On Friday, November 15 the UPEI Women's Hockey Team host the Dalhousie Tigers at the MacLauchlan Arena, game time 7:00 pm. The Panthers will reveal their new look and will be accepting donations to the Food Bank. Panther fans dropping off food or making a donation will receive ballots for a chance to win great prizes. There will also be a bake sale with proceeds going to the Food Bank.

If you’re preparing for a career in the world of business or finance, you want the professional credential that will advance your knowledge, broaden your prospects, and enhance your reputation now and into the future. Chartered Professional Accountants are in high demand in every business sector. Globally recognized and respected, the prestigious CPA credential is your key to a rewarding career at the top echelons of business. Find out more at the upcoming information session on Monday, November 25 at 3:00 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall's Room 328. The session will be followed by a Q&A.

The recent UPEI blood donor clinic held on November 12 was a noteworthy success. Many members of the UPEI community attended, with great participation by students from Residence, the AVC, and Nursing program. Special thanks to members of the Prince Edward Island Regiment who attended in honor of Remembrance Day. Just a reminder that the next UPEI clinic is scheduled for January 30, 2014. With consideration of the December holiday season, and with the onset of the flu season, this is an important clinic to attend. Appointments may be made by calling 1 888 2 DONATE. (1 888-236-6283.) Walk-ins will be most welcome. Allen Veale - UPEI Mobile Clinic Facilitator. 566-0988.

UPEI Alumni are invited to attend a UPEI meet and greet reception with President Alaa Abd-El-Aziz on November 21, 2013 from 5-7 pm at the Nova Scotia Power building, 1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS (reception will be on the boardwalk level) For event details and to RSVP: http://app.streamsend.com/s/1/c4h6b4lmbr/lxEFoXA/bwutb Please feel free to pass this invitation on to any UPEI alumni in the Halifax area. Contact Anthony in the Alumni Office if you have any questions adgill@upei.ca or 902-566-0761.

Students in the University 203 class are working on a service learning project to increase awareness of student engagement at UPEI. The group is collecting stories from students, staff, and faculty about their personal experiences in student engagement. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to share their experiences by completing an online form at http://www.upei.ca/arts/upei-acts-student-engagement. Contact Sarah Elvidge at selvidge@upei.ca for more information.

The Department of Music Recital Series 2013-2014 is pleased to present Kevin MacLean in concert tomorrow, Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI Campus. Tickets $15/$10 are available at the door. For more information about Mr. MacLean and the concert, please visit: http://news.upei.ca/media/2013/11/04/upei-concert-series-presents-kevin…

Michel Arsenault, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Understanding the Role of Sox4 in Kidney Development" on Tuesday, November 19 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

A major concern of horse owners, colic is a common disorder of the equine digestive system, resulting in abdominal discomfort and often severe pain. It is likely that most horses will have an episode at some time in their life. On Tuesday, November 19, 7:00–8:30 pm, Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Equine Ambulatory Service, Atlantic Veterinary College, will share her knowledge about this painful and potentially deadly condition in horses. She will present information about the different types of colic, recognition of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and reduction of risk of the illness. The event will take place in AVC Lecture Theatre A. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Donations to the AVC Friends and Family gratefully accepted. For information, contact (902) 566-0589 or avc.upei.ca.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Interim Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest speaker, Miranda Hill; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, January 3, 2014 for the January meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. ∙ Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

The Biology Department will host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on Friday, November 15, 12:30–1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. David Holben, Department of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University will present "Food insecurity of food bank users in and around BC’s lower mainland." All are welcome to attend!

UPEI is expanding its popular series of public discussions with UPEI researchers to highlight the exciting exploration and discoveries of graduate students. The first ever Graduate Research on Tap is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Hailey Lambe, a masters of biology student and research assistant with the PEI Urban Fox Research Project. Her talk is titled: The Trials and Tribulations of Tracking Red Foxes in the City. Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student in the Faculty of Education, will lead the second discussion of the evening, entitled The Rules of Engagement: When Scholars Meet Social Media. Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Interim Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest speaker, Miranda Hill; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, January 3, 2014 for the January meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. ∙ Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

The Biology Department will host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on Friday, November 15, 12:30–1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. David Holben, Department of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University will present "Food insecurity of food bank users in and around BC’s lower mainland." All are welcome to attend!

UPEI is expanding its popular series of public discussions with UPEI researchers to highlight the exciting exploration and discoveries of graduate students. The first ever Graduate Research on Tap is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Hailey Lambe, a masters of biology student and research assistant with the PEI Urban Fox Research Project. Her talk is titled: The Trials and Tribulations of Tracking Red Foxes in the City. Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student in the Faculty of Education, will lead the second discussion of the evening, entitled The Rules of Engagement: When Scholars Meet Social Media. Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Interim Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest speaker, Miranda Hill; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, January 3, 2014 for the January meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. ∙ Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

The Biology Department will host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on Friday, November 15, 12:30–1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. David Holben, Department of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University will present "Food insecurity of food bank users in and around BC’s lower mainland." All are welcome to attend!

UPEI is expanding its popular series of public discussions with UPEI researchers to highlight the exciting exploration and discoveries of graduate students. The first ever Graduate Research on Tap is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Hailey Lambe, a masters of biology student and research assistant with the PEI Urban Fox Research Project. Her talk is titled: The Trials and Tribulations of Tracking Red Foxes in the City. Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student in the Faculty of Education, will lead the second discussion of the evening, entitled The Rules of Engagement: When Scholars Meet Social Media. Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.