The MAIS program invites everyone to “Tasmania Dreaming,” highlighting the connections between two islands: Prince Edward Island and Tasmania. The panel discussion and readings feature two guests from Tasmania, poet Jane Williams and publisher Ralph Wessman, along with PEI Poet Laureate Dianne Hicks Morrow and UPEI's Deirdre Kessler, who participated in the PEI-Tasmania Writers' Exchange sponsored by the Department of English and the Institute of Island Studies. The evening will be hosted by Island Studies scholar and MAIS Interim Co-ordinator Laurie Brinklow. Join us on a journey of our two islands through poetry and photos, and talk about the attraction we have for one another: two islands that are poles apart. “Tasmania Dreaming” will be held at the Haviland Club, December 3, 7:00-9:00 pm. Admission is by donation. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Laurie Brinklow at brinklow@upei.ca, or (902) 894-2881.

Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. Join our next conversation TONIGHT, Monday, December 1 at 7:00 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Don Wagner, an associate professor at UPEI’s School of Business, will lead a discussion entitled: Microfinance in Africa. How it works. How it doesn’t. The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. Research on Tap meets the first Monday of every month from October to April. The full schedule of speakers can be found at upei.ca/research/research-on-tap

All pay changes, PTF’S, overtime submissions, paper timesheets, etc., must be received by Human Resources by noon on December 1, 2014 for the December 19, 2014 payroll; and December 8, 2014 for the January 2, 2015 payroll. Electronic timesheet deadline – December 15, 2014 for January 2, 2015 pay. Any questions, please call the Payroll Office at (902) 566-0464.

Please note the following changes to the hours of operation for The Wave and Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk: December: On Friday, December 5 at 2:00 pm, Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk will close for the Holidays. The Wave will close for the holiday break on Friday, December 5 at 11:00 pm. January: On Monday, January 5, Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk will resume regular hours of operation beginning at 8:00 am. The Wave will also resume regular hours of operation opening at 11:00 am. The staff of Mickey 's Place Coffee Kiosk and The Wave would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

The Student Union office will be closed from 11:45 am until 2:30 pm on Monday, December 1. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The UPEI community is invited to attend the 2014 President’s Holiday Social and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 3:30-5:00 pm. The reception will take place in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, where the new "UPEI Commits to Care" campaign will also be launched, followed by a tree lighting ceremony at 4:45 pm, between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. UPEI student Bridgette Blanchard will provide music during the social and appetizers and light refreshments will be served. UPEI food bank items and/or monetary donations are graciously accepted. The Office of the President will match all donations. Hope to see you there!

The annual Fall UPEI Choral Concert takes place at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Saturday November 29 at 7:30 pm. Under the direction of Professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, the Concert Choir and soloists from the UPEI Vocal Program will present Mozart’s “Coronation Mass,” works by Palestrina and Eric Whitacre, as well as contemporary folk and jazz pieces. Soloists include sopranos: Rebecca Apps and Lindsay Gillis; altos: Hannah Rollwage and Olivia Barnes; tenors: William Millington and Cody Collins; and basses: Travis Boudreau and Parker Clements. Special guests for the evening will be Le Ragazze and I Ragazzi Jrs vocal ensembles, also under the direction of Professor Shin-Bouey. Tickets are $10 general admission, and $5 for students, and are available at the door, online at www.upeirecitals9.bpt.me or in advance by calling (902) 566‐0507.

All pay changes, PTF’S, overtime submissions, paper timesheets, etc., must be received by Human Resources by noon on December 1, 2014 for the December 19, 2014 payroll; and December 8, 2014 for the January 2, 2015 payroll. Electronic timesheet deadline – December 15, 2014 for January 2, 2015 pay. Any questions, please call the Payroll Office at (902) 566-0464.

