The Department of Pathology & Microbiology at the Atlantic Veterinary College invites you to attend a seminar by Dr. Melanie Buote from The Atlantic Veterinary College on Thursday, November 6. Dr. Buote is interviewing for a tenure-track faculty position in anatomic pathology and is presenting her seminar titled "Groundhog Day: Are we repeating our mistakes or getting it right in veterinary anatomic pathology?" at 10:30 am in AVC, Lecture Theatre A. Everyone is welcome.

The search committee for the position of Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College would like to invite faculty and staff to drop in for an informal meet and greet with the candidates. All sessions will take place in AVC 280 N between 12:00-1:00 pm. Your feedback on the candidates can also be sent to vpa@upei.ca by November 27. Tuesday, November 4: Dr. Dan Hurnik CV can be found at: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Hurnik.pdf Thursday, November 6: Dr. Jeff Wichtel CV can be found at: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Wichtel.pdf Wednesday, November 12: Dr. Greg Keefe CV can be found at: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Keefe.pdf

Dr. Salvatore Frasca, Adjunct Graduate Faculty Candidate in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology will be presenting a seminar on Thursday, October 30 at 2:00 pm in Room 278N, AVC McCain Learning Commons via Video Conferencing. His seminar is titled "Pigmented" Fungal Infections of Aquatic Animals: Diagnostic Challenges and Research Investigations. Everyone is welcome.

Central Printing will reopen on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

On October 29, 5:45-6:30 pm, in *Kelley Memorial Building, room 210*, Liz Shropshire with Shropshire Music Foundation presents "Singing with war-affected children: Transforming lives in Kosovo, Uganda, and Northern Ireland" sponsored by UPEI AIRS. Liz Shropshire is the founder of the Shropshire Music Foundation, which has provided instruments and music classes to more than 15,000 war-impacted children in conflict zones including Uganda, Northern Ireland, and Kosovo. After receiving her BMus. from Brigham Young University in Composition and Theory and an advanced graduate degree from the University of Southern California in Composition for the Music Industry, and working in music education and composition for decades, Liz dropped everything to move to a refugee camp in Kosovo where she developed innovative programs using music to redress war trauma in children. Utilizing classes taught by trained teen volunteers, the Shropshire Music Foundation continues to expand and is presently developing new programs for refugee camps around the world. For more information, please contact Ross Dwyer at rdwyer@upei.ca or (902) 566-6023.

On Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 7:00-11:30 pm, UPEI music students will be turning the Steel Building into a spooky three-story haunted house. Admission is $5.00 per person, and $4.00 if you show a valid UPEI or Holland College student ID. Admission includes a free cup of hot chocolate. Proceeds from this event will go towards music scholarships and awards, and to help support the large performance ensembles of the Music Department.

Note: new night and venue! Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. Join our next conversation on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Ron Srigley, professor of Religious Studies, will lead a discussion entitled: "What does a university professor do all day?" The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. Research on Tap meets the first Monday of every month from October to April. The full schedule of speakers can be found at upei.ca/research/research-on-tap

UPEI staff and faculty are invited to this half hour session on Wednesday, October 29 from 12:15-12:45 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre boardroom. The session is free. Come and learn more about having balance in your hectic life!

On Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 7:00-11:30 pm, UPEI music students will be turning the Steel Building into a spooky three-story haunted house. Admission is $5.00 per person, and $4.00 if you show a valid UPEI or Holland College student ID. Admission includes a free cup of hot chocolate. Proceeds from this event will go towards music scholarships and awards, and to help support the large performance ensembles of the Music Department.

Note: new night and venue! Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. Join our next conversation on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Ron Srigley, professor of Religious Studies, will lead a discussion entitled: "What does a university professor do all day?" The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. Research on Tap meets the first Monday of every month from October to April. The full schedule of speakers can be found at upei.ca/research/research-on-tap

UPEI staff and faculty are invited to this half hour session on Wednesday, October 29 from 12:15-12:45 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre boardroom. The session is free. Come and learn more about having balance in your hectic life!

Central Printing will reopen on Wednesday, October 29, 2014.

On October 29, 5:45-6:30 pm, in *Kelley Memorial Building, room 210*, Liz Shropshire with Shropshire Music Foundation presents "Singing with war-affected children: Transforming lives in Kosovo, Uganda, and Northern Ireland" sponsored by UPEI AIRS. Liz Shropshire is the founder of the Shropshire Music Foundation, which has provided instruments and music classes to more than 15,000 war-impacted children in conflict zones including Uganda, Northern Ireland, and Kosovo. After receiving her BMus. from Brigham Young University in Composition and Theory and an advanced graduate degree from the University of Southern California in Composition for the Music Industry, and working in music education and composition for decades, Liz dropped everything to move to a refugee camp in Kosovo where she developed innovative programs using music to redress war trauma in children. Utilizing classes taught by trained teen volunteers, the Shropshire Music Foundation continues to expand and is presently developing new programs for refugee camps around the world. For more information, please contact Ross Dwyer at rdwyer@upei.ca or (902) 566-6023.

