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 17 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!

UPEI will host its second annual Mental Health Week March 10-14. An initiative by Student Affairs and supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI division), the week showcases a series of events designed to educate and encourage action among UPEI students, staff, and faculty while building a culture of care. Events this year include: UPEI's first TEDxTalk; guest lecture by Frank Warren from PostSecret; visits from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, and more! All events are free to attend. See the full schedule of events at upei.ca/mentalhealthweek.

The UPEISU Spring General Election is currently underway! Candidate Debate is Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30 pm in The Wave, and voting occurs March 18 and 19 via students' campus login. Professors and staff alike are asked to encourage students to participate and vote! Referendum questions along with more details can be found on the UPEISU website at upeisu.ca/notice/2014/03/referendum-questions

The 2014 Grad Week Committee is looking for nominations for the following awards and positions, all nominees must be graduating. Just send the name of the person you are nominating to vpactivities@upeisu.ca with a brief description on why they deserve the award. Nominations will be accepted until noon on Friday, March 14. The Owen MacDonald Memorial Award - Awarded by the Senior Class of ‘70 and succeeding Senior Classes This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence and the outstanding contribution to the Senior Class in his/her final year of study. The Crescam Serviendo Award (May I Grow By Serving) - Dedicated by Class of ‘72 This award is presented to both a male and a female member of the Senior Class who has contributed most to the life of the University during their years attending UPEI. The Class of 98 Leadership Award – Established by the Senior Class of ‘98 This award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made a considerable contribution to Campus Life, particularly to the Senior Class. The Senior Class Spirit Award This award goes to someone who really exemplifies UPEI pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in UPEI during his or her years of attendance, and who shows and overall love for the UPEI spirit. Life Executive Awards The Life Executive will be responsible for the affairs of the Class of 2014, including maintaining communications with the Class of 2014 as trust officers of Class funds, and as a liaison between Alumni and the Class of 2014. The Life Executive will also have the authority to appoint replacements when and if needed. -Life Executive President for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Vice-President for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Secretary for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Treasurer for the Senior Class of 2014

Our choir encourages both experienced singers and new singing enthusiasts to join us in sharing world music and songs from different countries and cultures. Now in its third year, the choir was initiated through the AIRS Project. This semester, our rehearsals are held Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Chaplaincy Centre. All are welcome! Please contact Xiang Guan (Danny) at xguan@upei.ca to join our email list.

Cheer on your friends as they try to cram years of learning into three minutes! When: Tuesday, March 18, 7:00 pm, and Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 pm Where: The Wave What: The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a skills development activity which challenges thesis-based graduate students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. First place wins $200 and a trip to Dalhousie University to compete in the regional 3MT. Second place wins $100. Third place wins $50. Contact: Colleen Gallant, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, cgallant@upei.ca. UPEI has 17 graduate students competing this year, so we've spread the competition over two evenings. The winner will be announced at the end of competition on the evening of the 25th. Students: want to brush up on your presenting techniques before the competition? Dr. Karen Samis, assistant professor of Biology, will lead a crash course on Friday, March 14 at 2:00 pm in room 104 of the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre.

Dr. Martin Mkandawire, Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University will present a seminar on Wednesday, March 12 at 12:30 pm entitled “From Academic Research to Commercially Viable Technology: New Perspective in Mine Water Research”. The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212. All are welcome to attend.

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 17 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!

UPEI will host its second annual Mental Health Week March 10-14. An initiative by Student Affairs and supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI division), the week showcases a series of events designed to educate and encourage action among UPEI students, staff, and faculty while building a culture of care. Events this year include: UPEI's first TEDxTalk; guest lecture by Frank Warren from PostSecret; visits from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, and more! All events are free to attend. See the full schedule of events at upei.ca/mentalhealthweek.

The UPEISU Spring General Election is currently underway! Candidate Debate is Tuesday, March 11 at 4:30 pm in The Wave, and voting occurs March 18 and 19 via students' campus login. Professors and staff alike are asked to encourage students to participate and vote! Referendum questions along with more details can be found on the UPEISU website at upeisu.ca/notice/2014/03/referendum-questions

The 2014 Grad Week Committee is looking for nominations for the following awards and positions, all nominees must be graduating. Just send the name of the person you are nominating to vpactivities@upeisu.ca with a brief description on why they deserve the award. Nominations will be accepted until noon on Friday, March 14. The Owen MacDonald Memorial Award - Awarded by the Senior Class of ‘70 and succeeding Senior Classes This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence and the outstanding contribution to the Senior Class in his/her final year of study. The Crescam Serviendo Award (May I Grow By Serving) - Dedicated by Class of ‘72 This award is presented to both a male and a female member of the Senior Class who has contributed most to the life of the University during their years attending UPEI. The Class of 98 Leadership Award – Established by the Senior Class of ‘98 This award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made a considerable contribution to Campus Life, particularly to the Senior Class. The Senior Class Spirit Award This award goes to someone who really exemplifies UPEI pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in UPEI during his or her years of attendance, and who shows and overall love for the UPEI spirit. Life Executive Awards The Life Executive will be responsible for the affairs of the Class of 2014, including maintaining communications with the Class of 2014 as trust officers of Class funds, and as a liaison between Alumni and the Class of 2014. The Life Executive will also have the authority to appoint replacements when and if needed. -Life Executive President for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Vice-President for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Secretary for the Senior Class of 2014 -Life Executive Treasurer for the Senior Class of 2014

Our choir encourages both experienced singers and new singing enthusiasts to join us in sharing world music and songs from different countries and cultures. Now in its third year, the choir was initiated through the AIRS Project. This semester, our rehearsals are held Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Chaplaincy Centre. All are welcome! Please contact Xiang Guan (Danny) at xguan@upei.ca to join our email list.

