Speaker: Laura Taylor, Biomedical Sciences Title: Does the Agricultural Pesticide Chlorpyrifos Impact the Survival of American Lobster? Speaker:  Philippa Blackburn, Biomedical Sciences Title: The effects of the aquaculture pesticide Salmon (azamethiphos) on Stage 4 American lobster larvae.

Hsiao Yu (Kate) Liu will defend her MEd Thesis on March 14, 12 noon – 2 pm. It will take place in Memorial Hall, room 417. The thesis is entitled “Economic Immigrant-Parents’ Educational Involvement in Prince Edward Island”. All are welcome to attend.

Kris Barnes will defend his MEd Thesis on March 16, 9:00 – 11:00 am. It will take place in Memorial Hall, room 308. The thesis is entitled “The Perceptions of Korean Parents in a Canadian Elementary Offshore School”. All are welcome to attend. 

Randy Campbell will defend his MEd Thesis Defense on March 24, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, at The Guild. The thesis is entitled “Environmental Education for Nature Connection: An Animist Arts-based Exploration.” There will also be a collection of art displayed at the Guild from April 17 – April 26. You can find out more information on the Guild website. 

The UPEI Wind Symphony will perform a recital of “Contemporary Works for Wind Band” this Saturday, March 12 at 3:30 pm at the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Members of the public are invited to attend this free performance.

The Office of the Dean of Science is moving from CASS Science Hall Room 206 to the Health Sciences Building, Rooms 208 and 209. The move will span March 10 & 11 and please know that during the move there may be times when we are not reachable by phone or email. We hope to be up and running by Monday, March 14. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Would you know what to do if a cut on your dog's leg was bleeding badly or your pet was having a seizure?  Do you know what common household items and foods are toxic for your pet? Hosted by AVC Community Practice Veterinarian, Dr. Kathy Ling, this session will provide basic information on how to recognize and care for emergencies and injuries in dogs and cats.  Topics will include:  primary assessment, handling an injured pet, bleeding, shock, common toxins, and recognizing signs of pain and distress.  Basic First Aid for Your Pet will take place on Tuesday, March 29, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Lecture Theatre A at the Atlantic Veterinary College.  Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

The Campus Life Lounge in partnership with students, staff, faculty, and their children, grandchildren and friends, are invited to attend this family friendly Easter event! We will have an Easter egg hunt, Easter crafts, lots of fun and healthy snacks (like make your own fruit kabobs!), and will be watching the movie Hop! It is free to attend. For more information, contact Elyse at ecottrell@upei.ca.

On March 19th, the French Club in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages will be hosting a one-of-a-kind event on the UPEI Campus. To share the French Canadian culture with our fellow community members, we will be hosting a Traditional Cabane à Sucre brunch. A Cabane à Sucre (English: Sugar shack) is a cabin like establishment located on a sugar maple farm. In the spring, it is a popular outing for families, friends, and colleagues. Served in a traditional, rustic, and warm atmosphere, large amount of authentic French Canadian food and too much maple syrup are served, along with traditional music being played. After the feast, there is an outdoor Tire Sur Neige (taffy on snow) station present and it is not unusual to visit the maple farm and see farm animals. This activity celebrates not only sugar, but also promotes a community bonding experience as strangers sit at the same tables and pass around plates of food, and dance and sing to the traditional tunes. There will traditional music, feast, games, and prizes. There will be live entertainment starting at 10 until 12. The buffet will start at 10.30. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 for children 12 and under, or a Family (2 adult, 2 children) for $40. It is open to anyone. If you missed the ticket sales, you can visit the Facebook event or contact Anouk. https://www.facebook.com/events/1701946206720001/ Features: Buffet Breakfast cooked in Québécois style Traditional musical entertainment by Caroline Bernard and Louise Arsenault! Maple Taffy (free!!) Games and prizes! 

UPEI co-op students will be recognized for their achievements in cooperative education at the annual Co-op Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 17, from 4-5:30 p.m., in the Robertson Library. A “Co-op Student of the Year” prize will be awarded to a student in each of the programs that offer co-operative education: Business, Computer Science, and Physics. March 14-18 is National Co-operative Education Week in Canada. 2016 is UPEI's 20th year offering co-operative education programs.