Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk is now open for the year. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am–3:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am–2:00 pm. If you want to purchase gift certificates or place a coffee order please contact Candice at 566-0530 or admin@upeisu.ca.

The Biosafety Committee will meet earlier than usual in the month of October. The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals and/or amendments for review at this meeting is Friday September 20 2013. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete the forms. Submit one copy of the original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building. Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104.

UPEI Chaplaincy Centre is hosting "A Cry for Peace - pray for peace in Syria" Saturday September 7, at 7:00 pm In Pope Francis' words, "We want to be men and women of peace, and we want in our society, torn apart by divisions and conflict, that peace break out!...peace is a good which overcomes every barrier, because it belongs all of humanity!" Come and gather around our UPEI Peace Pole - let peace prevail on earth. Many blessings! Sister Sue

Currently the existing women's volleyball club at UPEI is without a coach. Anyone interested or know of a potential coach please contact panthercentral@upei.ca

The UPEI Music Department is pleased to present its first recital of the new season (2013-2014) on Sunday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Tickets are $15/$10 and are available at the door. For more information, visit http://news.upei.ca/media/2013/09/05/upei-music-2013-14-concert-season-…

The UPEI Music Department is pleased to present its first recital of the new season (2013-2014) on Sunday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Tickets are $15/$10 and are available at the door. For more information, visit http://news.upei.ca/media/2013/09/05/upei-music-2013-14-concert-season-…

The Biosafety Committee will meet earlier than usual in the month of October. The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals and/or amendments for review at this meeting is Friday September 20 2013. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete the forms. Submit one copy of the original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building. Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104.

UPEI Chaplaincy Centre is hosting "A Cry for Peace - pray for peace in Syria" Saturday September 7, at 7:00 pm In Pope Francis' words, "We want to be men and women of peace, and we want in our society, torn apart by divisions and conflict, that peace break out!...peace is a good which overcomes every barrier, because it belongs all of humanity!" Come and gather around our UPEI Peace Pole - let peace prevail on earth. Many blessings! Sister Sue

Currently the existing women's volleyball club at UPEI is without a coach. Anyone interested or know of a potential coach please contact panthercentral@upei.ca

Mickey's Place Coffee Kiosk is now open for the year. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am–3:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am–2:00 pm. If you want to purchase gift certificates or place a coffee order please contact Candice at 566-0530 or admin@upeisu.ca.

UPEI staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the O-Week banquet on Thursday, September 5 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall. It's a great opportunity to meet new students, celebrate their Shinerama success, and recognize O-Week's top team, most spirited first-year student, and top O-Week leader. The UPEI Shinerama 2013 fundraising total will also be announced! Tickets can be purchased for $20 by contacting Candice Heigh at (902)566-0530 or admin@upeisu.ca

Programs: Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate - beginning October 1 Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution - beginning October 1 Facilitation Skills Certificate - beginning October 8 Certificate in Effective Communication - beginning October 10 New Managers Series - beginning October 17 Program details can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/professionaldevelopment/non-credit-cert Courses: Writing for the Workplace - October 10–November 14 (combines in class and online delivery) Introduction to Project Management - November 26–28 Essentials of Workplace Writing - January 8 Creating a Workplace of Respect and Trust - January 9 Descriptions for these courses and more can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/2013-fall-schedule Please contact lifelong@upei.ca or 566-0336 if you have any questions.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations. It's formally recognized by both governments as “the Year of Korea in Canada” and “the Year of Canada in Korea.” A special presentation by Mr. Hee-yong Cho, South Korean Ambassador to Canada will take place on Thursday, September 12, 3:30–4:20 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Mr. Cho will introduce the past, present, and future of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations and discuss a strategic partnership between two nations by identifying new ways to enhance South Korea’s relationships with Atlantic Canada. He will educate UPEI students, faculty, staff, and the general public about this vital topic and its international implications for educational, business, or career opportunities and benefits in PEI or South Korea. The presentation is co-hosted by UPEI's Faculty of Arts—Asian Studies, History, and Political Science. For more information, please contact Susie Jay at 566-0480, jay@upei.ca; or Professor Edward Chung at 566-0324, chung@upei.ca All are welcome to attend!

