Campus Notices
Sara Eisler, University of New Brunswick, Science Atlantic/CIC Speaker Tour
will present a seminar on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 pm. The
presentation is entitled 鈥淚soindolinones: a New Class of Multi-Stable
Molecular Switches and Conductive Oligomers."
The seminar will be held in Room 128 in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre.
Dr. Paul Harrison
"The Biosynthesis of b-Lactones"
Date: Friday, April 12, 2013
Location: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (286A North), AVC
Time: 10:00 am
Dr. Harrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford and his PhD from the University of Alberta. He did a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University, with Dr. David Cane. He has been a faculty member at McMaster University since 1989. His research interests include chemical mimics of polyketide assembly, biosynthesis of acyltetramic acids and beta鈥憀actones, and twisted amides.
Everyone welcome!
The Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre will be hosting the 91探花 convocation. Hours will be reduced Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.
The building will close Friday at 5 pm and reopen to the public on Sunday at 12 noon.
Monday, April 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 242, Don & Marion McDougall Hall
Dr. Edward Melhuish is professor of Human Development at Birkbeck,
University of London and a research professor at the University of Oxford.
He is an internationally recognized expert in the study of child
development and social policy.
Further details can be found here:
For more information, please contact Cathy Hennessey, cahennessey@upei.ca / 566-0731.
Sara Eisler, University of New Brunswick, Science Atlantic/CIC Speaker Tour
will present a seminar on Wednesday, April 10 at 12:30 pm. The
presentation is entitled 鈥淚soindolinones: a New Class of Multi-Stable
Molecular Switches and Conductive Oligomers."
The seminar will be held in Room 128 in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre.
Dr. Paul Harrison
"The Biosynthesis of b-Lactones"
Date: Friday, April 12, 2013
Location: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (286A North), AVC
Time: 10:00 am
Dr. Harrison received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oxford and his PhD from the University of Alberta. He did a postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University, with Dr. David Cane. He has been a faculty member at McMaster University since 1989. His research interests include chemical mimics of polyketide assembly, biosynthesis of acyltetramic acids and beta鈥憀actones, and twisted amides.
Everyone welcome!
Training is required to carry out these responsibilities:
By ground: A person who handles (see definition below), offers for
transport, or transports dangerous goods must:
(a) be adequately trained and hold a training certificate; or (b) perform
those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a
person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in
accordance with the regulations.
Handling is defined as: loading, unloading, or packing dangerous goods
... for the purposes of, in the course of, or following transportation.
Note: it has been clarified that you do not need to have training to unpack
a dangerous good that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving.
WHMIS training covers this aspect.
By air: (IATA regulations) No person may offer or accept dangerous goods
for air transport unless those goods are properly classified, documented,
certified, packaged, marked, labeled, and in the condition for shipment
required by the IATA regulations. Training is required to carry out these
responsibilities.
If you require any of these fields of training, or require refresher
training, please contact Rylie Cole (rcole@upei.ca).
The second annual 91探花 Walk for Wishes will be held on April 6 at 2:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre walking track.
This event is in support of the Children's Wish Foundation, PEI Chapter. Children鈥檚 Wish grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are facing a life-threatening illness. The wishes granted by the organization helps boost the morale of these children who are facing a tough time.
There will be prizes for top fundraisers including a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses! If you are interested in being part in this event, please contact Mark Scott at mascott@upei.ca.
All members of the community are welcome to join! Staff and faculty are encouraged to help recruit students as well as participate in this event.
Training is required to carry out these responsibilities:
By ground: A person who handles (see definition below), offers for
transport, or transports dangerous goods must:
(a) be adequately trained and hold a training certificate; or (b) perform
those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a
person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in
accordance with the regulations.
Handling is defined as: loading, unloading, or packing dangerous goods
... for the purposes of, in the course of, or following transportation.
Note: it has been clarified that you do not need to have training to unpack
a dangerous good that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving.
WHMIS training covers this aspect.
By air: (IATA regulations) No person may offer or accept dangerous goods
for air transport unless those goods are properly classified, documented,
certified, packaged, marked, labeled, and in the condition for shipment
required by the IATA regulations. Training is required to carry out these
responsibilities.
If you require any of these fields of training, or require refresher
training, please contact Rylie Cole (rcole@upei.ca).
The second annual 91探花 Walk for Wishes will be held on April 6 at 2:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre walking track.
This event is in support of the Children's Wish Foundation, PEI Chapter. Children鈥檚 Wish grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are facing a life-threatening illness. The wishes granted by the organization helps boost the morale of these children who are facing a tough time.
There will be prizes for top fundraisers including a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses! If you are interested in being part in this event, please contact Mark Scott at mascott@upei.ca.
All members of the community are welcome to join! Staff and faculty are encouraged to help recruit students as well as participate in this event.
Training is required to carry out these responsibilities:
By ground: A person who handles (see definition below), offers for
transport, or transports dangerous goods must:
(a) be adequately trained and hold a training certificate; or (b) perform
those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a
person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in
accordance with the regulations.
Handling is defined as: loading, unloading, or packing dangerous goods
... for the purposes of, in the course of, or following transportation.
