Feel overwhelmed? Studying getting you down? Do you need to just take a breath?

Back by popular demand, the Robertson Library is hosting the Stress Free Zone! Step into the Zone to relax and have some fun.

Play a game, colour, get crafty, smile for a selfie fashion shoot, get creative with Lego, or just unwind in our beloved bean bag chairs.

The Stress Free Zone is now open and continues until April 24.
 

A four class Clubbell Yoga Class with fitness instructor Wendy Chappell will take place on Mondays 7:00 am - 7:45 am, April 9 - 30. Clubbell Yoga Conditioning (CBYCon) Class begins with a yoga flow warmup, moves into a conditioning segment with both bodyweight and clubbell (weighted) movement patterns to prime the neurologic and neuromuscular systems, and ends with a weighted and then unweighted yoga flow. Dynamic flexibility and strengthening of all your core stabilizers are integral to the workout, building and enhancing your motor control. Yoga experience not required. Fee: Sports Centre members $23.50 + hst, Non-members $30 + hst. Please pre-register with payment at Panther Central Desk before April 9.

MMS Seminar Series presentation - April 4th, 2018
Title: “Physical and physiological mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity.” 
by Dr. Tyson MacCormack, Mount Allison University, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Research Centre, Room 212

Abstract: Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) straddle the boundary between the atomic and molecular scale and because of this, they exhibit unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties. Their extremely high surface area to volume ratio in combination with these unique properties, make ENMs desirable in a multitude of applications including environmental remediation, medical imaging, and personal care products. Unfortunately, these same characteristics also make it difficult to predict the toxicity of novel ENMs based on available information for conventional materials. ENMs are now found in thousands of consumer products and there is a growing need to characterize their potential risks to human and environmental health. We examine these questions at multiple scales ranging from purified proteins, to isolated cells, to in vivo studies on organ physiology and energetics. We exploit the tunable nature of ENMs to address how their physicochemical properties (e.g. size, shape, surface charge, chemical composition, etc.) influence their interactions with proteins, membranes, and metabolites in vitro. This data is then applied to higher level studies on the biological and ecological relevance of ‘nanotoxicity’ using fish as model systems. We specifically focus on the cardiorespiratory system, as the pathology of chronic metabolic and/or physiological stress is often manifested in the form of cardiovascular dysfunction. Identifying the properties which contribute to ENM bioactivity will allow industry to design safe nano-enabled products and provide regulators with the necessary data to make informed decisions on novel ENMs. The end goal of this research is to facilitate the responsible development of nanotechnology applications aimed at addressing critical issues in human and environmental health.

ALL ARE WELCOME

The Faculty of Nursing extends an invitation to the campus community to Christine Drummond's public presentation of her master's thesis entitled "Knowledge of Hepatitis C in People Who Inject Drugs". Christine's presentation will be held in HSB Rm 106 on Friday, April 6, 2018, 9:00 am.

The Faculty of Nursing extends an invitation to the campus community to Stacey Burns MacKinnon's public presentation of her master's thesis entitled "A Description of Hepatitis C Infection on Prince Edward Island". Stacey's presentation will be held in HSB Rm 106 on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 9:30 am.

Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Regular hours of operation until Friday, April 20: 
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

Starting April 23 to August 31 the operational hours will be:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

AVC Cafeteria
No change in operational hours for the summer: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Samuel's in the Robertson Library
Will close on Friday, April 13 at 3:00 pm until Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00 am

Micro Market in the School of Sustainable Design Engineering
Will close on Thursday, March 29 at 3:00 pm until Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00 am

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
Monday to Friday: 700 am-9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Continental Breakfast - 9:30 am-10:30 pm
Hot Meal Service - 10:30 am-9:00 pm

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will end the academic year dining program at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 21.

Summer hours of operation for the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be advertised at a later date.

Catering Services will continue without interruption.

Thank you,

Angela MacKenzie
Chartwells Food Service Director
dineoncampus.ca/upei

2018 graduates mark your calendars! This is an event not to be missed! Celebrate the last day of classes, de-stress before exams, grab a bite, take a selfie with the 2018 sign, win some awesome door PRIZES, and just have some FUN with entertainment by Ryan Merry.

One lucky student will WIN our GRAND PRIZE DRAW* for $1.000 CASH - sponsored by TD Insurance
*Only 2018 Grads eligible to win and must be present at time of draw

Hosted by your UPEI Alumni Association
Panthers for Life!

Orders for paper need to be submitted by Friday, April 13 for the 2017-2018 Budget year. Please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

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: Wednesday, May 16 to Sunday, May 20

Where: Stanley Bridge Country Resort

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.

Email Research Communications Officer Dave Atkinson, datkinson@upei.ca, with a brief summary of the project you plan to work and your writing goals for the retreat. There is room for six participants at Time to Write.

The Faculty of Science wishes to announce PhD Candidacy Examination for Ahmad Abd-El-Aziz. He will present "Describe the influence of perceived stress on the epigenome, and the effects of these stimuli on gene expression and methylation" on April 4, 2018 at 9:00 am in Steel Building, Rm. 113. 

