Campus Notices

Multicultural Choir and Song Circle
Now, in its 5th year, the UPEI Multicultural Choir and Song Circle invites new members to join its weekly one-hour rehearsal, Wednesday, 4:45pm, in the basement level of the Robertson Library building  (AIRS/CMTC Facility;  Entrance to stairway from corridor/hallway before entering the library - phone 902-566-6023) beginning September 30th. The aim of the choir is to have fun, relax, and share the music of Canadian and international cultures represented by the UPEI community. All welcome!
 
For more information contact Liliya at songcircle2015@gmail.com

Presentation: Planning for the next global pandemic
Professor Allen Ross, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPath, FACTM
Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 7 pm in the Health Sciences Building, Room 104
 
Prof. Ross will present on the challenges we face in planning for the next global pandemic. He will also present on his clinical trial work in Northern Samar, The Philippines. The talk is suitable for anyone with broad interests in medicine, public health, international health and community development.
 
Dr. Ross is originally from Nova Scotia. He is presently a tenured Professor of Tropical Medicine and Global Health at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia. Allen completed a BSc in Biology at Acadia University and MSc in Human Biology at the University of Guelph before proceeding to Brisbane were he completed a MD and an PhD at the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathology (FRCPath) in the United Kingdom and Fellow of the Australian College of Tropical Medicine (FACTM). His current medical research focuses on the control of infectious diseases in Asia. He is presently coordinating a clinical trial in Northern Samar, The Philippines that involves 20,000 residents and 2,000 bovines (water buffalo, cattle) from 22 villages.
Dessert Table Fundraiser
Please stop by the main office for a slice of pie from Olde Towne Bakery in North Rustico and support the UPEI Engineering Team, led by the Year 3 students, in the CIBC Run for the Cure next weekend!  
 
For the next seven days, check out what we will be featuring at the table and support UPEI Engineering in the CIBC Run for the Cure!
 
9:00 to 4:30 pm
Main Office, Dalton 305
 
Thank you,
Amy & Year 3 Class
Reduce Program Fee for UPEI Staff - OSDL Professional Development Programs
A number of OSDL professional development certificate programs are beginning soon and we are offering a special reduced rate for UPEI staff. 
 
Collaboration and Facilitation - beginning September 30. Registration fee reduced to $1499 from $1895
 
Financial Management Certificate - beginning October 14. Registration fee reduced to $1199 from $1495
 
New Managers Series - beginning November 19. Registration fee reduced to $1399 from $1695
 
Also note the deadline for CUPE 1870 Professional Development Fund applications is October 31. 
 
For more information about these programs, visit http://www.upei.ca/skillsdevelopmentandlearning/professional-development or call 902-566-0336.
Notice from Facilities Management

Kings County Construction will be installing a new catch basin to improve storm water drainage between Kelley Memorial Building and Don and Marion McDougall Hall.  The work will begin on Wednesday, September 23 and will take approximately three days to complete.  The walkway between these two buildings will be closed during the construction.

While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail, Facilities Management at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca

Don't miss AVC's Open House on Saturday, September 26

AVC’s annual Open House takes place on Saturday, September 26, from 10 am to 2 pm, with lots to see and do for people of all ages--the popular parade of dog breeds; clicker training with dogs; the painted cow and horse; farm animals; and much more. Children can bring their favourite stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic—no appointments necessary! And they can have their faces painted, get a balloon animal, and learn how to gown up for surgery. Donations of canned pet food or toys for the PEI Humane Society will be gratefully accepted. Bring your family and friends to this great outreach event!

Contact Janice MacWilliam at (902) 566-0589 or jmacwilliam@upei.ca for more information.

HUB-ESC Seminar Series - September 25

The next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences research seminar series, hosted by the UPEI Biology Department, will take place on Friday, September 25, 2015.

Dr. Nicholas Krouglicof, Associate Dean, UPEI School of Sustainable Design Engineering, will present:  “Sensor development for autonomous vehicles”
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Friday, September 25, 2015, 12:30 pm
Duffy Science Centre 204

All are welcome.

Support members of Panthers Engineering Consultants

Members of "Panthers Engineering Consultants" (our School of Sustainable Design Engineering Year 3 Design class) will be participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, October 4. A component of our "company" culture is to have an outward-looking heart for our community, in addition to the ways we may be impacting cancer prevention, detection, and treatment through engineering practice and design in the future.

Please consider sponsoring the team if you feel inspired: http://cibcrunforthecure.supportcbcf.com/goto/EngineeringUPEI

Thank you,

Amy Hsiao, PhD, MBA, PEng
Associate Professor
School of Sustainable Design Engineering

Scent-Free Campus

The University of Prince Edward Island is a scent-free campus.

Eliminating the use of scented personal care products is a matter of courtesy to those whom we share our indoor work and study environments.  Some individuals have serious health affects when exposed to scented products so we ask that members of the campus community refrain from using all scented products such as perfumes, colognes, lotions, air fresheners, hair products, etc.

For more information and to learn how to better deal with scent sensitive situations, please visit our UPEI Policies web page,  Scent-Free Initiative.

