A reminder of the 2014 Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Day being held on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 am in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre Lecture Theatre and Hall.

Are you looking to add value to your organization? If so, this is your opportunity to participate in a rewarding and meaningful program that will allow you to expand your workforce with energetic, bilingual students, at little cost to your business. UPEI’s Languages at Work program—a part of the Explore Program—takes place from June 30–August 22, and invites you to get involved by hiring a qualified bilingual student eager to improve their language skills in a working environment. Not only does this program provide students with an excellent opportunity to be immersed in their second language, it also gives employers the opportunity to hire these employees at a lower cost during the peak tourism season as the students’ salaries (plus benefits) are 60% funded by the program! Interested employers must provide students with a meaningful work experience, along with appropriate guidance and orientation, for 35 hours of work per week. For more information, contact Gillian Lush, UPEI Languages at Work Project Officer, at (902) 566-0579 or languagesatwork@upei.ca

A reminder of the 2014 Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Day being held on Friday, May 23 at 10:00 am in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre Lecture Theatre and Hall.

Are you looking to add value to your organization? If so, this is your opportunity to participate in a rewarding and meaningful program that will allow you to expand your workforce with energetic, bilingual students, at little cost to your business. UPEI’s Languages at Work program—a part of the Explore Program—takes place from June 30–August 22, and invites you to get involved by hiring a qualified bilingual student eager to improve their language skills in a working environment. Not only does this program provide students with an excellent opportunity to be immersed in their second language, it also gives employers the opportunity to hire these employees at a lower cost during the peak tourism season as the students’ salaries (plus benefits) are 60% funded by the program! Interested employers must provide students with a meaningful work experience, along with appropriate guidance and orientation, for 35 hours of work per week. For more information, contact Gillian Lush, UPEI Languages at Work Project Officer, at (902) 566-0579 or languagesatwork@upei.ca

Due to the recent passing of a family member of Vice-President Academic candidate Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald, Dr. MacDonald’s presentation, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College, has been rescheduled to Monday, May 26, 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm. The presentation will be held in the same location, Lecture Theatre A, AVC, and will be moderated by Dr. James Sentence. The presentation by Dr. Christian Lacroix will take place as originally scheduled on Thursday, May 22, 10:30 am to 11:45 am, moderated by Dr. Gordon MacDonald. The campus community is invited and encouraged to participate. The Search Committee values feedback from colleagues and would appreciate receiving your comments following the presentations by email at vpacademicsearch@upei.ca. Please note that as a result of the rescheduled presentation, comments will now be received until 5 pm, Friday, May 30, 2014. To view the candidate CVs, please visit www.upei.ca/hr/vpasearch Video of both presentations will be available at www.upei.ca/hr/vpasearch on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

Due to the recent passing of a family member of Vice-President Academic candidate Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald, Dr. MacDonald’s presentation, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm in Lecture Theatre A of the Atlantic Veterinary College, has been rescheduled to Monday, May 26, 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm. The presentation will be held in the same location, Lecture Theatre A, AVC, and will be moderated by Dr. James Sentence. The presentation by Dr. Christian Lacroix will take place as originally scheduled on Thursday, May 22, 10:30 am to 11:45 am, moderated by Dr. Gordon MacDonald. The campus community is invited and encouraged to participate. The Search Committee values feedback from colleagues and would appreciate receiving your comments following the presentations by email at vpacademicsearch@upei.ca. Please note that as a result of the rescheduled presentation, comments will now be received until 5 pm, Friday, May 30, 2014. To view the candidate CVs, please visit www.upei.ca/hr/vpasearch Video of both presentations will be available at www.upei.ca/hr/vpasearch on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

The Office of the Vice-President Academic invites you to a Celebration of Island Studies on Wednesday, May 21, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Join us at an informal reception to celebrate Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island that will pay tribute to the work of the Institute of Island Studies and recognize the contributions of its past Director, Irene Novaczek.

The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held on Tuesday, June 10 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in AVC - Lecture Theatre B. This will be a three-hour training session with handout, based on CCAC Recommended Syllabus (exam included). The Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) requires that all personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching, testing, and service take this course. (A refresher course is required every five years.) Please notify Sherri by e-mail animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 3 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.

Please note: Central Printing will be closed on Friday, May 23. Please contact Wendy Henderson if you have any questions or concerns at 566-0558.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will be at UPEI on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00 am to announce the creation and awarding of a new Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, held by Dr. Kate Tilleczek. The event will be held in the Credit Union Day Lounge of UPEI’s W.A. Murphy Student Centre. A brief reception will follow. All are welcome.

