This year marks the 50th anniversary of Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations. It's formally recognized by both governments as “the Year of Korea in Canada” and “the Year of Canada in Korea.” A special presentation by Mr. Hee-yong Cho, South Korean Ambassador to Canada will take place on Thursday, September 12, 3:30–4:20 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Mr. Cho will introduce the past, present, and future of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations and discuss a strategic partnership between two nations by identifying new ways to enhance South Korea’s relationships with Atlantic Canada. He will educate UPEI students, faculty, staff, and the general public about this vital topic and its international implications for educational, business, or career opportunities and benefits in PEI or South Korea. The presentation is co-hosted by UPEI's Faculty of Arts—Asian Studies, History, and Political Science. For more information, please contact Susie Jay at 566-0480, jay@upei.ca; or Professor Edward Chung at 566-0324, chung@upei.ca All are welcome to attend!

UPEI staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the O-Week banquet on Thursday, September 5 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall. It's a great opportunity to meet new students, celebrate their Shinerama success, and recognize O-Week's top team, most spirited first-year student, and top O-Week leader. The UPEI Shinerama 2013 fundraising total will also be announced! Tickets can be purchased for $20 by contacting Candice Heigh at (902)566-0530 or admin@upeisu.ca

Programs: Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate - beginning October 1 Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution - beginning October 1 Facilitation Skills Certificate - beginning October 8 Certificate in Effective Communication - beginning October 10 New Managers Series - beginning October 17 Program details can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/professionaldevelopment/non-credit-cert Courses: Writing for the Workplace - October 10–November 14 (combines in class and online delivery) Introduction to Project Management - November 26–28 Essentials of Workplace Writing - January 8 Creating a Workplace of Respect and Trust - January 9 Descriptions for these courses and more can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/2013-fall-schedule Please contact lifelong@upei.ca or 566-0336 if you have any questions.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations. It's formally recognized by both governments as “the Year of Korea in Canada” and “the Year of Canada in Korea.” A special presentation by Mr. Hee-yong Cho, South Korean Ambassador to Canada will take place on Thursday, September 12, 3:30–4:20 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Mr. Cho will introduce the past, present, and future of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations and discuss a strategic partnership between two nations by identifying new ways to enhance South Korea’s relationships with Atlantic Canada. He will educate UPEI students, faculty, staff, and the general public about this vital topic and its international implications for educational, business, or career opportunities and benefits in PEI or South Korea. The presentation is co-hosted by UPEI's Faculty of Arts—Asian Studies, History, and Political Science. For more information, please contact Susie Jay at 566-0480, jay@upei.ca; or Professor Edward Chung at 566-0324, chung@upei.ca All are welcome to attend!

Animal Welfare in Practice - Companion Animal Behaviour SJDAWC and AW Club, September 13-14; lecture theatre A The 9th annual “Animal Welfare: In Practice” conference will focus on common behaviour issues in dogs and cats, their impact on the welfare of pets, and the importance of positive interactions in the prevention and management of such problems. There will be a public talk on Friday evening (“My dog just tore down my blinds…. and other behavior issues in dogs and cats”) and clinical presentations on Saturday on treatment of behavior problems in dogs and in cats (Dr. Barbara Sherman), and pharmacology of drugs used (Dr. Sandra McConkey). Please see www.upei.ca/awc for details and registration information (deadline Sept. 6).

The Atlantic Veterinary College will no longer be staffed by Security Attendants, as of September 9, 2013. Following that date, security needs at AVC will be responded to by UPEI Security Officers on a priority-dispatch basis. Security response to non-emergency requirements at AVC will be limited and departments should adjust their operating procedures accordingly. Facilities Management (Security Services Division) has been in consultation with AVC administration and departments regarding this change and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allen Veale, UPEI Security Servies, at 0988 or veale@upei.ca.

Faculty and graduate students interested in program evaluation are welcome to attend a program evaluation workshop offered by the Canadian Evaluation Society, PEI Chapter. Keynote speakers include focus group gurus, Dr. Richard Krueger and Dr. Mary Anne Casey. UPEI's own Dr. Blake Jelley is also one of the featured presenters. For more information, contact Dr. Tess Miller at (902) 620-5072 or tmiller@upei.ca

Want to learn how to play Squash? We will be holding Learn to Play Squash Clinics on Saturday, September 21: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm, Saturday, October 26: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm. The clinic is at no cost for our members and UPEI students. If you would like to attend please visit the Panther Central desk and sign up. Pre-registration is required as we have 8 spots available per time session.

