Beginning Saturday, April 27, a new authentication requirement will ensure a safe, secure experience in the event users forget their password for U.S. Bank Access® Online. The first time they log in after the enhancement date, they will be asked to choose and respond to three security questions. These will be used to verify their identity if they are unable to access their account. Program and site administrators will have visibility into users’ information so that they can provide quick assistance. Please be aware that: • Users can change their questions and answers at any time. • Authentication responses are not case sensitive. • There is a 30-character limit to each answer. • There are no changes to the password requirements, such as number and type of characters, capitalization, etc. Allan Hughes Director, Financial Services 566-0590

The UPEISU is looking for your input for The Wave. We would really appreciate you taking the time to answer our 3-question survey! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PNLPKY9

Ms. Dolores LeVangie's thesis defence will take place on Friday, April 12, at 10:30 am in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (286B & 286C North), AVC. Title: Bridging ‘Islands of Medicine’: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chiloé Congratulations to Andrew Halliday, who successfully defended his thesis yesterday. It is an exciting time to be part of Island Studies. Dr. Jim Randall 902-620-5013 jarandall@upei.ca

Human Resources, in cooperation with our preferred pharmacy provider, Murphy's Pharmacies, will be hosting two information sessions These one-hour sessions are designed to provide education on the most common health concerns facing women and men throughout their lives. Women's Health - April 12 at 12:30, McDougall Hall, Room 246 Presented by a Murphy's Pharmacist, the presentation will provide information to motivate participants to take control of their own health. The pharmacist will provide an overview of statistics around common chronic health conditions for women, provide information on hormones and your health, prevention and screening, nutrition, physical activity, and caring for your family’s health needs. Men's Health - April 19 at 12:30, McDougall Hall, Room 246 At this session a Murphy's Pharmacist will provide information to motivate participants to take control of their own health by providing an overview of statistics around common chronic health conditions for men, information on prevention through nutrition & physical activity, proper screening, and caring for your family's health needs. To register for these sessions please contact Kathryn Harrison in Human Resources at 566-0514 or kharrison@upei.ca

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.

Beginning Saturday, April 27, a new authentication requirement will ensure a safe, secure experience in the event users forget their password for U.S. Bank Access® Online. The first time they log in after the enhancement date, they will be asked to choose and respond to three security questions. These will be used to verify their identity if they are unable to access their account. Program and site administrators will have visibility into users’ information so that they can provide quick assistance. Please be aware that: • Users can change their questions and answers at any time. • Authentication responses are not case sensitive. • There is a 30-character limit to each answer. • There are no changes to the password requirements, such as number and type of characters, capitalization, etc. Allan Hughes Director, Financial Services 566-0590

The UPEISU is looking for your input for The Wave. We would really appreciate you taking the time to answer our 3-question survey! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PNLPKY9

Ms. Dolores LeVangie's thesis defence will take place on Friday, April 12, at 10:30 am in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (286B & 286C North), AVC. Title: Bridging ‘Islands of Medicine’: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chiloé Congratulations to Andrew Halliday, who successfully defended his thesis yesterday. It is an exciting time to be part of Island Studies. Dr. Jim Randall 902-620-5013 jarandall@upei.ca

Human Resources, in cooperation with our preferred pharmacy provider, Murphy's Pharmacies, will be hosting two information sessions These one-hour sessions are designed to provide education on the most common health concerns facing women and men throughout their lives. Women's Health - April 12 at 12:30, McDougall Hall, Room 246 Presented by a Murphy's Pharmacist, the presentation will provide information to motivate participants to take control of their own health. The pharmacist will provide an overview of statistics around common chronic health conditions for women, provide information on hormones and your health, prevention and screening, nutrition, physical activity, and caring for your family’s health needs. Men's Health - April 19 at 12:30, McDougall Hall, Room 246 At this session a Murphy's Pharmacist will provide information to motivate participants to take control of their own health by providing an overview of statistics around common chronic health conditions for men, information on prevention through nutrition & physical activity, proper screening, and caring for your family's health needs. To register for these sessions please contact Kathryn Harrison in Human Resources at 566-0514 or kharrison@upei.ca

Beginning Saturday, April 27, a new authentication requirement will ensure a safe, secure experience in the event users forget their password for U.S. Bank Access® Online. The first time they log in after the enhancement date, they will be asked to choose and respond to three security questions. These will be used to verify their identity if they are unable to access their account. Program and site administrators will have visibility into users’ information so that they can provide quick assistance. Please be aware that: • Users can change their questions and answers at any time. • Authentication responses are not case sensitive. • There is a 30-character limit to each answer. • There are no changes to the password requirements, such as number and type of characters, capitalization, etc. Allan Hughes Director, Financial Services 566-0590

The UPEISU is looking for your input for The Wave. We would really appreciate you taking the time to answer our 3-question survey! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PNLPKY9

Ms. Dolores LeVangie's thesis defence will take place on Friday, April 12, at 10:30 am in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (286B & 286C North), AVC. Title: Bridging ‘Islands of Medicine’: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chiloé Congratulations to Andrew Halliday, who successfully defended his thesis yesterday. It is an exciting time to be part of Island Studies. Dr. Jim Randall 902-620-5013 jarandall@upei.ca

Human Resources, in cooperation with our preferred pharmacy provider, Murphy's Pharmacies, will be hosting two information sessions These one-hour sessions are designed to provide education on the most common health concerns facing women and men throughout their lives. Women's Health - April 12 at 12:30, McDougall Hall, Room 246 Presented by a Murphy's Pharmacist, the presentation will provide information to motivate participants to take control of their own health. The pharmacist will provide an overview of statistics around common chronic health conditions for women, provide information on hormones and your health, prevention and screening, nutrition, physical activity, and caring for your family’s health needs. Men's Health - April 19 at 12:30, McDougall Hall, Room 246 At this session a Murphy's Pharmacist will provide information to motivate participants to take control of their own health by providing an overview of statistics around common chronic health conditions for men, information on prevention through nutrition & physical activity, proper screening, and caring for your family's health needs. To register for these sessions please contact Kathryn Harrison in Human Resources at 566-0514 or kharrison@upei.ca

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.

Please note that the last day to charge on requisitions for this fiscal year is Wednesday, April 24. If you are looking to purchase something that needs to be ordered in, please place your order before April 17. Kevin Rogers UPEI Bookstore Manager 902-566-0380 kerogers@upei.ca

From April 9 to 18, the fitness centre will maintain usual hours, but access to the gyms and walking track will be limited to the hours listed below. Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 12 6:30-9:00 am 12.00-2.00 pm 5:00-7:00 pm Saturday, April 13 8:00-9:00 am 12:00-2:00 pm 5:00-7:00 pm Sunday, April 14 12:00-8:00 pm Monday, April 15-Thursday April 18 6:30-9:00 am 12:00-2:00 pm 5:00-7:00 pm Friday, April 19 Regular hours resume