A public discussion of the Island’s long-term water resources will be held at UPEI’s MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242 McDougall Hall, on Tuesday, May 20, beginning at 7:00 pm. Islanders who wish to find out more about our vital groundwater supply – or who have concerns or issues to raise -- are urged to attend. The featured speakers will include two of the scientists most knowledgeable about the issue, both of whom have carried out extensive research in Prince Edward Island. They are UPEI’s Dr. Michael van den Heuvel, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Integrity; and Dr. Cathy Ryan, University of Calgary, who leads a team of hydrogeologists working with agricultural scientists to understand groundwater in the fractured sandstone on Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. This event is sponsored by the Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with UPEI Research Services. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. Following the presentations, there will be time for discussion and questions from the floor.

Join us tonight at 7:00 pm at the Beaconsfield Carriage House for the launch of the 2015 PEI Weather Trivia Calendar, written by Dr. Adam Fenech and Don Jardine, published by the UPEI Climate Research Lab. The calendar includes stories, anecdotes, and trivia related to PEI weather for every day of the year. Registration is required. For details and to register online, visit upei.ca/climate

The Office of the Vice-President Academic invites you to a Celebration of Island Studies on Wednesday, May 21, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Join us at an informal reception to celebrate Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island that will pay tribute to the work of the Institute of Island Studies and recognize the contributions of its past Director, Irene Novaczek.

The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held on Tuesday, June 10 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in AVC - Lecture Theatre B. This will be a three-hour training session with handout, based on CCAC Recommended Syllabus (exam included). The Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) requires that all personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching, testing, and service take this course. (A refresher course is required every five years.) Please notify Sherri by e-mail animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 3 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.

Please note: Central Printing will be closed on Friday, May 23. Please contact Wendy Henderson if you have any questions or concerns at 566-0558.

The Honourable Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, will be at UPEI on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00 am to announce the creation and awarding of a new Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, held by Dr. Kate Tilleczek. The event will be held in the Credit Union Day Lounge of UPEI’s W.A. Murphy Student Centre. A brief reception will follow. All are welcome.

A public discussion of the Island’s long-term water resources will be held at UPEI’s MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242 McDougall Hall, on Tuesday, May 20, beginning at 7:00 pm. Islanders who wish to find out more about our vital groundwater supply – or who have concerns or issues to raise -- are urged to attend. The featured speakers will include two of the scientists most knowledgeable about the issue, both of whom have carried out extensive research in Prince Edward Island. They are UPEI’s Dr. Michael van den Heuvel, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Integrity; and Dr. Cathy Ryan, University of Calgary, who leads a team of hydrogeologists working with agricultural scientists to understand groundwater in the fractured sandstone on Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. This event is sponsored by the Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with UPEI Research Services. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. Following the presentations, there will be time for discussion and questions from the floor.

Join us tonight at 7:00 pm at the Beaconsfield Carriage House for the launch of the 2015 PEI Weather Trivia Calendar, written by Dr. Adam Fenech and Don Jardine, published by the UPEI Climate Research Lab. The calendar includes stories, anecdotes, and trivia related to PEI weather for every day of the year. Registration is required. For details and to register online, visit upei.ca/climate

Join us for the launch of “Some weather we’re having! 2015 PEI Weather Trivia Calendar” written by Don Jardine and Dr. Adam Fenech and published by UPEI’s Climate Research Lab. The launch takes place from 7:00-9:00 pm, May 20 at the Carriage House Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island history comes to life in this first-ever PEI weather trivia calendar of 365 stories about Prince Edward Island weather and its impact on Islanders’ everyday life. This calendar brings stories from North Cape to East Point, West Point to Murray Head – and all points in-between over the past 150 years. The event is free but registration is required. Register at upei.ca/climate or by calling 620-5221.

Join us for the launch of “Some weather we’re having! 2015 PEI Weather Trivia Calendar” written by Don Jardine and Dr. Adam Fenech and published by UPEI’s Climate Research Lab. The launch takes place from 7:00-9:00 pm, May 20 at the Carriage House Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island history comes to life in this first-ever PEI weather trivia calendar of 365 stories about Prince Edward Island weather and its impact on Islanders’ everyday life. This calendar brings stories from North Cape to East Point, West Point to Murray Head – and all points in-between over the past 150 years. The event is free but registration is required. Register at upei.ca/climate or by calling 620-5221.