Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. Join our next conversation on Monday, March 2 at 7 pm at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Neb Kujundzic, associate professor of philosophy and dean of the Faculty of Arts, will lead a discussion entitled: What good is a university degree? The 2014/2015 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. Research on Tap meets the first Monday of every month from October to April. The full schedule of speakers can be found atupei.ca/research/research-on-tap.

Time to Write faculty writers retreat, May 15-19 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: Friday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 19 Where: Stanley Bridge 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.

CPA Atlantic School of Business has rescheduled its information session for, February 25. The information session is designed to help students prepare to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants certification program after graduation. Staff and faculty are asked to share this opportunity with UPEI students. CPA Information Session Wednesday, February 25 3:00 to 4:00 pm Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 231 RSVP in advance to CPA Atlantic Program Advisor, Rachelle Gauvin, rgauvin@cpaatlantic.ca. Please note that seats are limited.

On March 6, the Institute of Public Sector Administration of Canada, PEI chapter (IPAC-PEI) presents "Women and Leadership," an interactive breakfast event with female leaders Verna Bruce, Shauna Sullivan Curley, Jeanette MacAulay, Karen Chin, and Michele Dorsey, who will discuss why they aspired to leadership and how they successfully achieved it. This will be a real conversation exploring the real challenges, issues, and rewards that women experience while navigating pathways to leadership. Participants will also be provided with an opportunity for Q&A. To learn more or to register, visit the IPAC-PEI website: www.ipac.ca/PEI/Events

The UPEI Human Resources department is pleased to offer the Pre-Retirement Planning Program (PRP) to active faculty and staff of the University of Prince Edward Island over 45 years of age. The program addresses the many areas one needs to consider for a successful and satisfying retirement, including the UPEI pension plan, Canada Pension Plan, tax implications, and making the personal transition to retirement. PRP is designed to assist you in becoming better-informed and to increase your skills in utilizing available resources. Each session will incorporate an expert speaker, time for questions from participants, and other materials pertinent to that session's topic. There is still room available for the following sessions: UPEI Pension, UPEI Post retirement benefits & retirement process Wednesday, February 25, 9:00 – 11:00 am Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329 UPEI Retirees Association – Successful transition into retirement Financial Planning –Taxation, Retirement type investments, financial planning for retirement Thursday, February 26, 9:00 – 11:00 am Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329 Please register by emailing mgee@upei.ca or contact Megan Gee at 566-0605. Release-time from your department is generally needed to participate.​

UPEI’s first Campus Job Fair, hosted by the Office of Skills Development and Learning, has been rescheduled from Thursday, February 19, to Thursday, March 5. The event will take place in Schurman Market Square in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, from 11:00am-2:00pm. UPEI departments and faculties that offer employment opportunities for students throughout the year are invited to attend. For more information, contact careerservices@upei.ca.

CPA Atlantic School of Business has rescheduled its information session for, February 25th. The information session is designed to help students prepare to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants certification program after graduation. Staff and faculty are asked to share this opportunity with UPEI students. CPA Information Session Tuesday, February 25 3:00 to 4:00 pm Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 231 RSVP in advance to CPA Atlantic Program Advisor, Rachelle Gauvin, rgauvin@cpaatlantic.ca. Please note that seats are limited.

CPA Atlantic School of Business has rescheduled its information session for, February 25th. The information session is designed to help students prepare to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants certification program after graduation. Staff and faculty are asked to share this opportunity with UPEI students. CPA Information Session Tuesday, February 25 3:00 to 4:00 pm Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 231 RSVP in advance to CPA Atlantic Program Advisor, Rachelle Gauvin, rgauvin@cpaatlantic.ca. Please note that seats are limited.

CPA Atlantic School of Business has rescheduled its information session for, February 25. The information session is designed to help students prepare to enter the Chartered Professional Accountants certification program after graduation. Staff and faculty are asked to share this opportunity with UPEI students. CPA Information Session Wednesday, February 25 3:00 to 4:00 pm Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 231 RSVP in advance to CPA Atlantic Program Advisor, Rachelle Gauvin, rgauvin@cpaatlantic.ca. Please note that seats are limited.

