The UPEI Student Union will host a Shinerama spaghetti dinner event on Monday, October 20 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are available for $10 for those interested and will be sold in the UPEISU beginning Friday, October 10 from 9:30-11:00 am, and from October 14-17 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. For more information, please contact Jennifer at shinerama@upeisu.ca

The Office of Skills Development and Learning is excited to welcome Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca University, former Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, and co-author of the recent book "Teaching crowds: Learning and social media" to do a talk this Friday, October 10. There will be coffee and snacks in Schurman Square at 10:00 am, followed by the talk at 10:30 am in McDougall Hall, Room 243. If you haven't already expressed your interest in attending the talk, you can do so here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4

Central Printing will be closing at 2:30 pm on Thursday, October 9. Please contact Wendy at 0558 or whenderson@upei.ca

On November 16, UPEI's Faculty of Education will host an international dinner and silent auction from 5:00-8:00 pm at Jack Blanchard Hall, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown. The event will feature Chef Emily Wells of the Olde Glasgow Mill. Tickets can be purchased for $30. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please contact (902) 894-2813 or kddoucette@upei.ca.

The next presentation in The Environmental Sciences and Human Biology research seminars, hosted by the Biology Department, will be held on Friday, October 10. Dr. Bourlaye Fofana, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will present “How gene discovery meets plant and bioreactor genetic resources development” at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. All are welcome to attend. ​

Fany Marron, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar called "CAR-bacillus-like organism in cats with pneumoina" on Tuesday, October 14 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The UPEI Student Union will host a Shinerama spaghetti dinner event on Monday, October 20 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are available for $10 for those interested and will be sold in the UPEISU beginning Friday, October 10 from 9:30-11:00 am, and from October 14-17 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. For more information, please contact Jennifer at shinerama@upeisu.ca

The Office of Skills Development and Learning is excited to welcome Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca University, former Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, and co-author of the recent book "Teaching crowds: Learning and social media" to do a talk this Friday, October 10. There will be coffee and snacks in Schurman Square at 10:00 am, followed by the talk at 10:30 am in McDougall Hall, Room 243. If you haven't already expressed your interest in attending the talk, you can do so here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4

Central Printing will be closing at 2:30 pm on Thursday, October 9. Please contact Wendy at 0558 or whenderson@upei.ca

Gather your friends and come and join the Psychology department for our first presentation in the Fiona Papps Colloquium Series taking place this Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm in Memorial 215. The topic of the day "Wicked questions, academic activism, and community based participatory action research: Lessons from the field" will be presented by Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie. All are invited and welcome to attend.

The UPEI Hockey Panthers are proud to team up with Red Shores Racetrack & Casino for a Night at the Track on Thursday October 9. The evening will feature a meet & greet, interviews, prize giveaways, and some of the players will be teaming up with a horse and driver on selected races. You can buy tickets to their season opener on Saturday October 11.

A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island’s healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions. Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI’s Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll’s talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.

The Office of Skills Development and Learning is excited to welcome Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca University, former Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, and co-author of the recent book "Teaching crowds: Learning and social media" to do a talk this Friday, October 10. There will be coffee and snacks in Schurman Square at 10:00 am, followed by the talk at 10:30 am in McDougall Hall, Room 243. If you haven't already expressed your interest in attending the talk, you can do so here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4

Thinking of applying to Dalhousie Medical School, then you should plan on attending their information session being held on the UPEI campus on Wednesday October 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in AVC 287 N. http://www.medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/admissions.html UPEI staff and faculty are asked to encourage any interested students to attend! For more information, email Kylah Hennessey in UPEI Career Services khennessey@upei.ca

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government-sponsored exchange programme promoting international understanding. They will be on campus Thursday, October 9. A kiosk will be set up in the Library Breezeway to meet students and share information about the JET Programme, from 9:30-11:00 am, and from 1:00-3:30 pm. An information session will be held in room 286C N in the Atlantic Vet College (AVC) building. Drop by the kiosk or attend their information session. For more information visit jetprogramme.ca

Universities and research institutions looking to develop and bring to market new products and services that meet market demands and global quality standards; adapt new technology to meet business needs/respond to market opportunities; and help Atlantic Canada's new traditional sectors pursue opportunities, solve challenges, and stay competitive and grow are encouraged to check out ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). Juanita Diamond from ACOA will be on campus, Thursday October 23 to hold an information session regarding the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). The information session will take place in AVC 286A N at 10:30 am. The session will last approximately an hour with time for questions. If you plan to attend, please send your RSVP to Krista MacDonald, krdmacdonald@upei.ca. For more information, visit: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/ImLookingFor/ProgramInformation/Atlanti…

Universities and research institutions looking to develop and bring to market new products and services that meet market demands and global quality standards; adapt new technology to meet business needs/respond to market opportunities; and help Atlantic Canada's new traditional sectors pursue opportunities, solve challenges, and stay competitive and grow are encouraged to check out ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). Juanita Diamond from ACOA will be on campus, Thursday October 23 to hold an information session regarding the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). The information session will take place in AVC 286A N at 10:30 am. The session will last approximately an hour with time for questions. If you plan to attend, please send your RSVP to Krista MacDonald, krdmacdonald@upei.ca. For more information, visit: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/ImLookingFor/ProgramInformation/Atlanti…

Gather your friends and come and join the Psychology department for our first presentation in the Fiona Papps Colloquium Series taking place this Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm in Memorial 215. The topic of the day "Wicked questions, academic activism, and community based participatory action research: Lessons from the field" will be presented by Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie. All are invited and welcome to attend.

The UPEI Hockey Panthers are proud to team up with Red Shores Racetrack & Casino for a Night at the Track on Thursday October 9. The evening will feature a meet & greet, interviews, prize giveaways, and some of the players will be teaming up with a horse and driver on selected races. You can buy tickets to their season opener on Saturday October 11.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government-sponsored exchange programme promoting international understanding. They will be on campus Thursday, October 9. A kiosk will be set up in the Library Breezeway to meet students and share information about the JET Programme, from 9:30-11:00 am, and from 1:00-3:30 pm. An information session will be held in room 286C N in the Atlantic Vet College (AVC) building. Drop by the kiosk or attend their information session. For more information visit jetprogramme.ca