 

Come say goodbye to the campus's beloved pub, The Wave this Wednesday at 11:00 am. There will be drink specials and some throwback tunes, based out of 2002 - the year the Wave opened.

Department of Companion Animals, AVC, Candidate – Dr. Adam Ogilvie

Dr. Adam Ogilvie (AVC Class of 2010) will be on-campus next week interviewing for the open, tenure-track faculty position in small animal surgery in the Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Dr. Ogilvie is currently employed as a small animal surgeon at the London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital in London, Ontario.

As part of the interview process, Dr. Ogilvie will be presenting a seminar. Any interested faculty / staff are invited to attend. A copy of his CV and letter of application will be available from Laurel Fisher (fisher@upei.ca).

Adam Ogilvie, BSc., DVM, DVSc.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Current & Emerging Technologies in Surgery

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 @ 12:30pm
Lecture Theatre ‘A’
Atlantic Veterinary College

The AVC Wildlife Service and Wildlife Club are celebrating National Wildlife Week with a public lecture in Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 7 p.m.

National Wildlife Week, which takes place from April 8–14 this year, is a program of the Canadian Wildlife Federation that celebrates Canada’s natural heritage and the importance of its conservation.

Fiep de Bie, technician with the AVC Wildlife Service, will give a lecture called “Island wild birds: Monitoring their health and well-being.” She will reflect on the outbreak of trichomonosis in finches in the summer of 2017 and address the question of whether wild birds should be fed. Other issues related to wild birds on Prince Edward Island will also be discussed.

There will be a fundraiser for the AVC Wildlife Service, including a silent auction of art, a raffle, and the sale of cupcakes. Proceeds will go towards the care of wildlife submitted to the service.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is free.

Professional Development is offering an 8 day certificate program called Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation. This program is designed to encourage participants to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to create positive, vibrant and effective workplaces, which provide exemplary service to clients. Participants will reflect their professional and personal experience in the light of current understandings of collaborative leadership, facilitation, organizational culture, and social responsibility. To learn more go to: http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/collaborative-leadership-facilitation-certificate

In recognition of the outstanding performance and dedication of our faculty and staff, a number of annual awards have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements. 

Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty, Librarians and Clinical Veterinary Professionals and four Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2018. These awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. 

Susan Connolly, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Legal, will lead the process and chair the committee to select award recipients. 

Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. 

For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit 

You're invited to join the Experiential Ed Office for Job Ready Bootcamp, April 19th & 20th, 2018!

Navigating an increasingly precarious work world can be difficult. Job Ready Bootcamp is a 2 day workshop focused on helping UPEI students prepare for today's labour market. 

Primarily face-to-face, with supplementary online modules, Job Ready Bootcamp will help you focus your goals and competencies, polish your resume and networking skills, and practice your responses to difficult questions. This FREE mini-badge program will be part of a broader non-credit badging system coming to UPEI in 2018-19!

April's Bootcamp is a way to build competencies and confidence that you can carry into potential work situations, while earning a mini-badge you can display on Linked In & other social platforms. Registration is limited and will be first-come, first-served - sign up here.

IT Systems and Services has completed the rollout of a new antivirus and workstation security application, ESET Endpoint Security, which has replaced the previous product, Kaspersky. 

If you have a UPEI Windows workstation and still have the old Kaspersky application installed (indicated by a red “K” icon by the clock) you will need to restart your computer to complete the installation process (which runs automatically). Please ensure your computer is connected to the wired UPEI network before restarting your PC. 

If you run into any issues with the ESET installation please contact the ITSS Help Desk at helpdesk@upei.ca or 902-566-0465. If you use a UPEI Mac workstation, please submit a request to the ITSS Help Desk requesting to have ESET installed on your Mac.

How do you know if you have ESET installed? You will see a blue & white “e” icon on your system tray (by the clock). If you still have the old Kaspersky antivirus you will see a red “K” icon instead.

It is very important that you update your antivirus and security applications, otherwise your computer will be susceptible to viruses and other security breaches, which can also spread to other computers throughout the university.

Calling all Grade 7-10 girls!

Go CODE Girl Day is a hands-on opportunity for girls in Grades 7 to 10 to learn about the exciting world of computer programming and software development. We will introduce and inspire girls with the skills needed to pursue interests in the fastest growing industries of technology, computing and engineering. UPEI SSDE is excited to be a participant in Go CODE Girl Day, which is an initiative that takes place at 20+ universities with Engineering programs across Canada! Registration is free but space is limited. Sign up here:
https://sites.google.com/upei.ca/ssde-go-code-girl/home

UPEI Career Services 
It's the time of year where students and soon to be graduates are seeking employment. Career Services posts off-campus jobs for both students and alumni. On the left hand panel, there is a 'subscribe' option, this notifies students any time a new job gets posted. We post employment, volunteer and internships that are available literally around the world! Please share with students, add to Moodle pages and social media sites!
http://www.upei.ca/experientialeducation/career-services/job-postings