The R.G. Thomson Lecture is an endowed annual lecture that honours AVC's founding dean. The lecture will be presented by Dr. Jonna Mazet, University of California, Davis. Dr. Mazet's lecture, "Rising to the Research Challenge: new approaches for identifying emerging infectious diseases and mitigating their spread," will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 9:20 a.m. in Lecture Theatre A.

In celebration of the graduate studies program, will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16, 2014, in AVC's Lecture Theatre A. Students will present their recent research findings (or their research plans if they are new students) in animal health research, fish health and marine research and biomedical science and human health research. An awards ceremony will follow.

Join H. Wade MacLauchlan and Alex B. Campbell for the Charlottetown Launch of Alex B. Campbell:The Prince Edward Island Premier Who Rocked the Cradle, on Saturday, May 31 from 2:30-5:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Bruce Rainnie will be the event's master of ceremonies. Published by the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation, Alex B. Campbell: The Prince Edward Island Premier Who Rocked The Cradle will be over 400 pages, include more than 150 photos, and have a hard-cover binding with a full-colour dustjack. For more information and to purchase an advanced copy, visit the www.alexbcampbell.ca.

The UPEI School of Nursing is pleased to host the 2014 ARCASN AGM and Research Conference from May 21-22 on campus. The 2014 theme is "The Value of the Registered Nurse in Creating Positive Change and Transforming Health Care."

The Honourable Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will be at UPEI on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00 am to announce the creation and awarding of a new Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, held by Dr. Kate Tilleczek. The event will be held in the Credit Union Day Lounge of UPEI’s W.A. Murphy Student Centre. A brief reception will follow. All are welcome.

Over the past several months, the search committee for the Vice-President Academic has received and considered expressions of interest and supporting documents from potential candidates for the position. A number of outstanding candidates proceeded to the interview process. As a result, two candidates have been selected by the committee to deliver public presentations to campus. Both presentations will be held in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College. Each 20-minute presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience. Dr. Christian Lacroix will present on Thursday, May 22, 10:30 to 11:45 am. The session will be moderated by Dr. Gordon MacDonald.

Over the past several months, the search committee for the Vice-President Academic has received and considered expressions of interest and supporting documents from potential candidates for the position. A number of outstanding candidates proceeded to the interview process. As a result, two candidates have been selected by the committee to deliver public presentations to campus. Both presentations will be held in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College. Each 20-minute presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience. Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald will present on Monday, May 26, 2:30 to 3:45 am. The session will be moderated by Dr. Gordon MacDonald.

UPEI’s Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute (LMMI)’s 11th biennial conference—“L.M. Montgomery and War”—will take place June 25–29 in Charlottetown. The conference will include open discussions on war, conflict, the Canadian Home Front, gender roles, and more. Keynote speakers include distinguished historian Jonathan Vance; Montgomery scholar, LMMI founder, and former UPEI President, Elizabeth “Betsy” Epperly; and Canada Research Chair Irene Gammel. In addition to the full conference program, there will also be a public exhibition at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Public Library entitled “The Canadian Home Front: L.M. Montgomery’s Reflections on The First World War,” curated by Dr. Laura Robinson of the Royal Military College. “Maud of Leaskdale,” a fantastic one-woman play will also take place at the Carrefour Theatre in Charlottetown during the conference, and much more!

UPEI Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce this year’s Stewart McKelvey Panther Classic Golf Tournament is returning to PEI’s beautiful Green Gables Golf Course on July 25. The annual event generates support for student-athletes at UPEI. The tournament begins at 8:30 am with a shotgun start. Registration fee is $650/team of four paid at once; or $170 per golfer, and includes green fee, power carts, gift, and barbeque afterwards. Entry deadline is July 4. To register, contact Panther Central at (902) 566-0368 or visit http://ar.upei.ca/panther-golf-classic.

Come see some of the marvels of the night sky through our 8-inch telescope at the UPEI observatory. Potential viewing objects include the Moon, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Volunteers from the Charlottetown Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and the UPEI Physics Department will be on hand to show you the sights and answer your astronomical questions. Our next viewing is scheduled from 9:45 to 11:00 pm on Saturday, June 14. Guests are asked to come to Memorial Hall Room 417. This event is weather dependent. In the event of cloudy skies requiring a cancellation, the viewing may be shifted to Sunday, June 15 at the same time (if weather permits). Updates will be provided on our website at http://physics.upei.ca/astronomy, on our voice-mail at 566-0745, or on Twitter @UPEIAstronomy. This event is free of charge and open to all members of the public. It is necessary to climb the stairs from the 4th floor up to the observatory, but an elevator can be taken up to the 4th floor.