The next seminar in the series being presented at AVC for 2012-2013 will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 3:00 pm in room 287N, McCain Foundation Learning Commons. Dr. David Sims, Professor of Microscopic Anatomy in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, AVC will present "AVC’s Amazing Quality Assurance Program". This presentation will overview the history of the Quality Assurance Program, introduce its people, demonstrate virtual microscopy, and discuss the implications of operating an entrepreneurial program within an academic setting. Everyone is welcome!

Join Dr. Patrick Leighton for a seminar entitled "Parasite co-invasion and the emergence of Lyme disease in Canada," on Tuesday, February 19 at 2:00 pm in AVC room 343N. Dr Leighton is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal. He obtained a PhD in wildlife ecology at McGill University before moving into the area of disease ecology and epidemiology during postdocs at University of Montreal and University of Toronto. His research focuses on the effects of climate and landscape structure on the spread of parasites and pathogens, and in particular the recent emergence of Lyme disease in Canada, which he will talk about today. As a professor, he has been a key player in the creation of a new masters-level program in Veterinary Public Health, offered at the University of Montreal since summer 2012. Everyone welcome!

At the next Research on Tap, raise a toast to alcohol. Dr. Richard Kurial, Professor History at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled From whence all good things flow: how alcohol built the West. The event begins at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 5, at The Pourhouse (above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown). “I don’t deny the social price that many pay for alcohol,” said Dr. Kurial, “but it is minor compared to the economic, social, and technological benefits we have enjoyed because of drinking.” Dr. Kurial argues alcohol provided the creativity and willingness to take risks that were required to innovate and build the world we live in today. Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117, or datkinson@upei.ca.

SPEAKER: Erin McCauley, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Microbial Communities Associated with the Larvae and Holobiont of Gorgonian Corals

The Education Society is hosting an arts coffee house on Wednesday, February 27th at 7:00 pm. This event will feature live performances, food, and fun prizes. All are welcome!

UPEI’s Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months. Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces. To learn more about the program and to meet with staff, faculty, and students from the UPEI School of Business, we invite you to an information sessions on March 5 anytime between 4:00-6:00 pm. Please call (902) 566-6474 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information on UPEI’s EMBA Program, please visit http://business.upei.ca/mba.

Join the Faculty of Education for a free public lecture presented by Dr. Edward Melhuish. Much evidence has accumulated in recent decades that the child’s experience in the early years has profound consequences for later life. Recent evidence from large-scale studies in the UK indicate how differing patterns of experience in the early years, both in the home and outside the home can have long-term impact on children’s educational and socio-emotional development. In particular the home learning environment and pre-school experience in the early years continue to have an impact upon children’s development many years later.

he University of Prince Edward Island is offering two great opportunities to learn about and apply to the innovative Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) graduate program. All are welcome to attend the following information session: Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Jack Blanchard Family Centre, Room 205 (next to Holy Redeemer Parish) 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown MAIS is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. The program welcomes students from around the world from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors. For more information, call (902) 620-5013, email mais@upei.ca or visit upei.ca/mais.

The University of Prince Edward Island is offering two great opportunities to learn about and apply to the innovative Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) graduate program. All are welcome to attend the following information session: Thursday, February 28, 6:30 - 8:30pm Holland College Waterfront Campus, Sunroom/Student Lounge (Main Door) 98 Water Street, Summerside MAIS is a unique, interdisciplinary, and policy-driven graduate program that critiques islands on their own terms. The program welcomes students from around the world from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and diverse degrees, or with professional workplace experience in the public, private, or resource sectors. For more information, call (902) 620-5013, email mais@upei.ca or visit upei.ca/mais.

Game #3 of the Subway AUS Men's Hockey Semi-finals is set for Monday, February 25 at 7:00 pm at MacLauchlan Arena against the UNB Varsity Reds. Season Seat Ticket Holders 2012/2013 UPEI Men's Hockey season ticket holders can purchase tickets for their season seats being held for Games 3 and 4 at the CARI Box Office during following times: Friday, February 22, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm General Tickets General tickets (limit 4 per person) go on sale for Games 3 and 4 at the CARI Box Office during the following times: Sunday, February 24, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm Monday, February 25, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm