The Difficult Dialogues are academic, student driven conferences that highlight issues that may be considered difficult to have conversations around.  Free, everyone welcome. For more information about presentations and conference schedules, see the Facebook event page or the Difficult Dialogues conference website.

Dr. Alexandre Baril will present the Difficult Dialogues conference keynote presentation "Rethinking Disabled and Trans* Embodiments: Cripping trans* and 'transing' disability." Free, everyone welcome. The Difficult Dialogues are academic, student driven conferences that highlight issues that may be considered difficult to have conversations around.  For more information about presentations and conference schedules, see the Facebook event page or the Difficult Dialogues conference website.

The PEI History of Medicine Society presents Erika Dyck, Professor of History and a Canada Research Chair in Medical History at the University of Saskatchewan. Psychedelics fell from medical grace nearly half a century ago, but recent activity suggests that some researchers have “high hopes” for their return. Are we at risk, however, of facing the same historic challenges with a new generation of psychedelic enthusiasts, or have the circumstances changed sufficiently to allow for a new path forward? The twenty-first-century incarnation of psychedelic research resurrects some anticipated hypotheses, and explores some of the same applications that clinicians experimented with fifty years ago. On the surface, then, the psychedelic renaissance might be dismissed for retreading familiar ground. A deeper look at the context that gave rise to these questions, though, suggests that, while some of the questions are common, the culture of neuroscience and the business of drug regulation have changed sufficiently to warrant a retrial. Historically, LSD and its psychedelic cousins were not simply victims of unsophisticated science; drug regulators arguably squeezed them out of legitimate existence based on assumptions about their perceived dangers, side effects, and potential for abuse. I examine the historical clinical uses of LSD in Canada, including the facility that led to the coining of the term “psychedelic,” and the infamous Hollywood Hospital that offered psychedelic treatments for addictions, to explore some of the lessons that a close reading of LSD’s past has to offer.  

Speaker:  Kim Foote, Pathology and Microbiology Title:  Erythrophagocytic Histiocytic Sarcoma - a diagnostic dilemma?

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) will hold the 27th annual International Development Week (IDW) February 6-11. UPEI is a proud member of the ACIC and will host two events for IDW. IDW brings together the PEI members of the ACIC and development groups from across the country. 2017 also marks the 42nd anniversary of the ACIC. Cinema Politca Charlottetown will screen The Real Thing: Coca, Democracy and Rebellion in Bolivia Monday, February 6 at 6:00 pm in room 246 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. The film explores the United States’ “war on drugs” and how it has affected the people of Bolivia. The screening is free, but donations will be accepted in support of student Fallon Mawhinney’s forthcoming trip to Bolivia with Uniterra and WUSC. There will also be a raffle basket and popcorn for sale. For more information, see the ACIC website or contact Selvi Roy at selvi@acic-caci.org. 

This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. An announcement will be made when the organizers have determined a suitable date and time to host the event. The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) will hold the 27th annual International Development Week (IDW) February 6-11. UPEI is a proud member of the ACIC and will host two events for IDW. IDW brings together the PEI members of the ACIC and development groups from across the country. 2017 also marks the 42nd anniversary of the ACIC. Thursday, February 9 from 5:00-7:00 pm, there will be a panel discussion on the topic of violence against women. Panelists include: Sally Armstrong, a three-time Amnesty International award winner and member of the International Women’s Commission at the UN Masuma Asad Khan, a third-year IDS student at Dalhousie University, campaigns and outreach coordinator for the Equity and Accessibility Office for the Dalhousie Student Union, and president of the Dalhousie Muslim Student Association For more information, see the ACIC website or contact Selvi Roy at selvi@acic-caci.org. 

Do you wish you could have someone read your textbook to you? Would you rather "speak" your paper instead of writing it? Are you tired of taking notes in class? If you answered yes (or maybe) to any of these questions, we have the session for you!! Come check out the magic of some life changing adaptive technologies and Apps! Location: Andrew Hall 142 Time: 12:30 - 1:30 (with time for questions after) Date: February 8th Faculty, staff and students are all welcome.

The UPEI Music Department 2016-2017 Recital Series is pleased to present the 2017 Dr Frances Gray Music Performance Competition featuring five finalists, Johanna Vessey, clarinet; Leah Jordan, clarinet, Justin Amador, horn; Emily Proude, saxophone and Andrea Corder, soprano.  Each will be accompanied by Frances McBurnie, piano.  Admission for Adults and Seniors is $20 and for Students $15. Tickets will be available at the door.

This Friday February 3rd, the UPEI Community is invited to come out to the Panthers' Basketball games not only to cheer on the UPEI players, but also to participate in a show of solidarity for refugees.  The evening will be hosted by UPEI's WUSC (World University Service of Canada) Committee, with the Women's Basketball Team playing at 6pm and the Men playing at 8pm.  So far, through WUSC's Student Refugee Program, the UPEI Committee has sponsored 24 students from refugee camps. The program helps sponsored students become permanent residents of Canada and complete their post-secondary education while being supported by fellow university students.  The committee members are looking forward to sharing some of the things they've learned and increasing awareness of refugee issues.  The purpose of the event is to build a supportive community, create connections, and share ideas on how to continue helping those who have had to leave their home country. 

Recital by Liquid Architecture at Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI Campus.  This recital features Linda Pearse, bass trombone; David Rogosin, piano; and Joel Cormier, marimba.   Tickets are available at the door, by phoning , or by emailing music@upei.ca.