Looking for an enriching volunteer experience this summer? The UPEI English Language Centre is looking for volunteers to join us in assisting with afternoon socio-cultural activities and acting as conversation partners in hosting this year’s English language Camps for International students!

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and strengthen valuable skills, experience other cultures, and of course have a blast doing it! Activities may include things such as trips to Anne of Green Gables, scavenger hunts, tours, on-campus workshops, beach visits, and more! If you are interested, please email Owen Shaw at oshaw@upei.ca, or call 902-566-0529.

Created in honour of Dr. J. Regis Duffy, this award is granted annually to a graduating student who has demonstrated to an outstanding degree the qualities of scholarship and leadership within the University community, and who is not receiving a Governor General's Medal. A cash prize of $1,000 and medallion will be granted to the successful student recipient during Convocation week celebrations.

Nominations can be made by any member of the University community on behalf of a student; letters of recommendation can be forwarded to Scholarships and Awards in the Registrar’s Office by mail or email at scholarships@upei.ca. The deadline to nominate students will be the end of day on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Dr. Stewart MacDonald Health Research Excellence Award
An award valued at $1,400 will be granted to a UPEI researcher who has shown excellence in health research.  Deadline for applications is April 30.
http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/displayscholarship?awardid=942

Two awards valued at $1,000 each will be granted to a UPEIFA member, staff member, or volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the research enterprise at UPEI. Deadline for nominations is April 30.

http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/displayscholarship?awardid=822

The Faculty of Nursing extends an invitation to the campus community to Christine Drummond's public presentation of her master's thesis entitled "Knowledge of Hepatitis C in People Who Inject Drugs". Christine's presentation will be held in HSB Rm 106 on Friday, April 6, 2018, 9:00 am.

You're invited to join the Experiential Ed Office for Job Ready Bootcamp, April 19th & 20th, 2018!

Navigating an increasingly precarious work world can be difficult. Job Ready Bootcamp is a 2 day workshop focused on helping UPEI students prepare for today's labour market. 

Primarily face-to-face, with supplementary online modules, Job Ready Bootcamp will help you focus your goals and competencies, polish your resume and networking skills, and practice your responses to difficult questions. This FREE mini-badge program will be part of a broader non-credit badging system coming to UPEI in 2018-19!

April's Bootcamp is a way to build competencies and confidence that you can carry into potential work situations, while earning a mini-badge you can display on Linked In & other social platforms. Registration is limited and will be first-come, first-served - sign up here.

Are you a graduate student at UPEI? Consider submitting an abstract to present your research in a poster or an oral presentation at the upcoming UPEI Multidisciplinary Graduate Research Conference (UMGRC) on August 9 & 10, 2018.

The presentation abstract should not be greater than 300 words. The abstract should be double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman. The deadline for abstract submissions is April 13, 2018.

Abstracts should address the following items:
(a) Purpose of study
(b) Research framework, methods, and/or techniques
(c) Data sources
(d) Results, conclusion, implications
(e) Importance of study

If you have any questions, please email Brittany Jakubiec and Ashley McKibbon at gsa@upei.ca.

Biology honours students will be presenting the results of their research on Friday, April 6 between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in DSC 204.

A full schedule of presenters with their topics can be accessed here.

All interested in great biological science welcome! For more information, contact Dr. Larry Hale at lhale@upei.ca.

Feel overwhelmed? Studying getting you down? Do you need to just take a breath?

Back by popular demand, the Robertson Library is hosting the Stress Free Zone! Step into the Zone to relax and have some fun.

Play a game, colour, get crafty, smile for a selfie fashion shoot, get creative with Lego, or just unwind in our beloved bean bag chairs.

The Stress Free Zone is now open and continues until April 24.
 

The Dept. of Applied Human Sciences extends an invitation to the campus community to attend Anne Shileche’s public presentation of her master's thesis entitled “Study Abroad Research and Development Project: Impact on Emotional Empowerment and Civic Engagement of Kenyan Women Farmers.” Anne’s presentation will be held in HSB Rm 301 on Friday, April 6, 2018, 9:00 am.

This Thursday, April 5 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, join us at the #AVCCafe for an End-Of-Year BBQ lunch open to all! Check out the huge menu lined up for you by clicking here. The vegetarian option is Black Bean Stuffed Zucchini + all the vegetarian sides for only $7.99.

For more information, visit the AVC Cafe and ask any associate on duty or contact alan.paul@compass-canada.com

Facilities Management will be operating with limited staffing the week of April 16-20, 2018. This reduction in staff is due to training sessions taking place. Please keep these dates in mind when you are submitting work orders for event set-ups/tear downs, deliveries and regular maintenance requests. This will not affect any priority work orders that are submitted during this time.

