Campus Notices

The Biology Department will host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on Friday, November 22, from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. Andy Trivett, Department of Engineering, will present 鈥淒evelopment of a handheld DNA detection device for identification of plant pathogens in the field.鈥 All are welcome to attend.
Come one, come all! Enjoy a warm cup of cider and sit by the fire! Bring your camera and get your picture taken with 91探花's very own Santa Claus on Wednesday, November 27 2-4 pm in the Student Affairs Lounge.
10,000 Villages, along with Farmers Helping Farmers, will hold its last sale of the season December 3-5 at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre: everything is 20% off! For more information, call Shannon at 566-0404. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Erica Stanley (estanley@upei.ca). Help make this a fair trade holiday season.
The 91探花 Panther basketball teams are hosting their final home games before the holiday break on November 22 and November 23. In support and celebration of the holiday season, a few events will be taking place during both games. On Friday, November 22, Panther fans will be treated to a salsa dance halftime showcase during the men's basketball game. On Saturday, November 23, fans are asked to bring a teddy bear for a teddy bear toss, with all bears being donated to the QEH children's ward. Donations to the 91探花 Campus Food Bank will also be collected. In addition, fans will be treated to giveaways, promotions, and entertainment! Come out and cheer on your 91探花 Panthers as they take on the Dalhousie Tigers! Game times: Friday, November 22- 91探花 vs. DAL: women's game at 6:00 pm, men's game at 8:00 pm. Saturday, November 23- 91探花 vs. DAL: women's game at 6:00 pm, men's game at 8:00 pm. GOPANTHERSGO!
President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz invites the campus community to attend a University Update on Thursday, November 28 from 2:00-4:00pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Join the president, your colleagues, and community members in conversation about the priorities, role, and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome.
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, November 25 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.
President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz invites the campus community to attend a University Update on Thursday, November 28 from 2:00-4:00pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Join the president, your colleagues, and community members in conversation about the priorities, role, and direction of the University. Your voice is important. All are welcome.
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, November 25 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.
91探花 Student Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Physics, is pleased to host a presentation by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques on Thursday, November 28 at 11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre鈥檚 McMillan Hall. Dr. Saint-Jacques will take attendees on the learning journey that led him to become a Canadian astronaut and talk about his training. He will also give an overview of Canadian Space Agency projects, and will share some insights on future opportunities for students. For more information, please contact Cindy Wood, Career Counsellor, 620-5088 or cwood@upei.ca.
The Faculty of Education will be closed Friday, November 22 so that the Faculty's staff and instructors can attend planning meetings off-campus. The office will reopen at 8:00am on Monday, November 25. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
As flu season approaches, please take steps to reduce the chances of getting (and spreading) the flu. For further information please visit:
Please be familiar with 91探花's Working Alone Policy. All areas on campus that have individuals who work alone must have a plan in place. This is of particular importance in higher hazard areas or departments such as labs, barns, and certain areas within Facilities Management.
From now until Christmas, the 91探花 Bookstore is open 9:00 am - 4:00pm every Saturday. Our annual sale is on now until Saturday, November 30, save 20% on clothing, backpacks, giftware, and much more.
The Biology Department will host the Human Biology & Environmental Sciences Seminar Series on Friday, November 22, from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Dr. Andy Trivett, Department of Engineering, will present 鈥淒evelopment of a handheld DNA detection device for identification of plant pathogens in the field.鈥 All are welcome to attend.
Come one, come all! Enjoy a warm cup of cider and sit by the fire! Bring your camera and get your picture taken with 91探花's very own Santa Claus on Wednesday, November 27 2-4 pm in the Student Affairs Lounge.
10,000 Villages, along with Farmers Helping Farmers, will hold its last sale of the season December 3-5 at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre: everything is 20% off! For more information, call Shannon at 566-0404. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Erica Stanley (estanley@upei.ca). Help make this a fair trade holiday season.
The 91探花 Panther basketball teams are hosting their final home games before the holiday break on November 22 and November 23. In support and celebration of the holiday season, a few events will be taking place during both games. On Friday, November 22, Panther fans will be treated to a salsa dance halftime showcase during the men's basketball game. On Saturday, November 23, fans are asked to bring a teddy bear for a teddy bear toss, with all bears being donated to the QEH children's ward. Donations to the 91探花 Campus Food Bank will also be collected. In addition, fans will be treated to giveaways, promotions, and entertainment! Come out and cheer on your 91探花 Panthers as they take on the Dalhousie Tigers! Game times: Friday, November 22- 91探花 vs. DAL: women's game at 6:00 pm, men's game at 8:00 pm. Saturday, November 23- 91探花 vs. DAL: women's game at 6:00 pm, men's game at 8:00 pm. GOPANTHERSGO!

"Coyotes in urban areas likely the new norm, researcher" The Journal Pioneer speaks with Dr. Marina Silva-Opps, a terrestrial ecologist and associate professor of biology. "It's time to adapt to unstoppable global warming, scientists say" NBC News speaks with Dr. Adam Fenech, Director of 91探花's Climate Research Lab "To keep score, or not to keep score?" CBC Radio's Island Morning speaks with Dr. Dany MacDonald, an assistant professor of kinesiology about his Research on Tap discussion. "Panthers to host Moncton in AUS men's hockey without sniper." The 91探花 Men's Hockey team will host UdeM tonight but will do so without solid Mayer. Read more from The Guardian: "P.E.I. eyes food cost study to help set assistance rates." The Prince Edward Island Government is looking to research to help set social assistance food rates and is researching the cost of food. 91探花's Jennifer Taylor, professor and chair of the Department of Applied Human Sciences was interviewed. Read more from CBC News: Stay up to date by browsing 91探花 "In the News" here:
The 91探花 Men's Hockey team will host UdeM tonight at 7:00 pm in the MacLauchlan Arena. Fans can also watch the game live on austv.ca. GOPANTHERSGO!
91探花 Student Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Physics, is pleased to host a presentation by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques on Thursday, November 28 at 11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre鈥檚 McMillan Hall. Dr. Saint-Jacques will take attendees on the learning journey that led him to become a Canadian astronaut and talk about his training. He will also give an overview of Canadian Space Agency projects, and will share some insights on future opportunities for students. For more information, please contact Cindy Wood, Career Counsellor, 620-5088 or cwood@upei.ca.