The Climate Research Lab at the University of Prince Edward Island is hosting a day of Living Shorelines Training with Kevin M. Smith of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The training takes place Wednesday, February 19 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration is required. “Living shorelines are the result of applying erosion control measures that include a suite of techniques and maintain coastal process,” said Smith. “Techniques may include the use of fibre coir logs, sills, groins, breakwaters, or other natural components used in combination with sand, other natural materials and/or marsh plantings. These techniques are sued to protect, restores, enhance, or create natural shoreline habitat.” Discussions during the day of training include the causes and outcomes of shoreline erosion, an overview of traditional control practices, the origins of living shorelines, and many more topics. The cost of the training is $10, which includes lunch and breaks. For more information, or to register, email climate@upei.ca.

Join the UPEI Alumni Association on Islander Day (Monday, February 16) for a FREE Family Skate at MacLauchlan Arena (Arena B) from 10:00-11:00 am. Hot chocolate and draw prizes will be provided. All are welcome to attend!

Dr. Ian Pottie, Chemistry Department, Mount Saint Vincent University will present a seminar on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Dr. Pottie’s presentation is entitled Expanding the synthetic methodologies of the nitro group; could it lead to a new chemical entity to diagnose Alzheimer's disease? The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 212.

Come one come all!

Take part in Pancake Tuesday (pancakes and sausages), at the Chaplaincy Centre on Tuesday, March 17 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. This event has been rescheduled from February 17, due to weather.

Take part in Mass with Distribution of Ashes at 12:05 pm on Wednesday, February 18 at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre A second Mass with the Distribution of Ashes will take place on Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30 pm at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. Begin your 40 day Lenten journey with this visible sign of faith and commitment.

SPEAKER: John Onukwufor, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Mechanisms of hypoxia, temperature and cadmium imposed mitochondrial dysfunction in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss

The next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences research seminars will take place on Friday, February 13 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Graduate students Heidi O’Brien and Will Robbins will present the following talks: Retrospective analysis of long-term impacts of concussion on cognitive decline and mental health, by Heidi O’Brien (HUB) – supervised by W. Montelpare. Worms! An intestinal survey of road-killed and trapped foxes on PEI, by ​Will Robbins (ESC) – supervised by M. Silva-Opps. All are welcome to attend!

Emily Emberton will present a flute recital on Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 pm at the Kirk of St. James, 35 Fitzroy Street, Charlottetown. Emily is in her final year of the Music Education program in the Department of Music. She will be accompanied by Frances McBurnie and will be performing works by Sergei Prokofiev, Charles Griffes and Richard Gibson. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Incoming first year students are invited to UPEI's Open Class Day on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 9:00 am-4:30 pm beginning in SDU Main Building, room 117 (see attached campus map). The day will provide an overview of the Arts, Business, and Science programs, as well as a variety of sample lectures from first year courses in those areas. For the first time, incoming first year students will have the opportunity to have on-site admissions, first year advising, and registration completed during the event. Parents are welcome to attend the final session of the day at 3:30 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 243, about Student Loans and Financial Aid. Visit www.upei.ca/openclassday to register today!