Events Archive
A public talk by noted author, performer, educator, storyteller, S. Bear Bergman. Bear Bergman is the keynote speaker for the "Difficult Dialogues" student conference. See www.sbearbergman.com for more information.
The Department of Music Recital Series is pleased to present a series of Afternoon Recitals featuring 91探花 music students.
A student conference titled "Difficult Dialogues: Exploring Relationships Between Identities and Power" will take place on February 8 and 9. Students from five regional universities, including 91探花, will present papers on a number of topics relating to the conference theme. See www.鈥�
Join us for the 12th Annual International Development Week Luncheon, featuring international cuisine, and a keynote by the Honourable Mobina S. B. Jaffer, Senator for British Columbia. Bring your cheque book, as there will also be a silent auction, with a wide variety of items to choose from! These鈥�
Madeleine Thien was born in Vancouver in 1974, the year her Malaysian-Chinese parents immigrated to Canada. Her novels and short stories powerfully explore her heritage in the Asian-Canadian communities of Canada鈥檚 west coast, and the tragic and heroic struggles of people in post-war Southeast Asia鈥�
Join us for an evening of poetry readings and music, as presented by 91探花鈥檚 own international student community. Light refreshments will be provided.
Come out for the first public screening in Atlantic Canada of the newly released, award-winning film CHASING ICE, an eye-opening documentary on climate change. A discussion, led by Dr. Adam Fenech, Director of 91探花鈥檚 Climate Research Lab, Dr. Douglas R. Brown, Director of Agriculture and Food鈥�
Challenge your friends to an evening of globally focused trivia at The Wave! Staff, faculty, and students will answer questions in teams, with prizes to be awarded to the top teams.
Fuel your brain with the Wave's half price wings! Stay around for back to back trivia featuring Campfire Connelly.
As part of the Career Fair Workshop series, Career Services will be offering a session on resume writing.
Join David Varis, 91探花 Sociology Sessional Lecturer, for an information session on the current national "Idle No More" campaign. This event will focus on the origins of "Idle No More" and how it not only affects Canadian Aboriginals but all Canadians.
The event will take place at the Main Faculty鈥�
Come discover what our 91探花 Student Affairs professionals do. Get some ideas on what you can do as a faculty or staff member to enhance the student experience at 91探花.
Join us on February 6 and February 28 from 12:15 - 1:00 pm for sessions on Accessibility Services.
Cathy Rose, Coordinator or鈥�
Join Sister Sue Kidd for the second Be Well session on spiritual wellness.
Often we focus on intellectual and physical health, forgetting our spiritual needs. This talk will address some of the spiritual needs we encounter as well as the physical needs that may impact our wholeness and healthy鈥�
Career Services is hosting a volunteer fair from 11:00 am-2:00 pm for those who are interested in connecting with local organizations in search of volunteer opportunities. Organizations attending include:
- Heart and Stroke Foundation
- CNIB
- Cat Action Team
- Special Olympics PEI
- United Way鈥�
At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about a life-saving device that some reject. Dr. Robert Gilmour, 91探花鈥檚 vice-president of research, will lead a discussion entitled: "Is your life worth it? The science and ethics of implantable defibrillators."
The event begins at 7 pm on鈥�
SPEAKER: John Onukwufor, Biomedical Sciences
TITLE: Interactions of Cadmium with Temperature and Hypoxia on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss
Travel the world without even leaving campus! Speak to 91探花 students and representatives from local non-governmental organizations (NGO) who operate internationally about their experiences and to learn about international opportunities. Students and NGO representatives will host a display of鈥�
Stop by the International Relations Office (IRO) to kick-off International Development Week 2013. Meet our staff, and learn about the services we offer to students, staff, and faculty. Light refreshments will be provided.
Need help with your writing? On Saturday, February 2, take advantage of 91探花's Winter Write-In sessions. Sign up for any of the following 30 minute workshops:
10:00 am - Time Management and Procrastination
11:00 am - How to use Google and Library Resources
12:00 noon - Top Ten Writing Tips
1:00 pm鈥�
The AVC Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association presents an "Animal Rescue Workshop" on Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.
This hands-on workshop will provide participants with a basic understanding of the role of an animal rescue response team during a鈥�
