The 2017 UPEI Don Mazer Arts & Science Lecture by Dr. Catherine Morley will be held on March 2, 7:00 p.m., in the Dining Room (third floor, room 301) of the UPEI Health Sciences Building. Dr. Morley, a film-maker and textile artist, and a professor in the School of Nutrition and Dietetics at Acadia University, will speak about “The Arts and the Health/Helping Professions.” She will focus on arts-informed teaching strategies for working with students who are preparing for health and human services careers. She will also draw on her expertise and experience in using arts-based approaches for research in health and human services.  

Dr. Peter Foley, Assistant Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Atlantic Veterinary College, will give a public workshop on Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm, about end-of-life issues with companion animals. The workshop will take place at AVC in Lecture Theatre A. Dr. Foley will offer information to help people act on behalf of their beloved pets as the end of life draws near. He will discuss palliative care options, assessing quality of life, deciding when euthanasia is right, the euthanasia procedure itself, and coping strategies for dealing with the loss of a pet. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For information, contact (902) 566-0589.

First, we feast!  What has traditionally been a Christian practice to clear our cupboards before lent has become a popluar commuity building event.  And who can say no to free food?

First of 2 masses with distribution of ahses offered on campus.

The next “Open Pages” at UPEI’s Robertson Library happens March 1, at 7 pm and highlights the new book by UPEI professor Ann Braithwaite, Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies. Open Pages features local authors speaking about their books: what inspired them, what they learned, what they want to share. Event takes place in the new lounge on the first floor of UPEI's Robertson Library. Light refreshments will be served. Dr. Ann Braithwaite is professor and coordinator of Diversity and Social Justice Studies at UPEI. She co-authored this new book with Dr. Catherine M. Orr, professor and chair of Critical Identity Studies at Beloit College. Everyday Women’s and Gender Studies is a guide to engaging students in the challenges—and pleasures—of thinking critically about gender, race, and sex today. By focusing on “the everyday,” it speaks to the importance of students’ understanding the taken-for granted circumstances of their daily lives. It explores the idea that “people are different, and the world isn’t fair,” and engages students in the follow-up question, “Now that we know, how shall we live?” “This publication is of great significance for students from any faculty, even though it is most likely going to have the greatest impact in the Faculty of Arts,” said Dr. Nebojsa Kujundzic, dean of arts at UPEI. 

Second mass option for the day ... mass with distribution of ashes. 

The Fiona Papps Psychology Colloquium Series presents a talk entitled "It's the End of Psychology as We Know It. . . (and I Feel Fine)", by Dr.Scott Greer on Friday, March 3 at 3:00 pm in Memorial Hall, Rm. 215. All are welcome to attend!  

Speaker:  Laura Carvalho, Pathology and Microbiology Title: Characterizing infection dynamics and host response in simultaneous infections of Lepeophtheirus salmonis and Moritella viscosa in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar).

The Faculty of Education at UPEI is delighted to host the second Edcamp Charlottetown. Edcamps are often described as 'un-conferences': democratic, free flowing gatherings with no predetermined speakers or session titles, Edcamps focus on channelling the voice of participants and exploring the themes that are relevant and pressing on the day. Edcamps are open to educators, students, and community members - anyone with an interest in education is welcomed.  ​Please join​  us on March 11th for this dynamic day of dialogue, networking and brainstorming. 2017 is the year of Open in learning and this has been chosen as a wide umbrella theme. We hope to trigger and nurture discussions on social justice, inclusion, access, UDL, technology, new literacies, social capital, critical pedagogy, educational reform and much more. Bring up the topics that are relevant to you in 2017 and invite your networks. To register or for more information, please visit us at Eventbrite Edcamp 2017 #EdcampCharlottetown This event is organized by Graduate Studies at the Faculty of Education, a unit committed to broadening the PEI dialogue on Access and Inclusion.  

Attention: First- and fourth-year students in Arts, Business, Nursing, and Science Three of your fellow students have already won $100 by completing the NSSE survey. However, if you have not completed the survey yet, it is not too late to do so and to be eligible for the next early bird prize draws and the final prize draw which is scheduled to take place on March 3, March 10, and mid-April respectively. Check your UPEI email account to complete the survey today! Thank you!