The Department of Environmental Sciences and Human Biology will host Dr. Bourlaye Fofana from Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, for a research seminar on Friday, October 10 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Dr. Fofana's talk is entitled: How gene discovery meets plant and bioreactor genetic resources development. ​All Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Research Seminar will occur on Fridays at 12:30 pm for the 2014-15 year. Coffee and light snacks provided.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Human Biology will host Luke MacDougall, a UPEI Biology masters student, for a research seminar on Friday, October 24 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Luke's talk is entitled: Magnolol inhibits protein expression levels of cellular adhesion molecules in DU145 human prostate cancer cells in vitro. Hailey Lambe, a UPEI Biology masters student, will also present a research seminar following the first presentation. Hailey's talk is entitled: Where does the fox stay? Den site selection and movement patterns of Charlottetown's red foxes. ​All Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Research Seminar will occur on Fridays at 12:30 pm for the 2014-15 year. Coffee and light snacks provided.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Human Biology will host Dr. Maya Groner from PDF Health Management at AVC, for a research seminar on Friday, November 7 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Dr. Groner's talk is entitled: Why are marine diseases increasing? Case studies using eelgrass wasting disease and sea lice parasites of salmon. ​All Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Research Seminar will occur on Fridays at 12:30 pm for the 2014-15 year. Coffee and light snacks provided.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Human Biology will host Josh Slysz, a UPEI Biology masters student, for a research seminar on Friday, November 21 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Josh's talk is entitled: The physiological effects of blood flow restricted muscle stimulation (arm and leg training phases). ​All Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Research Seminar will occur on Fridays at 12:30 pm for the 2014-15 year. Coffee and light snacks provided.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Human Biology will host Allison MacDougall, a UPEI Biology masters student, for a research seminar on Friday, November 21 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Allison's talk is entitled: Exploring older adults' knowledge of the oral health and chronic disease association. ​All Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Research Seminar will occur on Fridays at 12:30 pm for the 2014-15 year. Coffee and light snacks provided.

The Department of Environmental Sciences and Human Biology will host Dr. Derek Kimmerly, from Dalhousie University Kinesiology, for a research seminar on Friday, December at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Dr. Kimmerly's talk is entitled: The brain-heart connection: Insights into central control of cardiovascular function during exercise. ​All Environmental Sciences and Human Biology Research Seminar will occur on Fridays at 12:30 pm for the 2014-15 year. Coffee and light snacks provided.

UPEI students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the School of Business, as they host the monthly Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer on Wednesday, September 17 from 4:30-6:30 in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Charlottetown's most effective networking tool, the Chamber's monthly business mixers provide members with a unique opportunity to develop their business contacts and their products and services. Chamber mixers are complimentary and feature appetizers with a cash bar. All members and future members are encouraged to come out and network! For more information, visit the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce webpage.

MMPA candidates are selected from a broad range of academic backgrounds. Although the program is designed primarily for students from non-business undergraduate and graduate degrees, it is possible for students with four-year undergraduate or graduate business degrees to apply for advanced standing. The program begins in May of each year. There will be a program recruiter on campus to deliver information and answer questions.

The Celebration of Student Success (formerly Deans’ Honours Night) for the Faculties of Arts and Science will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. At this prestigious event, students who are on the Dean’s List for the 2013-14 Academic Year, will be presented with a certificate recognizing their accomplishments. Students are encouraged to invite two guests to the event. Student awards, with the exception of the Haines Academic Award of Merit, will be presented at another time.

Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of Nursing, will lead a discussion entitled “I didn’t get married to be a single mother”, featuring stories of Prince Edward Island women whose husbands work in western Canada. The 2014/2015 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.