"Rants and Raves" will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 4:30-5:30 pm, at the Wave. It's that time of the semester! Join us for an hour of fun and thinking as we "rant" about a number of issues related to diversity and social justice. Poems, raps, skits, statements, and manifestos--both serious and humorous... students and faculty have a lot to say! Come hear what's on people's minds! Free. Everyone welcome. For more information: Student Diversity Office, sdo@upei.ca or DSJS, abraithwaite@upei.ca

UPEI faculty and staff are asked to encourage their students to attend a feedback session tomorrow. More information: "Are you a first or second year student at UPEI? UPEI wants to hear from you! How did your year go? What's working for you? What can we do better? Come hang out with us from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1 in McMillan Hall. We'll bring the (free) pizza and nachos, you bring your opinions."

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, March 31 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words -maximum one photo per story The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca. Not receiving the Campus Connector? To subscribe, please email communications@upei.ca to get your email address on the list!

The deadline for submissions for the Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit is extended to Monday, April 7, 2014. Categories include: Staff: Exemplary Service Campus Spirit Volunteer and Community Service Support and Student Success Faculty: Teaching Scholarly Endeavours Service Combined Achievements Full details of each of the awards and submission criteria can be found here: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit-upei… Please take this opportunity to say thanks to a colleague or co-worker by submitting a nomination.

Research Services and Graduate Studies is very excited to be offering a Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) during May to August, 2014. Undergraduate students working on a summer research project may register for the program. Students will hear presentations by faculty members, learn more about resources and be exposed to valuable information about careers in research. SPUR is open to UPEI students following their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year. There is no charge to participate. Deadline to register is Friday, April 11. For more information or to register, email spur@upei.ca

"Rants and Raves" will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 4:30-5:30 pm, at the Wave. It's that time of the semester! Join us for an hour of fun and thinking as we "rant" about a number of issues related to diversity and social justice. Poems, raps, skits, statements, and manifestos--both serious and humorous... students and faculty have a lot to say! Come hear what's on people's minds! Free. Everyone welcome. For more information: Student Diversity Office, sdo@upei.ca or DSJS, abraithwaite@upei.ca

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about the bloody history of free blood in Canada. Dr. Sarah Glassford, assistant professor of history at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled “Blood: It’s in you to sell. Why Canadians give and get blood for free.” The discussion begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1 at the Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. In other countries, blood is treated almost as a commodity, where donors are paid, and blood has cash value. Dr. Glassford will present on the debate that led to our free system, and how Canada almost followed the American model. Sound interesting? Join us! Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117 or datkinson@upei.ca.

Due to the inclement weather this week, the deadline for submissions for the Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit is extended to Monday, April 7, 2014. Categories include: Staff: Exemplary Service Campus Spirit Volunteer and Community Service Support and Student Success Faculty: Teaching Scholarly Endeavours Service Combined Achievements Full details of each of the awards and submission criteria can be found here: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit-upei… Please take this opportunity to say thanks to a colleague or co-worker by submitting a nomination.

The Installation of UPEI's Eighth Chancellor, Dr. Don McDougall, will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Should there be inclement weather, the academic procession will gather at 1:20 pm in the Student Centre instead of at Don and Marion McDougall Hall as previously indicated. A notice confirming these details will be posted to UPEI.ca if necessary. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, we hope to see you there!

Jessica Hawkins, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Modulation of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures" on Tuesday, April 1 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, March 31 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words -maximum one photo per story The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca. Not receiving the Campus Connector? To subscribe, please email communications@upei.ca to get your email address on the list!

The UPEI Student Union and the UPEI Convocation Committee are looking for a valedictorian for the 2014 morning convocation ceremony. Eligible students are those from the faculties of business, nursing, education, and veterinary medicine. Interested applicants are asked to forward their name, faculty of study, and a summary explaining their interest in being this year’s valedictorian. Summaries are to be no more than 250 words and word count is to be displayed. Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, and students are asked to submit applications to admin@upeisu.ca. Faculty and staff are encouraged to speak to students and inform them of the availability of this position and encourage interested students to apply.

The UPEI Wind Symphony performance has been rescheduled for tonight, Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about the bloody history of free blood in Canada. Dr. Sarah Glassford, assistant professor of history at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled “Blood: It’s in you to sell. Why Canadians give and get blood for free.” The discussion begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1 at the Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. In other countries, blood is treated almost as a commodity, where donors are paid, and blood has cash value. Dr. Glassford will present on the debate that led to our free system, and how Canada almost followed the American model. Sound interesting? Join us! Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117 or datkinson@upei.ca.

Due to the inclement weather this week, the deadline for submissions for the Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit is extended to Monday, April 7, 2014. Categories include: Staff: Exemplary Service Campus Spirit Volunteer and Community Service Support and Student Success Faculty: Teaching Scholarly Endeavours Service Combined Achievements Full details of each of the awards and submission criteria can be found here: http://www.upei.ca/president/presidential-recognition-awards-merit-upei… Please take this opportunity to say thanks to a colleague or co-worker by submitting a nomination.

The Installation of UPEI's Eighth Chancellor, Dr. Don McDougall, will take place, rain or shine, on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Should there be inclement weather, the academic procession will gather at 1:20 pm in the Student Centre instead of at Don and Marion McDougall Hall as previously indicated. A notice confirming these details will be posted to UPEI.ca if necessary. All are welcome to attend the ceremony, we hope to see you there!

Jessica Hawkins, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Modulation of alpha-7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor function in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures" on Tuesday, April 1 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, March 31 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words -maximum one photo per story The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca. Not receiving the Campus Connector? To subscribe, please email communications@upei.ca to get your email address on the list!

The UPEI Student Union and the UPEI Convocation Committee are looking for a valedictorian for the 2014 morning convocation ceremony. Eligible students are those from the faculties of business, nursing, education, and veterinary medicine. Interested applicants are asked to forward their name, faculty of study, and a summary explaining their interest in being this year’s valedictorian. Summaries are to be no more than 250 words and word count is to be displayed. Deadline for applications is 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 2, and students are asked to submit applications to admin@upeisu.ca. Faculty and staff are encouraged to speak to students and inform them of the availability of this position and encourage interested students to apply.

The UPEI Wind Symphony performance has been rescheduled for tonight, Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall.