Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the academic procession and wear your academic regalia for the Recognition of Founders ceremony on Thursday, September 25. The procession line will gather in Louis W. MacEachern Market Street, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, on September 25 at 1:30 pm. We will process at 1:55 pm and recess at approximately 3:00 pm, following the ceremony. In the event of inclement weather, we will gather in the north entrance atrium of Don and Marion McDougall Hall, and proceed to Schurman Market Square. Academic gowns will be available for those who do not have regalia. Please advise if you need an academic gown, as there is a limited quantity available. Please confirm your participation by email at rjgass@upei.ca or (902) 566-0949.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences will host a special seminar by Dr. Michael Noseworthy on Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 am in the AVC Lecture Theatre A. Dr. Noseworthy's presentation is entitled "Current State-of-the-Art for Imaging of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)." Dr. Noseworthy is currently an Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering at McMaster University. He is also Co-Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster and the Scientific Director of the Imaging Research Centre at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario. His research interest is the assessment of tissue microstructure and metabolism using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and multinuclear in vivo nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy methods. Everyone is welcome to attend! More information on his presentation: Routine imaging of brain injury is often done with computed tomography (CT). The primary goal of a CT scan is to rule out any large cerebral bleeds that require immediate intervention. When large bleeds are absent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may or may not be performed. Even though routine CT and MRI both show tremendous structural detail within the brain, most mTBIs do not present with any abnormal findings on routine scans. This is frustrating for clinicians, and more so for patients who truly are suffering. Due to the heightened awareness of mTBI in all levels of sport, from amateur to professional, there has been tremendous interest in developing new methods that can non-invasively quantify and monitor recovery of this type of brain injury. Some methods do not involve imaging (e.g. King-Devick test), while others involve commonly available technology (e.g. electroencephalography, EEG) or highly specialized technology (e.g. magnetoencephalography, MEG). In this talk, Dr. Noseworthy describes newer MRI approaches that take our understanding of mTBIs to a new level, hopefully allowing the best approach to quantitation and recovery monitoring.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences will host a special seminar by Dr. Michael Noseworthy on Thursday, September 25 at 10:00 am in the AVC Lecture Theatre A. Dr. Noseworthy's presentation is entitled "Current State-of-the-Art for Imaging of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)." Dr. Noseworthy is currently an Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering at McMaster University. He is also Co-Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering at McMaster and the Scientific Director of the Imaging Research Centre at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario. His research interest is the assessment of tissue microstructure and metabolism using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and multinuclear in vivo nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy methods. Everyone is welcome to attend! More information on his presentation: Routine imaging of brain injury is often done with computed tomography (CT). The primary goal of a CT scan is to rule out any large cerebral bleeds that require immediate intervention. When large bleeds are absent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may or may not be performed. Even though routine CT and MRI both show tremendous structural detail within the brain, most mTBIs do not present with any abnormal findings on routine scans. This is frustrating for clinicians, and more so for patients who truly are suffering. Due to the heightened awareness of mTBI in all levels of sport, from amateur to professional, there has been tremendous interest in developing new methods that can non-invasively quantify and monitor recovery of this type of brain injury. Some methods do not involve imaging (e.g. King-Devick test), while others involve commonly available technology (e.g. electroencephalography, EEG) or highly specialized technology (e.g. magnetoencephalography, MEG). In this talk, Dr. Noseworthy describes newer MRI approaches that take our understanding of mTBIs to a new level, hopefully allowing the best approach to quantitation and recovery monitoring.

Ged Martin, author of “John A. Macdonald: Canada’s First Prime Minister,” graduate of Cambridge University, and UK’s first Chair of Canadian Studies at Edinburgh University will deliver the keynote address at UPEI’s Versions of Canada 2014 Conference held September 25–28. Martin will deliver his address on Friday, September 26 at 3:30 pm in Room 142, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall. Martin will speak about the Charlottetown Conference and his argument that Canadian Confederation was not born in Prince Edward Island. Martin questions the instant acceptance of Confederation and traces the intellectual roots of the idea of Confederation back to the mid-1850s. Versions of Canada 2014 Conference is organized by the Canadian Studies Program at the University of Prince Edward Island in conjunction with the Canadian Studies Network. For more information on the conference, visit http://conferences.upei.ca/versionsofcanada2014/

