The Psychology department at UPEI is hosting another lecture in the Fiona Papps Colloquium Series entitled "How music shapes the mind: Benefits of experience and costs of deprivation."

Jonathan Wilbiks, PhD, a McCain Postdoctoral Fellow at Mount Allison University will present on Friday March 31, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Memorial 308. Reception to follow in Memorial 213. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend!

This colloquium is part of the annual series of talks to discuss research and ideas in the study of human conduct, thought, and experience.

The contract for the interior demolition of Dalton Hall has been awarded to TNT Construction and Maintenance. Construction is expected to begin Monday, April 3, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 8 weeks to complete. The area will be considered a construction zone. The work will consist of the demolition of the interior of Dalton Hall, including electrical and mechanical. It will also include some exploratory work of the existing foundation.

While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this renovation project that will enhance the facility.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034, jmacphail@upei.ca or Troy Gallant at 566-6033, trogallant@upei.ca.

Please remember that UPEI is a scent-free environment and has been for almost ten years. The Scent-Free Initiative policy was created in consideration of the difficulties that exposure to scented products cause to sensitive individuals.

Scent-free means the smells or odours from cosmetics (perfume, shampoos, deodorant, make-up, etc.) or from other products such as air fresheners, cleaning products, etc. Please make the choice for unscented products.

For more information, see UPEI’s Scent-Free Initiative policy.

Have you ever encountered a student who has difficulty communicating with you but you are just not sure how to approach the situation?

Join Jaclyn Borden, Stars for Life Foundation, for an enlightening presentation and resources on working with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on March 31 at 2:00 pm in McDougall Hall Rm. 246.

This presentation will give a brief overview of the Autism Spectrum and how it affects individuals. It will discuss the characteristics and behaviours associated with autism, as well as the sensory issues often experienced by those on the spectrum.

For more information, contact Nicole Wadden Garland: nwadden@upei.ca.
 

PEI Energy Systems has identified a leak in the district heating lines at the Health Sciences Building branch. In order to repair the line it will require a shutdown of the heating system and domestic hot water for the Health Sciences Building (cold water is not impacted). This shutdown is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2017 beginning at 7:00am and is expected to take approximately 8 hours to complete.

To do the repair PEI Energy Systems will be required to excavate an area on the south side of the Health Sciences Building, as of a result the access road between the Health Sciences Building and SDU Main Building will be closed.

Facilities Management apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca 902-566-6034 or Troy Gallant at trogallant@upei.ca, 902-566-6033.

Mr. Craig Thompson, candidate for a tenure track accounting position with the Faculty of Business, will present a public presentation on the "The CPA Designation - One of the Best Business Degrees" Friday, March 31 at 9:00 am until 10:00 am in the Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 246. Mr. Thompson's teaching presentation, "Introduction to Consolidated Financial Statements" is from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 243.

Everyone is welcome to attend both presentations!

In recognition of the outstanding performance and dedication of our faculty and staff, a number of annual awards have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements.

Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty, Librarians and Clinical Veterinary Professionals and four Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2017. These awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

Susan Connolly, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Legal, will lead the process and chair the committee to select award recipients.

Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on Friday, March 31, 2017.

For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please click here.

Feel overwhelmed? Studying getting you down? Do you need to just take a breath? Back by popular demand, the Robertson Library is hosting the Stress Free Zone! Relax, play a game, colour, get crafty, smile for a selfie fashion shoot, and unwind in our beloved bean-bag chairs. It all starts on Thursday, March 30 and continues until April 26. See you at the library!

The Psychology department at UPEI is hosting another lecture in the Fiona Papps Colloquium Series entitled "How music shapes the mind: Benefits of experience and costs of deprivation."

Jonathan Wilbiks, PhD, a McCain Postdoctoral Fellow at Mount Allison University will present on Friday March 31, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Memorial 308. Reception to follow in Memorial 213. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend!

This colloquium is part of the annual series of talks to discuss research and ideas in the study of human conduct, thought, and experience.