Cheer on your friends as they try to cram years of learning into three minutes! When: Tuesday, March 18, 7:00 pm, and Tuesday, March 25, 7:00 pm Where: The Wave What: The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a skills development activity which challenges thesis-based graduate students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. First place wins $200 and a trip to Dalhousie University to compete in the regional 3MT. Second place wins $100. Third place wins $50. Contact: Colleen Gallant, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, cgallant@upei.ca. UPEI has 17 graduate students competing this year, so we've spread the competition over two evenings. The winner will be announced at the end of competition on the evening of the 25th. Students: want to brush up on your presenting techniques before the competition? Dr. Karen Samis, assistant professor of Biology, will lead a crash course on Friday, March 14 at 2:00 pm in room 104 of the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre.

Please remind students to fill out the UPEI Bookstore student survey at upei.ca/bookstore/survey. Students could win a $100 gift card. Please give us your feedback so we can make the UPEI Bookstore better for all students.

Busy days at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. Drop by for the student food bank and clothing cupboard as well as prayer spaces and musical instruments. A friendly face and a comfortable couch are free! Monday March 10 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie 7:00 Little Town of Bethlehem ...Join us to view a movie where you will come face to face with the courageous struggle for a nonviolent solution to the crisis that has torn Palestinians and Israelis apart. The attached poster offers a more detailed write-up. It is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/860079804005913/ Tuesday March 11 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Wednesday March 12 12:05 - 12:55 Yoga - rejuvenating, healing, energizing and calming 2:30 - 4:00 "Language, Culture, and Mental Health” Workshop. Join in a facilitated workshop led by staff from UPEI’s International Relations Office. The workshop will explore cultural barriers that negatively affect issues related to mental health and cultural assets that can be used to openly discuss about these issues. Thursday March 13 9:00 - Rosary 12:05 Daily Mass with Fr Charlie Friday March 14 12:30 - Stations of the Cross Pray the journey Jesus Christ walked during his passion and death. 1:00 - 3:00 "My Island, My Heart" A short conference, led by UPEI Arts student Faith Robinson, focuses on three themes—island fragility, island sustainability, and island community.

The Psychology Department delivers the last talk of the 2013–14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday March 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. "Curiosity: What's the point of getting out of bed without it?" is being presented by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon. Please join us on Friday at 3:00 pm for this very interesting lecture. For more information, please contact Dr. Stacey MacKinnon, smackinnon@upei.ca

UPEI will host its second annual Mental Health Week March 10-14. An initiative by Student Affairs and supported by the Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI division), the week showcases a series of events designed to educate and encourage action among UPEI students, staff, and faculty while building a culture of care. Events this year include: UPEI's first TEDxTalk; guest lecture by Frank Warren from PostSecret; visits from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, and more! All events are free to attend. See the full schedule of events at upei.ca/mentalhealthweek.

The UPEI Climate Research Lab is hosting a one-day symposium on Tuesday, March 11 entitled "Climate Change and Aquaculture: A science symposium to communicate current research and science activities to the Atlantic Region’s aquaculture industry." The event will be held in the Lecture Theatre, Main Floor, Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided to registered participants in the adjacent meeting room. There is no fee to attend the seminar, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please register here: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=2LVFESlaeCneiPNubiPWPw Topics and speakers to include: The Aquaculture Industry on Prince Edward Island - Peter Warris, Research & Development Coordinator, PEI Aquaculture Alliance Atlantic Region’s Changing Climate - Adam Fenech, Director, Climate Research Lab, University of Prince Edward Island Climate change implications on aquaculture management and research - Gregor Reid, St. Andrews Biological Station, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Climate Change and Ecosystem Health for Aquaculture – Bivalves and Finfish - Sophie St. Hilaire, Atlantic Veterinary College First Nations Aquaculture: Preparing for Climate Change - Randy Angus, Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI Impacts of Agricultural Practices on Freshwater and Coastal Environments under a Changing Climate - Michael van den Heuvel, Canada Research Chair in Watershed Ecological Integrity, UPEI Preparing Harbour Infrastructure for a Changing Climate - Bryan Daye, Small Craft Harbours, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Private Aquaculture Facility Response to Storm Surges - Gerry Johnson, Halibut PEI This event is funded by the Atlantic Canada Adaptation Solutions Association (ACASA), a partnership of the four Atlantic provinces and Natural Resources Canada to support adaptation to climate change in the region. For further information, please contact Leanne at 620.5221 or climate@upei.ca.

On Monday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 19, you are invited to come hear new children's stories written, illustrated, and presented by students in the children's literature class. The readings take place from 3:00-3:45 pm in Main Building, room 432 (in the annex). For more information, please contact Deirdre Kessler at kessler@upei.ca All are welcome.

Dr. Martin Mkandawire, Department of Chemistry, Cape Breton University will present a seminar on Wednesday, March 12 entitled “From Academic Research to Commercially Viable Technology: New Perspective in Mine Water Research”. The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212. All are welcome to attend.