It’s time for UPEI’s second annual Open Class Week. This year, all faculty and staff are invited to attend classes that have been opened to guests by faculty members during the week of February 24-28. If you are interested in attending classes, please visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/17sK95BhBxwtuWiXJ9EOe96VMIymdB2uGvSu… and simply type your name in one of the five boxes under the date and time of each class you would like to attend. Then all you have to do is show up to whichever classes you’ve registered for! No preparation is required. If you want to know more about a class before you sign up, just check UPEI’s academic calendar: https://files.upei.ca/calendar.pdf Please sign up for classes before February 14 so that those instructors who have opened their classes will know how many guests to expect. And if you are one of those volunteers, you can check the document at any time to find out how many people will be attending your open classes. If you have any questions, please just write to Gerald at the Faculty Development Office: fdo@upei.ca

On Friday, February 14, UPEI will take part in ONE BILLION RISING—the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. The campus community is invited to dance together to support the movement. Join us in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre from 12:15–1:00 pm. ONE BILLION RISING began as a call to action in 2013 based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than one billion women and girls. One billion women and those who love them will walk out, dance, rise up, and demand an end to this violence. Learn more at www.onebillionrising.org. Both the Advisory Council on the Status of Women and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services (PEI FVPS) will be present as community representatives and supporters. Donations will be accepted in support of PEI Family Violence Prevention Services.

The Psychology Department continues the tradition of the 2013–14 Fiona Papps Colloquium Series on Friday February 14 at 3:00 pm in Memorial 215. Our fourth lecture in the series "Abortion in PEI: Understanding for a Change" is being presented by Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie. 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

Campus Life Advisors are putting together a UPEI team for the "Coldest Night Of The Year" - a walk to support Harvest House PEI and Solomon's Porch in Charlottetown, two associations that serve people struggling with life issues across the Island. Your involvement in this walk impacts hundreds of lives in a positive way, helping build a brighter future that once seemed out of reach. All Students, Staff, and Faculty are invited to join the UPEI team for a 2k, 5k, or 10k walk on February 22, 2014. As this is a fundraising initiative, participants are asked to donate $25 or fund raise $150 to join. Please email Harmonie, hmrichard@upei.ca for more information or to join the team.

Join us on Tuesday February 11 at 7:00 pm for the UPEI Climate Lab Lecture Series as Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the Climate Lab, presents results from recent coastal erosion research projects conducted on Prince Edward Island. The change in PEI’s coastline has been measured, mapped, and analyzed from 1968 to 2010. Buildings, roads and bridges have been assessed as to their vulnerability to future coastal erosion and sea level rise. Come see how our communities will be affected. Dr. Fenech will present the results of this research including the unveiling of a new interactive 3-D geo-visualization platform known as CLIVE. CLIVE allows stakeholders to interactively explore PEI's coastline, and scenarios of future climate change, sea-level rise and storm surges. The presentation will take place in the Amphitheatre in the Duffy Science Centre. For more information, contact the Climate Lab at 902 620-5221 or climate@upei.ca.

Join Dr. Art van der Est, Department of Chemistry from Brock University for a seminar on Tuesday, February 11 at 12:30 pm. Dr. van der Est’s presentation is entitled "Electron Transfer in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis Studied Using Time Resolved EPR Spectroscopy". The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, room 212.

Join Dr. Art van der Est, Department of Chemistry from Brock University for a seminar on Tuesday, February 11 at 12:30 pm. Dr. van der Est’s presentation is entitled "Electron Transfer in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis Studied Using Time Resolved EPR Spectroscopy". The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, room 212.

Great Action, Great Entertainment, and Great Outreach! Hey Panther Fans...it's a very special weekend ahead! On Friday, February 7 at 7:00 pm the UPEI women's hockey team will host STU. It's also senior recognition night where the team will recognize and give thanks to the following senior players: Ferran Brown, Christina Kelly, Lyndsay Oakes, Keirsten Visser, and Anja Weisser. Friday will also be celebrated with an international theme with international lobby musical performances prior to the game, an official puck drop and national anthem singer, as well as a first intermission dance. During the second intermission, fans will be treated to a traditional costume fashion show. The AUS Swimming Championships will take place February 7-9 at Memorial University. UPEI Panthers competing include: Zachery Laustsen, Suzanne Nicholson, Emma MacKay, Katherine VanLeeuwen, Leif Wilm, Rosa Wagemakers, Joseph Sulaiman, Zachery Martin, Rebekah Nitschmann, and Joel Legault. On Saturday, February 8, Shoot for the Cure will take place at UPEI with the women's basketball team competing at 3:00 pm vs. SMU, followed by the men's game at 5:00 pm. The day will feature a ceremonial ball toss, Shoot for the Cure merchandise, "Shave for the Brave" fundraiser by Danielle MacDonald, a bake sale, and prizes! Also on Saturday, the women and men's hockey teams will support Shoot for the Cure through "Pink at the Rink." Both teams will wear special inspired jerseys, a candy jar fundraiser and bake sale will also take place, as well as merchandise up for sale! Go Panthers Go!

The final exam period for this semester will be April 9-23 (see general calendar dates). The exam schedule will be posted by mid-February. Thank you

Human Resources would like to measure the success of the Canada Summer Jobs Program application process for 2014. If you completed an application to receive a wage subsidy to hire a summer student under this program, please contact Gillian Profitt, Human Resources at gprofitt@upei.ca. Thank you.

John Onukwufor, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Interactions of binary and ternary combinations of temperature, hypoxia and cadmium on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) mitochondrial bioenergetics" on Tuesday, February 11 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

The final exam period for this semester will be April 9-23 (see general calendar dates). The exam schedule will be posted by mid-February. Thank you

Human Resources would like to measure the success of the Canada Summer Jobs Program application process for 2014. If you completed an application to receive a wage subsidy to hire a summer student under this program, please contact Gillian Profitt, Human Resources at gprofitt@upei.ca. Thank you.

John Onukwufor, Department of Biomedical Sciences will present a seminar called "Interactions of binary and ternary combinations of temperature, hypoxia and cadmium on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) mitochondrial bioenergetics" on Tuesday, February 11 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

Great Action, Great Entertainment, and Great Outreach! Hey Panther Fans...it's a very special weekend ahead! On Friday, February 7 at 7:00 pm the UPEI women's hockey team will host STU. It's also senior recognition night where the team will recognize and give thanks to the following senior players: Ferran Brown, Christina Kelly, Lyndsay Oakes, Keirsten Visser, and Anja Weisser. Friday will also be celebrated with an international theme with international lobby musical performances prior to the game, an official puck drop and national anthem singer, as well as a first intermission dance. During the second intermission, fans will be treated to a traditional costume fashion show. The AUS Swimming Championships will take place February 7-9 at Memorial University. UPEI Panthers competing include: Zachery Laustsen, Suzanne Nicholson, Emma MacKay, Katherine VanLeeuwen, Leif Wilm, Rosa Wagemakers, Joseph Sulaiman, Zachery Martin, Rebekah Nitschmann, and Joel Legault. On Saturday, February 8, Shoot for the Cure will take place at UPEI with the women's basketball team competing at 3:00 pm vs. SMU, followed by the men's game at 5:00 pm. The day will feature a ceremonial ball toss, Shoot for the Cure merchandise, "Shave for the Brave" fundraiser by Danielle MacDonald, a bake sale, and prizes! Also on Saturday, the women and men's hockey teams will support Shoot for the Cure through "Pink at the Rink." Both teams will wear special inspired jerseys, a candy jar fundraiser and bake sale will also take place, as well as merchandise up for sale! Go Panthers Go!

Join students, staff, and faculty on Wednesday, February 5 for "Storytelling Night" from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. The evening will be hosted by Dr. Tim Goddard, global educator, and feature stories from Dr. Ed MacDonald, Island historian and professor, Susan Hartley of the non-profit organization Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, and UPEI international students. Take part in an evening of laughter, wonder, smiles, and tears through the telling of personal journeys, people’s histories, and published works. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend!

Staff and faculty are invited to an afternoon film viewing of "The First Grader" in support of International Development Week on Thursday, February 6 from 2:45-4:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A. "The First Grader" is a powerful story that will touch your heart. Based on the true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager, an ex Mau Mau freedom fighter, who goes to school for the first time to get the education he was denied. Maruge's flashbacks to the 50's terrible fight for freedom from the British rulers will echo in your consciousness. Light refreshments will be provided.

Human Resources, in partnership with Murphy's Pharmacies, will be hosting an information session on The Science of Medication and Customized Medication Options. The session will help participants gain a clearer understanding of medications and how they work in your body. This session is the second in a series of Healthy Campus Sessions taking place over the coming months. The session will be held on Friday, February 14 in Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, room 142, beginning at 1:00 pm. Please pre-register by contacting Lacey Myers at ljmyers@upei.ca.

The final exam period for this semester will be April 9-23 (see general calendar dates). The exam schedule will be posted by mid-February. Thank you

Chartwells; UPEI’s food service and catering provider is getting ready to roll out a new online ordering system called Catertrax. In order to ease the transition between the old online system and the new, Chartwells is offering two different training webinars for faculty and staff on Thursday February 6. To register, please visit the link under the training session time you would like to participate in. Session 1 - Customer Roll Out Training Catering UPEI on Thursday, February 6, 2014 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM AST at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/2386491443699390720 Session 2 - Customer Roll Out Training Catering UPEI on Thursday, February 6, 2014 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AST at: https://student.gototraining.com/r/8758985960382184704