Members of the public are invited to attend a free lecture entitled “Mink farming: Myths and realities” on Friday, October 3, at 7:00 pm at the Atlantic Veterinary College, Lecture Theatre A. The talk will be given by Dr. Georgia Mason, Canada Research Chair in Animal Welfare, University of Guelph. The public lecture is part of the tenth annual Animal Welfare in Practice conference at AVC, which this year is focusing on mink farming, with reference to the new NFACC Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Mink 2013. For complete information, please go to www.upei.ca/awc The conference is co-hosted by the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre and the AVC Animal Welfare Club, with generous additional support from the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada.

Join Dr. Ann Braithwaite for a Diversity and Social Justice Studies (DSJS) program meet and greet in SDU Main Building, room 502 on Wednesday October 8 at 4:30 pm. Learn about the program, ask questions, and meet new friends! For more information visit the Diversity and Social Justice Studies program webpage or contact Ann Braithwaite at (902) 628-4312 or abraithwaite@upei.ca.

Ivan Coyote is an award-winning author of eight collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, and four short films--and a renowned columnist and sought-after performer. Join the discussion in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 104 for this free public talk, Q&A, and a book signing. Ivan's presentation/performance will focus on issues of gender/failure. All are welcome to attend! This event is made possible thanks to: UPEI Student Diversity Office, UPEI Student Affairs, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, and The Action Committee on Sexuality and Gender Diversity.

Richard Wagamese, award-­winning Ojibwa novelist, journalist, and memoir writer, will give a public reading on Monday, November 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. His new novel, Medicine Walk, which follows his best­selling novel Indian Horse with its focus on Aboriginal hockey and residential schools, testifies to the redeeming power of love and compassion. Among his honours are the 2013 Molson Prize for the Arts and 2012 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Media & Communications. His reading is sponsored by the UPEI Department of English, with the collaboration of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and generous support of The Canada Council for the Arts.

The PEI History of Medicine Society presents two talks to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. Dr. Jock Murray will speak on “Shell shock in WWI: a Canadian story,” and Janet Murray will speak on “Edith Cavell Revisited.” All are welcome.

SPEAKER:Fany Marron, Department of Pathology and Microbiology TITLE: CAR-bacillus-like organism in cats with pneumonia

The Office of Skills Development and Learning is excited to welcome Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca University, former Canada Research chair in Distance Education, and co-author of the recent book Teaching crowds: Learning and social media to give a lecture on Friday, October 10 at 10:30 am in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 243. All are welcome to attend.

Recognition of Atlantic Veterinary College Dean's Honour Roll students and presentation of fall awards.

Come check out a free play about six Mi'kmaq legends that have been passed down from generation to generation. Talented Prince Edward Island youth will be delivering an amazing performance rich with acting, singing and dancing portraying Mi'kmaq Legends. The play includes legends about: how the Rabbit got his long ears, Chenoo monster man of the North, Little Scarface and more! Enjoy singing, dancing, and a unique traditional Mi’kmaq experience for everyone!

Drop in and visit the new Mawi'omi Aboriginal Student Lounge, in Kelley Memorial Building room 236. Check out the services that we offer and enjoy some free refreshments.