Ancient Greece was far away and long ago, but it will be up close and personal in UPEI’s Faculty Lounge this Spring. Vagabond Productions will be staging the Greek tragedy of Electra by Euripides. Director Greg Doran’s vision is to bring Electra into the 21st century by putting a modern political spin on things. “At its heart, Electra can be read as a play about the financial dispossession of two characters, Orestes and Electra. I saw it as an opportunity to highlight current economic and political divisions in society. I feel the play offers an interesting insight for today’s society.” Electra is its tenth show. The show runs March 18 to March 22 in The Faculty Lounge, in the Main Building. The doors will open at 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Admission is pay-what-you-can and seating is limited, so make sure to show up early. For more information, you can contact the Theatre Studies Program at 566-6013 or Dr. Greg Doran at gdoran@upei.ca.

Please join Dr. Karen Samis, UPEI Biology Department, for the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. The presentation entitled “Why I came to PEI for the beaches and ended up in a ditch. The story of sea rocket and lupines” will be held on Friday, March 21 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science, Room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, a ‘Smart TV’ display unit will be officially unveiled at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. The new TV will be used to view pre-recorded services, inspirational videos, and telepresent services at other religious gatherings, and provide a service to those who cannot be physically present. The ‘Smart TV’ is capable of connecting directly to the Web to enhance collaboration and accessibility. The TV’s main use will be continued outreach and accessibility to all faith groups. The ‘Smart TV’ was made possible through the Unitarian Fellowship of Prince Edward Island, UPEI’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Connection Point Christian Church. For more information on the event, please contact Sister Sue Kidd at (902) 894-2876 or Chris Vessey at (902) 566-0520.

Please note that the Contract Approval Control form, or cover sheet, for University contracts (except Research contracts) has been updated. We would now like the originators of contracts to include the following additional details: 1) the start date of the contract; 2) the end date of the contract; and 3) the dollar value of the contract. The revised Contract Approval Control form can be found on the Comptroller's Office website under "Forms" located at: http://www.upei.ca/finance/comptroller/comptroller-forms Can you please use this new form when you prepare a contract. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Mohamed Hassan, PhD Physics visiting student will present a seminar on Thursday, March 20 at 12:30 pm in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Room 212. The presentation is entitled “Theoretical Study on Nanotubes Heterojunctions Energies and their Potential Application as Nanodevices.” All are welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, a ‘Smart TV’ display unit will be officially unveiled at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. The new TV will be used to view pre-recorded services, inspirational videos, and telepresent services at other religious gatherings, and provide a service to those who cannot be physically present. The ‘Smart TV’ is capable of connecting directly to the Web to enhance collaboration and accessibility. The TV’s main use will be continued outreach and accessibility to all faith groups. The ‘Smart TV’ was made possible through the Unitarian Fellowship of Prince Edward Island, UPEI’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Connection Point Christian Church. For more information on the event, please contact Sister Sue Kidd at (902) 894-2876 or Chris Vessey at (902) 566-0520.

The Board of Governors and the Senate of the University of Prince Edward Island invite all members of the UPEI community and the general public to the Installation of Dr. Don McDougall as the eighth Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Dr. McDougall is a leader who has been dedicated to the University of Prince Edward Island since he attended St. Dunstan’s High School and University and continues to be so after graciously and enthusiastically accepting this voluntary role as Chancellor. Members of Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to be a part of the Academic Procession and Ceremony. If you wish to participate, please contact Rebecca Gass, Events and Protocol Officer, at rjgass@upei.ca or 566-0949 for more information and to reserve a gown.

Please note that the Contract Approval Control form, or cover sheet, for University contracts (except Research contracts) has been updated. We would now like the originators of contracts to include the following additional details: 1) the start date of the contract; 2) the end date of the contract; and 3) the dollar value of the contract. The revised Contract Approval Control form can be found on the Comptroller's Office website under "Forms" located at: http://www.upei.ca/finance/comptroller/comptroller-forms Can you please use this new form when you prepare a contract. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Mohamed Hassan, PhD Physics visiting student will present a seminar on Thursday, March 20 at 12:30 pm in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Room 212. The presentation is entitled “Theoretical Study on Nanotubes Heterojunctions Energies and their Potential Application as Nanodevices.” All are welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, a ‘Smart TV’ display unit will be officially unveiled at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. The new TV will be used to view pre-recorded services, inspirational videos, and telepresent services at other religious gatherings, and provide a service to those who cannot be physically present. The ‘Smart TV’ is capable of connecting directly to the Web to enhance collaboration and accessibility. The TV’s main use will be continued outreach and accessibility to all faith groups. The ‘Smart TV’ was made possible through the Unitarian Fellowship of Prince Edward Island, UPEI’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Connection Point Christian Church. For more information on the event, please contact Sister Sue Kidd at (902) 894-2876 or Chris Vessey at (902) 566-0520.

