Campus Notices

The Sports Centre will be open from 7:00 am-5:00 pm on Canada Day. If you're wearing red, two people can workout for the price of one! Summer Membership Specials - starting July 1, 2014: - Beginning July 1-August, we are selling a one-month membership for $50 plus HST. - Day visits - We are going to be selling day access for $5 plus HST. We'll have this special for the month of July and August. - On July 1 - wear red and two can work out for the price of one ($5 plus taxes). Why is Dodgeball such a hit? Come on in and find out! On Tuesday, July 1 from 10:00 am - 12 noon at the Sports Centre gymnasium. Free for everyone to try this great game out!
The following programs begin in July: Stroller Fitness - 4 weeks: A total-body workout for new moms/caregivers incorporates power walking, strength, and toning exercises. A variety of fun class formats both indoors and outdoors. Dates: July 7-28. Mondays Group - 10:15-11:00 am. Instructor - Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Fee: Members $34 + HST. Non-members $40 + HST. Speed training and TRX - 8 weeks: This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the track. You will increase your fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Dates: July 15 - September 2. Tuesdays Group - 6:30-7:15 am. Instructor - Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Fee: Members $68 + HST. Non-members $80 + HST. Advanced Group Cycling - 8 weeks: What better way to build strength than to climb? 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: July 10-August 28. Thursdays Group 6:45-7:30am. Instructor - Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Fee: Members $68 + HST. Non-members $80 + HST.

The E-Learning Office is offering a variety of Moodle workshops this summer for faculty and staff. There will be six weeks of sessions, which will run every Tuesday at 10:00 am and every Thursday at 2:00 pm from July 15 to August 21. If you are interested in attending any of the sessions, please fill the following form regarding which day/days you want to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18cMRIeO2TbdiTcjwTyKhdEVAyBwd-0Gff_Fpiz…
Sherilyn Acorn-LeClair will present her Master of Education Thesis Defence on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 am in Memorial Building, Room 417. Thesis Title: "Developing Global Citizenship In Higher Education Through International Experiential Learning: An Interpretive Case Study." All are welcome.
Dr. Ron MacDonald, candidate for the Dean of the Faculty of Education, will make a public presentation on Thursday, June 26 at 2:30 pm in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104. Dr. MacDonald is currently a faculty member and Interim Dean in the Faculty of Eduction. The topic of his talk will be "Challenges and opportunities facing the Faculty of Education in the next five years." All are welcome to attend. The search committee welcomes feedback and requests that it be forwarded by email to vpa@upei.ca by Friday, July 4, 2014.
Sherilyn Acorn-LeClair will present her Master of Education Thesis Defence on Friday, June 27 at 10:00 am in Memorial Building, Room 417. Thesis Title: "Developing Global Citizenship In Higher Education Through International Experiential Learning: An Interpretive Case Study." All are welcome.
Dr. Ron MacDonald, candidate for the Dean of the Faculty of Education, will make a public presentation on Thursday, June 26 at 2:30 pm in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104. Dr. MacDonald is currently a faculty member and Interim Dean in the Faculty of Eduction. The topic of his talk will be "Challenges and opportunities facing the Faculty of Education in the next five years." All are welcome to attend. The search committee welcomes feedback and requests that it be forwarded by email to vpa@upei.ca by Friday, July 4, 2014.
The E-Learning Office is offering a variety of Moodle workshops this summer for faculty and staff. There will be six weeks of sessions, which will run every Tuesday at 10:00 am and every Thursday at 2:00 pm from July 15 to August 21. If you are interested in attending any of the sessions, please fill the following form regarding which day/days you want to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18cMRIeO2TbdiTcjwTyKhdEVAyBwd-0Gff_Fpiz…