Please note the following changes to the hours of operation for The Wave and Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk: December: On Friday, December 5 at 2:00 pm, Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk will close for the Holidays. The Wave will close for the holiday break on Friday, December 5 at 11:00 pm. January: On Monday, January 5, Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk will resume regular hours of operation beginning at 8:00 am. The Wave will also resume regular hours of operation opening at 11:00 am. The staff of Mickey 's Place Coffee Kiosk and The Wave would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

The Student Union office will be closed from 11:45 am until 2:30 pm on Monday, December 1. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The UPEI community is invited to attend the 2014 President’s Holiday Social and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 3:30-5:00 pm. The reception will take place in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, where the new "UPEI Commits to Care" campaign will also be launched, followed by a tree lighting ceremony at 4:45 pm, between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. UPEI student Bridgette Blanchard will provide music during the social and appetizers and light refreshments will be served. UPEI food bank items and/or monetary donations are graciously accepted. The Office of the President will match all donations. Hope to see you there!

The annual Fall UPEI Choral Concert takes place at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Saturday November 29 at 7:30 pm. Under the direction of Professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, the Concert Choir and soloists from the UPEI Vocal Program will present Mozart’s “Coronation Mass,” works by Palestrina and Eric Whitacre, as well as contemporary folk and jazz pieces. Soloists include sopranos: Rebecca Apps and Lindsay Gillis; altos: Hannah Rollwage and Olivia Barnes; tenors: William Millington and Cody Collins; and basses: Travis Boudreau and Parker Clements. Special guests for the evening will be Le Ragazze and I Ragazzi Jrs vocal ensembles, also under the direction of Professor Shin-Bouey. Tickets are $10 general admission, and $5 for students, and are available at the door, online at www.upeirecitals9.bpt.me or in advance by calling (902) 566‐0507.

Panther fans are invited to drop off non-perishable food items to the UPEI Sports Centre or at Saturday's Men's/Women's Hockey home games. All contributions are appreciated!

At the Chaplaincy Centre, thoughts are with the students during exam time, their success, and yes, of course, the chili dinner. On the first two days of exams - Wednesday and Thursday, December 3 & 4 -between 11:30 am–1:30 pm, a chili dinner is served at the Chaplaincy Centre, free for the students. About 300 students show up each day with smiles and conversation on this busy week. We are looking for faculty and staff to help out and provide encouragement for students on their exams. If you are able to volunteer some time, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/a/upei.ca/document/d/1cDmfQL-5YHXAlWCCEQTUANKyn…

The Student Union office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, November 28 so staff can attend Mental Health First Aid training. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The past and present state of Island land use policy will be the subject of a Public Symposium to be held at UPEI’s MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. The event is rescheduled to Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 pm due to road conditions. The Symposium will begin with presentations by two veteran observers of Island public life over the past 30 years, Jean-Paul Arsenault and Ian Petrie. Mr. Arsenault’s talk will be entitled “Factors Affecting Land Use Decisions: What Were They Thinking?” and Mr. Petrie will address the topic “Why Farmers Fight Regulations.” Descriptions of their talks can be found at http://projects.upei.ca/iis/events/ Members of the public are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. This event is sponsored by UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with UPEI Research Services.

UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz cordially invites the University community to 'University Update 2014' today, Thursday, November 27, 2:30-4:00 pm, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall. You're invited to join the President in conversation about the priorities and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome to attend.

The UPEI community is invited to attend the 2014 President’s Holiday Social and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 3:30-5:00 pm. The reception will take place in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, where the new "UPEI Commits to Care" campaign will also be launched, followed by a tree lighting ceremony at 4:45 pm, between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. UPEI student Bridgette Blanchard will provide music during the social and appetizers and light refreshments will be served. UPEI food bank items and/or monetary donations are graciously accepted. The Office of the President will match all donations. Hope to see you there!

UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz cordially invites the University community to 'University Update 2014' today, Thursday, November 27, 2:30-4:00 pm, in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall. You're invited to join the President in conversation about the priorities and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome to attend.

The UPEI community is invited to attend the 2014 President’s Holiday Social and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 4, 3:30-5:00 pm. The reception will take place in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, where the new "UPEI Commits to Care" campaign will also be launched, followed by a tree lighting ceremony at 4:45 pm, between Kelley Memorial Building and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. UPEI student Bridgette Blanchard will provide music during the social and appetizers and light refreshments will be served. UPEI food bank items and/or monetary donations are graciously accepted. The Office of the President will match all donations. Hope to see you there!