The Board of Governors and the Senate of the University of Prince Edward Island invite all members of the UPEI community and the general public to the Installation of Dr. Don McDougall as the eighth Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Dr. McDougall is a leader who has been dedicated to the University of Prince Edward Island since he attended St. Dunstan’s High School and University and continues to be so after graciously and enthusiastically accepting this voluntary role as Chancellor. Members of Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to be a part of the Academic Procession and Ceremony. If you wish to participate, please contact Rebecca Gass, Events and Protocol Officer, at rjgass@upei.ca or 566-0949 for more information and to reserve a gown.

UPEI and the Canadian Association of Physicist- Science Atlantic Physics Lecture Tour will be hosting a seminar talk by Dr. Paul François, Department of Physics, McGill University on Wednesday, March 19 at 12:30 pm in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Room 212. Dr. François’s presentation is entitled “Towards a Physics of Evolution?” All are welcome to attend.

The 2014 Grad Week Committee is looking for nominations for the following awards and positions, all nominees must be graduating. Just send the name of the person you are nominating to vpactivities@upeisu.ca with a brief description on why they deserve the award. Nominations will be accepted until noon on Friday, March 14. The Owen MacDonald Memorial Award - Awarded by the Senior Class of ‘70 and succeeding Senior Classes This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence and the outstanding contribution to the Senior Class in his/her final year of study. The Crescam Serviendo Award (May I Grow By Serving) - Dedicated by Class of ‘72 This award is presented to both a male and a female member of the Senior Class who has contributed most to the life of the University during their years attending UPEI. The Class of 98 Leadership Award – Established by the Senior Class of ‘98 This award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made a considerable contribution to Campus Life, particularly to the Senior Class. The Senior Class Spirit Award This award goes to someone who really exemplifies UPEI pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in UPEI during his or her years of attendance, and who shows and overall love for the UPEI spirit. Life Executive Awards The Life Executive will be responsible for the affairs of the Class of 2014, including maintaining communications with the Class of 2014 as trust officers of Class funds, and as a liaison between Alumni and the Class of 2014. The Life Executive will also have the authority to appoint replacements when and if needed. -Life Executive President for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Vice-President for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Secretary for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Treasurer for the Senior Class of 2014

The UPEISU Spring General Election is currently underway! Candidate Debate is Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30 pm in The Wave, and voting occurs March 18 and 19 via students' campus login. Professors and staff alike are asked to encourage students to participate and vote! Referendum questions along with more details can be found on the UPEISU website at upeisu.ca/notice/2014/03/referendum-questions

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals, and/or amendments, is Friday March 28. These protocols will be reviewed at the April 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 the March deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104.

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 17 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!

Emiley MacKinnon, a fourth-year biology major, is conducting a research project on the presence of urban coyotes on Prince Edward Island as a part of the Canid Ecology and Behaviour class. If you want to help, go to the link below to report your coyote sighting. If you have any questions or wish to submit a photo, email upeicoyote2014@gmail.com http://discoveryspace.upei.ca/amars/node/add/coyote-node

There will be a Basic Biosafety Training session on Friday, March 28 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm in AVC Room 287N. If interested, please email your name, department, and phone number to Carol Heartz, Research Services at heartz@upei.ca

On Thursday, March 20 from 4:00-6:30 pm, UPEI's Master of Arts in Island Studies will host an info session in Room 222, Kelley Memorial Building. The MAIS program offers the first interdisciplinary graduate program in international, comparative island studies in Canada, and one of the first of its kind in the world. This thesis-based program is designed for working professionals and those who want to develop expertise in island issues, whether it pertains to PEI or to other world islands. Many of the classes are offered in the evenings, which provides flexibility and convenience to fit a variety of schedules. For more information on UPEI’s MAIS program or the info session, please contact Jim Randall, UPEI’s MAIS Coordinator, 620-5013, mais@upei.ca or visit http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/island-studies

Thomas V. Hilton will present his Master of Education Thesis Defense on Monday, March 17 at 4:00 pm in Kelley Building, room 211. Thesis Title: "Schooling and Practices of Freedom of ‘Out’ Queer Youth on Prince Edward Island." Jeela Palluq-Cloutier will present her Master of Education Thesis Defense on Friday, March 21, at 3:30 pm in Memorial Hall, room 417. Thesis Title: "The Standardization of Inuktut in the Education System in Nunavut." All are welcome.