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, May 13 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 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

As we are about to move to a new Moodle in September, our multistage rollout begins! Our first stage is offering two 5-week summer sessions in what's new and better about the new Moodle! These sessions meet face to face once a week and have some online exercises to be completed between sessions. Please take two minutes to fill in the following form regarding when you want to attend: https://docs.google.com/a/upei.ca/forms/d/1DdEPsSlUJ-k9m60Rph7t_gJq8Xv_…

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, May 13 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 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

As we are about to move to a new Moodle in September, our multistage rollout begins! Our first stage is offering two 5-week summer sessions in what's new and better about the new Moodle! These sessions meet face to face once a week and have some online exercises to be completed between sessions. Please take two minutes to fill in the following form regarding when you want to attend: https://docs.google.com/a/upei.ca/forms/d/1DdEPsSlUJ-k9m60Rph7t_gJq8Xv_…

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, May 13 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 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

There's just a little time left to register for Time to Write, the faculty writing retreat scheduled for May 20-24 at the Stanley Bridge Resort. The cost is $200, and includes accommodation and food for the duration of the retreat. Time to Write is open to tenured and tenure-stream faculty at UPEI. For more information, or to register, visit research.upei.ca/timetowrite

UPEI's Executive MBA program is pleased to open up limited seats in their Negotiation & Conflict Management course (Business 785) which is a one-week intensive course that will take place June 24 to 28, 2013. This course is about understanding the dynamics of conflict in the workplace and how to use negotiation & conflict management skills. The week will include skill development sessions and a formal negotiation simulation. Full details about this course and how to apply are provided in the attached flyer and at the following URL: https://files.upei.ca/business/emba_at_upei.pdf *For those who have been considering the UPEI Executive MBA, this is a great opportunity to experience the program, faculty and to meet current students! Your acceptance into this course does not guarantee acceptance into the UPEI Executive MBA program, but the course will serve as a credit towards your MBA degree if you decide to apply and are accepted into the full program for a future year. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UPEI EMBA program coordinator at 566-6474 or by email: mba@upei.ca

There's just a little time left to register for Time to Write, the faculty writing retreat scheduled for May 20-24 at the Stanley Bridge Resort. The cost is $200, and includes accommodation and food for the duration of the retreat. Time to Write is open to tenured and tenure-stream faculty at UPEI. For more information, or to register, visit research.upei.ca/timetowrite

UPEI's Executive MBA program is pleased to open up limited seats in their Negotiation & Conflict Management course (Business 785) which is a one-week intensive course that will take place June 24 to 28, 2013. This course is about understanding the dynamics of conflict in the workplace and how to use negotiation & conflict management skills. The week will include skill development sessions and a formal negotiation simulation. Full details about this course and how to apply are provided in the attached flyer and at the following URL: https://files.upei.ca/business/emba_at_upei.pdf *For those who have been considering the UPEI Executive MBA, this is a great opportunity to experience the program, faculty and to meet current students! Your acceptance into this course does not guarantee acceptance into the UPEI Executive MBA program, but the course will serve as a credit towards your MBA degree if you decide to apply and are accepted into the full program for a future year. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UPEI EMBA program coordinator at 566-6474 or by email: mba@upei.ca

There's just a little time left to register for Time to Write, the faculty writing retreat scheduled for May 20-24 at the Stanley Bridge Resort. The cost is $200, and includes accommodation and food for the duration of the retreat. Time to Write is open to tenured and tenure-stream faculty at UPEI. For more information, or to register, visit research.upei.ca/timetowrite

UPEI's Executive MBA program is pleased to open up limited seats in their Negotiation & Conflict Management course (Business 785) which is a one-week intensive course that will take place June 24 to 28, 2013. This course is about understanding the dynamics of conflict in the workplace and how to use negotiation & conflict management skills. The week will include skill development sessions and a formal negotiation simulation. Full details about this course and how to apply are provided in the attached flyer and at the following URL: https://files.upei.ca/business/emba_at_upei.pdf *For those who have been considering the UPEI Executive MBA, this is a great opportunity to experience the program, faculty and to meet current students! Your acceptance into this course does not guarantee acceptance into the UPEI Executive MBA program, but the course will serve as a credit towards your MBA degree if you decide to apply and are accepted into the full program for a future year. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UPEI EMBA program coordinator at 566-6474 or by email: mba@upei.ca

Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: An easier payment option for UPEI employees. You can pay for these sessions through payroll deduction if you sign up for 2 or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Strength 'n' Cardio Circuit This intense workout combines heart-pumping cardio, core-building, and an overall fitness workout full of variety! Be prepared to push your limits and have fun doing it. Fitness instructor Christina Sonier will lead two different sessions: one on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 am and one Thursdays 5:00-5:45 pm. Wednesday sessions start on May 22 and Thursday sessions start on May 23. Fitness Rowing The goal of this class is to provide participants with a pace appropriate for each new or experienced rower. You will be exposed to an endurance, speed, and strength workout that will leave you anticipating your next class. Experienced rower Tony Landry will lead the class on Fridays from 6:30-7:15 am beginning May 31. TRX Suspension Training The TRX Suspension Training system is a growing fitness sensation! Known for "all core, all the time," TRX Suspension Training and the discipline of Pilates complement each other perfectly. Every exercise builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability all at the same time! Fitness instructor Kathleen MacPhee will lead this class on Tuesdays from noon-12:45 beginning May 28. Runners Speed-work Training This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the track (indoors and outside). You will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Tracey Gairns-Brioux, fitness instructor, will be using TRX suspension training and the track to improve your strength and increase your running speed. The next session begins May 28 and is held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:15 am. Bootcamp This class is guaranteed to bring a sweat to your brow! Exercises using your own body weight are designed to challenge you aerobically and increase your muscle tone. We'll also use TRX suspension training while on the track. Tracey Gairns-Brioux will lead these sessions. Monday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 27. Wednesday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 29. Thursday sessions will be from from 6:30-7:15 am and will start on June 6. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques, and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. Please note that pre-registration is required for all fitness programs. More Panther fitness programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs. For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: An easier payment option for UPEI employees. You can pay for these sessions through payroll deduction if you sign up for 2 or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Strength 'n' Cardio Circuit This intense workout combines heart-pumping cardio, core-building, and an overall fitness workout full of variety! Be prepared to push your limits and have fun doing it. Fitness instructor Christina Sonier will lead two different sessions: one on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 am and one Thursdays 5:00-5:45 pm. Wednesday sessions start on May 22 and Thursday sessions start on May 23. Fitness Rowing The goal of this class is to provide participants with a pace appropriate for each new or experienced rower. You will be exposed to an endurance, speed, and strength workout that will leave you anticipating your next class. Experienced rower Tony Landry will lead the class on Fridays from 6:30-7:15 am beginning May 31. TRX Suspension Training The TRX Suspension Training system is a growing fitness sensation! Known for "all core, all the time," TRX Suspension Training and the discipline of Pilates complement each other perfectly. Every exercise builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability all at the same time! Fitness instructor Kathleen MacPhee will lead this class on Tuesdays from noon-12:45 beginning May 28. Runners Speed-work Training This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the track (indoors and outside). You will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Tracey Gairns-Brioux, fitness instructor, will be using TRX suspension training and the track to improve your strength and increase your running speed. The next session begins May 28 and is held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:15 am. Bootcamp This class is guaranteed to bring a sweat to your brow! Exercises using your own body weight are designed to challenge you aerobically and increase your muscle tone. We'll also use TRX suspension training while on the track. Tracey Gairns-Brioux will lead these sessions. Monday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 27. Wednesday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 29. Thursday sessions will be from from 6:30-7:15 am and will start on June 6. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques, and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. Please note that pre-registration is required for all fitness programs. More Panther fitness programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs. For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: An easier payment option for UPEI employees. You can pay for these sessions through payroll deduction if you sign up for 2 or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Strength 'n' Cardio Circuit This intense workout combines heart-pumping cardio, core-building, and an overall fitness workout full of variety! Be prepared to push your limits and have fun doing it. Fitness instructor Christina Sonier will lead two different sessions: one on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 am and one Thursdays 5:00-5:45 pm. Wednesday sessions start on May 22 and Thursday sessions start on May 23. Fitness Rowing The goal of this class is to provide participants with a pace appropriate for each new or experienced rower. You will be exposed to an endurance, speed, and strength workout that will leave you anticipating your next class. Experienced rower Tony Landry will lead the class on Fridays from 6:30-7:15 am beginning May 31. TRX Suspension Training The TRX Suspension Training system is a growing fitness sensation! Known for "all core, all the time," TRX Suspension Training and the discipline of Pilates complement each other perfectly. Every exercise builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability all at the same time! Fitness instructor Kathleen MacPhee will lead this class on Tuesdays from noon-12:45 beginning May 28. Runners Speed-work Training This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the track (indoors and outside). You will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Tracey Gairns-Brioux, fitness instructor, will be using TRX suspension training and the track to improve your strength and increase your running speed. The next session begins May 28 and is held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:15 am. Bootcamp This class is guaranteed to bring a sweat to your brow! Exercises using your own body weight are designed to challenge you aerobically and increase your muscle tone. We'll also use TRX suspension training while on the track. Tracey Gairns-Brioux will lead these sessions. Monday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 27. Wednesday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 29. Thursday sessions will be from from 6:30-7:15 am and will start on June 6. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques, and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. Please note that pre-registration is required for all fitness programs. More Panther fitness programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs. For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

