Campus Notices
Dr. H.F. (Gus) Shurvell, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, and Adjunct Professor in the Art Conservation Program, Queen's University, will present a seminar on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 11:00 am. The presentation is entitled "The Technique of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analysis and Some Current Applications". The seminar will be held in the KC Irving Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 104.
All are welcome!
The E-Learning Office is excited to offer some new workshops in the upcoming year for faculty and staff at UPEI. These workshops will run on campus throughout the year which will help faculty and staff increase their understanding of the use of online resources in and out of the classroom. With the help from a student in UNIV 151 (Digital Literacy and Workforce Learning) we have created a survey to better understand what types of workshops the campus community is interested in and to collect feedback on the workshop schedule.
The survey contains 5 questions, with an area for any additional comments. Your participation in the survey will help the E-Learning Office schedule workshops for the upcoming months. We would appreciate faculty and staff input and ideas in what workshops you would like to see available. The workshops will not only benefit you, but also current and future UPEI students.
Thank you for your cooperation with this survey and we look forward to your feedback.
Survey:
http://goo.gl/forms/q6fMpeB8jvFloKhE3
NEW - Small Group Training Programs - Lyndsey Paynter
Small group training offers training sessions that focus on individual progression and skill development. Three times per week, a small group of six to eight clients will work with a certified personal trainer.
Six sessions Fee: $67.50 + taxes per person.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 12:05 pm – 12:50 pm
Trainer: Lyndsey Paynter
Date: June 20 - July 4
Please register at Panther Central Desk at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Payment required at registration!
http://www.upei.ca/ar/programs
Spatial Analytics for Health Research using ArcGIS
This two-day workshop will introduce participants to key concepts, data types, and basic methods of spatial analysis in ArcGIS. Participants are not expected to have any experience working with GIS.
Location Details:
Monday, June 20 & Tuesday, June 21
Room 218 S - Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI
550 University Avenue, Charlottetown
9 am - 4 pm
To Register: (Free training but registration is required in advance)
Please visit: bit.ly/pei-gis
Organized by:
Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit and CHBMR
Professor Shaul Mordechai will present a talk entitled:
Vibrational spectroscopy for medical applications: challenges and feasibility
Abstract
Vibrational spectroscopy and spectral imaging have been established as fast methods for biochemical analysis of cells and tissues. In the present talk we test the efficacy of FTIR microscopy and multivariate analysis for early detection of colon cancer using three different sampling methodologies: tissue sections, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), and plasma. The combined technology with advanced multivariate analysis may provide a simple and low cost method for early detection of colorectal cancer and follow up. The peripheral blood test technology after its full development is highly suitable for colorectal cancer screening program in the general population. A comparison of the spectroscopic results with the gold standard methods will be presented.
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Location: Kelley Memorial, Room 210
Time: 3:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Troy Life & Fire Safety will be performing fire alarm inspections throughout campus beginning Monday, June 20/16. As part of the inspections, there will be testing of alarms, however, there will be an audible notification stating this is a test at the beginning and when the test is completed. The building occupants are not required to evacuate during the testing period. The ringing of alarms is required to test their function and to ensure the speakers work throughout the building. This will be a small portion (up to 2 hours) of the total time they are in the building.
Don & Marion McDougall Hall – June 20 - 21
Kelley Memorial Building – June 22
Chaplaincy Centre – June 23
Daycare – June 24
Dalton Hall – June 27
Duffy Science Centre – June 28
Steel Building – June 29 - 30
Robertson Library – July 6-7
Alumni Canada Games Place – July 8
Memorial Hall – July 11
Regis & Joan Duffy Research Centre – July 12
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre – July 13
W.A. Murphy Student Centre – July 15
Health Sciences Building – July 25
K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre – July 26
Central Utility Building – July 27-28
Main Building – August 1
Tunnel System – August 2
AVC – August 8 – 12
Bernardine, Blanchard, Andrew & Dining Hall - August 22-26
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendment -- is Monday, July 4 for the July meeting. (Due to the holiday the deadline has been extended)
Ensure you always…
· Download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/
· Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and only current forms will be accepted.
Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date.
· Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - North Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302
· Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month.
The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications.
For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau, ACC Admin. Assistant @ 902-566-0973.
On Tuesday, June 14, the University will raise the pride flag at the UPEI flag plaza in front of Kelley Memorial Building and then lower all flags to half-mast to honour and remember the victims of the Orlando mass shooting. This observance coincides with the vigil that Pride P.E.I. is hosting Tuesday evening at Trinity United Church in Charlottetown at 8 pm.