The Search Committee has identified three candidates to be interviewed for the position of Dean of the Atlantic Veterinary College. Each candidate will make a presentation via public forum, addressing the topic: "Leading the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island and beyond: a vision for the next 6 years." Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Dr. Jeff Wichtel Tuesday, October 28, 12:30-1:45 pm AVC 286A N and 287N CV can be found at: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Wichtel.pdf Dr. Dan Hurnik Monday, November 3, 12:30-1:45 pm AVC 286A N and 287N CV can be found at: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Hurnik.pdf Dr. Greg Keefe Monday, November 10, 12:30-1:45 pm AVC 286A N and 287N CV can be found at: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Keefe.pdf

The Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Congregation of Notre Dame and the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre invite UPEI students, faculty, and staff to meet with Monica Lambton, JPIC Coordinator from Montreal. Lambton will be on campus on Friday, October 31, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre. Attendees will gather and mingle at 11:00 am, and Lambton will present from 11:30 am-12:30 pm, followed by a Q&A discussion until 1:00 pm. Lambton will discuss climate action and the New York March. This event is free to attend and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca or (902) 894-2876.

UPEI students are going door-to-door in surrounding neighbourhoods to collect non-perishable food items on Friday, October 31 from 5:00–7:00 pm in support of UPEI’s food bank. Trick or Eat® is a youth-led national event that puts a new spin on the annual night of giving – Halloween. Instead of candy, thousands of Trick or Eaters across the country raise money online and go door-to-door to collect non-perishable food items for local food agencies. We also raise awareness about hunger in Canada through household flyers, educational materials, and online resources. Suggested items include: pasta products/pasta sauce, rice, canned meats and fish, peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, dry and canned soups, fruit juices, canned/powdered milk, baby food, diapers, and beans and legumes. UPEI students, staff, and faculty can drop off any food donations to the Residence Office, Bernadine Hall, 340 (first floor). The office is open from 9:00 am-8:00 pm. All proceeds will support UPEI’s Food Bank. Interested in canvassing for the campaign? Contact Aaron Patton at apatton@upei.ca or Mitchell McIntosh at mrmcintosh@upei.ca

On Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 7:00-11:30 pm, UPEI music students will be turning the Steel Building into a spooky three-story haunted house. Admission is $5.00 per person, and $4.00 if you show a valid UPEI or Holland College student ID. Admission includes a free cup of hot chocolate. Proceeds from this event will go towards music scholarships and awards, and to help support the large performance ensembles of the Music Department.

UPEI faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Chief Justice Thane A. Campbell Lectureship in Law on Friday, October 31 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 242 at 1:30 pm. This lecture is co-sponsored by the University of Prince Edward Island and the Law Foundation of Prince Edward Island. The lecture series was named to honour Thane A. Campbell, Rhodes Scholar, former Premier of Prince Edward Island, and first Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island. This year's speaker is Mary Anne Waldron, QC, Professor of Law at the University of Victoria and Associate Vice-President Faculty Relations and Academic Administration, who will present her lecture entitled "Equality and Conscience: Can the Law Protect Both?" Waldron's current research relates to questions of freedom of conscience and religion. Her most recent book "Free to Believe: Rethinking Freedom of Conscience and Religion in Canada" was awarded the Canadian Law and Society Association 2014 prize for best book on issues of law and society. This lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact (902) 566-0307.

The UPEI Student Health Centre, W.A. Murphy Building, will be holding their annual flu vaccination clinic by appointment on Wednesday, October 29. Cost is $10. Call to book an appointment at (902) 566-0616. Active provincial health cards will be required when scheduling.

Dr. King Holmes, the 2013 Canada Gairdner Global Health Award Laureate, will be on campus TODAY, Monday, October 27 to deliver the 2014 Gairdner Lecture at UPEI. The lecture begins at 6:00 pm in room 246 of the Don and Marion McDougall Hall. The 2014 Gairdner Lecture is entitled "STI Research: Major progress, current challenges and future opportunities." Dr. King Holmes is a Professor in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington where he is the Director of Research and Faculty Development, a Professor of Medicine, and an Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Epidemiology. He is the Director of the U of W’s Center for AIDS Research, as well as the Chief of Infectious Diseases at Harborview Medical Centre. The Canada Gairdner Awards were created in 1959 to recognize and reward the achievements of medical researchers whose work contributes significantly to improving the quality of human life. They are Canada’s only globally known and respected international science awards, and Gairdner is the only national organization that consistently brings the world’s best biomedical researchers to Canada to share their ideas and work with scientists across the country. In so doing, it enlarges networks and enhances Canada’s international reputation, while providing a realistic and unbiased benchmark for Canada’s leading scientists.