Ms. Emerald Naylor, a student in the Master of Arts, Island Studies program, will be defending her thesis entitled "More than sun and pineapples: A look into the culture of astronomical sciences in Hawai'i." The defence will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2:00 pm, in Rm. 278 North, AVC Building. The public is welcome. However, please reserve a seat by contacting the program coordinator at jarandall@upei.ca