Time to Write faculty writers retreat, November 11-15
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, November 11 to Sunday, November 15
 
Where: The Marshlands Inn, Sackville, NB
 
Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights accommodation, meals and snacks
 
Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing timemakes 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 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.
UPEI Personal Training Grants for UPEI Employees - 3 spots left
The Healthy Campus Committee is pleased to offer $100 subsidy grants for current UPEI employees (student staff not eligible for grant) for this academic year. We have a total of 16 grants left. The grant can be used towards the cost of the small group training programs. To apply, please fill out an application form and return to Angela Marchbank as soon as possible. Employees who have received the subsidy in previous years can apply again.  http://www.upei.ca/ar/wellness
 
Small Group Training – An eight-week, two times per week small group of seven working with a certified personal trainer. Fee: $135 + taxes per person. Cost for those receiving the grant will be $35 plus hst.
 
Group 4: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm. Trainer: Kris Lutwick (Start Date: September 29)

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada to speak at UPEI

Larry Schembri, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, is coming to UPEI to provide an overview of the Bank and to discuss career opportunities with students.

Location: MCDH 242
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2015
Time: 1 to 2 pm

The Bank of Canada is hiring graduates (or soon-to-be graduates) with degrees in economics or business at the bachelor (and higher) levels. The Bank of Canada offers competitive pay and vacation, tuition assistance and training opportunities, flexible benefits, onsite site fitness centre, and language training. Come be challenged, motivated, energized and find out why the Bank has been named one of Canada’s top 100 employers five years in a row.

Inventory Update 2015

This is a reminder that the UPEI Biosafety Policy requires that all Principal Investigators confirm the security and complete inventory of all biohazardous materials (RG1 and RG2) being used or stored, due in November of each year. If you are not yet a user of this site, but store or use biohazardous materials, please contact me to arrange access.

Update your inventory as necessary at: http://biosafety.vre3.upei.ca/ This is a new site, but all contents of the original site have been transferred. Your login and password remain the same.

Confirm your annual verification of your inventory by following the steps listed below:
1. Select User Menu tab on the upper right side of the screen.
2. Select My Account, which appears on the upper left of your screen.
3. Click Edit, located under your user name.
4. Click on Information, on the upper right of the screen.
5. Scroll down this page. Below the box with the phone number, you will notice a box next to I accept. If you have not already done so, please read this section and, if you agree, please check this box.
6. To report your inventory is up to date, please enter the date that you confirm this in the November, 2015 box.
7. Hit Save! Task completed.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Rhoda Speare
Biosafety Officer
Phone 902-620-5071
E mail: rspeare@upei.ca

Panther Green Fridays!

Support UPEI's varsity teams by showing your Panther pride and wearing green on "Panther Green Fridays." Our Panther Crew will be roaming the campus - by wearing green you'll have chance to win prizes. The UPEI Bookstore is also offering special pricing on something green each week! 

Then come on out and cheer on your Panthers at the home games this weekend:

Friday, September 25
5:00 pm (W) Soccer vs UNB "Let's Kick Cancer Game"
7:15 pm (M) Soccer vs UNB
7:30 pm (M) Hockey vs UdeM (Exhibition)

Saturday, September 26
7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs Holland College (Exhibition)
7:00 pm (M) Hockey vs Queens University (Exhibition at Pownal Sports Centre)

Go Panthers Go!

Information Session: Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine

Are you planning to apply to Dalhousie Medical School? The Office of Skills Development and Learning and Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine invites prospective applicants to attend the presentation: "Admission requirements for the Faculty of Medicine".

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 12:00 to 1:15 pm
Atlantic Veterinary College - 287N

Jo Cullen
Career Counsellor  
jocullen@upei.ca

Retirement Open House for Eileen MacVittie

Our friend and colleague Eileen MacVittie recently retired from the University of Prince Edward Island after serving in various capacities on campus over the past twenty years. To recognize and celebrate this event, the Office of Skills Development and Learning will be hosting an open house for Eileen on Friday, September 25th from 10:00 am until noon. Please drop by Rm 230 in the Robertson Library on the 25th to pass along your best wishes to Eileen and share in some refreshments.

Departments of Biomedical Sciences & Pathology and Microbiology Seminar

Dr. Mark Fast, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar called "Presenting to an audience: There are more ways than one to skin a catfish" on Tuesday, September 29 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C.  Everyone is welcome!

Information Session: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College is holding an information session at UPEI's Health Sciences Building on Friday, September 25 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Room 301. CMCC offers a four-year Doctor of Chiropractic degree program as well as the opportunity for advanced post-graduate studies in Clinical Sciences, Radiology, and Sports Sciences. Established in 1945, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is the leader in chiropractic education and research in Canada. For more information, contact: 

Jo Cullen, MEd, CCC
Career Counsellor
UPEI Office of Skills Development and Learning
T (902) 620-5088        
E jocullen@upei.ca  

Retirement Open House for Cathy Toombs
After almost 30 years of service at UPEI, including 19 years with the Registrar's Office, Cathy Toombs is retiring!
 
An open house will take place on Thursday, October first from 2  to 4pm in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. We invite the campus community to join us in congratulating Cathy and wishing her well as she begins this exciting next chapter!
Retirement Open House for Eileen MacVittie

Our friend and colleague Eileen MacVittie recently retired from the University of Prince Edward Island after serving in various capacities on campus over the past twenty years. To recognize and celebrate this event, the Office of Skills Development and Learning will be hosting an open house for Eileen on Friday, September 25th from 10:00 am until noon. Please drop by Rm 230 in the Robertson Library on the 25th to pass along your best wishes to Eileen and share in some refreshments.

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