EMBA graduate presents research on workplace bullying* UPEI’s executive MBA (EMBA) program and the PEI Business Women’s Association are partnering on an event which focuses on workplace bullying. The presentation and networking event takes place on Wednesday, March 13, 5:00–7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Jodi Murphy, a UPEI EMBA graduate and teacher with the Prince Edward Island English-language School Board will share her research findings on the current state of workplace bullying in Canada and the implications that this issue has on organizations. Some of her findings include the costs associated with workplace bullying, which come from loss of productivity, legal settlements, and loss of good employees who have been bullied and chose to leave the organization. Workplace bullying has negative effects on the target of bullying, the other employees who witness the incidents, the organization as a whole, and some believe there are societal consequences as well. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information on the event, or UPEI’s executive MBA program, contact Grace McCourt at (902) 566-6474 or mba@upei.ca

Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the public are invited to The Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 pm as four outstanding alumni take the stage to discuss their experiences at UPEI and how they have transitioned into successful careers. Alumni speakers include: Shannon MacDonald, Spenser MacPherson, Erin McGrath-Gaudet, and David McMillan. This is an initiative of the UPEI Student Union and is supported by the Department of Student Affairs and the UPEI alumni office. Anthony Gill 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca

On Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 pm the UPEI Jazz Ensemble will present their end-of-semester concert. Under the direction of David Shephard, the ensemble will perform favourite Big Band Charts from Duke Ellington to Gordon Goodwin. Once again the Jazz Ensemble will be joined by members of the UPEI vocal department. Morgan Wagner will perform “Step to the Rear” from the Broadway production “How Now, Dow Jones.” Melissa MacKenzie will join the band on “At Last” and recent Music PEI award winner Hannah Rowllage will be featured on” Somewhere” from “West Side Story.” The concert takes place in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall and admission is free. For information, contact music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

Echo Lau's senior piano recital will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 2:30 pm at UPEI's Steel Recital Hall. The program will include Chopin's Sonata no.3 in B minor, Debussy's L’isle Joyeuse, and Ravel's Concerto in G, accompanied by Dr. Frances Gray. Echo was born in Hong Kong and moved to PEI with her parents in 2004. She studied piano with Frances McBurnie throughout her high school years and is now studying with Dr. Frances Gray at UPEI. Echo has represented PEI in the National Music Festival and has twice been awarded the Rose Bowl at the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival. Echo has played violin with the PEI Symphony and is a member of the UPEI Jazz Ensemble. Admission is free. For information, contact music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

On Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 pm the UPEI Department of Music presents “Sing me a Story” featuring third-year students Nadine Haddad, soprano, and Morgan Wagner, soprano, assisted by Frances McBurnie, piano. The recital will include works by J. S. Bach, Enrique Granados, Henry Purcell, Richard Strauss, Gioacchino Rossini, Antonio Vivaldi, and Hugo Wolf, as well as traditional and jazz selections. After months of preparation, Nadine and Morgan look forward to sharing many stories in song. The performance takes place in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI and admission is free. For information contact music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, April 5 for the April meeting. Ensure you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/animal_care and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. ∙ Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - Annex, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Rm 2302. ∙ Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at 566-0973.

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Friday, April 5 for the April meeting. Ensure 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. Lisa MacDougall Research Services (902) 620-5104

Ensure 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 Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Lisa MacDougall at 620-5104.

UPEI graduate students to present seminars on: Friday, March 15 12:30 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 204 Teri McComber will present: "Lunchtime food group intakes of elementary school children on PEI: changes since policy implementation” Katie Beck will present : "Characteristics of physical activities on older adults" Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please join the Department of Psychology for our final colloquium in the 2012-13 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series Friday, March 15, 3:00-4:00 pm in Faculty Lounge, Main Building. The presentation is entitled "Quantitative and Qualitative Methods: Cooperation or Conundrum? Participating faculty members include Dr. Scott Greer, Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, and Dr. Thomy Nilsson. A reception in the faculty lounge at 4:00 pm will follow.

As part of Mental Health Week at UPEI, come out and enjoy the St. John Ambulance’s Therapy Dog Services at the following locations and times: 11:00 am–1:00 pm: Student Union, W.A. Murphy Student Centre, and Bernardine Hall; 1:00–3:00 pm: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, Andrew Hall, and Blanchard Hall.

Due to the current backlog of painting work orders, we ask that requests for painting not be submitted at this time. We will advise when the backlog has been addressed and painting work orders can be submitted again. This does not include painting requests to be performed by outside contractors and funded by the requester.

