Dear Colleagues, In accordance with the terms of Ms. Kathleen Kielly’s appointment as University Registrar (July 1, 2008), a review of the position is being conducted. A Presidential Advisory Committee has been struck to seek feedback. Those who have had interactions with the position are encouraged to comment on such topics as: commitment and contribution to the University, vision and leadership, decision-making, interpersonal skills, organization and planning, and individual and collaborative leadership. The Committee will be chaired by Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic (Interim) and includes members Dr. Rosemary Herbert, Dean of Nursing; Dr. Neb Kujundzic, Professor of Philosophy; Dr. Kathy Gotschall-Pass, Vice-Chair of Senate, Chair of Applied Human Sciences; Ms. Deidre Smith, Manager, Accounting; Mr. Darcy McCardle, Assistant Registrar; and Ms. Kate VanGerven, President of the UPEI Student Union. Mr. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will serve as resource to the committee. You are invited to submit your comments in confidence by email to rjohnston@upei.ca no later than Monday, March 18, 2013. Thank you, Alaa Abd-El-Aziz President and Vice-Chancellor

Career Services will be hosting a career fair on March 5 in W.A. Murphy Student Centre from 10 am- 2 pm. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend to develop networks with local companies and organizations that will help our students and graduates find careers. Some companies and organizations that are attending include BioVectra, CareerBeacon.com and Skills PEI. To assist students in preparing for the career fair, Career Services and the Writing Centre will be working together to put on a resume drop-in session to help anyone looking for resume advice. This session will be offered Monday, March 4 from 10 am-2 pm in the lounge area of Student Affairs. If you have any questions, please contact Maxine at maxmaclean@upei.ca*

The UPEI Recruitment and Admissions team would like to welcome the campus community to a "Brown Bag Lunch Session" on Tuesday, March 5 from 12:00-1:00 pm in the Main Building Faculty Lounge to learn more about our area. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join us in conversation to share their ideas, provide feedback, and pose any questions you may like to have answered. We look forward to seeing you there!

Nadine Haddad & Morgan Wagner: Sing me a Story - Two Junior Recitals Sunday, March 3, 2013 7:30 pm Dr. Steel Recital Hall The UPEI Department of Music Recital Series presents a recital featuring third-year students Nadine Haddad, soprano, and Morgan Wagner, soprano, assisted by Frances McBurnie, piano. The recital program will include works by J. S. Bach, Enrique Granados, Henry Purcell, Richard Strauss, Gioacchino Rossini, Antonio Vivaldi, and Hugo Wolf, as well as traditional and jazz selections. After months of preparation, Nadine and Morgan look forward to sharing many stories in song. Admission is free Contact: Susan Stensch music@upei.ca 566-0507

Dear Colleagues, In accordance with the terms of Ms. Kathleen Kielly’s appointment as University Registrar (July 1, 2008), a review of the position is being conducted. A Presidential Advisory Committee has been struck to seek feedback. Those who have had interactions with the position are encouraged to comment on such topics as: commitment and contribution to the University, vision and leadership, decision-making, interpersonal skills, organization and planning, and individual and collaborative leadership. The Committee will be chaired by Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic (Interim) and includes members Dr. Rosemary Herbert, Dean of Nursing; Dr. Neb Kujundzic, Professor of Philosophy; Dr. Kathy Gotschall-Pass, Vice-Chair of Senate, Chair of Applied Human Sciences; Ms. Deidre Smith, Manager, Accounting; Mr. Darcy McCardle, Assistant Registrar; and Ms. Kate VanGerven, President of the UPEI Student Union. Mr. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will serve as resource to the committee. You are invited to submit your comments in confidence by email to rjohnston@upei.ca no later than Monday, March 18, 2013. Thank you, Alaa Abd-El-Aziz President and Vice-Chancellor

In recognition of the outstanding performance of our faculty and staff and their dedication to students and community—on-campus, provincially, and globally—a number of annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for UPEI faculty and librarians and staff have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements, and to celebrate their contributions to our success as an institution. Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty and Librarians and four Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2013 and presented during a celebration of colleagues to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013. Location and time will be announced soon. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will lead the process and chair the committees to select award recipients. Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on March 8, 2013. For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: upei.ca/presidentialawards.

