The International Relations Office would like to create a database of staff and faculty who speak a language in addition to English.  This database will be used by the staff of the International Relations Office as a resource when visitors come to campus and to assist students at times  when translation would be helpful. We are not asking for certified translation services, but if you  are interested in offering your language skills, please email irostu@upei.ca with your name, gender, additional language(s), phone number, and email, and please title subject as “Translator Database”. Please submit this information by November 27. Thank you and have a great day!

The University of Prince Edward Island invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2016.

Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour,” and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field(s) of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University’s highest honour.

The deadline for nominations is January 4, 2016.

For more information, call (902) 566-6780 or email senateassistant@upei.ca

To submit a nomination, visit upei.ca/nominatehdr

On November 14, 2015, IT Systems and Services (ITSS) had a major unit fail during a planned power maintenance shutdown. This resulted in the interruption of network and wireless services across the campus. ITSS was successful in obtaining a replacement unit allowing most systems to be up and running as of November 15, 2015; however, there may be sporadic issues with wireless and some network connections throughout the campus over the next few days. Please contact the ITSS HelpDesk at (902)566-0465 or helpdesk@upei.ca to report these issues.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic, invites the campus community to join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest author, Dr. Roger Gordon; and recipients to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, faculty and staff at the fourth annual MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration. The Celebration will take place on Friday, November 13 at 1:30 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

The awards recognize of the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning and were established in 2011 by the MacLauchlan family to honour H. Wade MacLauchlan's contributions to the University and his 12 years of service as UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor from 1999-2011. 

All are welcome.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

AVC hosts workshop about costs of pet ownership

With an estimated 14.5 million dogs and cats in Canada, we are having an ongoing love affair with our pets. We care greatly about meeting their needs in order to keep them healthy and happy. The benefits of having a pet are huge – loyalty, companionship, love and affection, improved health. Pet ownership is also a big investment in money, time, and commitment.

Dr. Heather Gunn-McQuillan, Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI, will give a community workshop titled “The Dollars and Sense of Pet Ownership” on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Lecture Theatre A. She will present information on the actual costs of caring for your pet including purchase or adoption costs; spay/neuter fees; vet exams and vaccinations; food and supplies (toys, treats); licensing and pet insurance costs, as well as the time commitment (exercising, training, feeding, play time).

Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For information, call (902) 566-0589, or visit avc.upei.ca.

The GSA Executives and Board Members invite all graduate students to attend the Special Annual General Meeting. Please email GSA@upei.ca with any questions, comments, or concerns. 

Contact: Brittany Jakubiec (bjakubiec@upei.ca) 

The UPEI Department of Music is presenting a “Student Showcase Recital” at the Kirk of St. James Presbyterian Church, 35 Fitzroy St. Charlottetown on Tuesday November 17 at 7:30 pm.

The recital will feature the Weber Concertino, performed by Leah Jordan, clarinet; Bernhard Heiden's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, performed by Emily Proude; Messager's Solo de Concours, performed by Johanna Vessey, clarinet; Rodrigo's Doce Canciones Espagnolas by Mezzo soprano Alexandra Smith; Sammartini's Sonata for Oboe, performed by Marc Desroches;  Giovanni Martino Cesare's La Hieronyma performed by trombonist Daniel MacDonald and a World Premiere of "Reach", a brass quintet composed by student composer Sean McIntyre. Pianist Frances McBurnie will be accompanying the student performers.

Free admission - all are welcome!

The Faculty of Arts Colloquium will be held on November 13, 2015 in SDU Main Building, room 117.

The event begins at 2:30 pm with speakers Dr. Ron Hawker, Dr. Amanda Hudson, and Dr. Marc MacDonald.

A reception will follow in the Faculty Lounge.

The next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences seminar series, hosted by the UPEI Biology Department, will take place on Friday, November 13, 2015.

Jeffrey Waller, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Mount Allison University will present:

“Discovery and characterization of dimethylsulfoniopropionate biosynthesis enzymes in a Chlorophyte algae”

Friday, November 13, 2015
12:30 pm
Duffy Science 204

All are welcome

UPEI Cares will be hosting an Operation Christmas Child event to pack shoe boxes with school supplies, hygiene items and toys, etc., to be sent to children in need across the world.