With so much in the news these days about monster hurricanes and other unusually severe weather events, people are becoming more and more concerned about the long-term impact of climate change. Living on a small, low land-mass as we do, Islanders feel immediately vulnerable to sea-level rise. And so we ask ourselves what can be done about it; and also, how can we, on our own island, provide a model of positive action for elsewhere? One possibility would be for us to make a concerted attempt to set an example for others – in Canada and beyond – by becoming Canada’s first carbon-neutral province. How this might be done will be the topic of a public symposium to be held at UPEI’s MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, McDougall Hall, on Thursday, October 26, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event is sponsored by UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with UPEI Research Services and the UPEI Climate Lab. The title of the Symposium is “Making the Case for Prince Edward Island to be Canada’s First Carbon-Neutral Province.”       The principal speaker will be Dr. Catherine Potvin, a professor at McGill University and associate staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. In the wake of the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference on Confederation, Dr. Potvin was selected as one of 23 women visionaries for the future of Canada. She leads the group Sustainable Canada Dialogues, a voluntary initiative that mobilizes over 80 researchers from every province, with sustainability being at the heart of their research programs. The objective of Sustainable Canada Dialogues is to identify actions designed to have large, viable impacts to help Canadian governments at all levels to make thoughtful and ambitious commitments to greenhouse-gas emission reductions. Though the scale of the global challenge is enormous, more and more individuals, communities, industries and governments are stepping up to the task. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. Following the presentations, there will be ample time for discussion and questions from the floor.

The SafetyFest is a part of UPEI's Safety Week being held October 23-27, 2017. This event will bring together safety product suppliers, campus safety groups, first responders, and others to provide resources and opportunities for the campus community. To book a table please contact the Health, Safety, and Environment Department at 902-566-0901. Confirmed groups with booths as of October 23: Workers Compensation Board of PEI Island First Aid Services Charlottetown Fire Department PEI Emergency Measures Organization Ansell Ergocentric (ergonomic office furniture solutions) UPEI Student Diversity Office Crime Stoppers PEI UPEI Health, Safety and Environment UPEI Biosafety Committee PEI Family Violence Prevention Services Ergotron (standing desks etc.) UPEI Security Services Reactive Health UPEI Health Centre Norton Arts UPEI Applied Human Sciences - Food Safety Levitt Safety Refer to the full UPEI Safety Week Schedule for more information.

The Faculty of Education invites members of the campus community – students, faculty and staff – to attend a public presentation by Rose Neville, candidate for a tenure-track position in Educational Leadership. Dr. Neville will present her program of research in the area of educational leadership, and how this program of research could unfold in the PEI context. 

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, is pleased to host eminent animal welfare scientist Professor David Mellor, University of Massey, New Zealand, in October. During his visit, Dr. Mellor will give a public lecture entitled “Thriving, not merely surviving: A fresh perspective on animal welfare” on Tuesday, October 17, at 7:00 pm, in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI. Dr. Mellor will look at both negative and positive emotions in animals and how these emotions affect behaviours. He will offer a fresh perspective on animal welfare management through promoting positive states and minimizing negative ones, and consider the interaction between them. Much of his pioneering and well-recognized work in the field of animal welfare is on animal emotions and behaviour, and the promotion of positive welfare states in companion animals, farm animals, and others. This lecture is part of AVC’s annual community workshop series. 

Calling All Panthers out for the Campus Carnival! Celebrating Homecoming 2017! Join your teammates, co-workers, and panther alumni family on Friday, September 22 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the UPEI Quadrangle for some awesome FUN!  Free hot dog BBQ, cotton candy, snow cones, bungee run, giant screamer slide, fun games, SWAG prizes, and music by- DJ Dex! Don’t forget to bring your toonies for a chance to DUNK these fine folks ~Chris Huggan, Bruce Donaldson, Leigh Reid, Alicia Bremner and SR. Susan Kidd …they can’t wait to get soaked in the Toonie Toss Dunk Tank...all in support of student mental health!  See you there!  For a full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events visit www.upei.ca/homecoming

Join UPEI's graduate and professional program advisor along with staff from the Faculty of Education for an information session on the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Education - Français Langue Seconde programs at UPEI! Topics covered will include admissions information, application process, program information including practicum duration and travel opportunities, and more! 

Join UPEI's graduate and professional program advisor along with staff from the Faculty of Education for an information session on the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Education - Français Langue Seconde programs at UPEI! Topics covered will include admissions information, application process, program information including practicum duration and travel opportunities, and more! 

Speaker: Logan Bigelow, Biomedical Sciences Title: Parkinson's Disease: Current Understanding and Future Directions.

Wind Turbine Dynamics Modelling in the Design Process Dr. Matthew Hall, assistant professor Abstract: Numerical dynamics models are the standard solution for verifying that a wind turbine design will perform well across the full range of expected operating conditions. Physical models, meanwhile, provide experimental validation to ensure that the numerical models are sufficiently accurate. This talk will overview both numerical and physical modelling approaches used in wind turbine design, including for offshore applications. One of the newest methods in this area is creating hybrid models which combine the best of both worlds. Recent proof-of-concept tests show promising results. New research with the UPEI wave tank will aim to advance these methods for use in floating wind turbine design. All are welcomed to attend this weekly seminar. Learn about the innovative research and collaborations the faculty and graduate students are leading at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering!  

The UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle meets every week from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. Join students, staff, and faculty from all over the world, share songs of many cultures, relax, have fun. Please note: this week's rhearsal will take place on Thursday, November 30 and it will be the final gathering of the year. Stay tuned for details regarding rehearsals for next year. Refreshments will be served following the rehearsal. All are welcome!