Brad Scott, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will give a seminar entitled "Characterization of a novel androgen receptor in the threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus)" on Tuesday, April 16 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

If you have difficulty carving out uninterrupted time for writing, if you struggle with motivating yourself to write, or if you would simply like the supportive collaboration of a writing retreat, consider Time to Write, UPEI's faculty writers' retreat. When: Monday, May 20 to Friday, May 24. Where: Stanley Bridge Resort http://www.stanleybridgeresort.com Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights' accommodation, meals and snacks Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense. Your research and/or data-collection and analysis must be completed to the point that you are ready to write. You must also be prepared to commit to the full program: a total of 3½ days focused on writing. The retreat is open to tenured and tenure stream University of Prince Edward Island faculty in any department/faculty/school. We will be happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about Time to Write. Please contact Dave Atkinson, Research Communications Officer. datkinson@upei.ca, 620-5117. For more information, including a link to the online registration form, visit research.upei.ca/timetowrite

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition will be on Wednesday, April 17 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -no longer than 250 words The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca.

It's time for some noon-time fresh air, and to try to launch a new UPEI club with an easy, friendly, group ride Tuesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 18. Meet at the campus clock at 12:30 for an inaugural group ride. No-drop policy (five-minute rule applies), we will head outbound on the Confederation Trail and decide where to go from there, maybe road/maybe trail-- depends upon skill and fitness levels of who shows up. Plan for an hour or so of fresh air and fun. Required equipment: a bike, a helmet, and a smile. contact: Dr. Andrew Trivett, atrivett@upei.ca

There will be a special seminar in the Biology Department next Thursday, April 18, at 2:00 pm in Duffy 204. Dr. Andrew Medeiros will be speaking on "The use of aquatic invertebrates as indicators of environmental change in the Arctic." Dr. Medeiros is a W. Garfield Weston Postdoctoral Fellow at WLU. His research encompasses both the water chemistry and biology of Arctic lakes. Sharon Martin, Administrative Assistant Biology Department and Environmental Studies Program phone: 902-566-0301 upei.ca/biology

Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. - Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Lisa MacDougall at 620-5104. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Friday, May 3 for the May meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. - Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

The University of Prince Edward Island has many programming options available for adult learners. Whether you are looking for degree, diploma, certificate, or professional development programs, the Centre for Life-Long Learning can help you determine a path that works best for you. You could be pleasantly surprised to learn that we might be able to give you credit for some of your previous education or life learning. For more information on what programming is available to adult learners and how you can fit education into your busy life, please join us for the following information session: Thursday, April 11, 2013 – UPEI campus, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Charlottetown – 6:00–7:00 pm People attending these sessions will have the opportunity to meet other adult learners and hear about UPEI’s bachelor of integrated studies program; the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition process; certificates in business, accounting, entrepreneurship, and public administration and professional development programming that are designed to fit into the busy work and home lives of adult learners.

First Aid and CPR training is available May 17, 9:00 am-3:30 pm to any UPEI/AVC staff and faculty that require it. Course costs will be covered by the Health and Safety budget. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited so interested persons should contact Rylie (rcole@upei.ca) to be added to the training list.

Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. - Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Lisa MacDougall at 620-5104. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Friday, May 3 for the May meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. - Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

The University of Prince Edward Island has many programming options available for adult learners. Whether you are looking for degree, diploma, certificate, or professional development programs, the Centre for Life-Long Learning can help you determine a path that works best for you. You could be pleasantly surprised to learn that we might be able to give you credit for some of your previous education or life learning. For more information on what programming is available to adult learners and how you can fit education into your busy life, please join us for the following information session: Thursday, April 11, 2013 – UPEI campus, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Charlottetown – 6:00–7:00 pm People attending these sessions will have the opportunity to meet other adult learners and hear about UPEI’s bachelor of integrated studies program; the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition process; certificates in business, accounting, entrepreneurship, and public administration and professional development programming that are designed to fit into the busy work and home lives of adult learners.

First Aid and CPR training is available May 17, 9:00 am-3:30 pm to any UPEI/AVC staff and faculty that require it. Course costs will be covered by the Health and Safety budget. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited so interested persons should contact Rylie (rcole@upei.ca) to be added to the training list.

Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. - Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Lisa MacDougall at 620-5104. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Friday, May 3 for the May meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. - Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

The University of Prince Edward Island has many programming options available for adult learners. Whether you are looking for degree, diploma, certificate, or professional development programs, the Centre for Life-Long Learning can help you determine a path that works best for you. You could be pleasantly surprised to learn that we might be able to give you credit for some of your previous education or life learning. For more information on what programming is available to adult learners and how you can fit education into your busy life, please join us for the following information session: Thursday, April 11, 2013 – UPEI campus, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Charlottetown – 6:00–7:00 pm People attending these sessions will have the opportunity to meet other adult learners and hear about UPEI’s bachelor of integrated studies program; the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition process; certificates in business, accounting, entrepreneurship, and public administration and professional development programming that are designed to fit into the busy work and home lives of adult learners.

First Aid and CPR training is available May 17, 9:00 am-3:30 pm to any UPEI/AVC staff and faculty that require it. Course costs will be covered by the Health and Safety budget. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited so interested persons should contact Rylie (rcole@upei.ca) to be added to the training list.

Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee will host Master of Science Defence on Wednesday, April 17 Presenter Gayan Tennekone, Bsc Title of the Thesis "Cyclodextrin-based Biodegradable Polymer Stars: Synthesis, Degradation, and Fluorescence Studies" Date/Time /Location Wednesday, April 17 1:00 pm KC Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 128 Everyone is welcome.

Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee will host Master of Science Defence on Friday, April 19, 2013 Kristen Vinke, BSc "An Investigation of Sampling Protocols and Community Involvement in Stream Biomonitoring in the Sahtu Settlement Area, Northwest Territories" Date/Time /Location Friday, April 19 10:00 am Duffy Science Centre, Room 204 Everyone is welcome.

Convocation exercises will be held in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on Saturday, May 11, 2013. The first ceremony will begin at 10:00 am when approximately 450 students will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Education in Human Resource Development, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality, Bachelor of Business Studies, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Science (Veterinary Medicine), Master of Veterinary Science, Master of Education, Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Philosophy. Certificates will also be awarded in Accounting, Business, Adult Education, Inclusive Education and School Librarianship. The second ceremony will begin at 2:30 pm and it is expected that more than 450 students will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism, Bachelor of Music & Music Education, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Child & Family Studies, Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation, Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography, Diplomas in Engineering and Public Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science (Science) and Certificates in Public Administration. The academic procession will leave Duffy building for the first ceremony at 9:40 am, and the procession for the second ceremony will leave Duffy at 2:10 pm. As in past years we will need to know the numbers for seating purposes. It is imperative to note that no issue of regalia will be made on convocation day. NO EXCEPTIONS. Academic regalia may be picked up and paid for in the Registrar’s Office at the following times: • Thursday, May 9 between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm • Friday, May 10 between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm Please complete the form at the following link https://itss.upei.ca/regalia before Thursday, April 18. REGALIA WILL NOT BE ORDERED AFTER THIS DATE.