Olympian Heather Moyse: "Every Little Bit Counts"
Everyone is invited to attend the University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Talk - Fall 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30-2:45pm, AVC Lecture Theater A
"Every Little Bit Counts: Maintaining Wellness as a Leader" delivered by PEI's Wellness Ambassador Olympian Heather Moyse.
As part of this event Heather will engage with the audience through an informal question period and be available for photos.
The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series is an opportunity to engage the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership.
Heather Moyse to launch Soup for the Soul
All UPEI students are welcome to enjoy a free hearty soup lunch and meet PEI's Wellness Ambassador Olympian Heather Moyse.
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 11:30am-1:00pm (drop in anytime) 12:45pm Official Launch
Where: UPEI Chaplaincy Centre
Menu: Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup and Butternut Squash Soup (vegetarian and gluten free)
Soup for the Soul is a project of the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre and funded through PEI Health and Wellness.
Science Seminar (MMS Seminar series)
Faculty of Science MMS Seminars:
Amanda Sproule (MSc-MMS), Chemistry, will offer the following seminar:
"Using C. elegans in a co-culture mimic for the discovery of new natural products"
And then,
Michael Cowper (MSc-MMS), Chemistry, will offer the following seminar:
"Terpyridine based coordination polymers"
Everyone is welcome.
Science Seminar (MMS Seminar series)
Faculty of Science Molecular & Macromolecular Sciences Seminar:
Adam Proud (PhD-MMS), Chemistry, will offer the following presentation:
"CIntex: understanding electron pair behavior within chemical bonds"
Everyone is welcome.
Mark Leggott to launch data.upei.ca
Please join us for the launch of data.upei.ca - UPEI’s New Research Data Management Site
Mark Leggott, University Librarian, will provide an overview of open data and the new suite of RDM tools and services for UPEI researchers and graduate students.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Time: 12:30 pm
Place: Robertson Library LINC (Rm 265)
Open Data! Peter Rukavina
Please join us for a presentation on Open Data!
Speaker: Peter Rukavina, Robertson Library’s Hacker in Residence
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Robertson Library, Rm 312 (Upper Level)
The speaker will present a tour of his work in open data/open government over the last decade, including provincial and municipal examples, and focusing on how open data can be used by citizens to good end.
Glucose, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Clinic - FREE
Would you like to know your glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure measurements? The clinic will be held from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Sports Centre Boardroom on October 28. To schedule your 10 minute free appointment please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca.
UPEI's Day of Inclusion Awareness
11am-3pm Inclusion Fair in MacMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Tables, Booths, Games, Activities and more! Come learn about societies, organizations, groups and companies devoted to providing an inclusive environment!
6pm-8pm The 6th Annual Candlelight Vigil Against Homophobia and Bullying in MacMillan Hall
Keynote Speaker: Steven Little from http://www.the519.org/ in Toronto.
Steven Little will present an interactive session on the importance of not being a bystander. High School students, University students, and Community members will share their experiences with bullying and the importance of creating an inclusive environment where people are respected.
8pm-9:30pm Diversity Trivia (19+) hosted by the SDO and Get Real UPEI in The Wave.
Science Seminar (MMS Seminar series)
Faculty of Science Molecular & Macromolecular Sciences Seminar Series
Dr Russ Kerr (Department of Chemistry) will offer the following presentation:
"Grant proposal writing"
Everyone is welcome.
The Human Biology and Environmental Sciences seminar series
The Human Biology and Environmental Sciences seminar series, hosted by the UPEI Biology Department continues on Friday, October 23. Karen Samis, UPEI Biology Department will present:
“Undergrads unpack knockouts: A research program designed to give undergraduates experience in genetics”
Date: Friday, October 23, 2015
Time: 12:30 pm
Duffy Science 204
All are welcome