Have an entrepreneurial idea? If so, enter the 2014 idea competition (the UPEI Nicol Competition). Cash prizes totaling $8,500 remain. The deadline for submitting a summary of your idea is February 4, 2014. Undergraduate students from across campus are eligible to compete. Details and registration at: https://upei-nicol.fluidreview.com/ Further questions can be directed to Reuben Domike at rdomike@upei.ca

The International Relations Office will host the thirteenth annual International Development Week February 3-7. The 2014 theme will be: "International Storytelling," and will encompass events such as an evening international coffee house, international/Olympic trivia, an international opportunities fair for students, an international themed hockey game, and a fundraising reception starring master storyteller Laura Simms. For a full schedule of events, and to purchase tickets to the fundraising reception visit upei.ca/idw.

April is Daffodil month, a month to remember and honour those who have been touched by cancer. It is also a time to raise funds for the programs, services, and research done by the Canadian Cancer Society. This is an opportunity for UPEI to help with these efforts. The University has been apart of the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign for many years, and the Society's PEI Division is currently seeking a new champion to take on the role of liaising between the various UPEI departments. This person would receive an email in March with an order form and the deadline date for orders. They would then need to contact each department, and ensure all orders are collected by the deadline to be delivered on April 1. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Alana at the Canadian Cancer Society, PEI Division at (902) 566-4007 or asprague@pei.cancer.ca

UPEI Athletics and Recreation have scheduled the seventh annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser taking place on Saturday, February 8. The women’s basketball team will host CIS #1 ranked Saint Mary’s Huskies with a tip off time of 3:00 pm. Shoot for the Cure is a fundraising initiative by the CIS women’s basketball coaches association to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and other related charities. Help support the annual fundraiser by purchasing Shoot for the Cure merchandise. The following items can be purchased at Panther Central: T-Shirt $12 (Also available at the Bookstore) Paper Icon $1 Wristband $5 Cowbell $5 Donations are also accepted! For more information, contact Ron Annear at (902) 566-0991 or annear@upei.ca

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, February 3 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca.

UPEI will be hosting a blood donor clinic on January 30 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sport Centre. This is an important clinic because of the lost donations this time of year due to illness. There is also an increase in the demand for blood as 8000 new PEI and NS donors are needed as part of the 160,000 new donors needed nationally. Appointments are recommended and may be made by calling 1-888-2-DONATE, (1 888 236 6283). Walk-ins are welcome. Allen Veale - UPEI mobile clinic facilitator - 566-0988

The UPEI Training in Animal Use and Care session scheduled for Thursday, January 30 has been cancelled. The course will be rescheduled for a later date.

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

UPEI will be hosting a blood donor clinic on January 30 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sport Centre. This is an important clinic because of the lost donations this time of year due to illness. There is also an increase in the demand for blood as 8000 new PEI and NS donors are needed as part of the 160,000 new donors needed nationally. Appointments are recommended and may be made by calling 1-888-2-DONATE, (1 888 236 6283). Walk-ins are welcome. Allen Veale - UPEI mobile clinic facilitator - 566-0988

The UPEI Training in Animal Use and Care session scheduled for Thursday, January 30 has been cancelled. The course will be rescheduled for a later date.

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

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, February 3 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca.

The Robertson Library is getting a jump start on celebrating Valentine's Day! From now until February 14, the Library will be selling a small booklet (designed and made in-house) of love poems. The cost is $2.00 and all proceeds will go towards the support of developing our poetry collection. The booklet is available from the Circulation Desk. We look forward to you checking out this small gift -- for those special someones in your life. This booklet will likely never be created again, so don't miss out.

On Wednesday, February 5, UPEI will host a student career fair in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. This is an excellent networking opportunity for students and graduates seeking employment and career opportunities to meet with local recruiters and employers. For more information, visit http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/student-affairs/career-services/career-f… or contact Nicole Wadden, Experiential Learning Facilitator at nwadden@upei.ca UPEI faculty and staff are asked to encourage their students to attend!

The Faculty of the UPEI Department of Music will take centre stage in their annual gala performance on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Faculty members featured that night include Karem J. Simon, accompanied by pianist Frances McBurnie, performing Alessandro Marcello’s Concerto for clarinet and Gregory B. Irvine accompanied by Frances Gray on piano in a performance of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Sinfonia in F for tuba. Percussion instructor David Shephard will feature the marimba on A Little Prayer composed by Evelyn Glennie and pianist Frances Gray will perform East Coast Suite composed by island native Heather Taves. Tickets for the gala are $15 / $10 for students and seniors, and are available at the door or in advance by calling 566-0507 or by email at music@upei.ca

The Robertson Library is getting a jump start on celebrating Valentine's Day! From now until February 14, the Library will be selling a small booklet (designed and made in-house) of love poems. The cost is $2.00 and all proceeds will go towards the support of developing our poetry collection. The booklet is available from the Circulation Desk. We look forward to you checking out this small gift -- for those special someones in your life. This booklet will likely never be created again, so don't miss out.

On Wednesday, February 5, UPEI will host a student career fair in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. This is an excellent networking opportunity for students and graduates seeking employment and career opportunities to meet with local recruiters and employers. For more information, visit http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/student-affairs/career-services/career-f… or contact Nicole Wadden, Experiential Learning Facilitator at nwadden@upei.ca UPEI faculty and staff are asked to encourage their students to attend!

The Faculty of the UPEI Department of Music will take centre stage in their annual gala performance on Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Faculty members featured that night include Karem J. Simon, accompanied by pianist Frances McBurnie, performing Alessandro Marcello’s Concerto for clarinet and Gregory B. Irvine accompanied by Frances Gray on piano in a performance of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Sinfonia in F for tuba. Percussion instructor David Shephard will feature the marimba on A Little Prayer composed by Evelyn Glennie and pianist Frances Gray will perform East Coast Suite composed by island native Heather Taves. Tickets for the gala are $15 / $10 for students and seniors, and are available at the door or in advance by calling 566-0507 or by email at music@upei.ca

Ride through the four energy zones that zoom you in and out of active recovery, aerobic and anaerobic training. Blast off using effective riding techniques, and learn how to measure your progress by controlling force (gears) and velocity (rpm) to maximize your wattage output. Wednesday Group: 5:00-5:45 pm Instructor: Anna Lacroix Dates: January 29 - March 19 Fee for session (8 classes/session) is $80 plus hst. UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members receive a 15% discount, or $68 plus hst. To register, please visit the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation will be having a glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure clinic on Wednesday, January 29 from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. This clinic is free for UPEI students, staff, and faculty. To book your 10-minute appointment, please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca.