From May 29-June 7, the Registrar's Office will be holding first-year registration for all students beginning at UPEI in September 2013. This registration will take place in two separate sessions--9:00 am and 1:00 pm–-daily in the language lab of the Robertson Library. There will also be a parents' lounge in the current periodicals study area on the library’s second floor. Staff and faculty are encouraged to drop in to introduce themselves and welcome our 2013-14 students. For more information, contact Jeff MacLean at jjmaclean@upei.ca or 902-628-4362.

The tentative 2013-14 timetable is now available and can be viewed at upei.ca/timetable http://upei.ca/timetable Please note that information presented in the course timetable is subject to change and students are reminded to check frequently for the most up-to-date information. Registration dates for September 2013 and January 2014: Students with fourth-year standing on July 16, third-year standing on July 17, second-year standing on July 18; and all others on July 19. Year of standing will be available on student's campus login prior to the opening of registration.

New Student Orientation, or NSO as it has existed at the University of Prince Edward Island will undergo some exciting changes this year. Beginning in the current year, NSO will begin under the new title of Orientation Week (O-Week) and be coordinated within the UPEI Student Union in collaboration with the UPEISU executive team and the V-P Academic Christian Lacroix. A week of events targeted at all incoming first-year students, Orientation Week 2013 will occur August 31 to September 5. Maintaining its chemical- and alcohol-free protocols, the week will be composed of both academic and social events. With the overall goals of orienting new students so they are better able to succeed at UPEI, make connections with one another, the rest of campus, and the surrounding community, Orientation Week plays an key role in a student’s experience at UPEI. Highlights from Orientation Week 2012 included: NSO Welcome Day $30,000 raised for Shinerama; Students Fighting Cystic Fibrosis NSO picnic on the residence fields Pancake breakfast at the Chaplaincy Centre Campus wide scavenger hunt Orientation Week is made possible with the help of nearly a hundred student volunteers which have been chosen and notified of their roles within the 2013 program. However, staff and faculty also play an important role in making Orientation Week a great success. If you have any questions, ideas, or would like to be involved in this year’s O-Week please contact the 2013 Coordinator. Lucas MacArthur Phone: 902-566-0953 Office: UPEISU Student Outreach Office Twitter: UPEI_OWeek Email: oweek@upeisu.ca

From May 29-June 7, the Registrar's Office will be holding first-year registration for all students beginning at UPEI in September 2013. This registration will take place in two separate sessions--9:00 am and 1:00 pm–-daily in the language lab of the Robertson Library. There will also be a parents' lounge in the current periodicals study area on the library’s second floor. Staff and faculty are encouraged to drop in to introduce themselves and welcome our 2013-14 students. For more information, contact Jeff MacLean at jjmaclean@upei.ca or 902-628-4362.

The tentative 2013-14 timetable is now available and can be viewed at upei.ca/timetable http://upei.ca/timetable Please note that information presented in the course timetable is subject to change and students are reminded to check frequently for the most up-to-date information. Registration dates for September 2013 and January 2014: Students with fourth-year standing on July 16, third-year standing on July 17, second-year standing on July 18; and all others on July 19. Year of standing will be available on student's campus login prior to the opening of registration.

New Student Orientation, or NSO as it has existed at the University of Prince Edward Island will undergo some exciting changes this year. Beginning in the current year, NSO will begin under the new title of Orientation Week (O-Week) and be coordinated within the UPEI Student Union in collaboration with the UPEISU executive team and the V-P Academic Christian Lacroix. A week of events targeted at all incoming first-year students, Orientation Week 2013 will occur August 31 to September 5. Maintaining its chemical- and alcohol-free protocols, the week will be composed of both academic and social events. With the overall goals of orienting new students so they are better able to succeed at UPEI, make connections with one another, the rest of campus, and the surrounding community, Orientation Week plays an key role in a student’s experience at UPEI. Highlights from Orientation Week 2012 included: NSO Welcome Day $30,000 raised for Shinerama; Students Fighting Cystic Fibrosis NSO picnic on the residence fields Pancake breakfast at the Chaplaincy Centre Campus wide scavenger hunt Orientation Week is made possible with the help of nearly a hundred student volunteers which have been chosen and notified of their roles within the 2013 program. However, staff and faculty also play an important role in making Orientation Week a great success. If you have any questions, ideas, or would like to be involved in this year’s O-Week please contact the 2013 Coordinator. Lucas MacArthur Phone: 902-566-0953 Office: UPEISU Student Outreach Office Twitter: UPEI_OWeek Email: oweek@upeisu.ca

