Please join us for the 2012 Gairdner Faculty Lecture at the University of Prince Edward Island. Dr. Lorne A. Babiuk, Vice-President of Research at the University of Alberta and 2012 recipient of the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, will deliver a lecture titled: “Vaccines: Potential for improving human and animal health.” Lorne A Babiuk received his PhD (1972) from the University of British Columbia. He joined the University of Alberta as Vice-President (Research) in 2007. Prior to moving to the University of Alberta, he spent 34 years at the University of Saskatchewan where he was responsible for building the successful research institution VIDO (Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization). Under Lorne Babiuk’s leadership, VIDO became internationally recognized as a leader in novel vaccine development. While at VIDO, Babiuk completed its $19.4 million expansion (in 2005) and obtained funding for InterVac, its $140 million level-three biocontainment facility for work on infectious diseases (opened September, 2011). In addition to being the Vice-President (Research) and former Director of VIDO, Lorne Babiuk has published over 500 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 100 essays and reviews, primarily in virology and immunology. His most recent focus has been on vaccine formulation and delivery. He is a fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, the Royal Society of Canada and the European Academy of Sciences as well as an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Charlottetown, PEI (September 28, 2012)—The UPEI Cross Country/Track & Field Club will host their major fundraiser—the Panther Pace 5km Fun Run on Tuesday, October 2 at 6:00 pm at the UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm inside the turf facility clubhouse.

SPEAKER: Doug Marchbank, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Investigating the antitubercular mechanism of action of pseudopteroxazole: An affinity-based proteomics approach

Dr. Amitabh Jha, Department of Chemistry, Acadia University will present a seminar the "Development of Novel Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators."

The PEI Coalition for Women in Government along with the UPEI Political Studies Society will host a panel discussion on youth in politics. The participants in this panel will discuss how youth can become more engaged in the political process, whether provincially, federally or in other ways. Speakers for this event will include NDP MP for the Quebec riding of Argentueil - Papineau - Mirabel, Mylene Freeman, who was among the “Quebec five”, students elected to the House of Commons in the federal election last April. This event aims to encourage more young people to be involved in politics, either by running for office, campaigning for a political party or in other ways. The appearance in the news of issues relevant to young people, such as the recent protests in Quebec over tuition rises, makes the participation of youth in politics more important than ever. When issues that impact young people come to the forefront youth must know how to make their voices heard, whatever their views are. The youth in government panel discussion will be held at The Wave, UPEI Murphy Student Centre on Tuesday, the 9th of October at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to the 2012 International and Exchange Student Fall Meet and Greet in McMillan Hall on Friday, October 5 at 3:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

You're invited to Sister Susan Kidd's 25th year anniversary University Chaplain Sister Susan Kidd invites you to celebrate her Silver Anniversary of God’s call and her response as a Sister of the Congregation of Notre Dame on Sunday, October 14. Mass will be held at 6:00 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre followed by a light reception.

More than 20 teams of students will participate in a Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life event to be held on Friday, October 26 in the gym at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Staff and faculty are invited to join UPEI students by putting a team in the 2012 Relay for Life. If you are not available to participate, support our UPEI students as they fundraise over the next few weeks. You can donate online to the event or to support a participating team: http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=13013&pg=entry

The One Match 'Get Swabbed!' event is an initiative of Canadian Blood Services to grow the stem cell and marrow network. This event is part of a nationwide university challenge. 'Get Swabbed!' is an annual coast-to-coast university challenge designed to engage and recruite young and diverse potential stem cell donors. This year marks the third annual event where university students across the country will be bracing their cheeks to determine this year's national champion. Join UPEI in it's first time compe competing in this national event! Interested in volunteering? Have questions? For more information, visit: http://www.blood.ca/CentreApps/Internet/UW_V502_MainEngine.nsf/page/OneM... Or contact Amir Hosseinzadeh at iraniansociety@upeisu.ca.

The 2012 UPEI Sports Hall of Fame induction will form part of the annual Sports Legacy Dinner where Academic All-Canadians from the last varsity season and named award winners are celebrated. Tickets for this year’s celebration are available for purchase by the general public for $75 each by contacting UPEI Athletics and Recreation at (902) 566-0432. A tax receipt will be issued for the non-meal portion, and all proceeds from the event will go towards the Panther Endowment Fund. For more information on the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame: http://news.upei.ca/media/2012/08/15/johnston-and-macdonald-be-inducted-...