Biology Seminar: Marine Conservation Issues in the Canadian Context

The Department of Biology and the UPEI Biology Society will host a presentation entitled "Marine Conservation Issues in the Canadian Context" by Dr. Sean Brillant, marine biologist and manager of Marine Programs for The Canadian Wildlife Federation, on October 17 from 7:00–9:00 pm in the Duffy Science Centre's Ampitheatre D 135. The lecture will provide a broad overview of conservation issues in all three oceans which comprise the Canadian coastline. Specific topics will include: species at risk, commercial fisheries, ocean pollution and climate change (with a special emphasis on the Atlantic coastal zone). The presentation will be augmented by a rich visual slide display of Canada’s spectacular marine vistas.

Auditions for Electra

Vagabond Productions is holding auditions for The Electra of Euripedes on November 4, 5 and 6 in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. There are four male parts available and a minimum of four female parts, which could be more. Auditions run between 6:30 and 9:30 pm. You only have come once for a shot to be in this year's show. For more information, contact Dr. Greg Doran at gdoran@upei.ca or call 566-6013.

Research on Tap

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about kids and sports. In an effort to emphasize fun, and de-emphasize competition, some regions have banned keeping score in competitive games. Dr. Dany MacDonald, assistant professor of applied human science, will lead a discussion titled: Should we stop keeping score in kids' sport? The discussion begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5 at the Pourhouse, above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca.

Climate Change in Atlantic Canada Tour with David Suzuki

Join us Sunday, November 24 for a screening of the documentary film Climate Change in Atlantic Canada and a talk by Canada’s best-known environmentalist: David Suzuki. The event begins at 7:00 pm in the Duffy Amphitheatre of UPEI’s Duffy Science Centre. The cost is $22 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Kensington North Watershed Association for a new volunteer climate watchers program. The event is part of a tour of Atlantic Canada sponsored by the David Suzuki Foundation and locally by UPEI’s Climate Research Lab. About the film: Across Atlantic Canada, coastlines and communities are already being adversely affected by climate change due to increasing storm intensity, surging sea levels, coastal erosion and flooding. Preparations are now being made for the super storms of the future, but this will not be easy, as ocean levels are expected to increase over one meter globally by the year 2100 due to melting Polar Regions and warmer waters undergoing “thermal expansion.” This film, shot across Atlantic Canada, represents a consultation with more than 100 stakeholders, and documents their real world experiences and efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Despite being on the frontlines, Atlantic Canadians show that solutions to this pressing global issue are within our grasp, provided we decide to act. The film is directed by Ian Mauro, Canada Research Chair, www.climatechangeatlantic.com. For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.davidsuzuki.org/atlantictour.

Trick or Eat

UPEI students are going door to door in surrounding neighborhoods to collect non-perishable food items on Thursday, October 31 from 4:15–7:00 pm in support of UPEI’s food bank. “Trick or Eat” is a national Halloween food drive organized by Meal Exchange, a registered charity that empowers student leaders to address hunger in their communities. Since 1993, the charity has raised over $3M worth of food and engaged over 87,000 youth across North America. Suggested items include: pasta products/pasta sauce, rice, canned meats and fish, peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, dry and canned soups, fruit juices, canned/powdered milk, baby food, diapers, beans and legumes. Students, staff and faculty can drop off any food donations to the Residence Office, Bernadine Hall, 340 (first floor). The office is open from 9:00am-8:00pm. All proceeds will support UPEI’s Food Bank. Interested in canvassing for the campaign? Contact Kaylee Graham at krgraham@upei.ca, (902) 218-3772.
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