The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee is hosting a PhD Environmental Sciences Research Presentation on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Luke Poirier, BSc, MSC will present: Identification, control and mitigation of marine invasions. This public presentation is part of Mr. Poirier’s PhD Comprehensive exam and will be followed by an oral examination.

UPEI Info Session on Becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) CPA Atlantic School of Business has rescheduled its information session for, February 25th. The information session is designed to help you prepare to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants certification program after graduation. RSVP in advance to CPA Atlantic Program Advisor, Rachelle Gauvin, rgauvin@cpaatlantic.ca. Please note that seats are limited.

The UPEI Career Fair will take place on Thursday, March 12 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall and is free for students. All students are encouraged to attend with updated resumes. This is an excellent networking opportunity for students and graduates seeking employment opportunities to meet with recruiters and employers. For more information, contact careerservices@upei.ca.

SPEAKER: Michel Arsenault, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Unraveling the Sox of Urogenital Development

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 on Monday, March 2 at 7:00 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Neb Kujundzic, associate professor of philosophy and dean of the Faculty of Arts, will lead a discussion entitled: What good is a university degree? The 2014/2015 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 atupei.ca/research/research-on-tap

Brittany A. E. Jakubiec will present her Master of Education Thesis Defense on Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30 am in Memorial Hall, room 308. Brittany's thesis is titled: The Lived Experiences of Female Leaders in Two University Settings: Perceived Supports, Barriers, and Challenges. All are welcome to attend.

Robertson Library, in conjunction with the UPEI Biology Society, will be holding a used book sale on Friday, March 6, 12:00 - 6:00 pm and Saturday, March 7, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in Room 302/303 (upper level) of the Robertson Library. (Storm date the following weekend, same time.) Come and browse through a great collection of books - there is something for everyone. Proceeds from the book sale help support the Library's collection. Prices: Hardcover books - $2.00 Large paperbacks - $1.00 Small paperbacks - $ .25 OR 5/$1.00 Coffee table books - $5.00 Videos - $1.00 $2.00 a box/bag begins at 1:00 pm on Saturday (coffee table books are not included)

Join the UPEI team for an information session on Monday, March 16 from 5:00-9:00 pm at the Rodd Miramichi, 1809 Water Street, Miramichi, NB. Admission advisors will be on site offering first-year advising, early registration, academic planning, on-site admissions, and answering questions about scholarships, residences and all things UPEI. For more information and to RSVP, email Sarah Roach at sroach@upei.ca.

Join the UPEI team for an information session on Tuesday, March 17 from 5:00-9:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Express, Main Street, Saint John, NB. Admission advisors will be on site offering first-year advising, early registration, academic planning, on-site admissions, and answering questions about scholarships, residences and all things UPEI. For more information and to RSVP, email Sarah Roach at sroach@upei.ca.

Join the UPEI team for an information session on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00-9:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza, 659 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB. Admission advisors will be on site offering first-year advising, early registration, academic planning, on-site admissions, and answering questions about scholarships, residences and all things UPEI. For more information and to RSVP, email Sarah Roach at sroach@upei.ca.