From May 29-June 7, the Registrar's Office will be holding first-year registration for all students beginning at UPEI in September 2013. This registration will take place in two separate sessions--9:00 am and 1:00 pm–-daily in the language lab of the Robertson Library. There will also be a parents' lounge in the current periodicals study area on the library’s second floor. Staff and faculty are encouraged to drop in to introduce themselves and welcome our 2013-14 students. For more information, contact Jeff MacLean at jjmaclean@upei.ca or 902-628-4362.

There will be a UPEI biosafety training session: DATE: Tuesday, June 4 TIME: 1:00-4:00 pm LOCATION: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (Room 286A), AVC Topics to be covered include biosecurity plan training as well as basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island. Please note: only those who attended the training sessions in December 2012 or February 2013 are currently considered to be “up to date” in their training requirements. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Research Services before May 28, 2013. Janet Crowther 628-4308 (afternoons only)

There will be a UPEI biosafety training session: DATE: Tuesday, June 4 TIME: 1:00-4:00 pm LOCATION: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (Room 286A), AVC Topics to be covered include biosecurity plan training as well as basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island. Please note: only those who attended the training sessions in December 2012 or February 2013 are currently considered to be “up to date” in their training requirements. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Research Services before May 28, 2013. Janet Crowther 628-4308 (afternoons only)

There will be a UPEI biosafety training session: DATE: Tuesday, June 4 TIME: 1:00-4:00 pm LOCATION: The McCain Foundation Learning Commons (Room 286A), AVC Topics to be covered include biosecurity plan training as well as basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island. Please note: only those who attended the training sessions in December 2012 or February 2013 are currently considered to be “up to date” in their training requirements. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Research Services before May 28, 2013. Janet Crowther 628-4308 (afternoons only)

I am pleased to announce a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainability and Global Environmental Change to be staffed at UPEI. The challenges facing Prince Edward Island that arise from extreme weather, rising sea levels, coastal erosion, threats to biodiversity, energy self-sufficiency, resource scarcity, food security, employment security, et al. are increasingly pronounced in island environments around the world. These challenges are an opportunity to harness science and technology to foster a transition toward sustainability—toward patterns of development that promote human well-being while conserving life-support systems both locally and globally. The Chair will have a multidisciplinary approach to research in areas encompassing one or more of the following: Island Studies, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainability Science, or Reorienting Education Towards Sustainability. Each area has the potential to position UPEI at the forefront of global change research as well as link partners, sectors, practitioners and citizens to advance expertise and application in critical sustainability areas. A CRC Application Review Committee for this opportunity is being convened and I would welcome your suggestions on members for this committee. Please contact me by email at rgilmour@upei.ca or phone 566-0637. More information on the Canada Research Chairs program may be found at www.chairs.gc.ca. Robert F. Gilmour, Jr. Vice-President Research

Procurement Services would like to inform you that inventory tagging will begin next week. The first stage of this process will be furniture tagging and we will be looking for all furniture that has been ordered through purchase order. For all other inventory tagging, each individual will be contacted regarding the whereabouts of the specific item in question. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Anne Marie Acorn, amacorn@upei.ca or by phone 566-0396.

