Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, brings an incredible calmness, quietness and clarity to the body and will be offered on Thursday, March 12 from 12:45 – 1:30 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre, as part of Mental Health Week. Yoga Nidra is one of the deepest of all meditations, leading awareness through many levels of mental process to a state of supreme stillness and insight. All are welcome to attend. Bring a mat, pillow, blanket and any additional props.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a discussion on mental health and what it means to our international community here at UPEI, on Thursday, March 12 from 12:00-1:00 pm in the PIT, Robertson Library. This session will be led by Marion Clorey, counsellor, and Erica Stanley, international student advisor. All guests are welcome to bring their lunch. Sweets and coffee will be provided.

Staff and faculty are invited to join the Psychology Society for a night of mental-health-themed trivia at the Wave in support of mental health awareness on Wednesday, March 11 at 8:30 pm at The Wave, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

John Underhay, also known as @peicurmudgeon, is a well-known blogger who describes himself as "just your average mentally ill, left-wing atheist, SCUBA-diving, snorkeling biker." Come chat with John about his experiences and listen to his story on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm in the Campus Life Lounge, Student Affairs, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

Watch and discuss slam poetry (competition where people read their poems without props, costumes, or music) online on Wednesday, March 11 from 2:30-4:00 pm in the Campus Life Lounge, Student Affairs, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Discover how this art form can be used to talk about mental health. All are welcome to attend.

UPEI faculty and graduate students are invited to attend a special presentation on the mentorship relationships in graduate school on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 pm in room 113, SDU Main Building. The event is organized by the Graduate Students’ Association and Dr. Brian Wagner, Faculty of Science. It will begin with a 30-minute presentation by Dr. Wagner, followed by open discussion. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

There will be a UPEI biosafety refresher training session: Thursday, March 26 2:00-4:00 pm AVC, Room 287N Topics to be covered include a review of basic biosafety principles, a practical approach to spill cleanup, and an update on what’s new at UPEI in the field of biosafety. This session is for those that have attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2012. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Pamela Harris-Stewart, Research Services and Graduate Studies, before March 17th, 2015 by email (pjharris@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0945). Please include your name, department, email address and phone number in your email or voice message. If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Pamela or Dr. Rhoda Speare by email (rspeare@upei.ca) or phone (x5071).

There will be a UPEI basic biosafety training session: Friday, March 20 1:00 - 4:00 pm Kelley Memorial Building, Room 237 Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to graduate students. Please note: those who have attended a training session in 2012 are currently due for the Biosafety Refresher Course, the first of which will be offered on March 26, 2015. To attend the Basic Biosafety course, you must pre-register by contacting Pamela Harris-Stewart, Research Services and Graduate Studies, before March 17, 2015 by email (pjharris@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0945). Please include your name, department, email address and phone number in your email or voice message. If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Pamela or Dr. Rhoda Speare by email (rspeare@upei.ca) or phone (x5071).

The UPEI Music Department is pleased to present a showcase recital featuring UPEI music students in performance. Works to be performed on clarinet, saxophone, oboe, trombone, and voice by various composers, including Rabaud, Telemann, Poulenc, Bach, Britten and others. This recital will take place at Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 pm at the Kirk of St. James, Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend and admission is free.

Meditation is one of the best tools we have to balance our emotions, deal with physical and psychological distress, and promote the peace of the present moment. Let yourself be guided through a healing meditation on Tuesday, March 10 beginning at 12:45 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or pillow. All are welcome to attend.

Take part in the Mental Health Week Fair on Tuesday, March 10 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in the McCain Foundation Learning Commons, AVC. Venders from on- and off-campus will provide interactive and helpful displays in support of mental health. Come by for free food and prizes!

Dr. Amanda Cockshutt, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mount Allison University will present a seminar on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Dr. Cockshutt’s presentation is entitled “Interactions of the Molecular Biology and Physiology of Marine Picocyanobacteria”. The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 212.

UPEI students, staff and faculty are invited to join members of the Youth Speak program (Laing House peer-support program in Halifax, NS), as they share their personal stories, with a strong message of respect, hope and tolerance in an effort to build character, self-esteem and resilience. Reid Burke, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association and Anne Bartlett, UPEI Student Affairs, will provide information on services offered on the Island and with-in our UPEI community.

Mr. Charan Bagga, candidate for a tenure track marketing position with the School of Business, will present a teaching demonstration on International Pricing on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 329. Mr. Bagga's Research Presentation is from 2:30-3:30pm in Robertson Library, room 235. Everyone is welcome to attend both presentations.

Mr. Charan Bagga, candidate for a tenure track marketing position with the School of Business, will present a teaching demonstration on International Pricing on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 329. Mr. Bagga's Research Presentation is from 2:30-3:30pm in Robertson Library, room 235. Everyone is welcome to attend both presentations.

On Thursday afternoon, March 5, Dr. Kehar Singh inadvertently dropped his work permit and two study permits (for Akanksha and Akshita Drotch) while walking on campus near the AVC building. If anyone happens to see these important documents, please return them to Security Services or call Kehar Singh (902-213-4353), AVC 343N.

Help us kick-off Mental Health Week with a keynote presentation entitled: "Our Story," by Mr. Darin Meek, on Monday, March 9 at 1:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Cenre. Stick around for an exciting announcement from the UPEI Student Union! Darin’s daughter, Chalyce, would have been a third-year university student this year had she not lost her battle with anxiety and depression. On January 13, 2012 Chalyce took her own life at the age of 17. Listen to her family’s story and how they, through support of each other and support from family, friends, and the community, have moved forward. Darin’s inspirational story will show us all how we can help one another in making our Island community a healthier and more supportive environment by taking action in addressing mental health issues and breaking down the stigma. This event is free for UPEI students, staff, and faculty. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Take part in the Mental Health Week Wrap-up on Friday, March 13 at 3:00 pm at The Wave, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The event will feature a safe-listening and non-judgemental environment where various students, staff and faculty members will share their stories and encounters with mental illness. These stories will provide us with an opportunity to learn, care, and be inspired to help ourselves and those around us living with mental illnesses, and remind us all, that Relationships Matter. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to attend!

John Nicholson will present the last of this year's public talks in the History of Medicine series on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 pm at the Health Sciences Building, room 301. This is a photographic history of the 10th Canadian Field Hospital from January to July of 1902. The photographs were taken by 20 year old William Alexander McKee from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. He along with over 900 other Canadians enlisted with the last Canadian contingent to see active service in the South African Anglo/Boer War. The contingent consisted of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, the 10th Canadian Field Hospital and a team of 8 Nursing Sisters. All are welcome at attend!

Vagabond is presenting the controversial Canadian political play "Captives of the Faceless Drummer" by George Ryga, best known for "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe." The play opens in a near-future dystopian Canada. Harry, a respected diplomat, is hostage to a violent revolutionary cell led by the enigmatic Commander. The action bounces between past and present and offers glimpses into Harry and the Commander’s memories as they struggle to find common ground, despite overwhelming differences between them. The show runs in the Faculty Lounge of SDU Main Building, March 10 to 14. The doors open at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm curtain. There are no advanced ticket sales and admission is pay-what-you-can. The play deals with mature subject matter and includes mature language, so it may not be appropriate for everyone. For more information, you can call 902-566-6013 or email gdoran@upei.ca.