Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board (REB). The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Monday May 6 2019. They will be reviewed at the May meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after May 6 will be reviewed at the June 2019 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 the following: 
• one hard copy of the signed application form and associated documents to Joy Knight at the Office of Academic and Research, 200 Kelley Memorial Building and 
• one e-copy of all documents to reb@upei.ca

For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca

Treat yourself and celebrate as another school year comes to a close! Join us for a full Mexican-inspired dinner for $11.99 on Thursday, April 11th at the AVC Cafe starting at 11:30am. Please view the menu below!

Appetizer: Antojitos served with a Cilantro Crema
Main: Chipotle Beef Tacos, Refried Bean Taquitos, Mexican Rice, Pico de Gallo, Sour cream, Guacamole
Dessert: Churros

For more information, feel free to contact alan.paul@compass-canada.com.

Staff and Faculty - thank you for the great response to the request for volunteers, April 9 for set up and April 10 and 12 for the event itself. Special call for volunteers who don't wind washing the large pots and pans at the end of the day. Please email Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca.

The monthly meeting of the UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday, April 12th from 3-4 pm in the "Fishbowl" of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All faculty, staff and students with an interest in neuroscience research are welcome. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Paul Bernard (pbernard@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)

Les Wagner, Canadian Mental Health Association will provide a general overview of depression and anxiety disorders, including symptoms, risk factors, and resources for yourselves and others. The presentation will also include strategies for helping others who may be experiencing a mental health problem. Presentations will be held at the Health Science Building Room #104 on Thursday, April 18 9:30 am - 11:30 am and Monday, April 29 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. To register for one of these dates, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca or 566-0606. Presentation is free for UPEI Faculty and Staff. Provided by the Healthy Campus Committee as part of the Employee Wellness Strategy.

Courtyard Cafe (Tim Horton's) in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre

Regular hours of operation until Thursday, April 18: 
Monday to Thursday: 7:30AM to 8:00PM
Friday: 7:30AM to 3:00PM

Starting April 23 to August 30 the operational hours will be:
Monday to Friday: 7:30AM to 3:00PM

AVC Cafeteria
No change in operational hours for the summer: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Samuel's in the Robertson Library
Will close on Friday, April 12 at 3:00PM until Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00AM

Micro Market in the School of Sustainable Design Engineering
Will close on Wednesday, April 3, at 3:00PM until Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00AM 

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
Monday to Friday: 700 AM-9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Continental Breakfast - 9:30-10:30 AM
Hot Meal Service - 10:30 am-9:00 PM

Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will end the academic year dining program at 1:00PM Friday, April 19.

Summer hours of operation for the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will be advertised at a later date.

Catering Services continue without interruption.

Thank you,
Staff of Chartwells

The AARMS 2019 Summer School, taking place June 17 to July 12, 2019 at UPEI, is intended for graduate students and promising senior undergraduate students from all parts of the world.  Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the four courses. 

Courses offered:

Fractals: Using Iterated Function Systems (IFS) to Construct, Explore, and Understand Fractals
Instructor:  Franklin Mendivil from Acadia University
June 17 to June 28, 2019

q-Series in Analysis and Combinatorics
Instructor:  Mourad Ismail from the University of Central Florida, USA
June 17 to July 12, 2019

The Mathematics and Science of Chaos
Instructor:  James Yorke from the University of Maryland, USA
June 17 to June 28, 2019

Rough Paths Theory
Instructor: Laure Coutin from the Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse, France
July 2 to July  12, 2019

Please visit the AARMS 2019 Summer School website for course prerequisites and details.

For further information, please visit the AARMS 2019 Summer School website or contact Dr. Shafiqul Islam sislam@upei.ca or SMCS smcs@upei.ca

To apply, please visit the AARMS 2019 Summer School website. Application deadline is April 15, 2019.

Everyone is invited to attend a kid-friendly and fun presentation about BATS on April 27 at 2:00 pm in the Health Science Building 105. Tessa McBurney (Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative) will share some cool bats facts and trivia. There will be a fun bat craft and snacks provided. *This event is open to anyone and everyone!*

Register for Grad Week 2019!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdtTA9MEiLOvJSpubTK8FDFIu-GCMT_UvgpS7SWpE61e8S5Q/viewform
Please contact the Grad Week Coordinator, Talia Melone at tmelone@upei.ca if you have any questions.

Treat yourself and celebrate as another school year comes to a close! Join us for a full Mexican-inspired dinner for $11.99 on Thursday, April 11th at the AVC Cafe starting at 11:30am. Please view the menu below!

Appetizer: Antojitos served with a Cilantro Crema
Main: Chipotle Beef Tacos, Refried Bean Taquitos, Mexican Rice, Pico de Gallo, Sour cream, Guacamole
Dessert: Churros

For more information, feel free to contact alan.paul@compass-canada.com.

Staff and Faculty - thank you for the great response to the request for volunteers, April 9 for set up and April 10 and 12 for the event itself. Special call for volunteers who don't wind washing the large pots and pans at the end of the day. Please email Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca

The monthly meeting of the UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday, April 12th from 3-4 pm in the "Fishbowl" of the Duffy Research Centre (NRC). All faculty, staff and students with an interest in neuroscience research are welcome. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Paul Bernard (pbernard@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca)

This year's annual Faculty Recognition dinner to recognize FA Members for their accomplishments takes place on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at The Culinary Institute of Canada (2 Sydney Street, Charlottetown).

Time: 6:30 pm reception, 7:00 pm dinner
Recipients: TBA
Ticket Prices: Member $30 (members' guests $30 each)
Non-Member Price: $55.00 each
* Registration through the FA Office, upeifa@upeifa.org * 
Deadline to register: WEDNESDAY, April 17
** TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE for purchase & pickup from Heather or Kate in the FA OFFICE. 
Stop in during the hours of 9:00 am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Duffy Science Centre (DSC) Room 415 *Cash or Cheque (made out to the Faculty Association)*

Place your order before April 21 and you could win your frame!

Degree framing services are offered by the UPEI Alumni Association. Visit the secure site 8734upei.com to view the five models of frames that are available and to order (choose "pick up in store" option). Each frame includes a mat with the UPEI coat of arms embossed in gold. 

Frames may be picked up at the reception in McMillan Hall immediately following convocation ceremonies.

Contact Sarah Hastelow in the UPEI Alumni Office at (902) 566-0615 or frames@upei.ca with any questions.

Central Printing will be closed Friday, April 12, 2019. Please contact Wendy Henderson at 902-566-0558 or whenderson@upei.ca.

It's Spring (apparently), so time to clean out your inbox!
In your gmail/outlook, you can create filters to send promotional or store emails to archive or delete by making the word "unsubscribe" a filter. 
Its worth knowing how to select all, giving you the opportunity to delete all.
To do this, click the tickbox at the top of the page to select all emails on that page. Look carefully and you'll see that a message appears that says 'All XX conversations on this page are selected. Select all XX conversations in XXX'. 
Now you can delete at will. Free yourself! Call the helpdesk if you have any questions 902-566-0465 Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.