The December edition of the International Relations Office Newsletter is now available. Thank-you to everyone on campus for your contributions. Our next edition will be spring 2017. Please click here to view newsletter.

Please be advised that the Government of Canada is once again sponsoring the Canada Summer Jobs program designed to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses to create summer job opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30 years who are full-time students intending to return to their studies in Fall 2017. 

Public and private-sector employers are eligible for a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the provincial/territorial adult minimum hourly wage – in PEI the minimum wage will be $11. For additional information and application information for this program please click here.

To apply for this Program you will need to contact Monique Geurts, Human Resources, 566-0515. The closing date for applications is January 20, 2017.

Laura Taylor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will deliver a seminar entitled "Natural and Anthropogenic Stressors on the Survival and Development of the American Lobster (Homarus americanus)" on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 3:00 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre A.  All are welcome!

Flooring Canada will be on site beginning Tuesday, December 27 to begin the main lobby flooring replacement of Atlantic Veterinary College. The removal of the old tile and floor preparation for the new tile is scheduled for December 27-30. During this time there will be noise and possibly some vibrations. The area will be considered a construction zone, if you require access to the Atlantic Veterinary College during this time, please plan to use another entrance/exit and not the main entrance, along with access to other floors please choose an alternate route other than the central elevator and stairwell.

The installation of the new tile is scheduled for January 2-5, during this time the contractor will have paths available for foot traffic through this area.

While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this renovation project that will enhance the facility.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034, jmacphail@upei.ca or Troy Gallant at 566-6033, trogallant@upei.ca

UPEI's International Relations Office sends holiday greetings, please click here to view video message.

Any perishables must be sent to and from UPEI by Wednesday December 21, 2016 in order to have products to their destinations before holiday closures. The last day for outbound courier packages and letter mail for the year will be Thursday, December 22, 2016. On Friday December 23, 2016 there will only be inbound courier and mail services. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Larry at 566-0875 or Anne Marie at 566-0624 or email shipping@upei.ca.

Also, Fedex has a new account number at UPEI, so for best pricing have the account number filled out on the weigh bill by the shipping and receiving department when you send departmental parcels or mail. 

When phoning anyone in the Department of Development and Alumni Engagement, you must dial all ten digits. Simply dialing the last four will no longer work for this department. 

Any perishables must be sent to and from UPEI by Wednesday December 21, 2016 in order to have products to their destinations before holiday closures. The last day for outbound courier packages and letter mail for the year will be Thursday, December 22, 2016. On Friday December 23, 2016 there will only be inbound courier and mail services. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Larry at 566-0875 or Anne Marie at 566-0624 or email shipping@upei.ca.

Also, Fedex has a new account number at UPEI, so for best pricing have the account number filled out on the weigh bill by the shipping and receiving department when you send departmental parcels or mail. 

A UPEI degree frame FLASH SALE will take place on Thursday, December 22 at the Development and Alumni Engagement Office, 618 University Avenue, between 8 am and 4 pm. 25% off in stock frames, cash or credit only.

UPEI will be hosting its Relay for Life event on Friday, January 20, from 6:00 pm to midnight in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

Relay For Life is a party with a purpose where we come together to fight cancer and save lives. It’s a fun and active event with live music, DJs, games, sports, and other activities to keep fellow students engaged and active throughout the event. But most importantly, students form relay teams to fundraise and take turns walking or running around the track, passing the baton to teammates to achieve personal or team distance goals and connect with others in this emotionally inspiring event.

Every dollar UPEI raises through Relay For Life helps the Canadian Cancer Society have more impact against more cancers than any other cancer charity in Canada.

Go to relayforlife.ca and follow the instructions to register a new team or re-start an old one!

For more information, please contact Christian Gallant, Relay For Life Coordinator at cgallant@pei.cancer.ca or 902-566-1713 EXT 2222

Dr. Robert Gilmour, Vice-President Academic and Research, wishes to advise the campus community that Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass will assume the role of Interim Dean, Faculty of Science while Dr. Debbie MacLellan takes administrative leave from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 to further her research activities. During this time, Dr. Dany MacDonald will be Acting Chair, Department of Applied Human Sciences. Many thanks to Drs. Gottschall-Pass and MacDonald for their willingness to serve in these capacities.

Any perishables must be sent to and from UPEI by Wednesday December 21, 2016 in order to have products to their destinations before holiday closures. The last day for outbound courier packages and letter mail for the year will be Thursday, December 22, 2016. On Friday December 23, 2016 there will only be inbound courier and mail services. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Larry at 566-0875 or Anne Marie at 566-0624 or email shipping@upei.ca.

Also, Fedex has a new account number at UPEI, so for best pricing have the account number filled out on the weigh bill by the shipping and receiving department when you send departmental parcels or mail. 

UPEI's International Relations Office sends holiday greetings, please click here to view video message.

The UPEI Student Union offices will close December 20 at 12 pm and will reopen January 3 at 9 am. Happy Holidays! 

There will be a necessary, campus-wide power shutdown on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in order to complete the high voltage power tie-in to the new School of Sustainable Design Engineering Building. The work will begin at 4:00 am and take between 2-4 hours to complete. This will result in the power being shut down for the entire campus. Emergency power will not be affected.

Facilities Management apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca, 902-566-6034 or Troy Gallant at trogallant@upei.ca, 902-566-6033.

On Tuesday, December 20 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Student Lounge (2nd Floor, Kelley Memorial Building), the University community is invited to a retirement drop-in for our colleague Judy Helps, Payroll. After more than 17 years with UPEI, Judy will retire on January 1st. Cake and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there to wish Judy all the best in her retirement!

Final day of the 12 Days of Christmas sale! On Monday, December 19 - UPEI Staff/Faculty who haven't had a membership with the Sports Centre can BOGO 50% off on a 1-year-membership. For a list of all specials please visit our webpage. Note: Some conditions may apply.

The UPEI Graduate Students' Association would like to extend congratulations to the recipients of the GSA Faculty and Staff Awards, announced on Saturday, December 10 at the winter social event.The recipient of the GSA Faculty Award is Dr. Pedro Quijon, and the recipient of the GSA Staff Award is Trudy MacMillan-Affleck. Congratulations Pedro and Trudy!

Facilities Management needs to do some hot water line repairs in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and Duffy Science Centre that require a shutdown of domestic hot water for the buildings on Saturday, December 17, 2016.  Work at the Duffy Science Centre will begin at 8:00 am and is expected to take 4 hours to complete.  Work at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre will begin at 12:00 pm, and is expected to take 2 hours to complete.

This shutdown is for domestic hot water only, cold water will not be affected.

Facilities Management apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca, 902-566-6034 or Troy Gallant at trogallant@upei.ca, 902-566-6033.

On Tuesday, December 20 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Student Lounge (2nd Floor, Kelley Memorial Building), the University community is invited to a retirement drop-in for our colleague Judy Helps, Payroll. After more than 17 years with UPEI, Judy will retire on January 1st. Cake and light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there to wish Judy all the best in her retirement!