There will be a Health Management Special Seminar "The Captive Elephant Conundrum" on July 3 at 10:00 am in AVC Lecture Theatre "A" by Dr. Ted Friend, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow and Professor, Animal Behavior and Wellbeing, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University College Station, Texas, USA. Dr. Friend’s research program involves both applied and basic research projects and he has published research papers on cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, dogs, and tigers. Abstract: Covering Dr. Friend’s USDA sponsored research projects on elephant transport and management. All are welcome to attend!
Effective July 1, the Department of Student Affairs' hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8:00 am to12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Krystal Mayne, Reception, at 566-0488 or Treena Smith, Manager, at 566-0674.
Effective July 1, the Department of Student Affairs' hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 8:00 am to12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Krystal Mayne, Reception, at 566-0488 or Treena Smith, Manager, at 566-0674.
There will be a Health Management Special Seminar "The Captive Elephant Conundrum" on July 3 at 10:00 am in AVC Lecture Theatre "A" by Dr. Ted Friend, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow and Professor, Animal Behavior and Wellbeing, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University College Station, Texas, USA. Dr. Friend’s research program involves both applied and basic research projects and he has published research papers on cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, dogs, and tigers. Abstract: Covering Dr. Friend’s USDA sponsored research projects on elephant transport and management. All are welcome to attend!

Quentin Chiotti, will present on his research "Addressing Climate Change in Ontario: Lessons for Prince Edward Island" on Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 pm in McDougall Hall, Room 243. Dr. Chiotti has applied for a Climate Change position within the School of Business. Everyone is welcome to attend.
As chair of the search committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Education, I am pleased to announce Dr. Ronald MacDonald as a candidate for the position. Dr. MacDonald is currently a faculty member and Interim Dean in the Faculty of Eduction. On Thursday, June 26, at 2:30 pm, Dr. MacDonald will make a public presentation. The presentation will be in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104 and all faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. The topic of his talk will be "Challenges and opportunities facing the Faculty of Education in the next five years." The search committee welcomes feedback and requests that it be forwarded by email to vpa@upei.ca by Friday, July 4, 2014. Sincerely, Dr. Christian Lacroix Interim Vice-President Academic
The Centre for Life-Long Learning is excited to announce our line-up of professional development programs and courses for 2014-15. Highlights include: Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution; New Managers Series - in Charlottetown and Summerside; Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate; Certificate in Effective Communication; and Administrative Professional's Development Program New Programs for 2014-15: Financial Management Certificate, offered in both Charlottetown and Summerside, and a Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation Certificate. For more information on any of these programs, visit http://www.upei.ca/lifelonglearning/professional-development or call 902-566-0336. Our complete listing of courses can be viewed at www.upei.ca/lifelonglearning/2014-2015-course-schedule
Dr. Ben Sutherland, Université Laval, Quebec, will present "Comparative transcriptomics in salmonids and their parasites: predictive smoltification markers and drug resistance traits" on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 am in Room 287N - AVC McCain Learning Commons. The presentation is hosted by Pathology & Microbiology. Everyone is welcome to attend.
As chair of the search committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Education, I am pleased to announce Dr. Ronald MacDonald as a candidate for the position. Dr. MacDonald is currently a faculty member and Interim Dean in the Faculty of Eduction. On Thursday, June 26, at 2:30 pm, Dr. MacDonald will make a public presentation. The presentation will be in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre, Room 104 and all faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. The topic of his talk will be "Challenges and opportunities facing the Faculty of Education in the next five years." The search committee welcomes feedback and requests that it be forwarded by email to vpa@upei.ca by Friday, July 4, 2014. Sincerely, Dr. Christian Lacroix Interim Vice-President Academic
The Centre for Life-Long Learning is excited to announce our line-up of professional development programs and courses for 2014-15. Highlights include: Practitioners Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution; New Managers Series - in Charlottetown and Summerside; Interpersonal and Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate; Certificate in Effective Communication; and Administrative Professional's Development Program New Programs for 2014-15: Financial Management Certificate, offered in both Charlottetown and Summerside, and a Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation Certificate. For more information on any of these programs, visit http://www.upei.ca/lifelonglearning/professional-development or call 902-566-0336. Our complete listing of courses can be viewed at www.upei.ca/lifelonglearning/2014-2015-course-schedule
Dr. Ben Sutherland, Université Laval, Quebec, will present "Comparative transcriptomics in salmonids and their parasites: predictive smoltification markers and drug resistance traits" on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:00 am in Room 287N - AVC McCain Learning Commons. The presentation is hosted by Pathology & Microbiology. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Quentin Chiotti, will present on his research "Addressing Climate Change in Ontario: Lessons for Prince Edward Island" on Tuesday, June 24 at 1:00 pm in McDougall Hall, Room 243. Dr. Chiotti has applied for a Climate Change position within the School of Business. Everyone is welcome to attend.