The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will hold its 26th annual Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am-2 pm. Organized and run by AVC students, AVC Open House is an opportunity for the public to go behind the scenes at a veterinary medical college. Visitors will see many demonstrations and exhibits, including a parade of dog breeds; clicker training with dogs; a painted cow and horse; and much more. Children can bring their favourite stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the always-popular Teddy Bear Clinic. And they can have their faces painted, get balloon animals, and learn how to gown up for surgery. Visitors are welcome to bring canned cat or dog food or toys for the PEI Humane Society. AVC Open House is one of the largest, most successful open houses in Atlantic Canada. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Just a reminder to all students, staff, and faculty that the upcoming deadline for the First Semester Award Cycle is October 1; this has been moved two weeks prior to the date in past years to allow us to provide students with the awards and financial support more efficiently, in accordance with academic calendar dates. The application form can be found at: http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/1st-semester-award-cycle If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Adrienne Montgomery in Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid at amontgomery@upei.ca or (902) 620-5187.

Thursday, September 18: 8:00 pm EST (M) Hockey @ Carleton Friday, September 19: 5:00 pm (W) Soccer @ UNB (webcast on AUStv) 7:15 pm (M) Soccer @ UNB (webcast on AUStv) 8:00 pm EST (M) Hockey vs. Queen's (@ Carleton) Saturday, September 20: 2:00 pm (W) Rugby vs. Saint Mary's at UPEI (webcast on AUStv) 5:30 pm Field Hockey @ Saint Mary's 8:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Carleton 8:30 pm Field Hockey @ Dalhousie Sunday, September 21: 8:00 am Field Hockey vs. UNB (@ Saint Mary's) 11:00 am Field Hockey vs. Mount Allison (@ Saint Mary's) 1:00 pm Field Hockey vs. StFX (@ Saint Mary's) 1:00 pm (W) Soccer @ UdeM (webcast on AUStv) 3:15 pm (M) Soccer @ UdeM (webcast on AUStv) 4:00 pm Field Hockey vs Acadia (@ Dalhousie) For more information, check out www.gopanthersgo.ca

Researchers at the UPEI Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory are seeking UPEI faculty and staff volunteers for a study investigating the physiological outcomes of using standing desks in the workplace. Interested participants who meet the following criteria are asked to contact Brittany at upeiexerciselab@gmail.com: -18 years of age or older -Waist circumference greater than 88 cm (women), or greater than 102 cm (men) -- the researchers can help measure this for you -Work in an office that will allow the installation of a standing desk for 12 weeks If you'd like to try a standing desk in your workplace for three months, free of charge, please contact Brittany at the contact information listed above. Participants will also receive information about their personal cardio-metabolic disease risk factors which include baseline caloric needs, blood pressure, body composition, blood lipid profile, and aerobic fitness.

Canadian journalist and author Gwynne Dyer will speak at UPEI on Monday, September 22 as part of his cross-Canada university and college tour. The event will take place in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall at 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the UPEI Faculty of Arts, Dyer’s lecture is entitled "What the First World War Taught Us." Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Brick Repointing: Amber Masonry will begin brick repointing around the west entrance way of Dalton Hall Thursday, September 18. This work will take approximately two weeks to complete (weather dependent), and will be completed during evenings (start time of 4:00 pm) and weekends. Please ensure your windows are closed before 4:00 pm and over the weekends during this time. Roof Repairs: Amber Masonry will be doing repairs on the lower shingled roof on the west side of Main Building beginning Thursday, September 18. This work will take approximately one week to complete (weather dependent). If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

Just a reminder to all students, staff, and faculty that the upcoming deadline for the First Semester Award Cycle is October 1; this has been moved two weeks prior to the date in past years to allow us to provide students with the awards and financial support more efficiently, in accordance with academic calendar dates. The application form can be found at: http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/1st-semester-award-cycle If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Adrienne Montgomery in Scholarships, Awards and Financial Aid at amontgomery@upei.ca or (902) 620-5187.

