Calling All Panthers out for the Campus Carnival!
Celebrating Homecoming 2017!

Join your teammates, co-workers, and panther alumni family on Friday, September 22 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the UPEI Quadrangle for some awesome FUN! 

Free hot dog BBQ, cotton candy, snow cones, bungee run, giant screamer slide, fun games, SWAG prizes and music by- DJ Dex! Don’t forget to bring your toonies for a chance to DUNK these fine folks ~Chris Huggan, Bruce Donaldson, Leigh Reid, Alicia Bremner and SR. Susan Kidd …they can’t wait to get soaked in the Toonie Toss Dunk Tank...all in support of Student Mental Health! 

See you there! 

For a full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events visit www.upei.ca/homecoming

Wind Turbine Dynamics Modelling in the Design Process

Dr. Matthew Hall, assistant professor
SSDE, room 212 

12:00 pm, Thursday, September 21

Abstract:
Numerical dynamics models are the standard solution for verifying that a wind turbine design will perform well across the full range of expected operating conditions. Physical models, meanwhile, provide experimental validation to ensure that the numerical models are sufficiently accurate. This talk will overview both numerical and physical modelling approaches used in wind turbine design, including for offshore applications. One of the newest methods in this area is creating hybrid models which combine the best of both worlds. Recent proof-of-concept tests show promising results. New research with the UPEI wave tank will aim to advance these methods for use in floating wind turbine design.

All are welcomed to attend this weekly seminar. Learn about the innovative research and collaborations the faculty and graduate students are leading at the School of Sustainable Design Engineering!

ITSS Project Update: Migration from Novell to Microsoft

Over the past few weeks, ITSS has been migrating UPEI's file systems from Novell to Microsoft Active Directory. The final phase of the project involves migrating departmental printers and is expected to be completed over the next two weeks. Details and specific timelines for each individual department will be sent to department heads as far in advance as possible.

In most cases, computers will continue to print to the same printer; however, in some isolated instances, a visit from an ITSS team member may be required to complete the migration process. Should employees encounter printing issues following the migration, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk.

Join us for a directed studies seminar Wednesday, September 20, at 3:00 pm 278N, AVC McCain Foundation Learning Commons.

Speaker: Logan Bigelow, Biomedical Sciences
Title: Parkinson's Disease: Current Understanding and Future Directions.

Research on Tap returns Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 pm at The Wave, the UPEI campus pub in the WA Murphy Student Centre.  Dr. Adam Fenech, professor of environmental studies and biology and director of the UPEI Climate Lab, and will lead the discussion “Climate change: We're screwed, it's our fault, it's going to get worse, and there's nothing we can do about it.” 

Research on Tap is a series of public discussions led by UPEI researchers. For more information, please email gsa@upei.ca. 

UPEI will be hosting a Safety Week October 23-27th, 2017. The week will highlight UPEI's commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for the University Campus to work, study, and visit through activities and education sessions. 

Volunteers are currently being recruited to help with the planning of Safety Week. If you are interested in helping out or have an activity/ seminar idea please contact Kathryn Harrison at kharrison@upei.ca. 

A Safety Fair will be held on the Tuesday October 24, 2017, and we are also looking for campus and external businesses or organizations who might be interested in having a booth to promote safety related products and services. If you know of anyone, please have them email kharrison@upei.ca. 

Stay tuned for further details.

Celebrate an incredible weekend with fellow students, faculty & staff and our proud alumni! Cheer on the Panthers at the soccer, rugby, basketball, and hockey games! Celebrate with trivia and movie night at The Wave, and have some good old-fashioned fun at the Campus Carnival and Ceilidh! From reunions to athletic events entertainment to themed celebrations we promise you're in for a treat! See you there! 

Check out the full schedule of Homecoming events at upei.ca/homecoming

An updated version of the UPEI Tobacco-use policy went into effect on September 1, 2017. This is a reminder that tobacco products are not to be used on University property. For more information regarding campus boundaries or cessation supports and services, please click here.

NEW! Every Tuesday and Thursday, we will be hosting a Pop-Up Chef's Table at the MicroMarket featuring an affordable meal that you can easily enjoy on the go! Swing by the MicroMarket from 11:30-12:30 for $5.99 Taco Tuesdays and Pita Thursdays.

A ton of lunch options are available at our locations everyday including chef-made lunch specials at the AVC Cafe, classic grill meals at the Courtyard Cafe, our all-you-care-to-eat dining program at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall, and all of our retail options like salads, sandwiches, and soup. View our dining map and this week's menus online at http://dineoncampus.ca/upei/menus/

Feel free to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ChartwellsUPEI to keep up to date on events and ongoing promotions, and to see what's being served up daily.