Note: it has been clarified that you do not need to have training to unpack
a dangerous good that has already been received by Shipping & Receiving.
WHMIS training covers this aspect.
By air: (IATA regulations) No person may offer or accept dangerous goods
for air transport unless those goods are properly classified, documented,
certified, packaged, marked, labeled, and in the condition for shipment
required by the IATA regulations. Training is required to carry out these
responsibilities.
If you require any of these fields of training, or require refresher
training, please contact Rylie Cole (rcole@upei.ca).
The second annual 91探花 Walk for Wishes will be held on April 6 at 2:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre walking track.
This event is in support of the Children's Wish Foundation, PEI Chapter. Children鈥檚 Wish grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are facing a life-threatening illness. The wishes granted by the organization helps boost the morale of these children who are facing a tough time.
There will be prizes for top fundraisers including a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses! If you are interested in being part in this event, please contact Mark Scott at mascott@upei.ca.
All members of the community are welcome to join! Staff and faculty are encouraged to help recruit students as well as participate in this event.
Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre
- Closing at 3:00 pm Friday, April 5 for the summer. It will reopen in early September
AVC Cafeteria
Hours stay the same 8:00 am鈥�3:00 pm
Samuel's in the Robertson Library
- April 8-April 19: 8:00 am鈥�9:00 pm
- Saturday, April 13: 10:00 am鈥�6:00 pm
- April 21鈥揂ugust 23: Hours will be advertised at a later date.
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
- Monday to Friday: 700 am-9:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday
- Continental Breakfast - 9:30-10:30 am
- Hot Meal Service - 10:30 am-9:00 pm
- Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will closed for the academic year at 11:00 am on
Saturday, April 20. Summer hours of operation will be advertised at a later
date.
Thank you,
Angela MacKenzie
Chartwells Food Service Director
dineoncampus.ca/upei
Sister Sue is busy coordinating FREE chili for students on April 9 and 10
from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the 91探花 Chaplaincy Centre.
This bi-annual initiative supports students during stressful times of the academic year.
The 91探花 Music Society would like to invite anyone who knows Dr. Countryman
to join the music department in celebrating her years at 91探花 with a
retirement party. Details are as follows:
What: Dr. June Countryman's Retirement Party
Where: The Pourhouse (Upstairs at The Old Triangle)
When: Friday, April 5, 2013 from 7:00-12:00 pm
Anyone who has been influenced by Dr. Countryman is invited to come
celebrate her years at 91探花 and wish her well in her retirement.
Susan Karel Stensch
Administrative Assistant & Audition Coordinator
Music Department
566-0507
Practical Person-Centred Strategies: Working with Individuals with Dementia
April 24 & 25 - Charlottetown
May 23 & 24 - Summerside
This two-day, interactive, hands-on workshop will enable participants to:
鈥� have a greater understanding of dementia
鈥� explain the stages of dementia
鈥� use practical interventions for various dementia-related behaviours
鈥� use practical strategies for navigation of activities of daily living
鈥� clarify assumptions and dispel myths
鈥� explain what is 鈥渘ormal鈥� aging vs dementia
鈥� experience what it is like to live with dementia
鈥� help with understanding caregiver stress and how to get support
Course fee:
$549 + HST
A special fee of $275 + HST is available to family care-givers of
individuals with dementia and seniors (60 years of age and over).
A limited number of seats are available at this rate.
Bob Deziel, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar
entitled "The effects of ischemic lesions in the prefrontal cortex on
cognition in the rat" on Tuesday, April 9 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture
Theatre "C".
Everyone is welcome.
Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre
- Closing at 3:00 pm Friday, April 5 for the summer. It will reopen in early September
AVC Cafeteria
Hours stay the same 8:00 am鈥�3:00 pm
Samuel's in the Robertson Library
- April 8-April 19: 8:00 am鈥�9:00 pm
- Saturday, April 13: 10:00 am鈥�6:00 pm
- April 21鈥揂ugust 23: Hours will be advertised at a later date.
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
- Monday to Friday: 700 am-9:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday
- Continental Breakfast - 9:30-10:30 am
- Hot Meal Service - 10:30 am-9:00 pm
- Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will closed for the academic year at 11:00 am on
Saturday, April 20. Summer hours of operation will be advertised at a later
date.
Thank you,
Angela MacKenzie
Chartwells Food Service Director
dineoncampus.ca/upei
Sister Sue is busy coordinating FREE chili for students on April 9 and 10
from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the 91探花 Chaplaincy Centre.
This bi-annual initiative supports students during stressful times of the academic year.
The 91探花 Music Society would like to invite anyone who knows Dr. Countryman
to join the music department in celebrating her years at 91探花 with a
retirement party. Details are as follows:
What: Dr. June Countryman's Retirement Party
Where: The Pourhouse (Upstairs at The Old Triangle)
When: Friday, April 5, 2013 from 7:00-12:00 pm
Anyone who has been influenced by Dr. Countryman is invited to come
celebrate her years at 91探花 and wish her well in her retirement.
Susan Karel Stensch
Administrative Assistant & Audition Coordinator
Music Department
566-0507
