As part of our ongoing tree pruning, maintenance, and inspection program, we have detected Dutch Elm disease in one of our elm trees on campus; this elm tree is located in the Main Quadrangle. Unfortunately, this tree has to be removed and properly disposed of immediately to help avoid the spread of the disease to other elm trees. This removal is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Two (2) trees will be planted to replace the removed tree, in either the existing location or at a new location on campus. While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail, Facilities Management at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca

Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday August 7 2015. They will be reviewed at the August meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after August 7 will be reviewed at the September meeting. Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit the following: · one hard copy of the signed application form and associated documents to 200 Kelley Memorial Building and · one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday July 31 2015. These protocols will be reviewed at the August meeting. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete the forms. Submit the following: · one hard copy of the application form with signatures and associated documents to 200 Kelley Memorial Building and · one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca Please note that protocols received after this deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca

Time: Thursday, July 16, 9:00-3:00pm and Friday, July 17, 9:00-3:00pm Location: MCDH 242 with various breakout sessions throughout campus Please join us over the next two days, as our three Master of Education cohorts wrap up their degree with a conference to showcase their work from the program. The sessions are open to everyone and feature keynotes, posters and presentations that highlight a wide range of educational issues, topics and research. Feel free to attend the whole conference, or use the program to attend individual sessions. Come celebrate the students’ success! You can find program information here: http://ic.upei.ca/events/sites/ic.upei.ca.events/files/Full%20Program.p…

Effective immediately, Ancillary Services will be taking over responsibility for the administration of temporary liquor licenses for special events on campus. Certain designated areas across campus have permanent liquor licenses, but for all events involving the serving and sale of liquor held in other areas, an application for a temporary liquor license must be requested from the PEI Liquor Commission. So, requests for temporary liquor licenses, and all other inquiries concerning the sale and serving of liquor on campus should be forwarded to Jonathan Oliver, Director of Ancillary Services at joliver@upei.ca and copied to Pamela McGuigan at pmcguigan@upei.ca. Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Along with the welcoming of the summer weather, we want to remind those who work in a laboratory that safety is just as important in the summer as it is any other time of the year. Information regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing, is available in the UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual in Section 4. https://files.upei.ca/hr/hs_part1laboratorysafetymanual.pdf - Section 4.6 (p.43) discusses protective clothing in laboratory settings such as pants, shirts & lab coats, as being necessary to prevent skin from being exposed to chemical/biological agents. (long skirts to the ankle would also cover the legs safely) - Section 4.8.1 (p.47) indicates that suitable footwear for labs must cover and protect the entire foot. - As a rule of thumb for eye protection: if there's anything that you or others in your area are working with that you would not want in your eye, then wear eye protection. Supervisors are responsible to ensure that compliance takes place. For further information, please contact the UPEI Health and Safety Advisor, Denise Bustard, (902) 566-0516, dbustard@upei.ca or the UPEI Biosafety Officer, Rhoda Speare, (902) 620-5071, rspeare@upei.ca . Have a safe summer!

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendment -- is Friday, August 7th for the August meeting. Ensure you always… · Download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/research-services/research-certifications/a… · Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and 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 - North Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302 · Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau, ACC Admin. Assistant @ 902-566-0973.

Dr. Christine Savidge will be interviewing for the open, tenure-track faculty position in small animal internal medicine in the Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Dr. Savidge graduated from Cornell University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences with a BSc. in 2001; received her DVM in 2005 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and completed both an internship and a residency program at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. As part of the interview process, Dr. Savidge has been asked to present a 50-minute lecture suitable for 3rd year DVM students. Any interested faculty / staff are invited to attend. A copy of her CV and letter of application will be available from Laurel Fisher (fisher@upei.ca) in the Department of Companion Animals. Christine Savidge, BSc., DVM, DACVIM Department of Companion Animals - AVC Esophageal Disorders in Small Animals Monday, July 13th @ 8:30am AVC Lecture Theatre "C"

On Monday, July 13, 2015, the Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee will host a Master of Science Defense. Johsua Slysz, BSc. will defend his Master of Science thesis entitled: “The Physiological Effects of Blood Flow Restricted Muscle Stimulation” The seminar will be held on: Monday, July 13, 2015 9:00 a.m. Health Sciences Building, Room 301 Everyone is welcome.

Please note change of date. McDougall Hall MRJ Construction will begin repairs on the exterior ramp leading to the main doors of McDougall Hall on Monday, July 20, 2015, these repairs will take approximately one week to complete (weather dependent). During this time the ramp will be closed to the public, please direct anyone that requires accessible access to the north entrance of the building. While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

The Department of Applied Human Sciences wishes to announce that it will be welcoming a new Chair on August 1 when Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass will take the torch from outgoing Chair Dr. Jennifer Taylor who has served with dedication since June 1, 2013. Dr. Gottschall-Pass is currently the Acting Chair of the Department and will be working with Dr. Taylor throughout the rest of July to ensure a smooth transition. Please update your lists and phone books. Contact: Kate Graham kegraham@upei.ca 566-0620

The UPEI Faculty of Education is pleased to invite you to the Master of Education - College Cohort Action Research Poster Presentation. This event will take place in Main Building, Faculty Lounge on July 8th from 1-3pm. Come learn from these exceptional students and join in celebrating their success!

McDougall Hall MRJ Construction will begin repairs on the exterior ramp leading to the main doors of McDougall Hall on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, these repairs will take approximately one week to complete (weather dependent). During this time the ramp will be closed to the public, please direct anyone that requires accessible access to the north entrance of the building. AVC Main Entrance WM&M (1993 Ltd) has begun work near the front entrance of AVC, this work is a continuation of the waterproofing work that was completed in the ramp area of AVC last summer. This work is expected to take approximately one month to complete (weather dependent). For safety reasons during this time sections the main entrance will be periodically closed to the public, continually leaving some doors accessible at all times. While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

The UPEISU office will be closed Friday, July 10th and opening on Monday, July 13th at 9am. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Construction will begin Tuesday, July 14 for repairs on the exterior ramp leading to the main doors of McDougall Hall. These repairs will take approximately one week to complete (weather dependent). During this time the ramp will be closed to the public. Please direct anyone who requires accessible access to the north entrance of the building. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034, or jmacphail@upei.ca

We have an IBM Electric typewriter in Facilities Management that we are giving away. Anyone interested in this typewriter please email Cgarro@upei.ca. or call 566-0586

CENTRAL PRINTING WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 3 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Contact Wendy Henderson at 566- 0558 or whenderson@upei.ca

All are welcome to please join us in wishing David Cooper all the best as he transitions from UPEI. A gathering is scheduled for 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the AVC Learning Commons. Light refreshments will be served.

Seniors College is a non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Prince Edward Island and the Office of Skills Development and Learning. It offers non-credit courses for seniors to experience the joy of learning without the pressure of exams or papers. Seniors College is looking to offer again a program in which UPEI researchers share their area of expertise. It is seeking UPEI professors who are able and willing to give one Friday morning during the months of January and February 2016. Each class would be up to two hours long, with a presentation, lots of time for questions and discussion, and a snack break. Researchers interested in participating are asked to contact Barb Mullally at mullaly@upei.ca

All are welcome to please join us in wishing David Cooper all the best as he transitions from UPEI. A gathering is scheduled for 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in the AVC Learning Commons. Light refreshments will be served.