Sponsored by Island Studies Press Friday evening, May 17, 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Everyone welcome! New Adult Fiction by Stephen Law Tailings of Warren Peace leads readers through tendrils of the past, evoking memories and spirits that both guide and forewarn a man who repossesses gravestones, to a burial site in the highlands of Guatemala. The story is one of love, memory, the way the past haunts us, and the power of solidarity to save us. Author Information Stephen Law is a writer, organic farmer, and social activist. He first went to Latin America in his late teens, eventually working in El Salvador as the Peace Accords were negotiated. In 1998, he lived on the coast of Colombia in a region dominated by paramilitaries, providing accompaniment to Peace Communities. Since then, he has taken youth delegations to meet with Guatemalan activists and has engaged in campaigns that have exposed the impacts of corporate practices on communities in Canada and Latin America. He lives in Kennetcook, Nova Scotia with his partner and his two daughters. For more information, contact Joan Sinclair at Island Studies Press: 566-0386; ispstaff@upei.ca

Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: UPEI employees can pay for classes using payroll deduction, if you sign up for two (2) or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Integrated Strength & Movement Learn the use of the seven basic (primal) patterns to condition your entire body, producing a practically unlimited toolbox of exercises. Fitness instructor Anna Lacroix will be leading this class on Tuesdays from 5:00-5:45 pm, May 14-June 18. Strength 'n' Toning A muscular strength and endurance workout that uses resistance tubing, hand weight and your body weight for an all around workout. There is no cardio component to this class, but we'll leave you sweating. Fitness Instructor Lindsay Paynter will be leading this class on Tuesdays from 9:00-9:45 am, May 14-June 18. Running Speed & Strength Training The main focus of this program is to improve running speed for various distances including 5K-marathon. The program will include interval training on the track, speed workouts on the confederation trail and power exercises in the fitness centre to improve your running performance. Fitness trainer and marathon runner Stanley Chaisson will lead this program on Thursdays from 5:30-6:15 pm, May 16-June 20. Learn to Run Program This program is designed to safely introduce someone to the sport of running. The program is mainly for people who have no prior experience with running and would like to learn the basics to eventually finish a 5-km event with a combination of walking/running. Fitness trainer and marathon runner Stanley Chaisson will lead this program on Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm, May 16-June 20. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. More Panther Fitness Programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

Sponsored by Island Studies Press Friday evening, May 17, 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Everyone welcome! New Adult Fiction by Stephen Law Tailings of Warren Peace leads readers through tendrils of the past, evoking memories and spirits that both guide and forewarn a man who repossesses gravestones, to a burial site in the highlands of Guatemala. The story is one of love, memory, the way the past haunts us, and the power of solidarity to save us. Author Information Stephen Law is a writer, organic farmer, and social activist. He first went to Latin America in his late teens, eventually working in El Salvador as the Peace Accords were negotiated. In 1998, he lived on the coast of Colombia in a region dominated by paramilitaries, providing accompaniment to Peace Communities. Since then, he has taken youth delegations to meet with Guatemalan activists and has engaged in campaigns that have exposed the impacts of corporate practices on communities in Canada and Latin America. He lives in Kennetcook, Nova Scotia with his partner and his two daughters. For more information, contact Joan Sinclair at Island Studies Press: 566-0386; ispstaff@upei.ca

Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: UPEI employees can pay for classes using payroll deduction, if you sign up for two (2) or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Integrated Strength & Movement Learn the use of the seven basic (primal) patterns to condition your entire body, producing a practically unlimited toolbox of exercises. Fitness instructor Anna Lacroix will be leading this class on Tuesdays from 5:00-5:45 pm, May 14-June 18. Strength 'n' Toning A muscular strength and endurance workout that uses resistance tubing, hand weight and your body weight for an all around workout. There is no cardio component to this class, but we'll leave you sweating. Fitness Instructor Lindsay Paynter will be leading this class on Tuesdays from 9:00-9:45 am, May 14-June 18. Running Speed & Strength Training The main focus of this program is to improve running speed for various distances including 5K-marathon. The program will include interval training on the track, speed workouts on the confederation trail and power exercises in the fitness centre to improve your running performance. Fitness trainer and marathon runner Stanley Chaisson will lead this program on Thursdays from 5:30-6:15 pm, May 16-June 20. Learn to Run Program This program is designed to safely introduce someone to the sport of running. The program is mainly for people who have no prior experience with running and would like to learn the basics to eventually finish a 5-km event with a combination of walking/running. Fitness trainer and marathon runner Stanley Chaisson will lead this program on Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm, May 16-June 20. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. More Panther Fitness Programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: UPEI employees can pay for classes using payroll deduction, if you sign up for two (2) or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Integrated Strength & Movement Learn the use of the seven basic (primal) patterns to condition your entire body, producing a practically unlimited toolbox of exercises. Fitness instructor Anna Lacroix will be leading this class on Tuesdays from 5:00-5:45 pm, May 14-June 18. Strength 'n' Toning A muscular strength and endurance workout that uses resistance tubing, hand weight and your body weight for an all around workout. There is no cardio component to this class, but we'll leave you sweating. Fitness Instructor Lindsay Paynter will be leading this class on Tuesdays from 9:00-9:45 am, May 14-June 18. Running Speed & Strength Training The main focus of this program is to improve running speed for various distances including 5K-marathon. The program will include interval training on the track, speed workouts on the confederation trail and power exercises in the fitness centre to improve your running performance. Fitness trainer and marathon runner Stanley Chaisson will lead this program on Thursdays from 5:30-6:15 pm, May 16-June 20. Learn to Run Program This program is designed to safely introduce someone to the sport of running. The program is mainly for people who have no prior experience with running and would like to learn the basics to eventually finish a 5-km event with a combination of walking/running. Fitness trainer and marathon runner Stanley Chaisson will lead this program on Thursdays from 6:30-7:15 pm, May 16-June 20. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. More Panther Fitness Programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

Sponsored by Island Studies Press Friday evening, May 17, 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building Everyone welcome! New Adult Fiction by Stephen Law Tailings of Warren Peace leads readers through tendrils of the past, evoking memories and spirits that both guide and forewarn a man who repossesses gravestones, to a burial site in the highlands of Guatemala. The story is one of love, memory, the way the past haunts us, and the power of solidarity to save us. Author Information Stephen Law is a writer, organic farmer, and social activist. He first went to Latin America in his late teens, eventually working in El Salvador as the Peace Accords were negotiated. In 1998, he lived on the coast of Colombia in a region dominated by paramilitaries, providing accompaniment to Peace Communities. Since then, he has taken youth delegations to meet with Guatemalan activists and has engaged in campaigns that have exposed the impacts of corporate practices on communities in Canada and Latin America. He lives in Kennetcook, Nova Scotia with his partner and his two daughters. For more information, contact Joan Sinclair at Island Studies Press: 566-0386; ispstaff@upei.ca