UPEI staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the O-Week banquet on Thursday, September 5 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall. It's a great opportunity to meet new students, celebrate their Shinerama success, and recognize O-Week's top team, most spirited first-year student, and top O-Week leader. The UPEI Shinerama 2013 fundraising total will also be announced! Tickets can be purchased for $20 by contacting Candice Heigh at (902)566-0530 or admin@upeisu.ca

Programs: Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate - beginning October 1 Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution - beginning October 1 Facilitation Skills Certificate - beginning October 8 Certificate in Effective Communication - beginning October 10 New Managers Series - beginning October 17 Program details can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/professionaldevelopment/non-credit-cert Courses: Writing for the Workplace - October 10–November 14 (combines in class and online delivery) Introduction to Project Management - November 26–28 Essentials of Workplace Writing - January 8 Creating a Workplace of Respect and Trust - January 9 Descriptions for these courses and more can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/2013-fall-schedule Please contact lifelong@upei.ca or 566-0336 if you have any questions.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations. It's formally recognized by both governments as “the Year of Korea in Canada” and “the Year of Canada in Korea.” A special presentation by Mr. Hee-yong Cho, South Korean Ambassador to Canada will take place on Thursday, September 12, 3:30–4:20 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Mr. Cho will introduce the past, present, and future of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations and discuss a strategic partnership between two nations by identifying new ways to enhance South Korea’s relationships with Atlantic Canada. He will educate UPEI students, faculty, staff, and the general public about this vital topic and its international implications for educational, business, or career opportunities and benefits in PEI or South Korea. The presentation is co-hosted by UPEI's Faculty of Arts—Asian Studies, History, and Political Science. For more information, please contact Susie Jay at 566-0480, jay@upei.ca; or Professor Edward Chung at 566-0324, chung@upei.ca All are welcome to attend!

UPEI staff and faculty are encouraged to attend the O-Week banquet on Thursday, September 5 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall. It's a great opportunity to meet new students, celebrate their Shinerama success, and recognize O-Week's top team, most spirited first-year student, and top O-Week leader. The UPEI Shinerama 2013 fundraising total will also be announced! Tickets can be purchased for $20 by contacting Candice Heigh at (902)566-0530 or admin@upeisu.ca

Programs: Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate - beginning October 1 Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution - beginning October 1 Facilitation Skills Certificate - beginning October 8 Certificate in Effective Communication - beginning October 10 New Managers Series - beginning October 17 Program details can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/professionaldevelopment/non-credit-cert Courses: Writing for the Workplace - October 10–November 14 (combines in class and online delivery) Introduction to Project Management - November 26–28 Essentials of Workplace Writing - January 8 Creating a Workplace of Respect and Trust - January 9 Descriptions for these courses and more can be found at http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/2013-fall-schedule Please contact lifelong@upei.ca or 566-0336 if you have any questions.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Korea-Canada Diplomatic Relations. It's formally recognized by both governments as “the Year of Korea in Canada” and “the Year of Canada in Korea.” A special presentation by Mr. Hee-yong Cho, South Korean Ambassador to Canada will take place on Thursday, September 12, 3:30–4:20 pm, in the Faculty Lounge, Main Building. Mr. Cho will introduce the past, present, and future of Korea-Canada diplomatic relations and discuss a strategic partnership between two nations by identifying new ways to enhance South Korea’s relationships with Atlantic Canada. He will educate UPEI students, faculty, staff, and the general public about this vital topic and its international implications for educational, business, or career opportunities and benefits in PEI or South Korea. The presentation is co-hosted by UPEI's Faculty of Arts—Asian Studies, History, and Political Science. For more information, please contact Susie Jay at 566-0480, jay@upei.ca; or Professor Edward Chung at 566-0324, chung@upei.ca All are welcome to attend!

Animal Welfare in Practice - Companion Animal Behaviour SJDAWC and AW Club, September 13-14; lecture theatre A The 9th annual “Animal Welfare: In Practice” conference will focus on common behaviour issues in dogs and cats, their impact on the welfare of pets, and the importance of positive interactions in the prevention and management of such problems. There will be a public talk on Friday evening (“My dog just tore down my blinds…. and other behavior issues in dogs and cats”) and clinical presentations on Saturday on treatment of behavior problems in dogs and in cats (Dr. Barbara Sherman), and pharmacology of drugs used (Dr. Sandra McConkey). Please see www.upei.ca/awc for details and registration information (deadline Sept. 6).