Join us Thursday, March 26 at 4:30 pm in room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall for a presentation about the evolving culture of education on PEI. A group of graduate students in Dr. Tess Miller’s Quantitative Statistics course will present their findings from a broad-reaching survey of Islanders about social promotion, large-scale assessment, the role of parents in education, mathematics, aboriginal culture, and leadership.

SPEAKER: Denise Happ, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Signaling pathways mediating α7 nicotinic/NMDA receptor interactions in the hippocampus SPEAKER: Jessica Hawkins, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Characterization of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures

Workshop open to all International Students who are interested in creating a resume to look for summer jobs. The session will take place in the Robertson Library, second floor Computer Lab (312) from 12:00-1:00 pm. The workshop will include: -Where to look for jobs -How to prepare for an interview -Resume tips

This workshop open to all international students who are interested in renting an apartment and will take place on Tuesday, March 31 Health Science Building, room 103 from 12:00-1:00 pm. Workshop will include: -Where to find an apartment -What questions to consider -Signing a lease -Moving in -Problems while in your apartment -Moving out

Workshop open to all international students who are interested in learning about food and nutrition. Workshop will include: -Canada's Food Guide -Serving Size -Salt Intake -Nutrition Labels -Meal Planning Health Science Building 103 12-1pm

The UPEI Jazz Ensemble will present their spring concert on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI. Under the direction of David Shephard the band will once again be joined by singers from the UPEI vocal studio. Featured vocalists will be Olivia Barnes, Alexandra Smith, Leah Inman, Travis Boudreau, Jillian Clow and Parker Clements. Band members who will be featured as soloists are trombonist Dan MacDonald on Someone to Watch Over Me and saxophonist Emily Proude will be the soloist on the jazz standard Lover Man. Other tunes will include When You’re Smilin’, Mack the Knife, Send in the Clowns, Somewhere from West Side Story and hits from the 1970’s Knock on Wood and Send in the Clowns. Admission is $10 for adults and seniors/$5 for students. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.upeirecitals14.bpt.me or by calling 902-566-0507.

UPEI vocal major and Islander Olivia Barnes will take to the stage for her Senior Recital, on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 pm, at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, with piano accompaniment by Frances McBurnie. Graduating in May, Olivia is in the final semester of her fourth year and studies with Professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey. Olivia will present an eclectic mix of music including Schumann, Bernstein, Poulenc, Bach, Gluck and Novello. Admission is free and a reception will be held following the performance.

The UPEI Wind Symphony will perform its final recital of the academic year on Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 pm at UPEI’s Dr. Steel Recital Hall. This recital will be the final Wind Symphony performance for nine of its graduating students – Aaron Ellis and Michael Gallant, percussionists; Robyn Verhoeven, trumpet; Emily Emberton and Jessica MacFarlane, flautists; Laura MacLeod, trumpet; Lucas MacPhail, saxophone; Leah Inman, piano; and, Kailey Norris, clarinet. All nine, most of whom are principals, have made significant contributions to UPEI, and the Wind Symphony in particular, throughout their undergraduate careers. Tickets [$10 Adults; $5 Students] for this performance may be acquired in advance at UPEI’s music department or at the door prior to the recital. The public is invited to attend.

Final exams begin, and run until April 24. See the full exam schedule, to find out when you write!

The Senior Class Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 8 at 12:00 noon–1:15 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The awards ceremony acknowledges the academic, leadership, and spirit achievements of our graduating students. This ceremony is attended by senior administration, Deans, and faculty to celebrate graduating student success. All recipients are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony. A light lunch is provided, kindly sponsored by the UPEI Faculty Association.