As we are about to move to a new Moodle in September, our multistage rollout begins! Our first stage is offering two 5-week summer sessions in what's new and better about the new Moodle! These sessions meet face to face once a week and have some online exercises to be completed between sessions. Please take two minutes to fill in the following form regarding when you want to attend: https://docs.google.com/a/upei.ca/forms/d/1DdEPsSlUJ-k9m60Rph7t_gJq8Xv_…

UPEI is delighted to celebrate the establishment of the Canadian Federation of University Women Charlottetown Graduate Scholarships at a gift recognition reception. Thursday, June 6, 2013 10:00–11:00 am Faculty Lounge, Main Building Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Laura DeVries at (902) 566-0615 or ldevries@upei.ca by May 31, 2013

Like humans, pets can be affected by a variety of cancers. Many types of cancer in animals can be treated, and some can be cured. Dr. Pierre Amsellem, a small-animal surgeon at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), will discuss pets and cancer during a community workshop on Wednesday, May 29, from 7-8:30 pm in Lecture Theatre A. Dr. Amsellem is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and an ACVS Founding Fellow in surgical oncology. During the workshop, Dr. Amsellem will discuss the causes of cancer in pets, how to prevent and detect cancer, and new diagnostic and treatment options. He will also present the goals of treatment and quality of life issues of pets with cancer. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. This workshop is part of the 2013 AVC Community Workshop Series, presented by AVC Friends and Family, the college’s community-based volunteer organization. For information, please contact (902) 566-0589 or avc.upei.ca.

As we are about to move to a new Moodle in September, our multistage rollout begins! Our first stage is offering two 5-week summer sessions in what's new and better about the new Moodle! These sessions meet face to face once a week and have some online exercises to be completed between sessions. Please take two minutes to fill in the following form regarding when you want to attend: https://docs.google.com/a/upei.ca/forms/d/1DdEPsSlUJ-k9m60Rph7t_gJq8Xv_…

UPEI is delighted to celebrate the establishment of the Canadian Federation of University Women Charlottetown Graduate Scholarships at a gift recognition reception. Thursday, June 6, 2013 10:00–11:00 am Faculty Lounge, Main Building Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Laura DeVries at (902) 566-0615 or ldevries@upei.ca by May 31, 2013

Like humans, pets can be affected by a variety of cancers. Many types of cancer in animals can be treated, and some can be cured. Dr. Pierre Amsellem, a small-animal surgeon at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), will discuss pets and cancer during a community workshop on Wednesday, May 29, from 7-8:30 pm in Lecture Theatre A. Dr. Amsellem is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and an ACVS Founding Fellow in surgical oncology. During the workshop, Dr. Amsellem will discuss the causes of cancer in pets, how to prevent and detect cancer, and new diagnostic and treatment options. He will also present the goals of treatment and quality of life issues of pets with cancer. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. This workshop is part of the 2013 AVC Community Workshop Series, presented by AVC Friends and Family, the college’s community-based volunteer organization. For information, please contact (902) 566-0589 or avc.upei.ca.

Procurement Services would like to inform you that inventory tagging will begin next week. The first stage of this process will be furniture tagging and we will be looking for all furniture that has been ordered through purchase order. For all other inventory tagging, each individual will be contacted regarding the whereabouts of the specific item in question. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Anne Marie Acorn, amacorn@upei.ca or by phone 566-0396.

I am pleased to announce a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainability and Global Environmental Change to be staffed at UPEI. The challenges facing Prince Edward Island that arise from extreme weather, rising sea levels, coastal erosion, threats to biodiversity, energy self-sufficiency, resource scarcity, food security, employment security, et al. are increasingly pronounced in island environments around the world. These challenges are an opportunity to harness science and technology to foster a transition toward sustainability—toward patterns of development that promote human well-being while conserving life-support systems both locally and globally. The Chair will have a multidisciplinary approach to research in areas encompassing one or more of the following: Island Studies, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainability Science, or Reorienting Education Towards Sustainability. Each area has the potential to position UPEI at the forefront of global change research as well as link partners, sectors, practitioners and citizens to advance expertise and application in critical sustainability areas. A CRC Application Review Committee for this opportunity is being convened and I would welcome your suggestions on members for this committee. Please contact me by email at rgilmour@upei.ca or phone 566-0637. More information on the Canada Research Chairs program may be found at www.chairs.gc.ca. Robert F. Gilmour, Jr. Vice-President Research