The first Student Diversity Office (SDO) Meeting will be taking place Friday, September 22 at 5:30 in Robertson Library Room 260. OPEN TO ALL! This is a fantastic way to get involved on campus. You can be as heavily--or as lightly-- involved as you wish. We coordinate events that center around social justice and diversity awareness issues. Our mission each semester is to come up with new and exciting ideas for how to engage our student population in the important conversation about social justice.

It would be great to see some new faces!

North of 49 Films and Campus Life Program presents Singing to Myself. 

Come join Harmony Wagner, writer/director, and producer Jason Rogerson as they introduce their film, Signing to Myself. Free movie with free snacks - can it get any better? Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie begins at 6:30 pm. The even will be held in the Alex H. MacKinnong Auditorium, room 242 of Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Thursday, September. 28. Bring a friend!

Where: The Credit Union Day Lounge of UPEI’s W. A. Murphy Student Centre

All are welcome!

Wind Turbine Dynamics Modelling in the Design Process

Dr. Matthew Hall, assistant professor
Where: 212 SSDE
When: Thursday, September 21, 12:00 pm

Abstract:
Numerical dynamics models are the standard solution for verifying that a wind turbine design will perform well across the full range of expected operating conditions. Physical models, meanwhile, provide experimental validation to ensure that the numerical models are sufficiently accurate. This talk will overview both numerical and physical modelling approaches used in wind turbine design, including for offshore applications. One of the newest methods in this area is creating hybrid models which combine the best of both worlds. Recent proof-of-concept tests show promising results. New research with the UPEI wave tank will aim to advance these methods for use in floating wind turbine design.

All are welcomed to attend this weekly seminar. Learn about the innovative research and collaborations the faculty and graduate students are leading at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering!

The UPEI Women's Rugby team is holding a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society at their home game Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm. 'Try For The Cure' Shirts will be on sale at the game for $15. If you would not like to purchase a shirt but would like to contribute to the cause, there will be a donation box.

Contact Kennedy Laybolt for more information. 

Join UPEI's Dr. Brian Wagner for a demonstration of some incredible chemistry!

Dr. Wagner will demonstrate the phenomenon of fluorescence, reflecting both his UPEI research work, and also showing that fluorescence is all around us, by demonstrating the fluorescence of everyday things, including the spice turmeric, vitamin B2, paper money and laundry detergent. He will also show the chemiluminescence of luminol, and discuss how it is used in forensic science to look for traces of blood. 

Friday, September 22, 12:30pm to 1:00 pm
Robertson Library Lobby

This event is part of Science Literacy Week.

All are welcome!

The Faculty of Education invites members of the campus community – students, faculty and staff – to attend a public presentation by Rose Neville, candidate for a tenure-track position in Educational Leadership. Dr. Neville will present her program of research in the area of educational leadership, and how this program of research could unfold in the PEI context. The presentation takes place from 9:00 am-10:00 am on September 25 in Memorial 417. For further information, contact Karen-Anne O’Halloran.

The annual UPEI Community Connector Volunteer Fair is just around the corner! 

Are you interested in volunteering, but not sure where to start? Would you like to learn more about volunteer opportunities on campus, in Charlottetown, and beyond? Be sure to stop by the fair to see how you can get involved!

On Wednesday, September 27 from 10:00-2:00 in the W. A. Murphy Student Center Concourse, over 20 different local organizations in need of volunteers will have booths set up where you can learn about opportunities and sign up to volunteer. This event is open for all students, staff and faculty to attend. 

Interested in having a booth at the fair? There are only a few spaces left! Please email jengaudet@upei.ca for more information.

Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards ~ September 22, 2017, 6:30pm ~

Department of Development and Alumni Engagement -618 University Ave.

The Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards are the highest honour presented by the UPEI Alumni Association. Each year the Alumni Association commemorates one or more of our alumni for their outstanding contributions to knowledge, the arts, the community, the university, or humanity.

UPEI Alumni Association President Curtis Toombs is pleased to invite you to the 27th annual Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards. Please join us in celebrating this year’s award recipients.

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Ho. Diane Campbell BA ‘72
Dr. Michael Beattie DVM ‘94

Inspiring Young Alumni Award
Mr. Ron Myers BSc ‘03

The UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle meets regularly from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Wednesday in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. Join students, staff, and faculty from all over the world, share songs of many cultures, relax, have fun.

All are welcome.

Calling All Panthers out for the Campus Carnival!
Celebrating Homecoming 2017!