The University of Prince Edward Island takes the safety and security of its students, faculty, staff, and the entire campus community very seriously. As part of UPEI’s commitment to emergency preparedness and response, the Advantage Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) will be launched later this month. A key feature of Advantage EMNS is that it will allow UPEI to also send emergency notifications by text (SMS or email). During the week of September 25, students, faculty, and staff will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to download the Advantage EMNS “app” from their respective operating system stores. UPEI strongly encourages all members of the campus community to monitor their UPEI email inboxes and to download the Advantage EMNS “app” to keep informed on emergency incidents that may impact them. Read full message

The next deadline for submitting Biosafety applications including new applications, renewals and/or amendments is Friday September 29, 2017. These applications will be reviewed at the October 2017 meeting. 

Please ensure that you download and use the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/forms. Use Adobe Reader to complete the forms.

Submit the following: 

• one hard copy of the application form with signatures 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

Please note that applications received after this deadline will be reviewed the following month. For more information, please contact Joy Knight at 620-5104 or reb@upei.ca

Ethics protocols that involve ‘more than minimal risk’ must be reviewed by the full UPEI Research Ethics Board. The next deadline for submitting these protocols is Friday October 4, 2017. They will be reviewed at the October meeting. Protocols involving ‘more than minimal risk’ that are received after October 4 will be reviewed at the November 2017 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

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, October 6 for the October meeting. 

Ensure you download the current forms and use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms (only current forms will be accepted).

Both the signed hard copy and electronic protocol submission must be submitted by the deadline date.

• Submit one copy of original protocol with signature to AVC - North Annex, Biomedical Sciences Dept., Rm 2302
• Submit an electronic copy to animalcare@upei.ca

Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. The committee requires at least one month for processing applications.

For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau, ACC Administrative Assistant at 902-566-0973.

For the final phase of our migration from Novell to Microsoft, ITSS will be migrating departmental printers over the next two weeks. This process should be relatively seamless, in that your computer will continue to print to the same printer, but behind the scene, we will no longer be using Novell. In some cases, we do have to make a visit; for example if a computer has not been connected to Active Directory yet. We will have dedicated ITSS staff ready to resolve these issues.

As we migrate each department, we will provide you with more details and specific timelines when the migration will take place. We will do our best to notify departments as far in advance as possible. 

Should you encounter printing issues following the migration, please contact the ITSS Helpdesk (helpdesk@upei.ca).

The Faculty of Education cordially invites you to attend the PhD Proposal Presentation of Brittany Jakubiec entitled "Exploring sexual and gender minority youth identities in Prince Edward Island." All are welcome to attend the presentation and public discussion on Monday, September 18 at 1:15pm in UPEI Health Sciences Building, room 106.

The University of Prince Edward Island takes the safety and security of its students, faculty, staff, and the entire campus community very seriously. As part of UPEI’s commitment to emergency preparedness and response, the Advantage Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) will be launched later this month. A key feature of Advantage EMNS is that it will allow UPEI to also send emergency notifications by text (SMS or email). During the week of September 25, students, faculty, and staff will receive an email with a link and instructions on how to download the Advantage EMNS “app” from their respective operating system stores. UPEI strongly encourages all members of the campus community to monitor their UPEI email inboxes and to download the Advantage EMNS “app” to keep informed on emergency incidents that may impact them. Read full message

The Faculty of Education invites members of the campus community – students, faculty and staff – to attend a public presentation by Anne Marie FitzGerald, candidate for a tenure-track position in Educational Leadership. Dr. FitzGerald will present her program of research in the area of educational leadership, and how this program of research could unfold in the PEI context. The presentation takes place from 9:00 am--10:00 am on September 15, 2017 in Memorial 308. For further information, contact Karen-Anne O’Halloran at kohalloran@upei.ca.

The next UPEI on-site training session in animal use and care will be held on:

Tuesday, October 3, 2017
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
AVC - The McCain Foundation Learning Commons, room 278 N

This will be a three-hour training session with handouts, based on CCAC Recommended Syllabus (exam included). The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) requires that all personnel involved with the use of animals in research, teaching, testing and service take this course. (A refresher course is required every 5 years).

Please notify Sherri Pineau by email at animalcare@upei.ca by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 if you or any of your staff will be attending this session.

The foodbank was closed for the summer due to our renovation but is now open and getting busy! Please remember it is donation driven by our UPEI community. Popular items include cooking oil, vegetables, peanut butter and jam, as well as treats, such as granola bars, pudding, and fruit cups. Be creative! $10 gift cards are also appreciated. 

PEI's Unitarian Fellowship was very generous in June, and Connection Point Church has also donated this month.

I am grateful!
Sister Sue