Please join the International Relations Office (IRO) in saying farewell to Mamdouh Elgharib, as his years of service at UPEI come to an end. The IRO will be hosting a "drop-in" in his honour on Friday, May 16 from 10:00-11:00am in Robertson Library, room 225. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to come, enjoy a snack, and wish Mamdouh well, in his next journey!

The Central Printing Office will be closed on Friday, May 16.

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.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions — new, renewal, or amendments — is Friday, June 6 for the June 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.

Training is required to carry out the following 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 g​oods...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 a dangerous good that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving. WHMIS 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. ​The tentative training dates are the weeks of May 26 or June 2. If you require one of the above training sessions or have any questions, please contact ​Debbie McKie at dmckie@upei.ca.

Are you over 40? Do you have a high waist measurement? Do you have a family history of diabetes? If so, you should be screened. Be pro-active and sign up for an appointment for a free diabetes screening test. Testing will take place on Friday, May 30, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in Kelley, room 222. Call Debbie at (902) 566-0605 to book your appointment.

At some point in all of our lives we will be called upon to provide care for an aging parent, spouse, grandparent, or sibling. Be ready and get informed with this session. Important information will be provided on: - Safety Tips to allow you to stay in your home longer - How to avoid adverse drug events (the most common cause of hospitalization for Seniors) - Medication Management for optimal health and safety - Falls: Why we Fall and how to avoid it - Mobility Aids and adaptions to live with freedom, mobility, and Independence ​ The session will be held on Friday, May 16, 1:00-2:00pm in Kelley Memorial Building, Room 211​. If you would like to attend the session, please pre-register by contacting Debbie at dmckie@upei.ca.

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 Master of Arts Island Studies program at UPEI is hosting a major international conference from July 4 - 9. The Reseau d’Excellence des Territoires Insulaires (RETI), brings together faculty, graduate students and Presidents from 26 international island-based universities. The deadline for submission of abstracts and the early-bird deadline for registration is May 31, 2014. Instructions for submission of abstracts and registration can be found at the conference website: http://www.upei.ca/arts/reti-annual-meetings-2014.

Islanders who wish to find out more about our long-term water supply in Prince Edward Island – or who have concerns or issues to raise – are invited to attend a special symposium entitled Island Water Futures. This is a public forum event with presentations by Dr. Ryan O'Connor, Dr. Cathy Ryan, and UPEI's Dr. Michael van den Heuvel. The symposium will take place in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall – beginning at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Sponsored by the Institute of Island Studies and UPEI Research Services. For more information, visit http://projects.upei.ca/iis/events/

UPEI Conference Services is pleased to welcome ANTEC 2014 to our campus May 14-16. This exciting conference brings together over 400 First Nations Educators from across Atlantic Canada. Keynote sessions will be taking place in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, with breakout sessions being held in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Main Building, Kelley Memorial building and the Health Sciences building. A full copy of their schedule can be found here: http://antec.ca/schedule.php

The Master of Arts Island Studies program at UPEI is hosting a major international conference from July 4 - 9. The Reseau d’Excellence des Territoires Insulaires (RETI), brings together faculty, graduate students and Presidents from 26 international island-based universities. The deadline for submission of abstracts and the early-bird deadline for registration is May 31, 2014. Instructions for submission of abstracts and registration can be found at the conference website: http://www.upei.ca/arts/reti-annual-meetings-2014.

Islanders who wish to find out more about our long-term water supply in Prince Edward Island – or who have concerns or issues to raise – are invited to attend a special symposium entitled Island Water Futures. This is a public forum event with presentations by Dr. Ryan O'Connor, Dr. Cathy Ryan, and UPEI's Dr. Michael van den Heuvel. The symposium will take place in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall – beginning at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20. This event is open to the public and admission is free. Sponsored by the Institute of Island Studies and UPEI Research Services. For more information, visit http://projects.upei.ca/iis/events/

UPEI Conference Services is pleased to welcome ANTEC 2014 to our campus May 14-16. This exciting conference brings together over 400 First Nations Educators from across Atlantic Canada. Keynote sessions will be taking place in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, with breakout sessions being held in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Main Building, Kelley Memorial building and the Health Sciences building. A full copy of their schedule can be found here: http://antec.ca/schedule.php

During Convocation, the UPEI Bookstore will be open from 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Saturday, May 10.

During Convocation, the UPEI Bookstore will be open from 9:00 am-4:00 pm on Saturday, May 10.

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals and/or amendments, is Friday May 30. These protocols will be reviewed at the June meeting. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete the forms. Submit one copy of the original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building and send one e-copy to reb@upei.ca Protocols received after this deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104.

Human Resources, in cooperation with our preferred pharmacy provider, Murphy's Pharmacies, will be hosting two information sessions: ​ "Caring for Aging Parents" - May 16, Kelley Memorial Building, Room 211, 1:00-2:00 pm At some point in all of our lives we will be called upon to provide care for an aging parent, spouse, grandparent, or sibling. Be ready and get informed with this ​session. Important information will be provided on: - Safety tips to allow you to stay in your home longer - How to avoid adverse drug events (the most common cause of hospitalization for seniors) - Medication management for optimal health and safety - Falls: Why we fall and how to avoid it - Mobility aids and adaptions to live with freedom, mobility, and independence ​​If you would like to attend the session, please pre-register by contacting Debbie at dmckie@upei.ca "Managing your Diabetes Risk" - May 30, Kelley Memorial Building, Room 222, 11:00 am-1:00 pm Over 40? High waist measurement? Family history? You should be screened for Diabetes. Be pro-active and sign up for an appointment for a free Diabetes screening test. Call Debbie at (902) 566-0605 to book your appointment.

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​ g​oods...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 a​ dangerous good that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving. WHMIS 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. ​The tentative training dates are the weeks of May 26 or June 2. If you require one of the above training sessions or have any questions,​ please contact ​Debbie McKie at dmckie@upei.ca.

Researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island are looking for volunteers to participate in one of two studies to evaluate the physiological effects of capsaicinoids—the active ingredient in chili peppers. Capsaicinoids are known for their ability to increase weight loss and cardiovascular health while decreasing appetite and pain. The project is looking for non-smoking, healthy male and female participants between the ages of 18 and 45. Participants will be given their test results, as well as $50. All data collected will be confidential and anonymous. For more information on the project, or to sign up, contact Dr. Pamela Arsenault at upei.research@gmail.com. This research is carried out at UPEI’s Department of Applied Human Sciences.