A four class Clubbell Yoga Class with fitness instructor Wendy Chappell will take place on Mondays 7:00 am - 7:45 am, April 9 - 30. Clubbell Yoga Conditioning (CBYCon) Class begins with a yoga flow warmup, moves into a conditioning segment with both bodyweight and clubbell (weighted) movement patterns to prime the neurologic and neuromuscular systems, and ends with a weighted and then unweighted yoga flow. Dynamic flexibility and strengthening of all your core stabilizers are integral to the workout, building and enhancing your motor control. Yoga experience not required. Fee: Sports Centre members $23.50 + hst, Non-members $30 + hst. Please pre-register with payment at Panther Central Desk before April 9.

MMS Seminar Series presentation - April 4th, 2018
Title: “Physical and physiological mechanisms of nanoparticle toxicity.” 
by Dr. Tyson MacCormack, Mount Allison University, Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Research Centre, Room 212

Abstract: Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) straddle the boundary between the atomic and molecular scale and because of this, they exhibit unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties. Their extremely high surface area to volume ratio in combination with these unique properties, make ENMs desirable in a multitude of applications including environmental remediation, medical imaging, and personal care products. Unfortunately, these same characteristics also make it difficult to predict the toxicity of novel ENMs based on available information for conventional materials. ENMs are now found in thousands of consumer products and there is a growing need to characterize their potential risks to human and environmental health. We examine these questions at multiple scales ranging from purified proteins, to isolated cells, to in vivo studies on organ physiology and energetics. We exploit the tunable nature of ENMs to address how their physicochemical properties (e.g. size, shape, surface charge, chemical composition, etc.) influence their interactions with proteins, membranes, and metabolites in vitro. This data is then applied to higher level studies on the biological and ecological relevance of ‘nanotoxicity’ using fish as model systems. We specifically focus on the cardiorespiratory system, as the pathology of chronic metabolic and/or physiological stress is often manifested in the form of cardiovascular dysfunction. Identifying the properties which contribute to ENM bioactivity will allow industry to design safe nano-enabled products and provide regulators with the necessary data to make informed decisions on novel ENMs. The end goal of this research is to facilitate the responsible development of nanotechnology applications aimed at addressing critical issues in human and environmental health.

ALL ARE WELCOME

The Faculty of Nursing extends an invitation to the campus community to Christine Drummond's public presentation of her master's thesis entitled "Knowledge of Hepatitis C in People Who Inject Drugs". Christine's presentation will be held in HSB Rm 106 on Friday, April 6, 2018, 9:00 am.

The Faculty of Nursing extends an invitation to the campus community to Stacey Burns MacKinnon's public presentation of her master's thesis entitled "A Description of Hepatitis C Infection on Prince Edward Island". Stacey's presentation will be held in HSB Rm 106 on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 9:30 am.

Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre
Regular hours of operation until Friday, April 20: 
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

Starting April 23 to August 31 the operational hours will be:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm

AVC Cafeteria
No change in operational hours for the summer: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Samuel's in the Robertson Library
Will close on Friday, April 13 at 3:00 pm until Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00 am

Micro Market in the School of Sustainable Design Engineering
Will close on Thursday, March 29 at 3:00 pm until Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00 am

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
Monday to Friday: 700 am-9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Continental Breakfast - 9:30 am-10:30 pm
Hot Meal Service - 10:30 am-9:00 pm

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will end the academic year dining program at 1:00 pm Saturday, April 21.

Summer hours of operation for the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be advertised at a later date.

Catering Services will continue without interruption.

Thank you,

Angela MacKenzie
Chartwells Food Service Director
dineoncampus.ca/upei

2018 graduates mark your calendars! This is an event not to be missed! Celebrate the last day of classes, de-stress before exams, grab a bite, take a selfie with the 2018 sign, win some awesome door PRIZES, and just have some FUN with entertainment by Ryan Merry.

One lucky student will WIN our GRAND PRIZE DRAW* for $1.000 CASH - sponsored by TD Insurance
*Only 2018 Grads eligible to win and must be present at time of draw

Hosted by your UPEI Alumni Association
Panthers for Life!

Orders for paper need to be submitted by Friday, April 13 for the 2017-2018 Budget year. Please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

If you have difficulty carving out uninterrupted time for writing, if you struggle with motivating yourself to write, or if you would simply like the supportive collaboration of a writing retreat, consider Time to Write, UPEI's faculty writers retreat.

When: Wednesday, May 16 to Sunday, May 20

Where: Stanley Bridge Country Resort

Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights accommodation, meals and snacks

Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense. Your research and/or data collection and analysis must be completed to the point that you are ready to write. You must also be prepared to commit to the full program: a total of 3½ days focused on writing.

The retreat is open to tenured and tenure stream University of Prince Edward Island faculty in any Department/Faculty/School.

Email Research Communications Officer Dave Atkinson, datkinson@upei.ca, with a brief summary of the project you plan to work and your writing goals for the retreat. There is room for six participants at Time to Write.