Junior Recital Performance
黑料老司机 vocal majors Olivia Barnes and Jillian Clow will take to the stage for a joint Junior Recital on Sunday, March 9 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, with piano accompaniment by Frances McBurnie.
Both in their third year of study and both from the Island, Olivia and Jillian study under Professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey. Previously, they have performed at Kiwanis Music Festivals and as members and soloists in the 黑料老司机 concert choir, chamber singers, vocal ensemble and women鈥檚 ensemble.
Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Research on Tap: the myth of the chemical-free beer
At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about science versus fear. Many companies bank on the popularity of all things natural by advertising their products as being 鈥渃hemical free.鈥 Dr. Brian Wagner, professor of chemistry at 黑料老司机, will lead a discussion entitled 鈥淭he myth of the chemical-free beer.鈥
The discussion begins at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 4 at The Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown.
Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with 黑料老司机 researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at 620-5117, or datkinson@upei.ca.
Celebration of Colleagues
All faculty and staff are invited to attend a 鈥淐elebration of Colleagues鈥 on Wednesday, May 7 from 2:00鈥4:00 pm, in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The 25-Year Service Awards and the Presidential Awards of Merit will be presented during the celebration.
Astronomy Public Viewing
Come see some of the marvels of the night sky through the 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.
The March 8 viewing is scheduled from 7:45 pm to 9:45 pm. 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, March 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 4th floor.
Child and Youth Worker Program Information Session
Drop in to learn more about the Holland College Youth Worker Program at this information session. This information session has been rescheduled from March 26 and will now take place on Wednesday, April 2 at 9:30 am in the Student Affairs board room.
Winter Write-In
Need help editing a final paper? Drop by the Writing Centre's "Winter Write-In" on Saturday, March 8 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. A free lunch is included. For more information and to register, email: writingcentre@upei.ca.
鈥淣urturing Your Spirit鈥 through the Seven Sacred Teachings
As a part of Mental Health Week 2014, respected Mi'kmaq Elder, Judy Clark will give a session on the Seven Sacred Teachings on Monday, March 10 at 12:00 noon in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building.
These teachings form the foundation of respect and sharing for interacting with each other and with our world. Each teaching contributes to the other and helps build a fuller life. Elder Judy Clark will be available for questions following the session.
鈥淢oney and Stress鈥 Workshop
Are you stressed about balancing school work and employment? Join Family Services PEI, on Tuesday, March 11 at 12:00 noon for a free financial counselling session that will focus on the emotional component on living on a tight budget as a student.
TEDxTalk 鈥 starring Mental Health Superhero Alicia Raimundo
黑料老司机 is excited to welcome Alicia Raimundo, for a TEDxTalk on mental health in support of Mental Health Week 2014, on Tuesday March 11 at 1:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Alicia Raimundo has been described as a 鈥渕ental health superhero,鈥 battling serious bouts of anxiety, depression, and a suicide attempt since the age of 13. More recently, she used her move to the University of Waterloo as a catalyst to seek help, and eventually, to help others living with mental health issues. By the age of 24, she had earned a university degree, given a TEDxTalk, was named one of 2012 鈥渇aces of mental illness,鈥 became the Canadian ambassador for the Young Health Program, and held positions in more than six mental health organizations.
鈥淟anguage, Culture, and Mental Health鈥 Workshop
Different cultures perceive mental health in different ways. Some attach negative stigma to the challenges of mental health, and as a result, early intervention and treatment is delayed. Certainly, these kinds of cultural barriers remain as significant challenges to mental health.
Join in a facilitated workshop led and staff from 黑料老司机鈥檚 International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues.