Astronomy Public Viewing

Come see some of the marvels of the night sky through our 8-inch telescope at the 黑料老司机 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 黑料老司机 Physics Department will be on hand to show you the sights and answer your astronomical questions. Our next viewing is scheduled from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, February 8. 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, February 9 at the same time (if weather permits). Updates will be provided on our website at , on our voice-mail at 566-0745, or on Twitter @黑料老司机Astronomy. This event is free of charge and open to all members of the public. It is necessary to climb the stairs from the fourth floor up to the observatory, but an elevator can be taken up to the fourth floor.

Simply Singers

Join vocal director Sung Ha Shin-Bouey, guest vocalists and alumni soloists for an evening of vocal ensembles. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for students/seniors and are available at the door or in advance by calling 566-0507 or by email at music@upei.ca

Chemistry Seminar

Dr. Fabrice Berrue, 黑料老司机/Nautilus Biosciences Canada, will present a seminar on Wednesday, February 5, at 12:30 pm. Dr. Berrue鈥檚 presentation is entitled "Natural Products Chemistry: Expanded Mission and New Opportunities". The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, room 212.

Screening of Tough Guise 2: Violence, Manhood, & American Culture

Everyone is invited to attend this screening of the Jackson Katz documentary about the "crisis of masculinity in America", and to stay for facilitated discussion on Wednesday February 12 at 7L00 pm in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 242. Hosted by the Psychology in the Arts and Sciences Student Society (PASS) and co-sponsored with the Premier's Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention and the PEI Interministerial Women's Secretariat. Please note that the film includes multiple scenes of violence which could be disturbing to some viewers; viewer discretion is advised. For a full schedule of Family Violence Prevention Week (February 9-15) activities, visit: stopfamilyviolence.pe.ca/2014

Information Session: Study Abroad in Japan

黑料老司机 students are invited to an information session about studying in Japan, on Monday, February 10 at 3:00 pm in AVC, Lecture Theater C. This session is being presented by Dr. Toru Yamada, from our 黑料老司机 partner school, the University of Tsukuba. If you are interested in studying in Asia, or more specifically, Japan, this is a session that will help answer any questions you may have. For more information, contact Sherilyn Acorn at sdacorn@upei.ca or (902) 894-2837.

Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series

Please join Dr. Tanya Chung Tiam Fook,鈥� Island Studies, as she presents the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. The presentation is entitled 鈥淪ustaining Indigenous Lifeways Through Community Based Conservation in the North Rupununi, Guyana,鈥� and will be held on Friday, February 7 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science Centre, room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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