Thursday, September 18: 8:00 pm EST (M) Hockey @ Carleton Friday, September 19: 5:00 pm (W) Soccer @ UNB (webcast on AUStv) 7:15 pm (M) Soccer @ UNB (webcast on AUStv) 8:00 pm EST (M) Hockey vs. Queen's (@ Carleton) Saturday, September 20: 2:00 pm (W) Rugby vs. Saint Mary's at UPEI (webcast on AUStv) 5:30 pm Field Hockey @ Saint Mary's 8:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Carleton 8:30 pm Field Hockey @ Dalhousie Sunday, September 21: 8:00 am Field Hockey vs. UNB (@ Saint Mary's) 11:00 am Field Hockey vs. Mount Allison (@ Saint Mary's) 1:00 pm Field Hockey vs. StFX (@ Saint Mary's) 1:00 pm (W) Soccer @ UdeM (webcast on AUStv) 3:15 pm (M) Soccer @ UdeM (webcast on AUStv) 4:00 pm Field Hockey vs Acadia (@ Dalhousie) For more information, check out www.gopanthersgo.ca

Researchers at the UPEI Human Performance and Health Research Laboratory are seeking UPEI faculty and staff volunteers for a study investigating the physiological outcomes of using standing desks in the workplace. Interested participants who meet the following criteria are asked to contact Brittany at upeiexerciselab@gmail.com: -18 years of age or older -Waist circumference greater than 88 cm (women), or greater than 102 cm (men) -- the researchers can help measure this for you -Work in an office that will allow the installation of a standing desk for 12 weeks If you'd like to try a standing desk in your workplace for three months, free of charge, please contact Brittany at the contact information listed above. Participants will also receive information about their personal cardio-metabolic disease risk factors which include baseline caloric needs, blood pressure, body composition, blood lipid profile, and aerobic fitness.

Canadian journalist and author Gwynne Dyer will speak at UPEI on Monday, September 22 as part of his cross-Canada university and college tour. The event will take place in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 in Don and Marion McDougall Hall at 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the UPEI Faculty of Arts, Dyer’s lecture is entitled "What the First World War Taught Us." Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

Brick Repointing: Amber Masonry will begin brick repointing around the west entrance way of Dalton Hall Thursday, September 18. This work will take approximately two weeks to complete (weather dependent), and will be completed during evenings (start time of 4:00 pm) and weekends. Please ensure your windows are closed before 4:00 pm and over the weekends during this time. Roof Repairs: Amber Masonry will be doing repairs on the lower shingled roof on the west side of Main Building beginning Thursday, September 18. This work will take approximately one week to complete (weather dependent). If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

Ged Martin, author of “John A. Macdonald: Canada’s First Prime Minister,” graduate of Cambridge University, and UK’s first Chair of Canadian Studies at Edinburgh University will deliver the keynote address at UPEI’s Versions of Canada 2014 Conference held September 25–28. Martin will deliver his address on Friday, September 26 at 3:30 pm in Room 142, Bill and Denise Andrew Hall. Martin will speak about the Charlottetown Conference and his argument that Canadian Confederation was not born in Prince Edward Island. Martin questions the instant acceptance of Confederation and traces the intellectual roots of the idea of Confederation back to the mid-1850s. Versions of Canada 2014 Conference is organized by the Canadian Studies Program at the University of Prince Edward Island in conjunction with the Canadian Studies Network. For more information on the conference, visit http://conferences.upei.ca/versionsofcanada2014/

The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island will hold its 26th annual Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am-2 pm. Organized and run by AVC students, AVC Open House is an opportunity for the public to go behind the scenes at a veterinary medical college. Visitors will see many demonstrations and exhibits, including a parade of dog breeds; clicker training with dogs; a painted cow and horse; and much more. Children can bring their favourite stuffed toys for a check-up and treatment at the always-popular Teddy Bear Clinic. And they can have their faces painted, get balloon animals, and learn how to gown up for surgery. Visitors are welcome to bring canned cat or dog food or toys for the PEI Humane Society. AVC Open House is one of the largest, most successful open houses in Atlantic Canada. Everyone is welcome to attend!

On Monday, September 22 at 9:30 am in the Duffy Science Centre, Room 204, Kyle Knysh, BSc will defend his Master of Science thesis entitled: "Agricultural Land Use Impacts on Cool - Spring Flora and Fauna, With An Emphasis On Freshwater Invertebrate Diversity And Phenology in Spring Pools Of Eastern Prince Edward Island (Canada)." Everyone is welcome to attend.

The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 1:00-4:00 pm in the AVC Lecture Theatre A. This will be a three-hour training session with handout, based on Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) Recommended Syllabus (exam included). The CCAC requires that all personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching, testing, and service take this course. (A refresher course is required every five years.) Please notify animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.

The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 1:00-4:00 pm in the AVC Lecture Theatre A. This will be a three-hour training session with handout, based on Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC) Recommended Syllabus (exam included). The CCAC requires that all personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching, testing, and service take this course. (A refresher course is required every five years.) Please notify animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.