UPEI clarinet professor Karem J. Simon will team up with Nova Scotian collaborative pianist Jennifer King in a recital of music for clarinet and piano on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Its title, Fräulein Klarinette, refers to the name affectionately given by Johannes Brahms to Richard Mühlfeld, whose exquisite musicianship and clarinet tone inspired Brahms to renege on his proposed retirement and write several chamber works for clarinet. Brahms’ Sonata, Op. 120, No. 1 forms the centrepiece of this recital’s programming. It is among the most respected works of the clarinet repertoire and is remarkable in showcasing Brahms’ understanding of the technical and expressive elements of the clarinet. Other works by Louis Cahuzac, Ernest Chausson, Leonard Bernstein, and Adolf Schreiner will be performed. UPEI is delighted to have Jennifer King return to its concert stage. She has established a career as a versatile pianist, equally comfortable in solo and chamber roles. In September of 2018, she was involved in the presentation of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, and last January, she visited Charlottetown to perform music from her first solo CD, O Mistress Moon! Tickets are $25, or $10 for students, and may be acquired at the admission’s desk the night of the recital.

Our second annual Out of the Blue Gala is taking place January 31, 2019. The Out of the Blue Gala is an event that is aimed at students to end the stigma around mental health. Through this event, our hope is to raise awareness, promote positive conversations and celebrate mental health. There will be a plated dinner provided by Chartwells, live performances, and positive conversations. We hope to see you there! Tickets are $10.25 for residence students, and $20.25 for non-residence students, and may be purchased with cash by visiting the Residence Services Office in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Take a “paws” in your day and stop by to meet a couple of special dogs and their owners. Therapeutic Paws of Canada, PEI Division, is a non-profit organization of volunteers providing animal resources for human needs (physical, mental, educational, motivational, socialization) through regular visits to hospitals, residences, schools, etc. Drop by and say hi. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Having houseplants is a great form of self-care and encouragement. Stop by McMillan Hall in the Student Union building to paint a pot and plant a seed to add a touch of greenery to your living space. View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

The event will feature a safe-listening and non-judgemental environment where various students, staff and faculty members will share their stories and encounters with mental illness. These stories will provide us with an opportunity to learn, care, and be inspired to help ourselves and those around us living with mental illnesses, and remind us all, that relationships matter. Pub grub, kindly provided by the UPEI Student Union.  All are welcome to attend! View the full UPEI Mental Health Week 2019 schedule

Dr. Sam Kolahgar, Finance Candidate, Faculty of Business will give a public presentation on Wednesday, January 23, at 10 am in MCDH room 329. Topic: Corporate Communications as a Self-governing Mechanism, Evident From Substitution/Complementary Effect All are welcome to attend

The Faculty of Education formally announces the upcoming PhD defense by Timothy McRoberts. Timothy will be defending his dissertation titled "Applying an Experiential Learning cycle to Inform a Deeper Understanding of Teaching and Learning in a Changing Canadian community College." All are welcome to attend Timothy's public presentation, taking place Friday January 25, 2019 from 2:30 - 3:00 pm in Memorial Hall 417.

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee and the Faculty of Sustainable Design Egnineering invite the campus community to a seminar by Ahmad Bhatti (PhD-Environmental Sciences) entitled "Climate change impact assessment and mitigation strategies for sustainable water and agriculture management in PEI".  Everyone is welcome.

Speaker: Anna Kuznetsova, Biomedical Sciences Title: The role of fermentation temperature on natural product biosynthesis in streptomycetes

Starting in Fall 2019, UPEI’s Island Studies department will be offering three versions of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program. In addition to the thesis degree option, we will be offering two specializations in the new course and work-study-based version of the program; one in Island Tourism, and another in Sustainable Island Communities.  Scholarships and bursaries are available. To learn more about these innovative degrees, join us on Tuesday, January 29th, from 3:00 to 4:00pm or from 6:00 to 7:00pm, in Rm. 237 of the Don and Marion McDougall Hall. For more information, contact Jim Randall, the Program Coordinator, at mais@upei.ca or 902-620-5013.