Lyndsey Paynter will be leading a small group training session Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 12:05pm - 12:50 pm.
Twelve sessions. Fee: $135 + taxes per person. Session dates: June 15 - July 13. Registration at Panther Central desk. For more information please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca or 566-0606.
Dr. H.F. (Gus) Shurvell, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, Adjunct Professor in the Art Conservation Program, Queen's University will present a seminar on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 11:00 am. The presentation is entitled "The Technique of X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analysis and Some Current Applications". The seminar will be held in the KC Irving Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 104.
All are welcome!
MRJ Construction will begin brick repointing on the north side of Cass Building Wednesday, June 15, 2016. This work will take approximately 4 weeks to complete (weather dependent). The work will begin at the north entrance, which will be closed while the contractor is working directly around the entrance approximately 2 weeks (weather dependent). The entrance will remain accessible for emergency use only. All grinding and dusty work will be completed during the evenings (start time of 4:00pm) and weekends. The windows in the area of the repointing will be covered and remain covered until the contractor has completed the area, this is necessary to keep the dust out of the building.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.
ITSS will be performing maintenance work on the UPEI network on
Thursday, June 9/16 at 7:00 pm.
Due to connectivity issues on the Bell Aliant end of the internet service, the changeover was not successful last week.
Monday’s postponement of the maintenance work was due to requests received from the campus community that the time of day was not suitable because of events occurring on campus.
While we recognize that scheduling an internet outage at any time of the day is not without disruption, this maintenance window is required.
ITSS regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
Training is required to carry out these responsibilities:
By ground - A person who handles (see definition below), offers for transport, or transports dangerous goods must: (a) be adequately trained and hold a training certificate; or (b) perform those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in accordance with the regulations.
Handling - is defined as loading, unloading, or packing dangerous goods...for the purposes of, in the course of, or following transportation. (Note: it has been clarified that you do not need to have training to unpack dangerous goods that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving. WHMIS/GHS training covers this aspect.)
By air - (IATA regulations): No person may offer or accept dangerous goods for air transport unless those goods are properly classified, documented, certified, packaged, marked, labeled, and in the condition for shipment required by the IATA regulations. Training is required to carry out these responsibilities.
2-Day TDG Orientation Ground Course held on June 20-21
June 20 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - HSB, Room 105
June 21 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - HSB, Room 105
3 Day Orientation Air Course held on June 22-24
June 22 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - AVC, Room 287N
June 23 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - AVC, Room 287N
June 24 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - AVC, Room 287N
UPEI’s new School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences is in the process of searching for its first Associate Dean and Dr. Gordon MacDonald has been invited to make a public presentation on his vision for the new School. Everyone is encouraged to attend on Monday, June 20, 2016, from 1:00-2:00 pm, in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104. For those who wish to view a copy of Dr. MacDonald’s CV it can be obtained by contacting Kate in the Office of the Dean of Science, kegraham@upei.ca
ITSS will be performing maintenance work on the UPEI network on
Thursday, June 9/16 at 7:00 pm.
Due to connectivity issues on the Bell Aliant end of the internet service, the changeover was not successful last week.
Monday’s postponement of the maintenance work was due to requests received from the campus community that the time of day was not suitable because of events occurring on campus.
While we recognize that scheduling an internet outage at any time of the day is not without disruption, this maintenance window is required.
ITSS regrets any inconvenience that this may cause.
There will be a UPEI blood borne pathogen
Friday, June 10, 9:00am – 11:00 am, Kelley Memorial Building, room 222
This session is for those people whose research involves human blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Angela Deighan, Office of VP Academic & Research, before June 7 by email (adeighan@upei.ca) or by phone (902-628-4308).
Please provide your name, department, email address and phone number in your email or voice message. If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Angela or Dr. Rhoda Speare by email (rspeare@upei.ca) or phone(902-620-5071).
The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences is looking for a black canvas bag with a handle that holds a large banner. It was last used in Don and Marion McDougall Hall and has not been returned to the department. If someone has seen it, could you please contact Rita Stanley at 4349 in the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences. Thank-you!
UPEI Athletics and Recreation is excited to offer faculty and staff special pricing on "Panther Packages" from June 1-30, 2016 only. The June special allows you to combine a UPEI Fitness Centre membership with other great UPEI Panther offerings such as Panther Academy Camps and Panther Sport varsity game tickets/passes. To choose your own winning Panther Package Combination for huge savings, read the flyer or drop by Panther Central at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre or call 902-566-0368.
