100 gift card. Please give us your feedback so we can make the UPEI Bookstore better for all students.

Busy days at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. Drop by for the student food bank and clothing cupboard as well as prayer spaces and musical instruments. A friendly face and a comfortable couch are free! Monday March 10 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie 7:00 Little Town of Bethlehem ...Join us to view a movie where you will come face to face with the courageous struggle for a nonviolent solution to the crisis that has torn Palestinians and Israelis apart. The attached poster offers a more detailed write-up. It is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/860079804005913/ Tuesday March 11 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Wednesday March 12 12:05 - 12:55 Yoga - rejuvenating, healing, energizing and calming 2:30 - 4:00 "Language, Culture, and Mental Health” Workshop. Join in a facilitated workshop led by staff from UPEI’s International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues. Thursday March 13 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Friday March 14 12:30 - Stations of the Cross Pray the journey Jesus Christ walked during his passion and death. 1:00 - 3:00 "My Island, My Heart" A short conference, led by UPEI Arts student Faith Robinson, focuses on three themes—island fragility, island sustainability, and island community.

The Psychology Department delivers the last talk of the 2013–14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday March 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. "Curiosity: What's the point of getting out of bed without it?" is being presented by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon. Please join us on Friday at 3:00 pm for this very interesting lecture. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, smackinnon@upei.ca

UPEI will host its second annual Mental Health Week March 10-14. An initiative by Student Affairs and supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI division), the week showcases a series of events designed to educate and encourage action among UPEI students, staff, and faculty while building a culture of care. Events this year include: UPEI's first TEDxTalk; guest lecture by Frank Warren from PostSecret; visits from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, and more! All events are free to attend. See the full schedule of events at upei.ca/mentalhealthweek.

Busy days at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. Drop by for the student food bank and clothing cupboard as well as prayer spaces and musical instruments. A friendly face and a comfortable couch are free! Monday March 10 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie 7:00 Little Town of Bethlehem ...Join us to view a movie where you will come face to face with the courageous struggle for a nonviolent solution to the crisis that has torn Palestinians and Israelis apart. The attached poster offers a more detailed write-up. It is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/860079804005913/ Tuesday March 11 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Wednesday March 12 12:05 - 12:55 Yoga - rejuvenating, healing, energizing and calming 2:30 - 4:00 "Language, Culture, and Mental Health” Workshop. Join in a facilitated workshop led by staff from UPEI’s International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues. Thursday March 13 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Friday March 14 12:30 - Stations of the Cross Pray the journey Jesus Christ walked during his passion and death. 1:00 - 3:00 "My Island, My Heart" A short conference, led by UPEI Arts student Faith Robinson, focuses on three themes—island fragility, island sustainability, and island community.

Busy days at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. Drop by for the student food bank and clothing cupboard as well as prayer spaces and musical instruments. A friendly face and a comfortable couch are free! Monday March 10 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie 7:00 Little Town of Bethlehem ...Join us to view a movie where you will come face to face with the courageous struggle for a nonviolent solution to the crisis that has torn Palestinians and Israelis apart. The attached poster offers a more detailed write-up. It is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/860079804005913/ Tuesday March 11 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Wednesday March 12 12:05 - 12:55 Yoga - rejuvenating, healing, energizing and calming 2:30 - 4:00 "Language, Culture, and Mental Health” Workshop. Join in a facilitated workshop led by staff from UPEI’s International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues. Thursday March 13 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Friday March 14 12:30 - Stations of the Cross Pray the journey Jesus Christ walked during his passion and death. 1:00 - 3:00 "My Island, My Heart" A short conference, led by UPEI Arts student Faith Robinson, focuses on three themes—island fragility, island sustainability, and island community.

Sarah McConnachie, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar called "Retention and viability of microsporidial (Loma salmonae) spores within the Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis): use of an established experimental laboratory model probing pathogen transfer within an integrated multitrophic aquaculture setting (IMTA)" on Tuesday, March 11 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.