The Senior Class Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 9 at 12:00 noon–1:15 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The awards ceremony acknowledges the academic, leadership, and spirit achievements of our graduating students. This ceremony is attended by senior administration, Deans, and faculty to celebrate graduating student success. All recipients are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony. A light lunch is provided, kindly sponsored by the UPEI Faculty Association.

Splash into Spring at the first-ever AVC Rubber Boot Revue--a ceilidh like no other!--on Friday, April 11, at 7:00 pm. Emceed by well-known actor and comedian Wade Lynch, the AVC Rubber Boot Revue will feature the popular Island Band, Fiddlers Sons, with Eddy Quinn on lead vocals, John B. Webster on guitar, Garth Matthews on bass, and AVC’s very own Courtney Hogan (Class of 2015) on fiddle. Also making their debut public performance will be members of The VagalTones, AVC’s student band. And a group of costumed canines will strut their stuff down the runway in the Top Dog Fashion Show, competing for the coveted title of "Top Dog." There will also be a silent auction, and refreshments for sale. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7:00 pm. for viewing of the silent auction items, with entertainment to start at 7:30 p.m. AVC Rubber Boot Revue takes place in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons. All are welcome. Tickets are available at the door or can be reserved by calling 902-566-0589.

Come see some of the marvels of the night sky through our 8-inch telescope at the UPEI observatory. Potential viewing objects include the Moon, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Volunteers from the Charlottetown Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and the UPEI Physics Department will be on hand to show you the sights and answer your astronomical questions. Our next viewing is scheduled from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Guests are asked to come to Memorial Hall Room 417. This event is weather dependent. In the event of cloudy skies requiring a cancellation, the viewing may be shifted to Sunday, April 13 at the same time (if weather permits). Updates will be provided on our website at http://physics.upei.ca/astronomy, on our voice-mail at 566-0745, or on Twitter @UPEIAstronomy. This event is free of charge and open to all members of the public. It is necessary to climb the stairs from the 4th floor up to the observatory, but an elevator can be taken up to the 4th floor.

Stop by the Campus Life Lounge in Student Affairs, W.A. Murphy Student Centre for an Exam Study Break on Monday, March 7 from 9:00am-12:00 pm. Come enjoy free David's Tea, fruit and energy bars! Brought to you by the UPEI Campus Life Program and the UPEI Alumni Association.

Stop by the Campus Life Lounge in Student Affairs, W.A. Murphy Student Centre for an Exam Study Break on Tuesday, March 8 from 9:00am-12:00 pm. Come enjoy free David's Tea, fruit and energy bars! Brought to you by the UPEI Campus Life Program and the UPEI Alumni Association.

Drop by the Chaplaincy Centre for a FREE chili lunch on Wednesday, April 9 from 11:30am-1:30pm to fuel your body and mind for upcoming exams. Don't like chili? Don't worry - there are options for everyone!

Drop by the Chaplaincy Centre for a FREE chili lunch on Thursday, April 10 from 11:30am-1:30pm to fuel your body and mind for upcoming exams. Don't like chili? Don't worry - there are options for everyone!

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in town hall meetings on academic planning hosted by the Curriculum Planning Committee (CPC). The meeting schedule is as follows: April 7 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm April 8 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm April 15 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm All meetings will be held in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (room 242). The meetings will focus on the draft program evaluation instrument, guiding principles and proposed planning process developed by the CPC. We need to hear your ideas on the best path for UPEI to achieve a well structured academic plan.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in town hall meetings on academic planning hosted by the Curriculum Planning Committee (CPC). The meeting schedule is as follows: April 7 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm April 8 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm April 15 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm All meetings will be held in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium (room 242). The meetings will focus on the draft program evaluation instrument, guiding principles and proposed planning process developed by the CPC. We need to hear your ideas on the best path for UPEI to achieve a well structured academic plan.

Faculty Recognition Night Takes place on May 7 Faculty Recognition Night will be held Wednesday, May 7, beginning at 7:00 pm (reception at 6:30 pm) at the Culinary Institute. This event honours the winners of the Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching and the UPEI Merit Award for Scholarly Achievement. Tickets are $50.00 each (with a subsidized price of $25.00 for FA members and their guests), and can be pre-ordered at the Faculty Association Office, Main Building, room 315, ext. 0438. Faculty Recognition Night is co-sponsored by the UPEI Faculty Association and the Office of the President.