The Accounting Office will be implementing a new petty cash procedure going forward. This procedure is detailed here (http://www.upei.ca/accounting/petty-cash). Over the next few weeks all current petty cash holders and department authorities will be contacted to assist them in the conversion to the new procedure. In the meantime, if you have questions please contact Deidre Smith, Accounting Office Manager Ext .0470, dasmith@upei.ca.

At tomorrow's Graduate Research on Tap, join two UPEI graduate students for discussions about the language of rats... and about how island fishing communities are learning to adapt. The event begins 7 pm, Tuesday, February 25 at the Wave in UPEI's W. A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Daphne Gill, a recent post doctoral fellow in Biomedical Sciences. The title of her discussion is "What does the rat say? Investigating rat communication." Emily Thomas, a student in the Masters of Arts - Island Studies program, will lead the second discussion entitled "Dragged and Trapped: An examination of island fishing communities in Newfoundland and Maine.” Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Dr. Tyson MacCormack, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mount Allison University, will present a seminar on Wednesday, February 26 at 12:30 pm. Dr. MacCormack’s presentation is entitled “Nanoparticle-Protein Interactions and Their Consequences to Physiology and Metabolism.” The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212.

The Atlantic Veterinary College will host a community workshop entitled “Care of the Geriatric Pet” on Wednesday, March 5, in Lecture Theatre A, from 7 to 8:30 pm. With advances in veterinary medicine, proper nutrition, and increased awareness of pet owners, pets are living longer lives. How do owners prepare for, and provide the best care during, their pet’s senior years? At what age is a pet considered senior or geriatric? Dr. Peter Foley, assistant professor of small animal internal medicine, will discuss common diseases of older pets, how to spot symptoms of potential illnesses or problems, and how to handle their special needs. He will also present information on end of life issues and euthanasia. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Donations to the AVC Friends and Family are gratefully accepted. For information, call (902) 566-0589 or visit upei.ca/avc.

The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held Wednesday, March 12, 1:00 - 4:00 pm in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons Rm 287N, AVC. 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 me by email animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 5 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.

On April 15, 9-11 am, and April 16 1:30-3:30 pm, Workplace Safety Inspections sessions will take place in the 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…

On Wednesday, February 26, 1:30-3:30 pm, "Speak Up for Workplace Safety" seminar will take place in the Duffy Science Centre - lecture theatre 135. This seminar is intended to motivate workers to challenge the silence that can lead to unsafe practices and conditions. Talking to the boss or a co-worker about safety can be difficult. This session will help workers understand why there is often a culture of silence in our workplace and learn ways to overcome it, and will demonstrate one communication technique to bring safety issues to the forefront. Please register for this session 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…

Over the last several weeks, Dr. Gerry Hopkirk, former Dean of Education at UPEI and workplace facilitator has been offering sessions on Creating A Positive Workplace Environment. Feedback tells us that these sessions are valuable and time well spent. Due to demand, another session will be offered on: Monday, February 24, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 (location tbd) If you have not had an opportunity to attend a session, we would encourage you to do so. We've had great participation from staff, but would like to see more faculty attend as well. Please register with Human Resources (humanresource@upei.ca). For additional information on these sessions, please visit the Human Resources website at http://www.upei.ca/hr/. Thank you and we look forward to another great session and the chance to spend some time learning together. Human Resources and the Healthy Campus Committee

At the next Graduate Research on Tap, join two UPEI graduate students for discussions about the language of rats and about how island fishing communities are learning to adapt. The event begins 7 pm, Tuesday, February 25 at the Wave in UPEI's W. A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Daphne Gill, a recent post doctoral fellow in Biomedical Sciences. The title of her discussion is "What does the rat say? Investigating rat communication." Emily Thomas, a student in the Masters of Arts - Island Studies program, will lead the second discussion entitled "Dragged and Trapped: An examination of island fishing communities in Newfoundland and Maine.” Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Erin McCauley, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will present a seminar called "Bacterial Communities Associated with the Octocorals Erythropodium caribaeorum and Antillogorgia elisabethae" on Tuesday, February 25 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

Over the last several weeks, Dr. Gerry Hopkirk, former Dean of Education at UPEI and workplace facilitator has been offering sessions on Creating A Positive Workplace Environment. Feedback tells us that these sessions are valuable and time well spent. Due to demand, another session will be offered on: Monday, February 24, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 (location tbd) If you have not had an opportunity to attend a session, we would encourage you to do so. We've had great participation from staff, but would like to see more faculty attend as well. Please register with Human Resources (humanresource@upei.ca). For additional information on these sessions, please visit the Human Resources website at http://www.upei.ca/hr/. Thank you and we look forward to another great session and the chance to spend some time learning together. Human Resources and the Healthy Campus Committee

