UPEI Clarinet Professor, Karem J Simon is travelling to Houston this week with performances scheduled at Texas Southern University and the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. There he will be collaborating with TSU pianist Jane Perkyns in a program featuring the premier of Historias Y Danzas by James David, composition professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Perkyns has established an international reputation for her body of work as a collaborative pianist. This recital is also scheduled for performances in Canada at Mount Allison University on November 14, and at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Memorial Hall in Charlottetown on Sunday November 16 at 7:00 pm.

Retired UPEI professor and past Dean of Science at UPEI (1997-2006), Dr. Roger Gordon, will launch his first book—a memoir entitled Starting to Frame—on Friday, November 14, 6:30pm at The Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Gordon published a large number of scientific articles on biological control of insects during his academic career at Simon Fraser University, Memorial University, and UPEI. At UPEI, he chaired a research project on developing healthful products from blueberries and rosehips. But, the book that he has penned is a marked departure from his prior scientific endeavors. Starting to Frame speaks to Dr. Gordon's upbringing in post-war Sheffield, UK, and gives the reader insight into many of the stigmas of that era, including marital infidelity, divorce, and mental illness. Read more about the book and event here: http://ic.upei.ca/events/event/2014/11/10/special-event-book-launch-sta…

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity to Reduce Stress - Stress management seminar for staff and faculty! Wednesday, November 12, 12:05-12:30 pm; followed by “Walk Your Stress Away” on the Sports Centre track, and Blood Pressure station! Light snacks provided—Feel free to bring your lunch! Need a break from your busy work day? A nursing student has created a “Relaxation Room” for staff and faculty in Main Room, Chaplaincy Centre, Friday, November 14, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Yoga mats and soothing music provided.

UPEI Security Services reminds the University community that the road that runs around the perimeter of campus is considered a provincial highway and is subject to the Highway Traffic Act. Of particular concern is that some roadway users are failing to stop at stop signs which are often adjacent to pedestrian crosswalks. Please come to a full stop at all stop signs to ensure both your safety and that of pedestrians. UPEI Security Police Officers patrol the Perimeter Road and may issue fines for traffic violations under the Highway Traffic Act, such as: using a cell phone while operating a vehicle, texting, not wearing a seatbelt, or speeding. Please keep our campus safe for everyone.

UPEI graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual Graduate Students' Association Social, hosted by the Graduate Students' Association on Monday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. There will be games, a photobooth, food and drinks, and a 50/50 draw. The annual faculty and staff awards will be announced during the event as well. For more information, email gsa@upei.ca.

There will be no mass at the Chaplaincy Centre on Sunday, November 9 at 6:00 pm. Daily masses next week include: Monday, November 10 at 12:30 pm (Father Charlie); Thursday, November 13 at 12:05 pm (Father Tom Rosica). Sunday masses at 6:00 pm will resume November 16.

The campus community is invited to a public presentation by Dr. Amy Hsiao, an associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Amy’s presentation is entitled: “Industrial Application of Materials Selection, Characterization, and Testing.” Amy is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 pm in Room 106 in the Health Sciences Building. Everyone is welcome.

Please note that Central Printing will be closed on Wednesday, November 12. Please contact Wendy at whenderson@upei.ca or call 0558.

This is a notice regarding the hours of operation for Chartwells retail outlets for Monday, November 10: -The Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre will be closed on Monday, November 10. It will re-open at 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 12. -Samuel's Cafe will close at 4:00 pm on Monday November 10. This location will resume regular hours of operation (8:00 am - 9:00 pm) on Wednesday, November 12. -There are no changes to the hours of operation for the AVC Cafeteria. Thank you, Chartwells Management

This is a notice regarding the hours of operation for Chartwells retail outlets for Monday, November 10: -The Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre will be closed on Monday, November 10. It will re-open at 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 12. -Samuel's Cafe will close at 4:00 pm on Monday November 10. This location will resume regular hours of operation (8:00 am - 9:00 pm) on Wednesday, November 12. -There are no changes to the hours of operation for the AVC Cafeteria. Thank you, Chartwells Management

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity to Reduce Stress - Stress management seminar for staff and faculty! Wednesday, November 12, 12:05-12:30 pm; followed by “Walk Your Stress Away” on the Sports Centre track, and Blood Pressure station! Light snacks provided—Feel free to bring your lunch! Need a break from your busy work day? A nursing student has created a “Relaxation Room” for staff and faculty in Main Room, Chaplaincy Centre, Friday, November 14, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Yoga mats and soothing music provided.

UPEI Security Services reminds the University community that the road that runs around the perimeter of campus is considered a provincial highway and is subject to the Highway Traffic Act. Of particular concern is that some roadway users are failing to stop at stop signs which are often adjacent to pedestrian crosswalks. Please come to a full stop at all stop signs to ensure both your safety and that of pedestrians. UPEI Security Police Officers patrol the Perimeter Road and may issue fines for traffic violations under the Highway Traffic Act, such as: using a cell phone while operating a vehicle, texting, not wearing a seatbelt, or speeding. Please keep our campus safe for everyone.

UPEI graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual Graduate Students' Association Social, hosted by the Graduate Students' Association on Monday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. There will be games, a photobooth, food and drinks, and a 50/50 draw. The annual faculty and staff awards will be announced during the event as well. For more information, email gsa@upei.ca.

There will be no mass at the Chaplaincy Centre on Sunday, November 9 at 6:00 pm. Daily masses next week include: Monday, November 10 at 12:30 pm (Father Charlie); Thursday, November 13 at 12:05 pm (Father Tom Rosica). Sunday masses at 6:00 pm will resume November 16.

The campus community is invited to a public presentation by Dr. Amy Hsiao, an associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Amy’s presentation is entitled: “Industrial Application of Materials Selection, Characterization, and Testing.” Amy is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 pm in Room 106 in the Health Sciences Building. Everyone is welcome.

Please note that Central Printing will be closed on Wednesday, November 12. Please contact Wendy at whenderson@upei.ca or call 0558.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 14 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest author, Dave Atkinson; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, November 10 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words -maximum one photo per story The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca. Not receiving the Campus Connector? To subscribe, please email communications@upei.ca to get your email address on the list!

Interested in applying for law school? A professor from UNB Law School will be on the UPEI campus on Thursday, November 13 in SDU Main Building, room 409 to deliver information about the application process. All students or individuals interested in attending law school are welcome to attend.

Shawn Smith from the CPA Atlantic School of Business will be hosting an information session on campus on Thursday, November 20 from 2:00-4:30 pm and again on November 21 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon. The sessions will take place in the breezeway of the Don and Marion McDougall Hall. All are welcome to attend.