The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee: MSc Defence – Friday, June 20 at 10:00 am in the Health Sciences Building, Room 105. Catherine MacNeil, BSc will present "Youth Livelihood Strategies and the Role of Youth in Environmental Decision-Making in Six Villages in Eastern Cameroon." Everyone is welcome.

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, June 23 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!

There is a Polycom phone in a black nylon bag that has been missing from Audio Visual Services for a couple of weeks. Please check your department, we would appreciate it back. Audio Visual hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, (902) 566-0395 or ITSS department hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Help Desk (902) 566-0465.

The UPEI Research Ethics Board Committee will not be meeting in July. The next full committee meeting will be held in August, 2014. Ethics protocols involving more than minimum risk: The full UPEI Research Ethics Board must review ethics protocols that involve more than minimal risk. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday August 1, 2014. They will be reviewed at the August meeting. Protocols involving more than minimal risk that are received after August 1 will be reviewed in September. Ethics protocols that do not involve more than minimum risk: Other ethics submissions, including new applications, renewals, and amendments, that do not involve more than minimal risk, may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all of the necessary forms are received. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit one copy of the signed, original protocol, and associated documents to 200 Kelley Memorial Building and send one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104.

Due to the closure of Central Printing for the month of July, paper orders will not be filled or delivered. Departments may want to plan paper purchases now with that in mind. Paper orders will need to be received no later than noon on Tuesday, June 24. Please contact Wendy at 566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, July 4 for the July meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms. 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 - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Department, room 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, July 4 for the July meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms. 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 - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Department, room 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

Central Printing will be closed on Friday, June 13. Please contact Wendy at 566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC)'s General Meeting and Symposium 2014, "Making Connections: Cooperating for a Sustainable Future" will kick off on Thursday evening with a public presentation by keynote speaker Joanna Kerr, Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada. She will present "How to be courageous in a planet in crisis," at 7:00 pm in McDougall Hall, Room 242. The event will be followed by a networking event. All are welcome to attend. More about Joanna: Joined Greenpeace Canada in October 2013 after serving as the first female Chief Executive of ActionAid International, a global development organization based in South Africa and operating in 45 countries. Much of her career has been dedicated to women’s rights, international policy and climate change; as Policy Director at Oxfam Canada, as Executive Director of the Association of Women’s Rights in Development, and as a Senior Researcher at The North-South Institute. A Canadian, she has worked across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. For more information on the full Symposium please visit: www.acic-caci.org

Central Printing will be closed on Friday, June 13. Please contact Wendy at 566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC)'s General Meeting and Symposium 2014, "Making Connections: Cooperating for a Sustainable Future" will kick off on Thursday evening with a public presentation by keynote speaker Joanna Kerr, Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada. She will present "How to be courageous in a planet in crisis," at 7:00 pm in McDougall Hall, Room 242. The event will be followed by a networking event. All are welcome to attend. More about Joanna: Joined Greenpeace Canada in October 2013 after serving as the first female Chief Executive of ActionAid International, a global development organization based in South Africa and operating in 45 countries. Much of her career has been dedicated to women’s rights, international policy and climate change; as Policy Director at Oxfam Canada, as Executive Director of the Association of Women’s Rights in Development, and as a Senior Researcher at The North-South Institute. A Canadian, she has worked across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. For more information on the full Symposium please visit: www.acic-caci.org

UPEI’s Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute (LMMI)’s 11th biennial conference—“L.M. Montgomery and War”—will take place June 25–29 in Charlottetown. The conference will include open discussions on war, conflict, the Canadian Home Front, gender roles, and more. Keynote speakers include distinguished historian Jonathan Vance; Montgomery scholar, LMMI founder, and former UPEI President, Elizabeth “Betsy” Epperly; and Canada Research Chair Irene Gammel. In addition to the full conference program, there will also be a public exhibition at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Public Library entitled “The Canadian Home Front: L.M. Montgomery’s Reflections on The First World War,” curated by Dr. Laura Robinson of the Royal Military College. “Maud of Leaskdale,” a fantastic one-woman play will also take place at the Carrefour Theatre in Charlottetown during the conference, and much more! Visit the Conference website for more details: http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/ or contact conference coordinator Elizabeth DeBlois at lmmconference@upei.ca

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, June 23 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!

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, June 23 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!

UPEI’s Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute (LMMI)’s 11th biennial conference—“L.M. Montgomery and War”—will take place June 25–29 in Charlottetown. The conference will include open discussions on war, conflict, the Canadian Home Front, gender roles, and more. Keynote speakers include distinguished historian Jonathan Vance; Montgomery scholar, LMMI founder, and former UPEI President, Elizabeth “Betsy” Epperly; and Canada Research Chair Irene Gammel. In addition to the full conference program, there will also be a public exhibition at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Public Library entitled “The Canadian Home Front: L.M. Montgomery’s Reflections on The First World War,” curated by Dr. Laura Robinson of the Royal Military College. “Maud of Leaskdale,” a fantastic one-woman play will also take place at the Carrefour Theatre in Charlottetown during the conference, and much more! Visit the Conference website for more details: http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/ or contact conference coordinator Elizabeth DeBlois at lmmconference@upei.ca

Dr. Adam Fenech has applied for a tenure track position in Climate Change Management. He will be presenting his research talk "Understanding Prince Edward Island's Past and Future Climate" on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:00 am in McDougall Hall, Room 242. Everyone is welcome to attend.

UPEI’s Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute (LMMI)’s 11th biennial conference—“L.M. Montgomery and War”—will take place June 25–29 in Charlottetown. The conference will include open discussions on war, conflict, the Canadian Home Front, gender roles, and more. Keynote speakers include distinguished historian Jonathan Vance; Montgomery scholar, LMMI founder, and former UPEI President, Elizabeth “Betsy” Epperly; and Canada Research Chair Irene Gammel. In addition to the full conference program, there will also be a public exhibition at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Public Library entitled “The Canadian Home Front: L.M. Montgomery’s Reflections on The First World War,” curated by Dr. Laura Robinson of the Royal Military College. “Maud of Leaskdale,” a fantastic one-woman play will also take place at the Carrefour Theatre in Charlottetown during the conference, and much more! Visit the Conference website for more details: http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/ or contact conference coordinator Elizabeth DeBlois at lmmconference@upei.ca

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, June 23 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!

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, June 23 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!

Dr. Adam Fenech has applied for a tenure track position in Climate Change Management. He will be presenting his research talk "Understanding Prince Edward Island's Past and Future Climate" on Wednesday, June 11 at 11:00 am in McDougall Hall, Room 242. Everyone is welcome to attend.