Campus Notices
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 . 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 91探花'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!
Michelle MacDonald, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar called "Immunostimulation effects on sea lice induced lesions of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salad)" and Amanda Thomas, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Discovering UV Resistant Extremophiles from Arctic Sea Ice Melt Pools"
on Tuesday, March 18 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.
The Psychology Department delivers the last talk of the 2013鈥14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday March 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. "Curiosity: What's the point of getting out of bed without it?" is being presented by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon.
Please join us on Friday for this very interesting lecture. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, smackinnon@upei.ca
The 91探花SU 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 91探花SU website at upeisu.ca/notice/2014/03/referendum-questions
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) Newsletter, News #30 (optimistically called "spring" edition) is now available at
Persian night: On March 15 at 11:00 pm, The Iranian Society will host a perfect night with Iranian musics at The Wave. This event is $5 per person, and is a 19+ event.
Movie Night: On Monday, March 17 at 8:00 pm in Main Building, Room 117, The Society will host a movie night featuring "About Elly," an Iranian movie by Asghar Farhadi - winner of an Oscar for The Separation - with English subtitle. The cost is $2, or free for those who also attend Persian night.
Save the date: 4 Shambe Souri- The Iranian Society is hosting an Iranian cultural event which is celebrated on the last Tuesday night of the year, March 18 (based on the Iranian calendar). This event is free for all. Location and time to be announced.
For more information, please contact Iraniansociety@upeisu.ca
Persian night: On March 15 at 11:00 pm, The Iranian Society will host a perfect night with Iranian musics at The Wave. This event is $5 per person, and is a 19+ event.
Movie Night: On Monday, March 17 at 8:00 pm in Main Building, Room 117, The Society will host a movie night featuring "About Elly," an Iranian movie by Asghar Farhadi - winner of an Oscar for The Separation - with English subtitle. The cost is $2, or free for those who also attend Persian night.
Save the date: 4 Shambe Souri- The Iranian Society is hosting an Iranian cultural event which is celebrated on the last Tuesday night of the year, March 18 (based on the Iranian calendar). This event is free for all. Location and time to be announced.
For more information, please contact Iraniansociety@upeisu.ca
You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to 91探花'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!
Michelle MacDonald, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar called "Immunostimulation effects on sea lice induced lesions of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salad)" and Amanda Thomas, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Discovering UV Resistant Extremophiles from Arctic Sea Ice Melt Pools"
on Tuesday, March 18 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.
The Psychology Department delivers the last talk of the 2013鈥14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday March 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. "Curiosity: What's the point of getting out of bed without it?" is being presented by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon.
Please join us on Friday for this very interesting lecture. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, smackinnon@upei.ca
The 91探花SU 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 91探花SU website at upeisu.ca/notice/2014/03/referendum-questions
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC) Newsletter, News #30 (optimistically called "spring" edition) is now available at
The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendments -- is Friday, April 4 for the April meeting.
Ensure you always download the current forms from and use the most current 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.
鈭 Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302.
鈭 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.
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:
Please join Master of Science students Ashley Alberto and Jesse Hitchcock on March 14 for the next presentations in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department.
Ashley Alberto鈥檚 presentation 鈥淢onitoring Stream Sediment Loading and Biological Responses on PEI?鈥 will be held on Friday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m. in Duffy Science, Room 204.
Jesse Hitchcock鈥檚 presentation 鈥淭he Health of Eelgrass in Relation to Land Use in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence鈥 will be held on Friday, March 14, at 1:00 p.m. in Duffy Science, Room 204.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to 91探花'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!
The 91探花SU 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 91探花SU website at upeisu.ca/notice/2014/03/referendum-questions
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 鈥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 鈥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 91探花.
The Class of 98 Leadership Award 鈥 Established by the Senior Class of 鈥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 91探花 pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in 91探花 during his or her years of attendance, and who shows and
overall love for the 91探花 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 Psychology Department delivers the last talk of the 2013鈥14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday March 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. "Curiosity: What's the point of getting out of bed without it?" is being presented by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon.
Please join us on Friday for this very interesting lecture. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, smackinnon@upei.ca