Dr. Roger Prichard “The Future of Nematode Parasite Control in Animal and Human Populations in an Age of Increasing Drug Resistance” Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Lecture Theatre A, AVC 12:30 pm Dr. Prichard received his PhD from the University of New South Wales in Australia. His current position is James McGill Professor of Parasitology, Professor of Animal Science, and of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University, Montreal.

"The UPEI Recital Series 2012-2013 regrets to advise that the evening performance originally scheduled for March 22, 2013 in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall featuring Kevin MacLean, sax and Frances McBurnie, piano has been POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. The concert will hopefully take place in the fall of 2013."

Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on campus? Bring 1-5 non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.) for the campus food bank to the circulation desk at the Library from Monday, March 25 to Monday, April 22 and we’ll deduct $2.00 per item (up to $10.00) from your library fines.

"Data sheds new light on strep suis", an article featuring the research of Dr. Dan Hurnik, UPEI's Industry Chair in Swine Research. Read it here: http://www.mysteinbach.ca/newsblog/19494.html

The Faculty of Education's International & Indigenous Specializations dinner and silent auction will be held this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street. There's a great program scheduled, many wonderful items for the silent auction and an international buffet representing seven countries! Contact: Carolyn Francis at crfrancis@upei.ca or 894.2813 for further information or tickets.

You are invited to attend the Department of Economics Speaker Series for a presentation by Patrick de Lamirande Assistant Professor at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Memorial Hall Room 215 at 2:30pm on the topic: "Winners and Losers Under a Capped Assessment Program: The Case of Nova Scotia" Any questions, please contact the Department of Economics at 566-0370.

The Faculty of Education's International & Indigenous Specializations dinner and silent auction will be held this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street. There's a great program scheduled, many wonderful items for the silent auction and an international buffet representing seven countries! Contact: Carolyn Francis at crfrancis@upei.ca or 894.2813 for further information or tickets.

You are invited to attend the Department of Economics Speaker Series for a presentation by Patrick de Lamirande Assistant Professor at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Memorial Hall Room 215 at 2:30pm on the topic: "Winners and Losers Under a Capped Assessment Program: The Case of Nova Scotia" Any questions, please contact the Department of Economics at 566-0370.

In recognition of the outstanding performance of our faculty and staff and their dedication to students and community—on-campus, provincially, and globally—a number of annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for UPEI faculty and librarians and staff have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements, and to celebrate their contributions to our success as an institution. Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty and Librarians and four Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2013 and presented during a celebration of colleagues to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013. Location and time will be announced soon. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will lead the process and chair the committees to select award recipients. Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on March 8, 2013. For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: upei.ca/presidentialawards.

Dr. Roger Prichard “The Future of Nematode Parasite Control in Animal and Human Populations in an Age of Increasing Drug Resistance” Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Lecture Theatre A, AVC 12:30 pm Dr. Prichard received his PhD from the University of New South Wales in Australia. His current position is James McGill Professor of Parasitology, Professor of Animal Science, and of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University, Montreal.

"The UPEI Recital Series 2012-2013 regrets to advise that the evening performance originally scheduled for March 22, 2013 in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall featuring Kevin MacLean, sax and Frances McBurnie, piano has been POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. The concert will hopefully take place in the fall of 2013."

Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on campus? Bring 1-5 non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.) for the campus food bank to the circulation desk at the Library from Monday, March 25 to Monday, April 22 and we’ll deduct $2.00 per item (up to $10.00) from your library fines.

"Data sheds new light on strep suis", an article featuring the research of Dr. Dan Hurnik, UPEI's Industry Chair in Swine Research. Read it here: http://www.mysteinbach.ca/newsblog/19494.html

In recognition of the outstanding performance of our faculty and staff and their dedication to students and community—on-campus, provincially, and globally—a number of annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for UPEI faculty and librarians and staff have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements, and to celebrate their contributions to our success as an institution. Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty and Librarians and four Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2013 and presented during a celebration of colleagues to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013. Location and time will be announced soon. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will lead the process and chair the committees to select award recipients. Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on March 8, 2013. For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: upei.ca/presidentialawards.