United Way Campaign Kick-off

UPEI is proud to be a part of the 2013 United Way campaign. Join the campus community for the campaign kick-off event on Thursday, November 14 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in McMillan Hall for food, prizes, a tug-of-war challenge (Student Union executive versus senior administration), live music, and information from United Way PEI. This year United Way PEI was able to fund 23 programs that assist individuals across the island due to the generous support of Islanders. Your contributions will make a difference in many island communities. For more information or to obtain a pledge form, contact Kathryn Harrison, Campaign Co-Chair, at kharrison@upei.ca or 566-0623.

RETI Annual Meetings

The Master of Arts in Island Studies program is pleased to announce that it will host the Reseau d’excellence des territoires insulaires (RETI) annual meetings, a consortium of 24 island universities. The theme of the event this year will be Livable Islands: Culture, Politics, Economy and Environment. It will consist of four components: July 4–5: A Symposium/Conference Learn about the most recent island-based research from presentations by international faculty and graduate students. July 5: Meeting of the Governing Committee of RETI A meeting of University Presidents/Rectors from the 24 member universities around the world. July 6: A Field Trip A guided tour of Prince Edward Island. Explore the physical and cultural geography of this beautiful island. July 7–9: Summer School Internationally-recognized scholars in island studies will provide in-depth instruction to graduate students on the most pressing island-based issues. For more information, email the Conference Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Jim Randall, at mais@upei.ca.

Bam!!: An Evening of David Ives One Act Plays

This November, the UPEI Theatre Society is pleased to present “BAM!! A Night of David Ives One Act Plays!” This show will feature three comedic one act plays written by *David Ives*, organized by a number of talented UPEI students. This production enjoys a three show run on* November 14th, 15th, and 16th *in the Faculty Lounge in Main Building at the UPEI Campus. The *doors open at 7pm with a 7:30 showtime. Admission is only available at the door, costing *five dollars per person.

Jazz Ensemble Concert

The UPEI Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of David Shephard, will present its end of semester concert on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI. The program will feature arrangements of “St Louis Blues,” “Little Sunflower,” and “Mambo Hot.” Featured soloists will include: Robyn Verhoeven (trumpet), Kailey Norris (tenor saxophone), and Evan Hammell and Dan MacDonald on trombone. Nik Dragatakis, a fourth-year jazz guitar student will be the soloist on Pat Metheny’s jazz ballad “Always and Forever.” The Jazz Ensemble is excited to once again be joined on stage by voice students from the UPEI Music Department. Melissa MacKenzie will be featured on “At Last” made famous by Etta James. Rebecca Apps will perform “Skyfall” from the James Bond movie, and Nadine Haddad will join the band on the R&B classic “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Tickets ($10 adults/$5 students) are available at the door or by contacting the UPEI Music Department at (902) 566-0507 or music@upei.ca.

UPEI Wind Symphony in Concert

The UPEI Wind Symphony will perform one of its most ambitious Fall Symphonic Recitals on Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm at St. Dunstan's Basilica. Featuring several masterworks for Wind Band, including David Gillingham's Concerto for Marimba, the venue of St. Dunstan's will provide architectural and aesthetic beauty complementing the Wind Symphony's performance for all to enjoy. Tickets ($10 adults and seniors/$5 students) will be available at the door.
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