The search committee for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine would like to thank everyone for attending the public presentations by candidates. For those of you who were not able to attend, the presentations can be viewed online at the following link: https://www.youtube.co/playlist list=PL6AngbdTRHg4y_d53cRVGyHWHggzTk2xO Candidates' CVs are also available online: Dr. Dan Hurnik: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Hurnik.pdf Dr. Greg Keefe: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Keefe.pdf Dr. Jeff Wichtel: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Wichtel.pdf Feedback may be sent to vpa@upei.ca by November 27, 2014. Comments will be reviewed, in confidence, by the search committee.

Retired UPEI professor and past Dean of Science at UPEI (1997-2006), Dr. Roger Gordon, will launch his first book—a memoir entitled Starting to Frame—TONIGHT- Friday, November 14, 6:30pm at The Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Gordon published a large number of scientific articles on biological control of insects during his academic career at Simon Fraser University, Memorial University, and UPEI. At UPEI, he chaired a research project on developing healthful products from blueberries and rosehips. But, the book that he has penned is a marked departure from his prior scientific endeavors. Starting to Frame speaks to Dr. Gordon's upbringing in post-war Sheffield, UK, and gives the reader insight into many of the stigmas of that era, including marital infidelity, divorce, and mental illness. Read more about the book and event here: http://ic.upei.ca/events/event/2014/11/10/special-event-book-launch-sta…

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration TODAY (November 14) at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest author, Dave Atkinson; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation wants to show its appreciation to all faculty and staff by offering them FREE admission to all varsity games this weekend! The women's hockey team play tonight against UdeM, and tomorrow night against STU at the MacLauchlan Arena. Both game times are 7:00 pm. The UPEI men's and women's basketball teams play at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm respectively on Friday and Saturday nights versus the CBU Capers. All UPEI faculty and staff are invited to games for FREE to show their support for our women's and men's hockey and basketball teams! Faculty and staff are asked to simply show their UPEI identification cards for free entry. The UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation looks forward to re-connecting with our campus community and this weekend's invitation to watch home games is the first in a series of promotions and offers we look forward to sharing! Panther action this weekend: Friday, November 14: 6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. CBU 7:00 pm (M) Hockey @ StFX 7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs. UdeM 8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. CBU Special Recognition Ceremony: UPEI Men's Soccer CIS Bronze Medalists will be recognized at the Panther Basketball Home Openers between games at approximately 7:30 pm. All Panther fans are invited to socialize with members of the team in the Sports Centre 3rd Court Molson Corral. Saturday, November 15: 6:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. CBU 7:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Dalhousie 7:00 pm (W) Hockey vs. STU 8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. CBU Go Panthers Go!

The past and present state of Island land use policy will be the subject of a public symposium to be held at UPEI’s MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, on Thursday, November 27 at 7:00 pm. The symposium will begin with presentations by two veteran observers of Island public life over the past 30 years, Jean-Paul Arsenault and Ian Petrie. Mr. Arsenault’s talk is entitled “Factors Affecting Land Use Decisions: What Were They Thinking?” and Mr. Petrie will address the topic “Why Farmers Fight Regulations.” Descriptions of their talks can be found at http://projects.upei.ca/iis/events/ Members of the public are cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. This event is sponsored by UPEI’s Institute of Island Studies, in conjunction with UPEI Research Services.

UPEI students, staff, and faculty are invited to take part in the UPEISU's Stach-ino Night, TONIGHT (November 14) from 10:00 pm-2:00 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre's McMillan Hall. Money raised will go directly to the Movember campaign. The wet/dry event is semi-formal and tickets are $10 each. You will receive $250 in poker chips with your ticket purchase. For an extra $10, you can receive an additional $250 in poker chips; and for an extra $20, you can receive an additional $600 in poker chips. Prizes will be auctioned using your winnings at midnight. Patrons under the age of 19 must present a UPEI or Holland College ID. A Movember-themed photobooth will be on site to capture Movember memories!

Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board. However, the UPEI Research Ethics Board does not meet in December, so the next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday January 2, 2015. They will be reviewed at the January meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after January 2 will be reviewed at the February meeting. Other ethics protocol submissions, including new applications that do not involve ‘more than minimal risk’, renewals, and amendments may be submitted at any time. They will be sent for delegated review as soon as all necessary forms are received. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit one hard copy of the signed, original protocol and associated documents to 200 Kelley Memorial Building and send one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at (902) 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety Protocols including new applications, renewals and/or amendments, is Friday November 28. These protocols will be reviewed at the December meeting. Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete the forms. Submit one hard copy of the original protocol with signatures, and associated documents to 200 Kelley Memorial Building and send one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca. Please note: protocols received after this deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at (902) 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca

The search committee for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine would like to thank everyone for attending the public presentations by candidates. For those of you who were not able to attend, the presentations can be viewed online at the following link: https://www.youtube.co/playlist list=PL6AngbdTRHg4y_d53cRVGyHWHggzTk2xO Candidates' CVs are also available online: Dr. Dan Hurnik: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Hurnik.pdf Dr. Greg Keefe: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Keefe.pdf Dr. Jeff Wichtel: https://files.upei.ca/cv/CV_Wichtel.pdf Feedback may be sent to vpa@upei.ca by November 27, 2014. Comments will be reviewed, in confidence, by the search committee.

