Vagabond Productions is holding auditions for Romeo and Juliet. Auditions run nightly from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, November 2, 3 & 4. The auditions will be held in The Faculty Lounge in Main. The auditions are open, and experience is not required. For more information, contact Dr. Greg Doran at gdoran@upei.ca or 902-566-6013.

UPEI Faculty of Education International Dinner and Silent Auction   Date: Sunday, November 22, 5 pm   Where: Jack Blanchard Hall, 3 Pond St., Charlottetown   Featuring Chef Emily Wells from The Mill in New Glasgow   $30 per person. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Carolyn Francis at (902) 894-2813 or njtoombs@upei.ca. 

Celebrated and popular Canadian novelist Joan Clark will give a public reading and sign books on October 28 at 7:30 pm in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. A native of Nova Scotia, Clark has lived in Newfoundland since the 1980s.   Her reading is part of the Winter’s Tales Authors’ Reading Series and is sponsored by the UPEI Faculty of Arts and The Canada Council for the Arts, with the Art Gallery’s collaboration.

The Science Graduate Committee invites you to an information session on graduate programs (MSc and PhD) in the Faculty of Science. BSc students in 3rd and 4th year and those conducting honours or senior undergraduate level research are encouraged to attend.

Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th (11:30am-1:30pm) in MacMillan Hall, Murphy Student Centre   PEI ANC staff will talk about providing registered International Students with assistance such as:    • how to register with PEI ANC • help to find employment,  • how to access help with applications for permits, visas, and other documents,  • workshops and other information sessions on many topics,  • opportunities to meet others in the community for social events,  • invitations to be matched with English tutors or participate in conversation circles,  • opportunities to volunteer and gain Canadian work experience,  • what is on the Online Guide for Newcomers to Canada at peianc.com and Facebook site,  • and an electronic mailing list you can join to get notices about community events and workshop and job opportunities   To register for serivces on the spot, students should bring a photocopies of their passport (photo-page only) and student visa.   Nancy Clement Community Outreach Facilitator PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada   49 Water St., Charlottetown PEI, C1A 1A3 (902) 628-6009, ext. 217 nancy@peianc.com www.peianc.com

Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th (11:30am-1:30pm) in MacMillan Hall, Murphy Student Centre   PEI ANC staff will talk about providing registered International Students with assistance such as:    • how to register with PEI ANC • help to find employment,  • how to access help with applications for permits, visas, and other documents,  • workshops and other information sessions on many topics,  • opportunities to meet others in the community for social events,  • invitations to be matched with English tutors or participate in conversation circles,  • opportunities to volunteer and gain Canadian work experience,  • what is on the Online Guide for Newcomers to Canada at peianc.com and Facebook site,  • and an electronic mailing list you can join to get notices about community events and workshop and job opportunities   To register for serivces on the spot, students should bring a photocopies of their passport (photo-page only) and student visa.   Nancy Clement Community Outreach Facilitator PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada   49 Water St., Charlottetown PEI, C1A 1A3 (902) 628-6009, ext. 217 nancy@peianc.com www.peianc.com

Dr. Susan Brown (History) will present the first in this year's series of PEI History of Medicine talks on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 in the Main Building Faculty Lounge (Main 201)  Her topic is "Retiring from the Stage: Old Age and Disability among 18th Century Theatrical Performers." All are welcome to listen and discuss.

The Dean of Arts and the Department of Psychology are teaming up to host a public, community presentation about "The Ride Across Canada," on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the AVC Lecture Theatre A. The "Ride", a Communities for Veterans Foundation initiative, brings communities together by introducing the faces and stories of over 700 veterans from Victoria to St. John’s with a horseback ride across Canada. Please join us on Tuesday and give a warm Island welcome to this organization during their PEI leg of their cross-country journey, and as they build awareness about instances of PTSD and mental illness among our veterans. Ride participants will educate us about the Foundation and the work they are committed to doing. The public presentation will be followed by a reception in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. All are welcome!

UPEI Athletics and Recreation and Development and Alumni Engagement invite all former UPEI rugby players and fans to “Rugby Alumni Day” on Saturday, October 10. The alumni day for former rugby players is being held in conjunction with the UPEI Women’s Rugby game versus Acadia at 2:00 pm at MacAdam Field (UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place). 12 noon–2 pm – Alumni and friends gather at The Wave to watch World Cup Rugby action on the big screen, gifts provided by 2:00–4:00 pm – UPEI Women's Rugby match 4:00–6:00 pm – UPEI Men's Rugby alumni match 6:00–7:30 pm – Reception at The Wave 7:30–10:00 pm – Dinner and awards at The Factory For more information, contact Anthony Gill, Manager of Alumni Engagement, at 902-566-0761.  

The PEI Department of Health and Wellness in conjunction with the PEI Health Sector Council are hosting the 6th Annual Health Career Showcase for UPEI Students on October 27, 2015. The purpose of the career fair event is to expose UPEI students to the a variety of health careers on PEI by providing them the opportunity to converse directly with health professionals. Last year there were 35 health professionals representing over 20 health careers. Example of some health professionals in attendance: Medical Lab Technologist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Physician, to name a few.