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Students in 17吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Applied Human Sciences are hosting a panel discussion about food insecurity on Prince Edward Island. 鈥淎 healthy 鈥榝ood Island鈥� for all? Food insecurity and healthy public policy: a call to action鈥� will be held 7:00 pm, March 13 in the Wanda Wyatt Lecture Theatre in 17吃瓜鈥檚 K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre. All are welcome. The panel will discuss the current state of food insecurity in PEI, its impact on one鈥檚 health and well-being, what current actions the government is taking  to address food insecurity, and future actions needed to address this growing problem. The panel includes: Dr. Valerie Tarasuk, Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto is the keynote speaker. Dr. Tarasuk is an acclaimed international researcher in food insecurity and is the lead researcher for PROOF, which has been providing reports on provincial and national data on food insecurity for the past several years. She will will review the current state of food insecurity in PEI and, drawing on evidence of what has worked in other jurisdictions, identify some potential policy options to address food insecurity here.  Dr. David Sabapathy, Deputy Chief Health Officer, Department of Health & Wellness, Government of PEI. Dr. Sabapathy will review current health status of Islanders compared to the rest of Canada, and the role that the social determinants of health play in Islander鈥檚 health. Jennifer Burgess, Department of Family and Human Services. Burgess will discuss initiatives that government has taken to reduce poverty and  food insecurity in PEI, and proposed future actions. Dr. Colleen Walton, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, 17吃瓜. Dr. Walton will discuss her current food costing research in PEI and the need for ongoing monitoring as  part of the strategy to improve food security. The panel is organized by a group of 17吃瓜 senior Foods and Nutrition students, under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Taylor. The event is supported by the Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University Institute for Christianity and Culture. For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Taylor, jtaylor@upei.ca, or 902-566-0475.

The 17吃瓜 Music Department Recital Series 2016-2017 is pleased to present a senior recitals in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, 17吃瓜 Campus, admission is free. Featuring Emily Proude, saxophone, in collaboration with Frances McBurnie, piano. Emily Proude is a student in the studio of Dr. Nicole Strum, this recital is presented in fulfilment of the requirements for 17吃瓜 Music 436. Emily will be performing works by Dubois, Bach, Bonneau, Tanaka and Creston. All are welcome to attend!

The 17吃瓜 Music Department Recital Series 2016-2017 is pleased to present a senior recitals in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, 17吃瓜 Campus, admission is free. Featuring Johanna Vessey, clarinet, in collaboration with Frances McBurnie, piano, and Karen Graves, violin. Johanna is a student in the studio of Dr. Karem J. Simon. This recital is presented in fulfilment of the requirements for 17吃瓜 Music 436. Johanna will be performing works by Muczynski, Khachaturian, Brahms and Sutermeister. All are welcome to attend!

The 17吃瓜 Blood Drive will take place in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on March 16, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Appointments can be made by setting up a profile or downloading the Giveblood App.  Walk-ins will be accepted too! Eligibility questions may be answerd by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Donors must be at least 17 years of age and identification is required. It is highly recommended that donors be well hydrated and that they eat a sufficient meal prior to donating.  

The Faculty of Education at 17吃瓜 is delighted to host the second Edcamp Charlottetown. Often described as 'un-conferences', democratic, free flowing gatherings with no predetermined speakers or session titles, Edcamps focus on channelling the voice of participants and exploring the themes that are relevant and pressing on the day. Edcamps are open to educators, students, and community members - anyone with an interest in education is welcomed. The 2016 #EdcampCharlottetown was an astounding success and we hope to have many of you with us on March 11th for this dynamic day of dialogue, networking, and brainstorming. 2017 is the year of "open in learning" and this has been chosen as a wide umbrella theme. We hope to trigger and nurture discussions on social justice, inclusion, access, UDL, technology, new literacies, social capital, critical pedagogy, educational reform, and much more. Bring up the topics that are relevant to you in 2017 and invite your networks. To register or for more information, please visit us on our Eventbrite Edcamp 2017 page.

All are welcome to this presentation by Dr. Benjamin Lefebvre, Ryerson University, one of three short-listed candidates for the inaugural Chair in L.M. Montgomery Studies and Communication, Leadership, and Culture. This presentation will be held in room 211 of 17吃瓜's SDU Main Building at 3:15 pm.

RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 24 Dr. Sarah Galletly, James Cook University, Queensland, Australia, is one of three short-listed candidates for the inaugural Chair in L.M. Montgomery Studies and Communication, Leadership, and Culture. All are welcome to attend her presentation, 鈥�'World famed Island novelist' and 'canny businesswoman': L. M. Montgomery鈥檚 presence in Canadian periodicals". Due to the University closure on March 23, Dr. Galletly's presentation has been rescheduled to 3:15 pm on Friday, March 24 in SDU Main Building, room 211. 

Dr. Kate Scarth of Dalhousie University is one of three short-listed candidates for the inaugural Chair in L.M. Montgomery Studies and Communication, Leadership, and Culture. Her presentation, "Anne of Green Gables in the City: Introducing Halifax's Literary Landmarks", is Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 pm in room 104 of 17吃瓜's KC Irving Chemistry Centre.  

Dr. Alana Cattapan, Dalhousie University, will present a public talk entitled "Hands Clean: On Purity and Power in Biomedical Research" on Friday, March 10. Please join us at 4:30 pm, in SDU Main Building, room 213. This event is accessible, free, and everyone is welcome!

Six of 17吃瓜 students have already won $100 by completing the NSSE survey. The third early bird prize draw (three prizes valued at $100 each) will take place on Friday, March 10. The grand prize draw (valued at $500) will be in April. First- and fourth-year students in Arts, Business, Nursing, and Science: If you have not responded to the survey yet, or if you have started the survey but have not yet finished it, it is not too late to complete the survey to be included in the next early bird prize draw on March 10 and in the grand prize draw. Check your 17吃瓜 email account for an email invitation to complete the survey today. Thank you!