Looking for live music for your holiday event? Help support the UPEI Music Department! The UPEI Music Department Christmas Carollers (UMCC) are available for hire to sing at your event from December 1-21. Traditional Christmas hymns and carols are our specialty! Whilst fully clad in traditional Victorian era dress, the UMCC are sure to warm any business, lobby, mall, doorway, or street corner. Please visit www.facebook.com/upeichristmascarollers or contact upeimusicsociety@gmail.com for more information.

The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendment -- is Friday, January 2, 2015 for the January meeting. Ensure you always… · Download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/research-services/research-certifications/a… · Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. · Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - North Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302 · Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau, ACC Admin. Assistant at (902) 566-0973.

Registration for Specialty Fitness Programs is required. Please register by contacting Panther Central at (902) 566-0368 or drop by the Sports Centre. Space is limited. Fee: Members $51 + HST. Non-members $60 + HST. Speed training and TRX - six-week program: This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the indoor track. You will increase your fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Dates: November 18-December 23. Tuesdays Group-6:30–7:15 am. Instructor-Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Cardio & Cycle - six-week program: Get ready to ride steadily and consistently with heavy resistance. Strength rides increase muscular and cardiovascular strength enabling you to be a powerful climber. The class will also challenge your aerobic base through interval sprints and maximum speed. Dates: November 19-December 17. Wednesdays Group- 5:00-5:45 pm. Instructor-Tracey Gairns-Brioux.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 14 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest author, Dave Atkinson; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

Looking for live music for your holiday event? Help support the UPEI Music Department! The UPEI Music Department Christmas Carollers (UMCC) are available for hire to sing at your event from December 1-21. Traditional Christmas hymns and carols are our specialty! Whilst fully clad in traditional Victorian era dress, the UMCC are sure to warm any business, lobby, mall, doorway, or street corner. Please visit www.facebook.com/upeichristmascarollers or contact upeimusicsociety@gmail.com for more information.

The Animal Care Committee does not meet in December. The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendment -- is Friday, January 2, 2015 for the January meeting. Ensure you always… · Download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/research-services/research-certifications/a… · Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and only current forms will be accepted. Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date. · Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - North Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302 · Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau, ACC Admin. Assistant at (902) 566-0973.

Registration for Specialty Fitness Programs is required. Please register by contacting Panther Central at (902) 566-0368 or drop by the Sports Centre. Space is limited. Fee: Members $51 + HST. Non-members $60 + HST. Speed training and TRX - six-week program: This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the indoor track. You will increase your fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Dates: November 18-December 23. Tuesdays Group-6:30–7:15 am. Instructor-Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Cardio & Cycle - six-week program: Get ready to ride steadily and consistently with heavy resistance. Strength rides increase muscular and cardiovascular strength enabling you to be a powerful climber. The class will also challenge your aerobic base through interval sprints and maximum speed. Dates: November 19-December 17. Wednesdays Group- 5:00-5:45 pm. Instructor-Tracey Gairns-Brioux.

Dr. Christian Lacroix, Vice-President Academic, cordially invites you to attend the MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing Celebration on Friday, November 14 at 3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Please join members of the MacLauchlan family; guest author, Dave Atkinson; and the UPEI community to celebrate the achievements of UPEI students, staff, and faculty.

Members of the UPEI community are invited to review the following call out, and connect with a commendable student(s) they feel would be deserving of a nomination for this fellowship: The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada are proud to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2015 3M National Student Fellowship. The 3M National Student Fellowship honours up to ten students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their lives and at their college or university. These students embrace a vision of quality education that enhances their academic experience and beyond. The Fellowship is open to full-time, post-secondary undergraduate college or university diploma or degree program students registered at a Canadian institution. Candidates must be enrolled in their first undergraduate program, and not be in their first or final year. Each cohort member will: * Receive an award of $5,000 to be spent at their discretion. * Join the others at the June 2015 STLHE Conference at SFU and UBC (June 16 to 19) where they will also participate in a 3M National Student Fellowship retreat. * Receive a contribution toward the cost of conference travel and accommodations. * Develop a cross-Canadian collaborative project to enhance teaching and learning at the post-secondary level. Submission Deadline: Nominations should be submitted electronically on or before Monday, January 12, 2015, 5pm EST. Detailed criteria and application procedures are available at: http://www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-national-student-fellowship/ Contact: Heather Smith, 3MNSF Coordinator - Heather.Smith@unbc.ca

To ensure food services at UPEI are meeting the needs of the campus community, the Department of Ancillary Services is looking for your input by completing a survey on or before November 20. There is a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 Campus Card cash credits.* To access the survey, visit www.upei.ca/foodsurvey Your opinion matters! Thank you, Jonathan Oliver Director, Ancillary Services *More information about the Chance to Win 1 of 3 $50 cash credits is in the survey introduction.

Dr. Daphne Gill will present a seminar called "Do you hear what I hear? Improving clinical relevance in the behavioural assessment of animal models" on Tuesday, November 18 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Dr. Gill is a candidate for adjunct and graduate faculty status in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. She is currently working with Neurodyn Life Sciences Inc., as a Director of Operations and also a sessional lecturer in the Department of Biology. Everyone is welcome to attend.