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, March 31 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!

The UPEI Student Union and the UPEI Convocation Committee are looking for a valedictorian for the 2014 morning convocation ceremony. Eligible students are those from the faculties of business, nursing, education, and veterinary medicine. Interested applicants are asked to forward their name, faculty of study, and a summary explaining their interest in being this year’s valedictorian. Summaries are to be no more than 250 words and word count is to be displayed. Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, and students are asked to submit applications to admin@upeisu.ca. Faculty and staff are encouraged to speak to students and inform them of the availability of this position and encourage interested students to apply.

The UPEI Wind Symphony performance has been rescheduled for tonight, Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about the bloody history of free blood in Canada. Dr. Sarah Glassford, assistant professor of history at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled “Blood: It’s in you to sell. Why Canadians give and get blood for free.” The discussion begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1 at the Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. In other countries, blood is treated almost as a commodity, where donors are paid, and blood has cash value. Dr. Glassford will present on the debate that led to our free system, and how Canada almost followed the American model. Sound interesting? Join us! Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117 or datkinson@upei.ca.

Due to the inclement weather this week, the deadline for submissions for the Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit is extended to Monday, April 7, 2014. Categories include: Staff: Exemplary Service Campus Spirit Volunteer and Community Service Support and Student Success Faculty: Teaching Scholarly Endeavours Service Combined Achievements Full details of each of the awards and submission criteria can be found here: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit-upei… Please take this opportunity to say thanks to a colleague or co-worker by submitting a nomination.

The Installation of UPEI's Eighth Chancellor, Dr. Don McDougall, will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Should there be inclement weather, the academic procession will gather at 1:20 pm in the Student Centre instead of at Don and Marion McDougall Hall as previously indicated. A notice confirming these details will be posted to UPEI.ca if necessary. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, we hope to see you there!

Jessica Hawkins, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Modulation of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures" on Tuesday, April 1 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. 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, March 31 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!

The UPEI Student Union and the UPEI Convocation Committee are looking for a valedictorian for the 2014 morning convocation ceremony. Eligible students are those from the faculties of business, nursing, education, and veterinary medicine. Interested applicants are asked to forward their name, faculty of study, and a summary explaining their interest in being this year’s valedictorian. Summaries are to be no more than 250 words and word count is to be displayed. Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, and students are asked to submit applications to admin@upeisu.ca. Faculty and staff are encouraged to speak to students and inform them of the availability of this position and encourage interested students to apply.

The UPEI Wind Symphony performance has been rescheduled for tonight, Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.

Dr. Jason Clyburne, Department of Chemistry, Saint Mary’s University will present a seminar on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:30 pm. Dr. Clyburne’s presentation is entitled “Unusual Anions in Ion – Rich Media and Their Implication in Catalysis and in Nature.” The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 212.

Emergency First Aid and CPR Training will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 9:00 am-3:30 pm in AVC 286A North. The training is covered by the Health and Safety Budget. Space is limited so please sign up early. If you would like to attend the training session, please pre-register by contacting Debbie McKie at dmckie@upei.ca. Workplace Safety Inspections Sessions will take place April 15, 9-11 am and April 16, 1:30-3:30 pm (sessions will cover the same material) Location: Robertson Library room 235 In this seminar, participants will learn ways to prepare, inspect, report and follow up on workplace hazards. The workshop uses group and individual activities involving common hazard scenarios and sample forms to guide you along in your next workplace safety inspection. Please register for any of these sessions through Debbie McKie (dmckie@upei.ca) Note that other Occupational Health and Safety training opportunities are available through WCB at this link: http://www.wcb.pe.ca/DocumentManagement/Document/pub_ohsseminarschedule…

New homestay host families are required to accommodate UPEI international students for periods as short as two weeks this summer, and for longer term arrangements. A description of the program, rates, and the HOST Family Application form is available at: http://www.upei.ca/iro/live-homestay-family If you are interested in learning more, please contact homestay@eastlink.ca, or call Reiko Dolan at 566-3322.

Dr. Jason Clyburne, Department of Chemistry, Saint Mary’s University will present a seminar on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:30 pm. Dr. Clyburne’s presentation is entitled “Unusual Anions in Ion – Rich Media and Their Implication in Catalysis and in Nature.” The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Room 212.

Emergency First Aid and CPR Training will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 9:00 am-3:30 pm in AVC 286A North. The training is covered by the Health and Safety Budget. Space is limited so please sign up early. If you would like to attend the training session, please pre-register by contacting Debbie McKie at dmckie@upei.ca. Workplace Safety Inspections Sessions will take place April 15, 9-11 am and April 16, 1:30-3:30 pm (sessions will cover the same material) Location: Robertson Library room 235 In this seminar, participants will learn ways to prepare, inspect, report and follow up on workplace hazards. The workshop uses group and individual activities involving common hazard scenarios and sample forms to guide you along in your next workplace safety inspection. Please register for any of these sessions through Debbie McKie (dmckie@upei.ca) Note that other Occupational Health and Safety training opportunities are available through WCB at this link: http://www.wcb.pe.ca/DocumentManagement/Document/pub_ohsseminarschedule…

New homestay host families are required to accommodate UPEI international students for periods as short as two weeks this summer, and for longer term arrangements. A description of the program, rates, and the HOST Family Application form is available at: http://www.upei.ca/iro/live-homestay-family If you are interested in learning more, please contact homestay@eastlink.ca, or call Reiko Dolan at 566-3322.

Weather permitting, the second-year engineering students' final design presentation for community and industry clients is scheduled for Thursday March 27 from 2:30-5:30 pm in AVC C. Seven design projects will be presented including Vector Aerospace, Magin Snowboards, The Mount CCC, Country View Farms, Mikinduri Children of Hope, UPEISU, and Dr. Bill Whelan Bio-Optics. This is a formal presentation and all are welcome to attend!

Weather permitting, the second-year engineering students' final design presentation for community and industry clients is scheduled for Thursday March 27 from 2:30-5:30 pm in AVC C. Seven design projects will be presented including Vector Aerospace, Magin Snowboards, The Mount CCC, Country View Farms, Mikinduri Children of Hope, UPEISU, and Dr. Bill Whelan Bio-Optics. This is a formal presentation and all are welcome to attend!

The UPEI Food Bank, housed at the Chaplaincy Centre, has been supported all year by individuals, departments, schools, and faculties. Students have donated so others aren't hungry. Thank you! The shelves are bare as we get to the end of the semester, and the students are still coming. We have approximately 15 regulars, plus folks who need a bit of help "until their next cheque." Some students are feeding families at home, while others are only able to look out for their own needs. Popular items include: spaghetti and sauce, tuna/ham/turkey flakes, rice, peanut butter, snacks - granola bars, pudding/fruit cups. Some have donated toothpaste, and other persona hygiene products, which is also helpful and appreciated. The food bank will be open throughout April and May, so any help you can offer will be appreciated. And again, thank you! -Sister Sue

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, March 31 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!