Russell T. Hill, Ph.D. "Bacterial Symbionts in Marine Sponges: Signaling and Other Interactions" Date: Friday, March 15 Time: 10:30 am Location: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (287 North), AVC Dr. Hill completed his Ph.D. at the University of Cape Town and post-doctoral studies with Rita Colewell at the Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute. His current position is director and professor at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. He studies the diversity and functions of microbes associated with marine invertebrates. His research interests include the biodiversity of marine microbes and the potential of marine microbes as sources of new drugs, in particular the role of microbial symbionts in production of important bioactive compounds. He also has an interest in marine microalgae and associated bacteria as a source of biofuel. Everyone welcome!

The UPEISU would like to invite you to their annual general meeting TODAY at 4:30 pm in McDougall Hall 242. We'll be sharing the year's highs and lows and also our plans for next year! All are welcome and we'll be giving away door prizes!

Location: Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College Time: 7:00–9:00 pm Join the Psychology in the Arts and Sciences Society as they host a movie screening of the 1989 film The Dream Team, as a part of UPEI Mental Health Week.

Dear Colleagues, In accordance with the terms of Ms. Kathleen Kielly’s appointment as University Registrar (July 1, 2008), a review of the position is being conducted. A Presidential Advisory Committee has been struck to seek feedback. Those who have had interactions with the position are encouraged to comment on such topics as: commitment and contribution to the University, vision and leadership, decision-making, interpersonal skills, organization and planning, and individual and collaborative leadership. The Committee will be chaired by Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic (Interim) and includes members Dr. Rosemary Herbert, Dean of Nursing; Dr. Neb Kujundzic, Professor of Philosophy; Dr. Kathy Gotschall-Pass, Vice-Chair of Senate, Chair of Applied Human Sciences; Ms. Deidre Smith, Manager, Accounting; Mr. Darcy McCardle, Assistant Registrar; and Ms. Kate VanGerven, President of the UPEI Student Union. Mr. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will serve as resource to the committee. You are invited to submit your comments in confidence by email to rjohnston@upei.ca no later than Monday, March 18, 2013. Thank you, Alaa Abd-El-Aziz President and Vice-Chancellor

Location: Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College Time: 7:00–9:00 pm Join the Psychology in the Arts and Sciences Society as they host a movie screening of the 1989 film The Dream Team, as a part of UPEI Mental Health Week.

Dear Colleagues, In accordance with the terms of Ms. Kathleen Kielly’s appointment as University Registrar (July 1, 2008), a review of the position is being conducted. A Presidential Advisory Committee has been struck to seek feedback. Those who have had interactions with the position are encouraged to comment on such topics as: commitment and contribution to the University, vision and leadership, decision-making, interpersonal skills, organization and planning, and individual and collaborative leadership. The Committee will be chaired by Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic (Interim) and includes members Dr. Rosemary Herbert, Dean of Nursing; Dr. Neb Kujundzic, Professor of Philosophy; Dr. Kathy Gotschall-Pass, Vice-Chair of Senate, Chair of Applied Human Sciences; Ms. Deidre Smith, Manager, Accounting; Mr. Darcy McCardle, Assistant Registrar; and Ms. Kate VanGerven, President of the UPEI Student Union. Mr. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will serve as resource to the committee. You are invited to submit your comments in confidence by email to rjohnston@upei.ca no later than Monday, March 18, 2013. Thank you, Alaa Abd-El-Aziz President and Vice-Chancellor

Due to the current backlog of painting work orders, we ask that requests for painting not be submitted at this time. We will advise when the backlog has been addressed and painting work orders can be submitted again. This does not include painting requests to be performed by outside contractors and funded by the requester.

Russell T. Hill, Ph.D. "Bacterial Symbionts in Marine Sponges: Signaling and Other Interactions" Date: Friday, March 15 Time: 10:30 am Location: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (287 North), AVC Dr. Hill completed his Ph.D. at the University of Cape Town and post-doctoral studies with Rita Colewell at the Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute. His current position is director and professor at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. He studies the diversity and functions of microbes associated with marine invertebrates. His research interests include the biodiversity of marine microbes and the potential of marine microbes as sources of new drugs, in particular the role of microbial symbionts in production of important bioactive compounds. He also has an interest in marine microalgae and associated bacteria as a source of biofuel. Everyone welcome!