Dr. Annette Boerlage, Candidate for Post Doctoral Position in Aquatic Epidemiology-Infectious Diseases in the Canada Excellence Research Chair Program will present “Transmission, dynamics and control of fish-borne zoonotic trematodes.” Fish-borne zoonotic trematodes (FZTs) are among the most neglected tropical diseases. The life-cycle involves aquatic snails, fish and final hosts which can be humans or reservoir hosts like pigs and cats. Final hosts get infected if they eat raw or undercooked fish. Objective was to give recommendations on control. Transmission experiments were performed to quantify the effect of fish size, water volume and bottom surface on transmission of FZTs to common carps. Conclusion was that transmission was independent of cercariae density, implying that pond dimensions in aquaculture are less important with regard to FZT transmission. Small fish had a much higher probability to get infected than larger fish, therefore a delay in stocking of fish in ponds might lead to lower FZT levels in fish. An experiment to quantify survival of FZTs in fish showed that in aquaculture, FZTs outlive fish. The grow-out period of fish should be extended for a few years to lead to substantially lower FZT levels in harvestable fish. A mathematical model was developed based on the life-cycle of FZTs on integrated agriculture-aquaculture farming systems in Nam Dinh province, Vietnam, using results of the experiments and literature. Control measures were compared using the basic reproduction ratio. FZTs persist in the absence of control. Application of chemotherapy to humans, as is currently the core intervention method, might not lead to complete FZT elimination without complementary measures. In conclusion, FZT control in aquaculture by delayed stocking of fish in ponds can lead to FZT control, but a combination of control measures, e.g. human chemotherapy, delayed stocking and snail control might be more effective. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The popular AVC Community Workshop Series presents Zoonoses: Diseases we share with animals on Thursday, October 25 from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in Lecture Theatre A. Dr. J McClure, AVC Professor of Large Animal Medicine, will provide an introduction to zoonotic diseases and give some examples as well as present some potentially emerging zoonotic diseases in the Maritimes. Dr. Thomas Marrie, Dean of Medicine, Dalhousie University, will focus on Q Fever, an infection that is transmitted from animals to humans, usually by infected cattle, sheep, and goats. Everyone is welcome to attend.

On Friday, October 26, Dr. Thomas Marrie, Dean of Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, will present "Q Fever - a tale of cats and dogs" in Lecture Theatre A from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Q Fever is an infection that is transmitted from animals to man, usually by infected cattle, sheep and goats. Everyone is welcome to attend.

UPEI students are going door-to-door in surrounding neighborhoods to collect non-perishable food items on Wednesday, October 31 from 5–7 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 & legumes. Food can also be donated to the group organizers and/or $1 donations to purchase a paper pumpkin for Bernadine Hall’s Halloween pumpkin wall. All proceeds will support UPEI’s Food Bank. Interested in taking part in the event? Contact UPEI organizers Kaylee Graham, UPEI Residence Life Advisor at krgraham@upei.ca or Jill Martin, UPEI’s Aboriginal Student Society leader at jimartin@upei.ca.

The campus community is invited to the official unveiling of the artwork on the nine pillars in the Robertson Library’s Learning Commons, entitled Souvenirs (Tempus Fugit) on October 31 at 1:30 pm in the quiet sun room on the main floor. Come and meet the artist, Warren Christopher Reeson, study the individual pillars, and learn the story behind the art. Refreshments will be served.

Join Carol Ann Fried from PlayFair at her presentation on effective reward and recognition strategies. For more information contact: Jeff MacLeanjjmaclean@upei.ca 902-628-4362 Anastasia Smallwoodasmallwood@upei.ca 902-393-2056

Kelly Gillis, 4th year Psychology student, will speak of her WUSC experience in Senegal this summer. This session will be helpful for those considering an international mission trip next summer as the WUSC deadline for applications is November 15.

The UPEI Peace Project presents an Island Kitchen Party for Peace on Thursday November 8 from 6:30–8:30 pm in UPEI’s Chaplaincy Center. Performances by local musicians Chris Rayner, Richard Wood, Laura Mohan, and guest fiddler Father Charlie will entertain the crowd. Admission is $5 with all proceeds going to establish a Peace Pole on campus, a dedicated ceremony will take place next semester. There will be baked goods and pizza for sale, as well as raffle prizes available as you enjoy the talent of our local musicians in a welcoming and fun social setting. Students from Sociology 101A will also be on-site taking orders for Peace t-shirts they have designed to help promote the UPEI Peace Project. For more information about the UPEI Peace Project or the Kitchen Party for Peace, please contact Blythe Relf-Phypers at upeipeaceproject@gmail.com. Follow the group on Twitter @UPEIPeace, and join the Facebook group and event: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/423296521070332/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/204133886387968

SPEAKER: Jez Huang, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Identifying protein partners for SoxC transcription factors SPEAKER: Heather Wotton, Pathology and Microbiology TITLE: Differential gene expression occurring during L. salmonis host selection and colonization

Representatives from Dalhousie's Schulich Law School will be on the UPEI campus to provide application information. Anyone interested in learning more about applying to Dalhousie Schulich School of Law is encouraged to attend this information session.