There are poets who capture the literary spotlight with poems that tap into compelling issues of the day. And there are poets who steadily, book after book, with elegant artistry and eloquent sensibilities, earn the admiration of peers and readers. Then there are such poets as Maureen Hynes and Ruth Roach Pierson who have done both. Hynes and Pierson will read from their new work on Monday, September 24, at 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building at the University of Prince Edward Island. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

SPEAKER: Michel Arsenault, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: The Role of Sox4 in Urogenital Development

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

The UPEI Theatre Society will be holding auditions for a night of one act plays in the Main Faculty Lounge.

The UPEI Theatre Society will be holding auditions for a night of one act plays in the Main Faculty Lounge.

The UPEI Theatre Society will be holding Improv Training in the Main Faculty Lounge.

Join the Office of Graduate Studies for a graduate student orientation and meet and greet on Monday, September 24 in the Main Faculty Lounge from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Representatives from Graduate Studies, Student Services, the Webster Centre, the Graduate Student Association, Robertson Library, UPEI Administration, and other UPEI services and departments will be on hand to talk about the services they provide to graduate students. Refreshments will be served.

The UPEI Music Department presents Classic Brass featuring Maritime Brass Quintet (Curtis Dietz, Richard Simoneau, Gina Patterson, Eric Mathis, and Bob Nicholson) on Tuesday, September 18 in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 or $10 student/senior rate in advance or at the door.

Speaker: Dr. Maria Forzan, Pathology and Microbiology Title: Using native amphibian species as experimental subjects: benefits and problems.

You’re invited to a Prince of Wales College (PWC) Memorabilia Showcase: Friday, September 28, 2012 Robertson Library, UPEI Campus 1:00–2:15 pm RSVP (902) 566-0415 or alumni@upei.ca For nearly 40 years, UPEI Archives & Special Collections has been collecting, preserving, and sharing unique material relating to our province and the University. This includes PWC’s vital contribution made to PEI’s heritage of higher learning. We invite you to view the Showcase and we encourage alumni and friends to share their memorabilia. Your gift may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt.