Vagabond Productions is hitting the road this spring with their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. From March 12th to 17th, the UPEI theatre group will be bringing the playwright’s classic comedy to six unique and intimate performance spaces across Prince Edward Island. The tour begins in Charlottetown at the Murphy Community Centre on March 12th, followed by Summerside’s Wyatt Heritage Properties (March 13th), Souris Showhall (March 14th), Montague’s Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre (March 15th), Hunter River’s Harmony House (March 16th) with the final performance in UPEI’s Faculty Lounge in Main Building (March 17th). All performances begin at 7:30pm; doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door with all proceeds going to the venue of the evening. For more info, contact the venues directly or the UPEI Theatre Department at 566-6013, gdoran@upei.ca or upei.ca/theatre/research.

On Friday, March 9th at 7:30pm, Brittany Banks will present her Senior Recital at the University of Prince Edward Island's Dr. Steel Recital Hall in Charlottetown. In collaboration with Frances McBurnie, piano, she will perform repertoire in a variety of styles, including classical works by Handel, Wolf, Donizetti & Weinzweig, traditional folk songs and musical theatre works by Gershwin, Pasek & Paul and Scott Alan. Brittany will be joined by several friends throughout the evening, including Matthieu Hughes (cello), Morgan Saulnier (flute), Noah MacDougall (piano), Andrew Murray (guitar), Isaac Williams (bass) and Phil Kromer (drums). Brittany is preparing to graduate this spring with her Bachelor of Music degree with a major in vocal performance under the direction of Sung Ha Shin-Bouey. Admission is free and a reception will follow in the Main Building Faculty Lounge.

SPEAKER: Doug Marchbank, Department of Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Investigation of the mechanism of action of pseudopteroxazole, an antitubercular marine natural product.

UPEI Engineering Design Expo and Awards Ceremony will take place on April 19 with a design expo and judging, Engineers PEI reception and awards ceremony.

UPEI men's hockey, basketball and soccer teams will be teaming up to compete in a hockey and soccer game! Funds raised through ticket sales and donations will go towards the Children's Wish Foundation (PEI Chapter) and the Passion for Life award. The Passion for Life award was created to honor Rene Ayangma, a member of the UPEI men's soccer team who passed away in 2008. The award is presented to a UPEI athlete who shows a true passion for life and its people.

Splish, Splash we are having a blast!

SPEAKER: Amber Marriott, Department of Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Persistent effects of chemical and environmental influences on the early development of attentional processing in rats.

The Department of Advancement will officially welcome the UPEI community, donors and friends to the new Health Sciences building, home to the School of Nursing and the Department of Applied Human Sciences (formerly the Department of Family and Nutritional Sciences). Speeches, tours, and donor recognition will take place during the official opening. Refreshments will also be provided. The event is free to the public and all are welcome to attend. Free parking has been made available to event attendees in the MacLauchlan arena parking lot.

WHO: ALL STUDENTS WELCOME!! WHAT: Information session on UPEI International Opportunities WHERE: FACULTY LOUNGE, Main Building WHEN: Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 2:30 – 3:30 WHY: To learn more about all the wonderful international opportunities UPEI has to offer

Acadia University, in cooperation with the University of Prince Edward Island, is offering a Master of Education in Counselling program starting in July 2012. There will be an Information Session held tonight at 5:00pm in the Health Science Building in room 104. All are welcome.