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Monday September 9 for the September 2013 meeting. Please ensure that you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building. Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting.

The Office of Graduate Studies has moved from Main 301 to Kelley 201. The main contact for the Office of Graduate Studies is Colleen Gallant at 620-5120 or cgallant@upei.ca. Please touch base with Colleen for any of your graduate studies related questions.

Animal Welfare in Practice - Companion Animal Behaviour SJDAWC and AW Club, September 13-14; lecture theatre A The 9th annual “Animal Welfare: In Practice” conference will focus on common behaviour issues in dogs and cats, their impact on the welfare of pets, and the importance of positive interactions in the prevention and management of such problems. There will be a public talk on Friday evening (“My dog just tore down my blinds…. and other behavior issues in dogs and cats”) and clinical presentations on Saturday on treatment of behavior problems in dogs and in cats (Dr. Barbara Sherman), and pharmacology of drugs used (Dr. Sandra McConkey). Please see www.upei.ca/awc for details and registration information (deadline Sept. 6).

The Atlantic Veterinary College will no longer be staffed by Security Attendants, as of September 9, 2013. Following that date, security needs at AVC will be responded to by UPEI Security Officers on a priority-dispatch basis. Security response to non-emergency requirements at AVC will be limited and departments should adjust their operating procedures accordingly. Facilities Management (Security Services Division) has been in consultation with AVC administration and departments regarding this change and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allen Veale, UPEI Security Servies, at 0988 or veale@upei.ca.

Faculty and graduate students interested in program evaluation are welcome to attend a program evaluation workshop offered by the Canadian Evaluation Society, PEI Chapter. Keynote speakers include focus group gurus, Dr. Richard Krueger and Dr. Mary Anne Casey. UPEI's own Dr. Blake Jelley is also one of the featured presenters. For more information, contact Dr. Tess Miller at (902) 620-5072 or tmiller@upei.ca

Want to learn how to play Squash? We will be holding Learn to Play Squash Clinics on Saturday, September 21: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm, Saturday, October 26: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm. The clinic is at no cost for our members and UPEI students. If you would like to attend please visit the Panther Central desk and sign up. Pre-registration is required as we have 8 spots available per time session.

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Monday September 9 for the September 2013 meeting. Please ensure that you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building. Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting.

The Atlantic Veterinary College will no longer be staffed by Security Attendants, as of September 9, 2013. Following that date, security needs at AVC will be responded to by UPEI Security Officers on a priority-dispatch basis. Security response to non-emergency requirements at AVC will be limited and departments should adjust their operating procedures accordingly. Facilities Management (Security Services Division) has been in consultation with AVC administration and departments regarding this change and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allen Veale, UPEI Security Servies, at 0988 or veale@upei.ca.

Faculty and graduate students interested in program evaluation are welcome to attend a program evaluation workshop offered by the Canadian Evaluation Society, PEI Chapter. Keynote speakers include focus group gurus, Dr. Richard Krueger and Dr. Mary Anne Casey. UPEI's own Dr. Blake Jelley is also one of the featured presenters. For more information, contact Dr. Tess Miller at (902) 620-5072 or tmiller@upei.ca

Want to learn how to play Squash? We will be holding Learn to Play Squash Clinics on Saturday, September 21: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm, Saturday, October 26: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm. The clinic is at no cost for our members and UPEI students. If you would like to attend please visit the Panther Central desk and sign up. Pre-registration is required as we have 8 spots available per time session.

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Monday September 9 for the September 2013 meeting. Please ensure that you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building. Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting.

Animal Welfare in Practice - Companion Animal Behaviour SJDAWC and AW Club, September 13-14; lecture theatre A The 9th annual “Animal Welfare: In Practice” conference will focus on common behaviour issues in dogs and cats, their impact on the welfare of pets, and the importance of positive interactions in the prevention and management of such problems. There will be a public talk on Friday evening (“My dog just tore down my blinds…. and other behavior issues in dogs and cats”) and clinical presentations on Saturday on treatment of behavior problems in dogs and in cats (Dr. Barbara Sherman), and pharmacology of drugs used (Dr. Sandra McConkey). Please see www.upei.ca/awc for details and registration information (deadline Sept. 6).