UPEI is expanding its popular series of public discussions with UPEI researchers to highlight the exciting exploration and discoveries of graduate students. The first ever Graduate Research on Tap is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Hailey Lambe, a masters of biology student and research assistant with the PEI Urban Fox Research Project. Her talk is titled: The Trials and Tribulations of Tracking Red Foxes in the City. Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student in the Faculty of Education, will lead the second discussion of the evening, entitled The Rules of Engagement: When Scholars Meet Social Media. Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Interim Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest speaker, Miranda Hill; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, January 3, 2014 for the January meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. ∙ Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

The Biology Department will host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on Friday, November 15, 12:30–1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. David Holben, Department of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, Ohio University will present "Food insecurity of food bank users in and around BC’s lower mainland." All are welcome to attend!

UPEI is expanding its popular series of public discussions with UPEI researchers to highlight the exciting exploration and discoveries of graduate students. The first ever Graduate Research on Tap is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Hailey Lambe, a masters of biology student and research assistant with the PEI Urban Fox Research Project. Her talk is titled: The Trials and Tribulations of Tracking Red Foxes in the City. Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student in the Faculty of Education, will lead the second discussion of the evening, entitled The Rules of Engagement: When Scholars Meet Social Media. Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

UPEI Sustainability Office interns Lyndsey Paynter and Melody Chang would appreciate your help in completing the UPEI Sustainability survey. This survey is essential for the campus sustainability office to connect with the entire campus community and to help focus future initiatives. We appreciate your cooperation and cannot wait to hear from everyone! The survey can be found here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9KGCSVF Thank you!

UPEI faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the UPEI 2013 United Way Campaign Kickoff in McMillan Hall on Thursday, November 14 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm. Come out for a free BBQ, entertainment, tug-of-war competition, and prizes as we raise awareness and support for United Way of PEI. Come out, have some fun, and support a great cause! For more information, contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca.

November 13—Unwind Your Mind Stressed about upcoming exams? First time away from home? Do you feel like you are overwhelmed at work? Join us for some tips and tricks to de-stress, re-focus, and re-energize. This Wellness Wednesday will give you insight on how to cope with stress, stress management techniques, spiritual guidance, and how to quiet your mind. There will also be a meditation seminar following this event at 2:30 pm! Everything you need to know about keeping a calm, stress-free mind right at your fingertips! Location: UPEI Sports Centre Lobby Time: 12:00-1:30 pm November 20—ZUMBA-THON As part of our Wellness Wednesdays, we want to get you movin’ and groovin’! We will have a ZUMBA-THON at lunch starting at 12:00 pm on November 20. We ask that each department on campus come dressed in a group color. The department that has the most enthusiastic group will win a $100 gift card to Chartwells! Teams must register by contacting Samantha at: sthorpe@upei.ca by Monday, November 18. Location: UPEI Sports Centre, Gym 3 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

November 13—Unwind Your Mind Stressed about upcoming exams? First time away from home? Do you feel like you are overwhelmed at work? Join us for some tips and tricks to de-stress, re-focus, and re-energize. This Wellness Wednesday will give you insight on how to cope with stress, stress management techniques, spiritual guidance, and how to quiet your mind. There will also be a meditation seminar following this event at 2:30 pm! Everything you need to know about keeping a calm, stress-free mind right at your fingertips! Location: UPEI Sports Centre Lobby Time: 12:00-1:30 pm November 20—ZUMBA-THON As part of our Wellness Wednesdays, we want to get you movin’ and groovin’! We will have a ZUMBA-THON at lunch starting at 12:00 pm on November 20. We ask that each department on campus come dressed in a group color. The department that has the most enthusiastic group will win a $100 gift card to Chartwells! Teams must register by contacting Samantha at: sthorpe@upei.ca by Monday, November 18. Location: UPEI Sports Centre, Gym 3 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

UPEI Sustainability Office interns Lyndsey Paynter and Melody Chang would appreciate your help in completing the UPEI Sustainability survey. This survey is essential for the campus sustainability office to connect with the entire campus community and to help focus future initiatives. We appreciate your cooperation and cannot wait to hear from everyone! The survey can be found here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9KGCSVF Thank you!

UPEI faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the UPEI 2013 United Way Campaign Kickoff in McMillan Hall on Thursday, November 14 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm. Come out for a free BBQ, entertainment, tug-of-war competition, and prizes as we raise awareness and support for United Way of PEI. Come out, have some fun, and support a great cause! For more information, contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca.

UPEI Sustainability Office interns Lyndsey Paynter and Melody Chang would appreciate your help in completing the UPEI Sustainability survey. This survey is essential for the campus sustainability office to connect with the entire campus community and to help focus future initiatives. We appreciate your cooperation and cannot wait to hear from everyone! The survey can be found here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9KGCSVF Thank you!

UPEI faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the UPEI 2013 United Way Campaign Kickoff in McMillan Hall on Thursday, November 14 from 11:30 am–1:30 pm. Come out for a free BBQ, entertainment, tug-of-war competition, and prizes as we raise awareness and support for United Way of PEI. Come out, have some fun, and support a great cause! For more information, contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca.

November 13—Unwind Your Mind Stressed about upcoming exams? First time away from home? Do you feel like you are overwhelmed at work? Join us for some tips and tricks to de-stress, re-focus, and re-energize. This Wellness Wednesday will give you insight on how to cope with stress, stress management techniques, spiritual guidance, and how to quiet your mind. There will also be a meditation seminar following this event at 2:30 pm! Everything you need to know about keeping a calm, stress-free mind right at your fingertips! Location: UPEI Sports Centre Lobby Time: 12:00-1:30 pm November 20—ZUMBA-THON As part of our Wellness Wednesdays, we want to get you movin’ and groovin’! We will have a ZUMBA-THON at lunch starting at 12:00 pm on November 20. We ask that each department on campus come dressed in a group color. The department that has the most enthusiastic group will win a $100 gift card to Chartwells! Teams must register by contacting Samantha at: sthorpe@upei.ca by Monday, November 18. Location: UPEI Sports Centre, Gym 3 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic (interim), cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest speaker, Miranda Hill; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

UPEI Student Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Physics, is pleased to host a presentation by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques on Thursday, November 28 at 11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre’s McMillan Hall. Dr. Saint-Jacques will take attendees on the learning journey that led him to become a Canadian astronaut and talk about his training. He will also give an overview of Canadian Space Agency projects, and will share some insights on future opportunities for students. For more information, please contact Cindy Wood, Career Counsellor, 620-5088 or cwood@upei.ca.

Friday, November 8 6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs Acadia 8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs Acadia Saturday, November 9 6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs Acadia 7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs UdeM 8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs Acadia *All games can be viewed at austv.ca GOPANTHERSGO!

UPEI Student Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Physics, is pleased to host a presentation by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques on Thursday, November 28 at 11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre’s McMillan Hall. Dr. Saint-Jacques will take attendees on the learning journey that led him to become a Canadian astronaut and talk about his training. He will also give an overview of Canadian Space Agency projects, and will share some insights on future opportunities for students. For more information, please contact Cindy Wood, Career Counsellor, 620-5088 or cwood@upei.ca.

Friday, November 8 6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs Acadia 8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs Acadia Saturday, November 9 6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs Acadia 7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs UdeM 8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs Acadia *All games can be viewed at austv.ca GOPANTHERSGO!

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic (interim), cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 15 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest speaker, Miranda Hill; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.