A transition date of Monday, February 4 has been set for phasing out the Canadian penny after which the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer distribute pennies. On this date, businesses will be encouraged to begin rounding cash transactions. Please note that the cent will remain Canada's smallest unit for pricing goods and services and that the phasing out of the penny will have no impact whatsoever on payments made by cheque or electronic transactions. 1. The penny is not suddenly going to disappear. Pennies can still be received and given as change if they are in the cash drawer. However, with a gradual withdrawal from circulation, price rounding on cash transactions will ultimately be required. 2. Point-of-sale systems and cash registers do not need to be updated. Given that all non-cash payments will not be rounded, no system changes will be required. 3. Rounding of cash payments. When pennies are not available, cash transactions should be rounded to the nearest five-cent increment in a fair and transparent manner. Rounding should only be used on the final bill of sale after all taxes are applied. If the final bill ends in a 1, 2, 6 or 7, it should be rounded down; when the final bill ends in a 3, 4, 8 or 9, it should be rounded up. This is a manual calculation done by the person accepting payment. 4. Reconciling small differences. If you have rounded a cash transaction during the day, your cash reconciliation will most likely be out of balance although the discrepancy is expected to be small. This will be handled with an adjusting entry in the same way you would currently manage a small cash outage. In this case, however, you are to use new class code 777 - Penny Rounding. If you have any questions, please contact me at 566-0590 or Deidre Smith at 566-0470. For further information, please go to http://www.budget.gc.ca/2012/themes/theme2-eng.html Allan Hughes Director, Financial Services

UPEI Music Faculty Annual Gala Concert Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Saturday, February 2, 7:30 pm Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI http://news.upei.ca/media/2013/01/30/music-faculty-gala-february-2 Susan Karel Stensch Administrative Assistant & Audition Coordinator Music Department 902-566-0507

The next Biosafety Training Session will be held: Thursday, February 14 1:00 to 4:00 pm* The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, AVC 286B 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. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting: Janet Crowther, Research Services jcrowther@upei.ca 628-4308 before February 8, 2013

The next one will be Friday, February 8. Susan Karel Stensch Administrative Assistant & Audition Coordinator Music Department 566-0507

We've planned two, half days over the break to introduce you to some of the possibilities. Faculty from around campus have been invited to show you what they are doing online. There will also be support staff to give you a sense of what services you can use to help you get started. The sessions will take place from 1:00-4:30 pm on February 19 and 9:00 am- 12:30 pm on the morning of February 20. The workshops will be held in McDougall Hall 328 with light refreshments provided. There is no cost for the sessions, but faculty are invited to register with the Centre for Life-Long Learning via email Lisa Mackinnon-Laybolt at: lmmackinnon@upei.ca We also want to make it clear that the session is divided in two parts and are both meant to be attended. Questions about the event? Contact Daniel Lynds at dlynds@upei.ca

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about a life-saving device that some reject. Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI’s vice-president of research will lead a discussion entitled: "Is your life worth it? The science and ethics of implantable defibrillators." “More people die each year from the lethal heart-rhythm disorder ventricular fibrillation than from any other cause,” says Dr. Gillmour. “The only reliable way to stop fibrillation once it has begun is a large electrical shock to the heart, or defibrillation.” Doctors can implant a small, pacemaker-like device to sense fibrillation and automatically deliver the life-saving shock, but some patients decide against it. The discussion begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 5 in The Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Research on Tap features public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at 620-5117, or datkinson@upei.ca .

John Onukwufor, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar entitled "Interactions of Cadmium with Temperature and Hypoxia on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss" on Tuesday, February 5 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

Do you know a graduating student? Think they deserve an award? Nominate someone for a grad week award! Email Jonathan Millington at vpactivities@upeisu.ca with a short paragraph explaining why the person deserves the award! The Owen MacDonald Memorial Award - Awarded by the senior class of '70 and succeeding senior classes This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence and the outstanding contribution to the senior class in his/her final year of study. The Crescam Serviendo Award (May I Grow By Serving) - Dedicated by the class of '72 This award is presented to both a male and a female member of the senior class who has contributed most to the life of the University during their years attending UPEI. The Class of '98 Leadership Award – Established by the senior class of '98 This award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made a considerable contribution to campus life, particularly to the senior class. Senior Class Spirit Award - presented by the Student Union This award goes to someone who really exemplifies UPEI pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in UPEI in his or her years of attendance, and who shows an overall love for the UPEI spirit. Chelsea Merry Vice-President of Communications 566-6010 Twitter: @UPEISU

We've planned two, half days over the break to introduce you to some of the possibilities. Faculty from around campus have been invited to show you what they are doing online. There will also be support staff to give you a sense of what services you can use to help you get started. The sessions will take place from 1:00-4:30 pm on February 19 and 9:00 am- 12:30 pm on the morning of February 20. The workshops will be held in McDougall Hall 328 with light refreshments provided. There is no cost for the sessions, but faculty are invited to register with the Centre for Life-Long Learning via email Lisa Mackinnon-Laybolt at: lmmackinnon@upei.ca We also want to make it clear that the session is divided in two parts and are both meant to be attended. Questions about the event? Contact Daniel Lynds at dlynds@upei.ca

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about a life-saving device that some reject. Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI’s vice-president of research will lead a discussion entitled: "Is your life worth it? The science and ethics of implantable defibrillators." “More people die each year from the lethal heart-rhythm disorder ventricular fibrillation than from any other cause,” says Dr. Gillmour. “The only reliable way to stop fibrillation once it has begun is a large electrical shock to the heart, or defibrillation.” Doctors can implant a small, pacemaker-like device to sense fibrillation and automatically deliver the life-saving shock, but some patients decide against it. The discussion begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 5 in The Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Research on Tap features public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at 620-5117, or datkinson@upei.ca .

John Onukwufor, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar entitled "Interactions of Cadmium with Temperature and Hypoxia on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss" on Tuesday, February 5 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

Do you know a graduating student? Think they deserve an award? Nominate someone for a grad week award! Email Jonathan Millington at vpactivities@upeisu.ca with a short paragraph explaining why the person deserves the award! The Owen MacDonald Memorial Award - Awarded by the senior class of '70 and succeeding senior classes This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence and the outstanding contribution to the senior class in his/her final year of study. The Crescam Serviendo Award (May I Grow By Serving) - Dedicated by the class of '72 This award is presented to both a male and a female member of the senior class who has contributed most to the life of the University during their years attending UPEI. The Class of '98 Leadership Award – Established by the senior class of '98 This award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made a considerable contribution to campus life, particularly to the senior class. Senior Class Spirit Award - presented by the Student Union This award goes to someone who really exemplifies UPEI pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in UPEI in his or her years of attendance, and who shows an overall love for the UPEI spirit. Chelsea Merry Vice-President of Communications 566-6010 Twitter: @UPEISU

We've planned two, half days over the break to introduce you to some of the possibilities. Faculty from around campus have been invited to show you what they are doing online. There will also be support staff to give you a sense of what services you can use to help you get started. The sessions will take place from 1:00-4:30 pm on February 19 and 9:00 am- 12:30 pm on the morning of February 20. The workshops will be held in McDougall Hall 328 with light refreshments provided. There is no cost for the sessions, but faculty are invited to register with the Centre for Life-Long Learning via email Lisa Mackinnon-Laybolt at: lmmackinnon@upei.ca We also want to make it clear that the session is divided in two parts and are both meant to be attended. Questions about the event? Contact Daniel Lynds at dlynds@upei.ca

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about a life-saving device that some reject. Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI’s vice-president of research will lead a discussion entitled: "Is your life worth it? The science and ethics of implantable defibrillators." “More people die each year from the lethal heart-rhythm disorder ventricular fibrillation than from any other cause,” says Dr. Gillmour. “The only reliable way to stop fibrillation once it has begun is a large electrical shock to the heart, or defibrillation.” Doctors can implant a small, pacemaker-like device to sense fibrillation and automatically deliver the life-saving shock, but some patients decide against it. The discussion begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 5 in The Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Research on Tap features public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at 620-5117, or datkinson@upei.ca .

John Onukwufor, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar entitled "Interactions of Cadmium with Temperature and Hypoxia on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss" on Tuesday, February 5 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture Theatre "C". Everyone is welcome.

