New students, current students, as well as recently graduated students, who have children, as well as staff and faculty at UPEI who have kids are invited to bring their children to the UPEI Family Friendly event. Pregnant students are also welcome to attend! This is a great opportunity for students who are caregivers to children to network with each other, staff and faculty members, and learn the support systems available to them and ask questions to other students who are also parenting! There will be a "hunt" at noon (like an easter egg hunt), and Pride will be coming from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, (you can take pictures with Pride), we'll also be showing a movie and will have crafts and snacks.

UPEI is hosting a special event and panel discussion for students, to help address the issue of drink tampering and the question of what to do if you suspect your drink has been drugged.  Victims are not responsible for their drinks being drugged nor are they responsible to prevent the situations that can arise from this illegal behaviour. But you and your friends can equip yourselves with the know-how to avoid a dangerous situation and to stay as safe as possible. Join us at a public discussion featuring panelists from the medical, legal, and law enforcement communities. These experts will help guide you about what to do if you suspect your or your friends’ drinks have been tampered with. They will explain the reporting process and describe the services available for victims.

Dr. Paula Menzies, a professor of small ruminant health management at the Ontario Veterinary College, will give a free public lecture on Friday, September 30, in AVC Lecture Theatre A as part of the 2016 Animal Welfare in Practice conference . Dr. Menzies will speak about the National Farm Animal Care Council's code of practice for the care and handling of sheep, which provides owners with guidelines to ensure that the animals are cared for properly. The conference will take place at AVC from September 30 to October 1. Registration is required for the workshops on Saturday. For more information, visit awc.upei.ca

The Psychology Department is pleased to announce the first talk of the 2016 Dr. Fiona Papps Colloquium Series. Dr. Chris Sears, a Cognitive Psychology professor at the University of Calgary will present:  "Making students happy: What are the factors that contribute to students’ satisfaction with their psychology degree program?" All are welcome to attend.  

Join us for the first History of Medicine event for the fall, as Master of Arts (Island Studies) student Sara Underwood presents some of her research on the more than 200 children who were settled in Prince Edward Island between 1893 and the early 1920s, as part of the child emigration movement by Middlemore Home in Birmingham, England. She will present information from reports and correspondence related specifically to the children’s health. All are welcome!

The UPEI International Relations Office is holding student information sessions on international study opportunities! Study abroad, international internships, volunteering abroad and many other student-focused opportunities are availble around the world! Come to one of our two sessions to hear about where your peers have studied and travelled! Everyone is welcome. This event is included in the "Prowl to Paradise" program!

The UPEI International Relations Office is holding student information sessions on international study opportunities! Study abroad, international internships, volunteering abroad and many other student-focused opportunities are availble around the world! Come to one of our two sessions to hear about where your peers have studied and travelled! Everyone is welcome. This event is included in the "Prowl to Paradise" program!

Join us at the UPEI observatory as we join people around the world celebrating International Observe the Moon Night. Get an up-close look at our nearest astronomical neighbour through our 8-inch telescope. Meet in room 417 of Memorial Hall to await your turn to go up to the telescope. Local astronomy enthusiasts will be on hand to provide information about the Moon and answer any of your astronomy questions. This event is open to the general public and all ages are welcome. Please note that accessing the telescope requires climbing stairs from the 4th floor to the rooftop. The elevator can be taken up to the 4th floor. In the event of cloudy weather, the viewing may have to be cancelled. Our back-up "cloud-date" is Wednesday, October 12, 8:00 to 9:30 pm. More information and updates on the event status can be found at http://projects.upei.ca/astronomy/ or by following @UPEIAstronomy on Twitter.

Please join us for the 2016 Faith and Knowledge Lecture presented by the Saint Dunstan's Institute for Christianity and Culture. Dr. Moira McQueen, Director of the Canadian Catholic Instute on Bioethics and recent appointment of Pope Francis to the International Theological Commission, will speak on "What is Involved in 'Assisted' Dying?  Ethical Issues for Patients and Health Care Workers in Light of Christian Teaching."   Location: Charlottetown Rural High School, 100 Raiders Road, on Thursday 27 October 2016 at 7 pm.  Free admission and all are welcome.   

FREE ADMISSION! The UPEI Rainbow Alliance will be hosting a craft fair to help send Island high school students and their chaperones to OUTSthine 2017 in Windsor, Ontario. OUTShine 2017 is an International LGBTQI2S Youth and Ally Summit. Vendors: PEI Reach Foundation Nerdy Jewels Nevada Jay, Graphic Designer Houndstooth Bakery Avon One Earth with Consultant, Kathy L Burt Of The Earth Zak T Court Candle Creations Renee's Epic Cosmetics Oragami owl Arbonne Autumn and Fall Decor by Ashley Greening Melanie Hutchins Artistry Namaste PEI Steeped Tea Inc (who will also be doing a fundraiser of which we get 40% of the proceeds!) We will be selling raffle tickets (http://upeira.wixsite.com/fair/raffle for prize list) $2 each, 3 for $5, 15 for $10. All proceeds from the vendor tables, and the raffle will go towards this initiative. Come support our vendors who have helped support us! Steeped Tea is also doing a fundraiser for us, a rep will be there taking orders for the fundraiser, and we'll recieve 40% of the proceeds.  For more info on the Craft Fair: http://upeira.wixsite.com/fair/vendor-list https://www.facebook.com/events/904978959648202/