A public talk by noted author, performer, educator, storyteller, S. Bear Bergman. Bear Bergman is the keynote speaker for the "Difficult Dialogues" student conference. See www.sbearbergman.com for more information.

Visiting Professor Dr. Frank (Hein) Schaper, Chemistry Department, University of Montreal will present a seminar on Monday, January 14 at 12:30 pm. Dr. Schaper’s presentation is entitled “Complex Geometry and Catalyst Performance in Rac-lactide Polymerization with Diketiminate Complexes.” The seminar will be held in Room 128 in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre.

The next seminar in the series being presented at AVC for 2012-2013 will be held on Thursday, January 17th at 3:00 pm in rooms 286B & 286C N in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons. Dr. Trina Bailey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Companion Animals, AVC will present "How to Train Your Dragon (oops surgeon) - Observations from a Novice." Training DVM students in surgical skills is a challenge. This presentation will outline the present small animal surgical training program, and how is has been changed from the previous program. The presentation will outline ideas such as outcomes assessment, new laboratory modules and new clinical techniques in the VTH which have helped improve surgical training at the AVC. We will also discuss the differences between training DVM students, interns and residents in veterinary surgical skills and how the combination of training programs appear to benefit each other, as well as the faculty involved in delivering the training.

Have you always wanted to "Learn to Run" but felt you did not know how? UPEI Athletics and Recreation in partnership with the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation and Go PEI is offering a 10 week L2R 5K program at the UPEI Indoor Track! START DATE: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 TIME: 6:00pm (meet in lobby upstairs) LOCATION: UPEI Sports Centre Indoor Track Brief overview of the program: - 10-week beginner program is designed to help you build the stamina to learn to run (walk-to-run 5K) - The group meets once per week with a leader, and you will continue the program 2-3 days on your own - Education sessions will be included every week where you will learn tips on proper equipment / footwear, breathing and nutrition - A 10-week running guide will be provided For more information and to pre-register, please contact Janice Robertson at recreation@upei.ca or call 566-0305.

WHERE: UPEI Sports Centre WHEN: Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 pm START DATE: January 20, 2013 COST: FREE for UPEI Students and Members HOW TO REGISTER: A) As a team, B) As an individual - Sign up sheets are at the Sports Centre Front Desk. Just bring your sneakers and come out and have some fun! For more information contact Janice Robertson at 566-0305 or email: robertson@upei.ca

WHERE: UPEI Sports Centre WHEN: Tuesdays 8:00 - 10:00 pm START DATE: Registration and pick up on January 15. League play begins on January 22. COST: FREE for UPEI Students and Members. HOW TO REGISTER: A) As a team, B) As an individual. Sign up sheets are at the Sports Centre Front Desk. All registrations welcome! For more information contact Janice Robertson at 566-0305 or email: robertson@upei.ca.

WHERE: UPEI Sports Centre WHEN: Wednesdays 8:00 - 10:00 pm START DATE: Play beings on January 16. COST: FREE for UPEI Students and Members. HOW TO REGISTER: A) As a team (minimum of 8 per team). B) As an individual. Sign up sheets are available at the Sports Centre Front Desk. For more information contact Janice Robertson at 566-0305 or email: robertson@upei.ca.

Interested in playing badminton? Come on out and bring a friend! WHERE: UPEI Sports Centre WHEN: Wednesdays 8:00 - 10:00 pm START DATE: January 16 COST: FREE for UPEI Students and Members. No registration required and equipment is provided! For more information contact Janice Robertson at 566-0305 or email: robertson@upei.ca.

Like to play ball hockey but want to avoid the cold weather? Then indoor ball hockey is for you! Come on out, bring a friend and have some fun at the UPEI Sports Centre! WHERE: UPEI Sports Centre WHEN: Fridays 4:00 - 8:00 pm START DATE: January 18 COST: FREE for UPEI Students and Members. HOW TO REGISTER: 1. As a team or 2. As an individual. Registration forms are at the Sports Centre Front Desk. For more information contact Janice Robertson at 566-0305 or email: robertson@upei.ca.

Come play some co-ed volleyball at the UPEI Sports Centre! WHEN: Tuesdays 8:00 - 10:00 pm START DATE: January 15 (pick up). League play begins January 22. COST: FREE for UPEI Students and Members. HOW TO REGISTER: Registration forms can be picked up at the Sports Centre Front Desk. For more information contact Janice Robertson at 566-0305 or email: robertson@upei.ca.