Climate Change in Atlantic Canada Tour with David Suzuki

Join us Sunday, November 24 for a screening of the documentary film Climate Change in Atlantic Canada and a talk by Canada’s best-known environmentalist: David Suzuki. The event begins at 7:00 pm in the Duffy Amphitheatre of UPEI’s Duffy Science Centre. The cost is $22 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Kensington North Watershed Association for a new volunteer climate watchers program. The event is part of a tour of Atlantic Canada sponsored by the David Suzuki Foundation and locally by UPEI’s Climate Research Lab. About the film: Across Atlantic Canada, coastlines and communities are already being adversely affected by climate change due to increasing storm intensity, surging sea levels, coastal erosion and flooding. Preparations are now being made for the super storms of the future, but this will not be easy, as ocean levels are expected to increase over one meter globally by the year 2100 due to melting Polar Regions and warmer waters undergoing “thermal expansion.” This film, shot across Atlantic Canada, represents a consultation with more than 100 stakeholders, and documents their real world experiences and efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Despite being on the frontlines, Atlantic Canadians show that solutions to this pressing global issue are within our grasp, provided we decide to act. The film is directed by Ian Mauro, Canada Research Chair, www.climatechangeatlantic.com. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.davidsuzuki.org/atlantictour.

Trick or Eat

UPEI students are going door to door in surrounding neighborhoods to collect non-perishable food items on Thursday, October 31 from 4:15–7:00 pm in support of UPEI’s food bank. “Trick or Eat” is a national Halloween food drive organized by Meal Exchange, a registered charity that empowers student leaders to address hunger in their communities. Since 1993, the charity has raised over $3M worth of food and engaged over 87,000 youth across North America. Suggested items include: pasta products/pasta sauce, rice, canned meats and fish, peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, dry and canned soups, fruit juices, canned/powdered milk, baby food, diapers, beans and legumes. Students, staff and faculty can drop off any food donations to the Residence Office, Bernadine Hall, 340 (first floor). The office is open from 9:00am-8:00pm. All proceeds will support UPEI’s Food Bank. Interested in canvassing for the campaign? Contact Kaylee Graham at krgraham@upei.ca, (902) 218-3772.

Equine Colic: more than just a belly ache

A major concern of horse owners, colic is a common disorder of the equine digestive system, resulting in abdominal discomfort and often severe pain. It is likely that most horses will have an episode at some time in their life. On Tuesday, November 19, 7:00–8:30 pm, Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Equine Ambulatory Service, Atlantic Veterinary College, will share her knowledge about this painful and potentially deadly condition in horses. She will present information about the different types of colic, recognition of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and reduction of risk of the illness. The event will take place in AVC Lecture Theatre A. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Donations to the AVC Friends and Family gratefully accepted. For information, contact (902) 566-0589 or avc.upei.ca.

Piano Recital

Canadian pianist Everett Hopfner, first-prize winner of the 36th Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-Gré) National Music Competition, will be performing at UPEI’s Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 pm. Hopfner is a proud native of Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, celebrated for his passionate and inventive performances of contemporary repertoire. He has been based in Germany since 2010, and will soon begin graduate studies in New Music at the Musikhochschule Stuttgart. The concert will feature the 2013 commissioned work—Hallucinations by Randolph Peters. Other works to be performed are by Kotoka Suzuki, Douglas Finch, Karel Goeyvaerts, Nicole Lizée, and Jerome Kitke. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 (adults), $10 (seniors/students). For more information, contact the UPEI Music Department at (902) 566-0507 or music@upei.ca.

Halloween Fair

Join the International Relations Office on October 31 at 11:00 am-1:00pm in the PIT, Robertson Library for a Halloween Fair. There will be free snacks, pumpkin carving, and games! Voting stations for the Society of International Students election will be set up at the Fair. To vote, access your campus login.

Coffee House

Join the International Relations Office for a Coffee House on November 14 in the PIT, Robertson Library from 6:30-8:30 pm. The coffee house will feature an open mic and complimentary coffee. All are welcome to attend!

Science Seminar

Join Dr. David Baranowski, Research Scientist, Delivra Inc. on Wednesday, October 30, at 12:30 pm for a seminar entitled "From the benchtop towards the counter: The Application of Quantitative Methodologies in Pre-Clinical Product Optimization." The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212. All are welcome to attend.

BEd Information Session

Are you interested in a degree in Education? Join the Faculty of Education for an information session on Tuesday, October 29 between 12:00-4:00pm. Drop by McMillan Hall in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre (inside the doors connecting the Wave and McMillan Hall) to learn about UPEI's top-notch BEd program and the changes it has undergone for the coming year. Chat with faculty, staff, current BEd students, and fill out ballots for prizes.