The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee invites the UPEI community to the first seminar of the Environmental Sciences/Human Biology Series: Dr Stevan Springer (Department of Biology) will be presenting a talk entitled "Molecular tests of adaptation: Darwin in full genetic resolution".  Everyone is welcome.

Please join us on Thursday 20 September, as the Saint Dunstan's University Institute for Christianity and Cultures kicks-off its 2018-19 Theology on Tap Programme. Dr. Patrick McBrine, Bishop's University, will be the featured speaker. Dr. McBrine, author of Biblical Epics in Late Antiquity and Anglo-Saxon England, will speak on "'Nearer to God:' Imagining Satan and Eve in the Biblical Epic." Dr. McBrine is a dynamic speaker, and this event is not to be missed!

All are invited to attend the installation of the Honourable Catherine Callbeck as the ninth Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Reception immediately following ceremony in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 25, 2018 to Deborah Annear at 902-566-0415 or to dannear@upei.ca. 

AVC’s 30th annual Open House will take place on Saturday, September 29, from 10 am until 2 pm. Hosted by AVC students, faculty, and staff, this family-friendly event offers the community an opportunity to get an inside view of a busy veterinary college.   Open House features something for everyone—different kinds of animals to see, a parade of dog breeds, demonstrations and exhibits, our popular teddy bear clinic and other children’s activities, and much more.   Come and tour AVC and learn more about our facilities, our equipment, and what we do every day. We respectfully ask that members of the public refrain from bringing their pets to this event. For more information, please call (902) 566-0589.

UPEI will host an evening of Japanese cinema to mark 90 years of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. The Japanese Film Festival will be Friday, September 14, beginning at 6:00 pm in room 104 of UPEI’s K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre. The evening, presented by the Japanese Consulate, will include two feature films. The screening of “Chihayafuru: Musubi” will begin at 6:00 pm. “Close-Knit” (Karera ga honki de amu toki wa will screen at 8:00 pm. Both will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. All are welcome.

UPEI will host an information session on study and exchange opportunities in Japan. The event will take place at 3:30 this coming Friday afternoon in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge.   2018 marks the 90th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Canada. This information session complements an evening of Japanese cinema at UPEI, hosted by the Japanese Consulate.

Dr. I. Dowbiggin, Department of History will present a seminar titled "Towards the Therapeutic State: Or, How Trump Anxiety Disorder Became a Reality."

Check out the Stars! A stargazing event outside the Robertson Library! Robertson Library and the UPEI Department of Physics are celebrating Science Literacy Week, September 17th-23rd, by co-sponsoring a stargazing event on Sunday, September 23rd at 8:30 pm. Megan Glover, UPEI Department of Physics, will give a presentation on navigating the night sky and how to set up and use the Library’s Dobsonian telescope. You will discover how to find objects in the sky using star maps and learn stargazing tips! In the case of a rainy or cloudy evening, the presentation will be held inside Robertson Library. Check out the stars @ home! You can borrow the telescope from the Service Desk in the Robertson Library with your UPEI Campus Card. The telescope can be borrowed on a 7 day loan. Part of Science Literacy Week - follow #scilit on twitter!

Drop in Art - bring your own supplies and take some time to create. No prior experience necessary. Any medium welcome- Crayons, colouring books, knitting needles, acrylics, pencils.. you bring it, you create it!  This is an open event, bring your own art supplies and take a few minutes for yourself. Come and go as you please.  You do not need to be creative to participate, just have an interest in expressing yourself!  This is the first event - bring your ideas and suggestions for future Art for the Soul meetings. Open to Staff, Students, Faculty 

The monthly meeting of the UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held on Friday September 14, 2018 from 3-4 pm in the lecture theatre (note the change of location) of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All neuroscience research students as well as faculty, scientists and staff with an interest in neuroscience topics are welcome to attend. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Joel Ross (pjross@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)