Co-operative Education is a dynamic, hands-on, work integrated learning program available to students in Business, Physics, and Mathematical and Computational Sciences. Students conduct three paid work terms during their studies to help prepare them for a career after graduation.  For more information about the Co-op Program and how to apply, join the staff of the Co-op Office for an information session on Tuesday, September 20 at 12pm in Schurman Square, McDougall Hall.  For more information call 902-566-0336 or email co-op@upei.ca.

Co-operative Education is a dynamic, hands-on, work integrated learning program available to students in Business, Physics, and Mathematical and Computational Sciences. Students conduct three paid work terms during their studies to help prepare them for a career after graduation.  For more information about the Co-op Program and how to apply, join the staff of the Co-op Office for an information session on Wednesday, September 21 at 12pm in the Robertson Library, Rm 302/303.  For more information call 902-566-0336 or email co-op@upei.ca.

Patient Engagement Session: PEI Researchers Join the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT unit in a working lunch session about how to engage patients in your patient-oriented research. In this session, you will: Learn the CIHR's definitions of patient advisor and patient-oriented research Learn about the benefits and challenges of incorporating patients in your research Hear examples of patient engagement in health research done well Learn about research support services provided by the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit Have the opporturnity to ask questions to the MSSU's Patient Engagement Coordinator and Communication Advisor   This session is for health researchers  (clinical and non clinical) in all disciplines working on Prince Edward Island. Registration is free and lunch will be provided. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/patient-engagement-working-lunch-pei-ticket…

Jordi Segers, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative's national bat white-nose syndrome scientific program coordinator based at AVC, will give a public talk about bat species of PEI and the world, the importance of bats, and threats to bats, including white-nose syndrome and what scientists are doing against this devastating disease. The presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Confederation Centre Public Library, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown. All are welcome.

Would you or someone you know like an opportunity to get involved and meet new people? Look no further — there’s still time to register for YDAY PEI!   UPEI encourages all university community members within age range to participate in this new initiative! YDAY is a unique one-day event that will bring together a diverse and talented group of young people aged 16-34 who want to influence decision makers and contribute to the future of Prince Edward Island. Engage with other young people; help impact the focus and activity of some key strategies and hear from provocative and inspiring speakers. Be fully prepared to challenge your assumptions, learn from your peers, and take charge of what you care about. If you would like to impact the future of Prince Edward Island join us on Friday, October 21, 2016. Register online today! But hurry, registration closes Wednesday, September 21.

On Thursday, September 15 at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino, the UPEI Panthers will Kickoff the 2016-17 season.  All UPEI alumni, corporate partners, season ticket holders, and Panther fans are invited to attend. The evening begins at 5:00 pm in the grandstand with a welcome by Director of Athletics and Recreation Chris Huggan, followed by Panther coaches providing season previews. Afterwards, there will be a reception with all student-athletes in attendance where the fun will continue into the evening's race card with Panther Ambassadors matched up with horses in races two and three. On Friday night, the Men's/Women's Soccer home openers vs Acadia are at the Cornwall Terry Fox Complex, game times 5:00 and 7:15 pm. For all your season ticket and panther information, visit www.gopanthersgo.ca.  

UPEI’s UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability and the UPEI Climate Research Lab will co-host a public forum on climate change adaptations and islands. The forum begins at 7 pm on Thursday, September 22 in the Florence Simmons Performance Hall on the Prince of Wales Campus of Holland College. Information gathered at the forum will be become part of a statement delivered at the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change this November in Morocco. Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino, co-holder of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, will prime the forum by presenting a summary of a two-day international symposium on small island resilience to climate change. The symposium brings together 15 people from around the world to discuss how residents of small islands and coastal jurisdictions can build on their strengths and resourcefulness to respond to the consequences of climate change. The focus is on four areas: food security, renewable energy, innovation, and cultural heritage. Hosted by the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability and the UPEI Climate Research Lab, the symposium is funded in part by ACOA and the Province of Prince Edward Island. Admission to the public forum is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact iis@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.

Now in its sixth year, the UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle invites all members of the UPEI community (students, staff, faculty) to its first session of the new term, Tuesday, September 20. This is a non-audition singing group, that shares songs from many cultures found within and outside Canada (e.g., Celtic, Nigerian, Ukrainian,  Kenyan, Finnish, Maltese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French and many more). Bring your voice and if you would like, bring a song to suggest or share in a relaxed and fun setting. The group aims to provide a great break from the usual routine, while bringing people together from many backgrounds, singing together in harmony and in one voice. We welcome special guest, Jorge Peña Acosta, a professional singer/guitarist from Cuba, who will perform and share songs during our first session. When: 4:30-5:30 pm every Tuesday, beginning September 20, 2016 Location: Basement of the Robertson Library building.  There is a stairway off the concourse--do not go into the library itself--just go down the stairs, turn left, and you are there. The location is also accessible via an elevator. For further information contact Annabel Cohen at acohen@upei.ca or 902-628-4325, or Hailey Arsenault at airs@upei.ca or 902-566-6023. All are welcome!  We look forward to seeing you.

Now in its sixth year, the UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle invites all members of the UPEI community (students, staff, faculty) to this non-audition singing group's weekly gathering that shares songs from many cultures found within and outside Canada (e.g., Celtic, Nigerian, Ukrainian,  Kenyan, Finnish, Maltese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French and many more). Bring your voice and if you would like, bring a song to suggest or share in a relaxed and fun setting. The group aims to provide a great break from the usual routine, while bringing people together from many backgrounds, singing together in harmony and in one voice. When: 4:30-5:30 pm every Tuesday, beginning September 20, 2016 Location: Basement of the Robertson Library building.  There is a stairway off the concourse--do not go into the library itself--just go down the stairs, turn left, and you are there. The location is also accessible via an elevator. For further information contact Annabel Cohen at acohen@upei.ca or 902-628-4325, or Hailey Arsenault at airs@upei.ca or 902-566-6023. All are welcome!  We look forward to seeing you.

The Celebration of Student Success (formerly Deans’ Honours Night) for the faculties of Arts and Science will be held on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. At this prestigious event, students who are on the Dean’s List for the 2015-16 Academic Year will be presented with a certificate recognizing their accomplishments.