At the next Graduate Research on Tap, join two UPEI graduate students for discussions about the language of rats and about how island fishing communities are learning to adapt. The event begins 7 pm, Tuesday, February 25 at the Wave in UPEI's W. A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Daphne Gill, a recent post doctoral fellow in Biomedical Sciences. The title of her discussion is "What does the rat say? Investigating rat communication." Emily Thomas, a student in the Masters of Arts - Island Studies program, will lead the second discussion entitled "Dragged and Trapped: An examination of island fishing communities in Newfoundland and Maine.” Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Erin McCauley, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will present a seminar called "Bacterial Communities Associated with the Octocorals Erythropodium caribaeorum and Antillogorgia elisabethae" on Tuesday, February 25 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a film showing of "Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change" on Thursday, February 20, 7 pm in AVC Lecture Room A. Nunavut-based director Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner) and researcher and filmmaker Dr. Ian Mauro (Seeds of Change) have teamed up with Inuit communities to document their knowledge and experience regarding climate change. This new documentary, the world’s first Inuktitut language film on the topic, takes the viewer “on the land” with elders and hunters to explore the social and ecological impacts of a warming Arctic. Mark Sandiford, executive director of Culture PEI, 2008 Gemini Award winner for "Qallunaat, Why White People Are Funny" will be introducing the movie, sharing his experiences and viewpoints of living and working in the Arctic for many years. Presented by Cinema Politica Charlottetown and Sierra Club-Atlantic Canada Chapter. Please call Cooper Institute 894-4573 for more info.

AUS Men's Basketball Championship February 28-March 2, Halifax Metro Centre FAN BUS Panther Fans interested in taking the Fan Bus to attend can sign up by visiting or calling Panther Central at 566-0368. Cost is $90 plus game ticket cost. Bus will depart UPEI on Friday, February 28 at 1:00 pm and return on Sunday, March 2 after the Championship game. Seats not confirmed unless paid and minimum 40 required by Wednesday, February 26 at noon for bus to go. TICKET INFORMATION Ticket packages are on sale now, and along with individual session tickets, can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at 902-451-1221 or visiting www.ticketatlantic.com. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in Section 6. FLOOR SECTION (For UPEI games) Student Panther fans can purchase floor tickets for every game UPEI is playing. Only 75 are available, cost is $10. To purchase, drop by or call Panther Central at 566-0368.

UPEI Faculty of Education students are hosting their final fundraiser this Saturday -- an internationally-themed dinner -- featuring dishes from each country that BEd students studying in the international and indigenous specializations travel to. There will be great entertainment, and a silent and live auction. Any support is greatly appreciated! INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND AUCTION with Chef Emily Wells Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 6 pm Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown, PE Tickets: $30 each FOR TICKETS CALL: (902) 620-5155 Students are also selling tickets at $20 each for a chance to win a $3000 travel voucher with the Travel Store. A maximum of only 600 tickets will be sold, so odds are good! “Thank you for supporting our international and indigenous specializations.”

There will be a film showing of "Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change" on Thursday, February 20, 7 pm in AVC Lecture Room A. Nunavut-based director Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner) and researcher and filmmaker Dr. Ian Mauro (Seeds of Change) have teamed up with Inuit communities to document their knowledge and experience regarding climate change. This new documentary, the world’s first Inuktitut language film on the topic, takes the viewer “on the land” with elders and hunters to explore the social and ecological impacts of a warming Arctic. Mark Sandiford, executive director of Culture PEI, 2008 Gemini Award winner for "Qallunaat, Why White People Are Funny" will be introducing the movie, sharing his experiences and viewpoints of living and working in the Arctic for many years. Presented by Cinema Politica Charlottetown and Sierra Club-Atlantic Canada Chapter. Please call Cooper Institute 894-4573 for more info.

AUS Men's Basketball Championship February 28-March 2, Halifax Metro Centre FAN BUS Panther Fans interested in taking the Fan Bus to attend can sign up by visiting or calling Panther Central at 566-0368. Cost is $90 plus game ticket cost. Bus will depart UPEI on Friday, February 28 at 1:00 pm and return on Sunday, March 2 after the Championship game. Seats not confirmed unless paid and minimum 40 required by Wednesday, February 26 at noon for bus to go. TICKET INFORMATION Ticket packages are on sale now, and along with individual session tickets, can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at 902-451-1221 or visiting www.ticketatlantic.com. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in Section 6. FLOOR SECTION (For UPEI games) Student Panther fans can purchase floor tickets for every game UPEI is playing. Only 75 are available, cost is $10. To purchase, drop by or call Panther Central at 566-0368.

UPEI Faculty of Education students are hosting their final fundraiser this Saturday -- an internationally-themed dinner -- featuring dishes from each country that BEd students studying in the international and indigenous specializations travel to. There will be great entertainment, and a silent and live auction. Any support is greatly appreciated! INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND AUCTION with Chef Emily Wells Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 6 pm Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown, PE Tickets: $30 each FOR TICKETS CALL: (902) 620-5155 Students are also selling tickets at $20 each for a chance to win a $3000 travel voucher with the Travel Store. A maximum of only 600 tickets will be sold, so odds are good! “Thank you for supporting our international and indigenous specializations.”

Please join Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, UPEI, for the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. Dr. Taylor’s presentation “Do school nutrition policies change children’s eating habits?” will be held on Friday, February 21, at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science, Room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.