Do you know a graduating student? Think they deserve an award? Nominate someone for a grad week award! Email Jonathan Millington at vpactivities@upeisu.ca with a short paragraph explaining why the person deserves the award! The Owen MacDonald Memorial Award - Awarded by the senior class of '70 and succeeding senior classes This award is presented to a graduating student for excellence and the outstanding contribution to the senior class in his/her final year of study. The Crescam Serviendo Award (May I Grow By Serving) - Dedicated by the class of '72 This award is presented to both a male and a female member of the senior class who has contributed most to the life of the University during their years attending UPEI. The Class of '98 Leadership Award – Established by the senior class of '98 This award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated leadership and has made a considerable contribution to campus life, particularly to the senior class. Senior Class Spirit Award - presented by the Student Union This award goes to someone who really exemplifies UPEI pride. This is for someone who has taken pride in UPEI in his or her years of attendance, and who shows an overall love for the UPEI spirit. Chelsea Merry Vice-President of Communications 566-6010 Twitter: @UPEISU

On Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 pm, the UPEI music faculty will be showcased in their annual gala concert at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. The concert is an opportunity for faculty members to perform some of their favourite repertoire as solo and ensemble musicians. The evening will feature solo performances by Karem J. Simon (clarinet), Jim Dickson (guitar), Morgan Saulnier (flute), and Frances Gray (piano). “Wonderland Duets” based on the poems of Lewis Carroll will be performed by Gregory Irvine and Robert Nicholson on tuba, with narrator Stephen Bouey and Jacqueline Sorensen who will join Frances Gray in Dvorak’s piano duet “Slavonic Dances Op.46.” Tickets are available at the door for $15/$10 (students/seniors). For tickets and information, contact Susan Stensch at music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

Everyone is invited to a public talk by author, storyteller, playwright S. Bear Bergman, on Friday, February 8, 2013, at 5:00 pm, in K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre 104, entitled “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Gender.” The talk will be followed by a question and answer period and a reception. This talk is the keynote address for the “Difficult Dialogues” student conference. For more information on Bear Bergman, please see his website: www.sbearbergman.com. This event is free and open to everyone. Please encourage your students to attend, too! For more information, contact Ann Braithwaite, Women’s Studies, at abraithwaite@upei.ca “Difficult Dialogues: Exploring Relationships Between Identities and Power” – a student conference Please join us February 8 and 9 for a student conference entitled “Difficult Dialogues: Exploring Relationships Between Identities and Power.” Students from UPEI and five other regional universities will present some of their work. We’ll also have a ‘who needs difficult dialogues?’ video corner and other exhibits. The event starts Friday, February 8 at 12:30 pm and continues all day on Saturday, February 9. Come to some sessions, come to all sessions, help us make this a great experience for everyone involved! Free and open to everyone! Registration starts at 12:30 on Friday in Main 520 (Dawson Lounge). For more information, see the conference website at www.upeidifficultdialogues.ca or contact Ann Braithwaite, Women’s Studies, at abraithwaite@upei.ca.

UPEI will be celebrating its twelfth annual International Development Week, February 4-8. The 2013 theme is: "The Role of Youth in Global Collaboration for Sustainable Peace and Development." Check out the listing of events below. http://upei.ca/idw Monday, February 4 International Relations Office Open House 10:00 am-12:00 pm Robertson Library, room 225 Photo Contest Kick-Off visit upei.ca/idw for more information Tuesday, February 5 International Fair 10:30 am-2:30 pm PIT, Robertson Library Wednesday, February 6 Global Trivia 7:00-9:00 pm The Wave Thursday, February 7 Screening of CHASING ICE 4:00-6:30 pm Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College Thursday, February 7 International Coffeehouse 6:30-9:30 pm PIT, Robertson Library Friday, February 8 Twelfth Annual International Development Week Luncheon featuring international cuisine and silent auction 11:30 am-1:00 pm McMillan Hall, W. A. Murphy Student Centre More information can be found at upei.ca/idw

Please bring your lunch and join Dr. Ed MacDonald tomorrow, Thursday, January 31 from 11:30-12:20 in the Faculty Lounge in Main Building for a brown-bag-lunch discussion of best practices in selecting students for class group work.