On March 6, the Institute of Public Sector Administration of Canada, PEI chapter (IPAC-PEI) presents "Women and Leadership," an interactive breakfast event with female leaders Verna Bruce, Shauna Sullivan Curley, Jeanette MacAulay, Karen Chin, and Michele Dorsey, who will discuss why they aspired to leadership and how they successfully achieved it. This will be a real conversation exploring the real challenges, issues, and rewards that women experience while navigating pathways to leadership. Participants will also be provided with an opportunity for Q&A. To learn more or to register, visit the IPAC-PEI website: www.ipac.ca/PEI/Events

The UPEI Human Resources department is pleased to offer the Pre-Retirement Planning Program (PRP) to active faculty and staff of the University of Prince Edward Island over 45 years of age. The program addresses the many areas one needs to consider for a successful and satisfying retirement, including the UPEI pension plan, Canada Pension Plan, tax implications, and making the personal transition to retirement. PRP is designed to assist you in becoming better-informed and to increase your skills in utilizing available resources. Each session will incorporate an expert speaker, time for questions from participants, and other materials pertinent to that session's topic. There is still room available for the following sessions: UPEI Pension, UPEI Post retirement benefits & retirement process Wednesday, February 25, 9:00 – 11:00 am Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329 UPEI Retirees Association – Successful transition into retirement Financial Planning –Taxation, Retirement type investments, financial planning for retirement Thursday, February 26, 9:00 – 11:00 am Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Room 329 Please register by emailing mgee@upei.ca or contact Megan Gee at 566-0605. Release-time from your department is generally needed to participate.​

UPEI’s first Campus Job Fair, hosted by the Office of Skills Development and Learning, has been rescheduled from Thursday, February 19, to Thursday, March 5. The event will take place in Schurman Market Square in Don and Marion McDougall Hall, from 11:00am-2:00pm. UPEI departments and faculties that offer employment opportunities for students throughout the year are invited to attend. For more information, contact careerservices@upei.ca.

Please note the following changes to hours of operation for the food services retail locations on campus: Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27. *The Courtyard Café (W.A. Murphy Student Centre) will be closed for the week. It will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, March 2. *Samuels Café in the Robertson Library will operating on reduced hours. It will be closing at 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and at 3:00pm on Friday. The Café will resume regular hours of operation beginning Monday, March 2. *The AVC Cafeteria will be operating on it's normal schedule. *The doors for meal service at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be open from 9:30am - 9:00pm Monday to Sunday. It will resume regular meal service hours of operation on Monday, March 2. *This does not impact the regular operating schedule for catering services. For more information for these temporary changes to retail hours of operation and meal service. Please visit http://www.dineoncampus.ca/upei/menus/locations.

Procurement Services Office advises the campus community of an approved but not exclusive supplier, Stewart Travel Group, supplier #7239, operated by Paula & Travis Stewart; both of whom have served UPEI well while representing other supplier(s). They are knowledgeable in corporate, leisure or group travel, have proven experience in UPEI travel requirements and excellent customer service. Their contacts and complete company information is available at www.stewarttravelgroup.ca This does not exclude the University’s relationship with any existing suppliers for the same service.

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee is hosting a PhD Environmental Sciences Research Presentation on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Luke Poirier, BSc, MSC will present: "Identification, control and mitigation of marine invasions." This public presentation is part of Mr. Poirier’s PhD Comprehensive exam and will be followed by an oral examination.

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: Friday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 19 Where: Stanley Bridge 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. To register, 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.

The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee is hosting a PhD Environmental Sciences Research Presentation on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. Luke Poirier, BSc, MSC will present: "Identification, control and mitigation of marine invasions." This public presentation is part of Mr. Poirier’s PhD Comprehensive exam and will be followed by an oral examination.

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: Friday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 19 Where: Stanley Bridge 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. To register, 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.

Please note the following changes to hours of operation for the food services retail locations on campus: Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27. *The Courtyard Café (W.A. Murphy Student Centre) will be closed for the week. It will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, March 2. *Samuels Café in the Robertson Library will operating on reduced hours. It will be closing at 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and at 3:00pm on Friday. The Café will resume regular hours of operation beginning Monday, March 2. *The AVC Cafeteria will be operating on it's normal schedule. *The doors for meal service at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be open from 9:30am - 9:00pm Monday to Sunday. It will resume regular meal service hours of operation on Monday, March 2. *This does not impact the regular operating schedule for catering services. For more information for these temporary changes to retail hours of operation and meal service. Please visit http://www.dineoncampus.ca/upei/menus/locations.

Procurement Services Office advises the campus community of an approved but not exclusive supplier, Stewart Travel Group, supplier #7239, operated by Paula & Travis Stewart; both of whom have served UPEI well while representing other supplier(s). They are knowledgeable in corporate, leisure or group travel, have proven experience in UPEI travel requirements and excellent customer service. Their contacts and complete company information is available at www.stewarttravelgroup.ca This does not exclude the University’s relationship with any existing suppliers for the same service.