The Biology Department will host a Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar on November 8, by Dr. Russell Wyeth from the Biology Department, St. Francis Xavier University. Dr. Wyeth will present: “Attraction and avoidance in the ocean: making a stink about sprinting slugs and meddlesome squirts.” All are welcome to attend.

Join UPEI Athletics and Recreation for the Panther Basketball Home Openers on Friday, November 8 beginning at 6:00 pm. The home openers will be dedicated to Panther Basketball Alumni from UPEI, SDU and PWC. Women's Game at 6:00 pm Men's Game at 8:00 pm The first 20 people to email alumni@upei.ca or call the Alumni Office at 566-0687 will get upgraded to floor seats. *FREE admission for ALL UPEI alumni *FREE "Photobooth" keepsake pictures with PRIDE the Panther (team mascot) *Licenced area on the second floor overlooking the court for 19+ *Player meet and greet following both games *Halftime fun at each game

Stacey Goldberg, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Molecular Approach to Identify Bioactive Brominated Natural Products from Marine Sponges" on Tuesday, November 12 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

The next blood donor clinic will be at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on November 12 from 5:00–8:00 pm. This is an important clinic because of the decline in donors during the cold & flu season, and with the November 11 long weekend. This is an evening clinic for a change with convenient hours. Please take a few minutes of your time, to give someone in need of blood, a lifetime. Appointments are recommended and may be made by calling 1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins are welcome.

UPEI is expanding its popular series of public discussions with UPEI researchers to highlight the exciting exploration and discovery by graduate students. The first ever Graduate Research on Tap is Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm in the Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Hailey Lambe, a masters of biology student and research assistant with the PEI Urban Fox Research Project. Her talk is titled: The Trials and Tribulations of Tracking Red Foxes in the City. Bonnie Stewart, a PhD student in the Faculty of Education, will lead the second discussion of the evening, entitled The Rules of Engagement: When Scholars Meet Social Media. Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz invites the campus community to attend a University Update on Thursday, November 28 from 2:00-4:00pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Join the president, your colleagues, and community members in conversation about the priorities, role, and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome.

On Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm, saxophonist Kevin MacLean will perform as part of the UPEI Concert Series. “Worldly Inspirations” will feature music from England, Japan, the United States, and Prince Edward Island. MacLean will collaborate with Frances McBurnie, Karem Simon, Branden Kelly, and perform a world premiere by composer Dr. Rick Covey. MacLean has most recently been concerto soloist with the UPEI Wind Symphony and the PEI Symphony. Past performances include the World Association of Bands and Ensembles Conference, North American Saxophone Alliance Conference, and the National Music Festival. He is currently the saxophone instructor at UPEI. Tickets are available at the door ($15 adults/$10 seniors and students) or by contacting the UPEI Music Department at (902) 566-0507 or music@upei.ca.

Join the panthers women's hockey team as they take on UdeM at 7:00 pm in the MacLauchlan Arena.

UPEI is proud to be a part of the 2013 United Way campaign. Join the campus community for the campaign kick-off event on Thursday, November 14 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in McMillan Hall for food, prizes, a tug-of-war challenge (Student Union executive versus senior administration), live music, and information from United Way PEI. This year United Way PEI was able to fund 23 programs that assist individuals across the island due to the generous support of Islanders. Your contributions will make a difference in many island communities. For more information or to obtain a pledge form, contact Kathryn Harrison, Campaign Co-Chair, at kharrison@upei.ca or 566-0623.

The Master of Arts in Island Studies program is pleased to announce that it will host the Reseau d’excellence des territoires insulaires (RETI) annual meetings, a consortium of 24 island universities. The theme of the event this year will be Livable Islands: Culture, Politics, Economy and Environment. It will consist of four components: July 4–5: A Symposium/Conference Learn about the most recent island-based research from presentations by international faculty and graduate students. July 5: Meeting of the Governing Committee of RETI A meeting of University Presidents/Rectors from the 24 member universities around the world. July 6: A Field Trip A guided tour of Prince Edward Island. Explore the physical and cultural geography of this beautiful island. July 7–9: Summer School Internationally-recognized scholars in island studies will provide in-depth instruction to graduate students on the most pressing island-based issues. For more information, email the Conference Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Jim Randall, at mais@upei.ca.