Join Dr. Sean Brillant, marine biologist and manager of Marine Programs for The Canadian Wildlife Federation, on Friday, October 18 from 12:30-1:30 pm for a seminar entitled "Detecting effects of artificial shorelines on intertidal biodiversity." All are welcome to attend!

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.

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.

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.

The UPEI Faculty Association is organizing an event to recognize Fair Employment Week (FEW) which highlights the overuse and exploitation of contract academic staff. Wednesday October 23, 11:00-1:30, Student Union Building.

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.

SPEAKER: Sarah Malek, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Osteoarthritis in dogs

A major concern of horse owners, colic is a common disorder of the equine digestive system, resulting in abdominal discomfort and often severe pain. It is likely that most horses will have an episode at some time in their life. On Tuesday, November 19, 7:00–8:30 pm, Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Equine Ambulatory Service, Atlantic Veterinary College, will share her knowledge about this painful and potentially deadly condition in horses. She will present information about the different types of colic, recognition of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and reduction of risk of the illness. The event will take place in AVC Lecture Theatre A. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Donations to the AVC Friends and Family gratefully accepted. For information, contact (902) 566-0589 or avc.upei.ca.

Canadian pianist Everett Hopfner, first-prize winner of the 36th Eckhardt-Gramatté (E-Gré) National Music Competition, will be performing at UPEI’s Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Tuesday, October 29 at 7:30 pm. Hopfner is a proud native of Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, celebrated for his passionate and inventive performances of contemporary repertoire. He has been based in Germany since 2010, and will soon begin graduate studies in New Music at the Musikhochschule Stuttgart. The concert will feature the 2013 commissioned work—Hallucinations by Randolph Peters. Other works to be performed are by Kotoka Suzuki, Douglas Finch, Karel Goeyvaerts, Nicole Lizée, and Jerome Kitke. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 (adults), $10 (seniors/students). For more information, contact the UPEI Music Department at (902) 566-0507 or music@upei.ca.

Join the International Relations Office on October 31 at 11:00 am-1:00pm in the PIT, Robertson Library for a Halloween Fair. There will be free snacks, pumpkin carving, and games! Voting stations for the Society of International Students election will be set up at the Fair. To vote, access your campus login.