Join your teammates, co-workers, and panther alumni family on Friday, September 22 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the UPEI Quadrangle for some awesome FUN! 

Free hot dog BBQ, cotton candy, snow cones, bungee run, giant screamer slide, fun games, SWAG prizes and music by- DJ Dex! Don’t forget to bring your toonies for a chance to DUNK these fine folks ~Chris Huggan, Bruce Donaldson, Leigh Reid, Alicia Bremner and SR. Susan Kidd …they can’t wait to get soaked in the Toonie Toss Dunk Tank...all in support of Student Mental Health! 

See you there! 

For a full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events visit www.upei.ca/homecoming

Wind Turbine Dynamics Modelling in the Design Process

Dr. Matthew Hall, assistant professor
SSDE, room 212 

12:00 pm, Thursday, September 21

Abstract:
Numerical dynamics models are the standard solution for verifying that a wind turbine design will perform well across the full range of expected operating conditions. Physical models, meanwhile, provide experimental validation to ensure that the numerical models are sufficiently accurate. This talk will overview both numerical and physical modelling approaches used in wind turbine design, including for offshore applications. One of the newest methods in this area is creating hybrid models which combine the best of both worlds. Recent proof-of-concept tests show promising results. New research with the UPEI wave tank will aim to advance these methods for use in floating wind turbine design.

All are welcomed to attend this weekly seminar. Learn about the innovative research and collaborations the faculty and graduate students are leading at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering!

ITSS Project Update: Migration from Novell to Microsoft

Over the past few weeks, ITSS has been migrating UPEI's file systems from Novell to Microsoft Active Directory. The final phase of the project involves migrating departmental printers and is expected to be completed over the next two weeks. Details and specific timelines for each individual department will be sent to department heads as far in advance as possible.

In most cases, computers will continue to print to the same printer; however, in some isolated instances, a visit from an ITSS team member may be required to complete the migration process. Should employees encounter printing issues following the migration, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk.

Join us for a directed studies seminar Wednesday, September 20, at 3:00 pm 278N, AVC McCain Foundation Learning Commons.

Speaker: Logan Bigelow, Biomedical Sciences
Title: Parkinson's Disease: Current Understanding and Future Directions.

Research on Tap returns Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 pm at The Wave, the UPEI campus pub in the WA Murphy Student Centre.  Dr. Adam Fenech, professor of environmental studies and biology and director of the UPEI Climate Lab, and will lead the discussion “Climate change: We're screwed, it's our fault, it's going to get worse, and there's nothing we can do about it.” 

Research on Tap is a series of public discussions led by UPEI researchers. For more information, please email gsa@upei.ca. 

An updated version of the UPEI Tobacco-use policy went into effect on September 1, 2017. This is a reminder that tobacco products are not to be used on University property. For more information regarding campus boundaries or cessation supports and services, please click here.

NEW! Every Tuesday and Thursday, we will be hosting a Pop-Up Chef's Table at the MicroMarket featuring an affordable meal that you can easily enjoy on the go! Swing by the MicroMarket from 11:30-12:30 for $5.99 Taco Tuesdays and Pita Thursdays.

A ton of lunch options are available at our locations everyday including chef-made lunch specials at the AVC Cafe, classic grill meals at the Courtyard Cafe, our all-you-care-to-eat dining program at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall, and all of our retail options like salads, sandwiches, and soup. View our dining map and this week's menus online at http://dineoncampus.ca/upei/menus/

Feel free to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ChartwellsUPEI to keep up to date on events and ongoing promotions, and to see what's being served up daily.

UPEI will be hosting a Safety Week October 23-27th, 2017. The week will highlight UPEI's commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for the University Campus to work, study, and visit through activities and education sessions. 

Volunteers are currently being recruited to help with the planning of Safety Week. If you are interested in helping out or have an activity/ seminar idea please contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca. 

A Safety Fair will be held on the Tuesday October 24, 2017, and we are also looking for campus and external businesses or organizations who might be interested in having a booth to promote safety related products and services. If you know of anyone, please have them email kharrison@upei.ca. 

Stay tuned for further details.

Celebrate an incredible weekend with fellow students, faculty & staff and our proud alumni! Cheer on the Panthers at the soccer, rugby, basketball, and hockey games! Celebrate with trivia and movie night at The Wave, and have some good old-fashioned fun at the Campus Carnival and Ceilidh! From reunions to athletic events entertainment to themed celebrations we promise you're in for a treat! See you there! 

Check out the full schedule of Homecoming events at upei.ca/homecoming