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Students, staff and faculty are invited to the 2012 International and Exchange Student Fall Meet and Greet in McMillan Hall on Friday, October 5 at 3:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

You're invited to Sister Susan Kidd's 25th year anniversary University Chaplain Sister Susan Kidd invites you to celebrate her Silver Anniversary of God’s call and her response as a Sister of the Congregation of Notre Dame on Sunday, October 14. Mass will be held at 6:00 pm in the Chaplaincy Centre followed by a light reception.

More than 20 teams of students will participate in a Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life event to be held on Friday, October 26 in the gym at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Staff and faculty are invited to join 69´«Ã½students by putting a team in the 2012 Relay for Life. If you are not available to participate, support our 69´«Ã½students as they fundraise over the next few weeks. You can donate online to the event or to support a participating team:

The One Match 'Get Swabbed!' event is an initiative of Canadian Blood Services to grow the stem cell and marrow network. This event is part of a nationwide university challenge. 'Get Swabbed!' is an annual coast-to-coast university challenge designed to engage and recruite young and diverse potential stem cell donors. This year marks the third annual event where university students across the country will be bracing their cheeks to determine this year's national champion. Join 69´«Ã½in it's first time compe competing in this national event! Interested in volunteering? Have questions? For more information, visit: ... Or contact Amir Hosseinzadeh at iraniansociety@upeisu.ca.

The 2012 69´«Ã½Sports Hall of Fame induction will form part of the annual Sports Legacy Dinner where Academic All-Canadians from the last varsity season and named award winners are celebrated. Tickets for this year’s celebration are available for purchase by the general public for $75 each by contacting 69´«Ã½Athletics and Recreation at (902) 566-0432. A tax receipt will be issued for the non-meal portion, and all proceeds from the event will go towards the Panther Endowment Fund. For more information on the 69´«Ã½Sports Hall of Fame: -...

Join us for lively and engaging discussions on topical issues concerning the Faculty of Arts. Presentations by: Jason Stevens Detecting Speculation in Crude Oil Markets James Moran & Udo Krautwurst C.P. Snow’s Third Culture: Science Studies in the Arts For more information or to give a talk next semester contact: John McIntyre – jmcintyre@upei.ca Richard Lemm – rlemm@upeu.ca

Join us for lively and engaging discussions on topical issues concerning the Faculty of Arts. Presentations by: Malcolm Murray What’s Real About Morality? Brenton Dickieson A Cosmic Find in a C.S. Lewis Archive For more information or to give a talk next semester contact: John McIntyre – jmcintyre@upei.ca Richard Lemm – rlemm@upeu.ca

Women's home game vs. SMU.

Dr. Jamal Badawi, Professor Emeritus at St. Mary’s University, Halifax, N.S., will be giving a public talk on Thursday, October 11, 7:00–8:30 pm in McDougall Hall, Room 242. His presentation is entitled "The Prophet Muhammad: A Prophet for our Time?" Dr. Badawi's presentation will help towards a better understanding of Islam, he is the author of several works on Islam, including books, chapters in books, and articles. He also researched, designed, and presented a 352-segment television series on Islam which was aired in Canada, the US, and other countries. In addition to his participation in lectures, seminars, and interfaith dialogues in North America, Dr. Badawi has been invited as a guest speaker on Islam in 41 countries. Dr. Badawi is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law in recognition of his promotion of "a better understanding of Islam" and contribution "to civil society around the world." Those in attendance will be invited to ask questions pertaining to the topic at hand as well as about other topics related to Islam and Muslims. All are welcome.

The Association of Spanish Atlantic Provinces annual symposium provides a forum to present recent publications, research and creative work related to the advancement and dissemintation of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in Atlantic Canada. Cost: $30.00/$20.00 for students.