Have you ever encountered a student who has difficulty communicating with you but you are just not sure how to approach the situation?

Join Jaclyn Borden, Stars for Life Foundation, for an enlightening presentation and resources on working with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on March 31 at 2:00 pm in McDougall Hall Rm. 246.

This presentation will give a brief overview of the Autism Spectrum and how it affects individuals. It will discuss the characteristics and behaviours associated with autism, as well as the sensory issues often experienced by those on the spectrum.

For more information, contact Nicole Wadden Garland: nwadden@upei.ca.

The Psychology department at UPEI is hosting another lecture in the Fiona Papps Colloquium Series entitled "How music shapes the mind: Benefits of experience and costs of deprivation."

Jonathan Wilbiks, PhD, a McCain Postdoctoral Fellow at Mount Allison University will present on Friday March 31, 3:00 - 4:00 pm in Memorial 308. Reception to follow in Memorial 213. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend!

This colloquium is part of the annual series of talks to discuss research and ideas in the study of human conduct, thought, and experience.

Please consider proposing a deserving colleague for nomination for the Association of Atlantic Universities Distinguished Teaching Award or the Anne Marie MacKinnon Educational Leadership Award.

Normally, nominees for either award will already have received an institutional teaching or leadership award. Each Atlantic university may submit two nominations for the teaching award and one for the leadership award each year, and all UPEI nominations must be submitted through the Faculty Development Office. The Faculty Development Office will also be pleased to assist in preparation of the nominations.

For full information, please review the nomination guidelines. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2017. If you have questions or suggestions, please write to Gerald at the Faculty Development Office: fdo@upei.ca.

The 2017 Student as Scholar grant competition is accepting applications! Student as Scholar grants are intended to support instructors developing particular inquiry-based learning experiences in undergraduate courses at the University of Prince Edward Island. Funds can be requested for the purchase of resources, supplies, and equipment or to defray other costs related to the development and implementation of research-based projects that engage students in the context of a “for credit” course. Funds may not be used to supplement a faculty member’s personal research agenda. All faculty and term instructors are eligible to apply.  Although requests may be up to $5,000, applicants should be aware that the full amount will only be awarded under exceptional circumstances.

Applications are to be sent to the Faculty Development Office at fdo@upei.ca on or before April 28 by 4:00 pm.  If you would like an application form, please email Gerald at fdo@upei.ca.

As part of the Women in Science Speaker Tour, sponsored by Science Atlantic in partnership with WISE Atlantic, Dr. Karen Crosby, Mount Allison University Biology Department, will be visiting UPEI on Friday March 31st, 12:30-1:30, Duffy Science Centre Rooom 204. The purpose of this tour is to showcase the research of female faculty in Atlantic Canada. More information can be found here. Please join the UPEI Biology Department for the final seminar in our Winter Seminar Series as we welcome back a UPEI Alumna and celebrate Women in Science.

Coffee and treats provided and all are welcome!

There will be a blood borne pathogen training session Tuesday April 11, 2017 3:00-4:30 p.m. (location to be determined)

This session is for those people whose research involves HUMAN blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, Health and Safety Assistant, before April 5 by email (kharrison@upei.ca) or by phone (902-566-0901). Please provide your name, department, email address and phone number in your email or phone message.

The Robertson Library is offering an intro 30-minute presentation on the New RefWorks on Tuesday, March 28 at 12:30 pm and repeating on Wednesday, March 29 at noon in the LINC classroom in the Library.

This will be useful for students and faculty, whether you used the old RefWorks or are learning RefWorks for the first time. If you bring your laptop, we can help you set up the Word or Google Docs plugin after the main presentation. If you are unable to make these times but would like to learn about RefWorks, please contact Melissa Belvadi, mbelvadi@upei.ca. Faculty are encouraged to share this announcement with their classes.

UPEI’s Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months.

To learn more about the program and to meet with staff, faculty and students from the School of Business, we invite you to attend an information session on Wednesday, April 5 at 5:00 pm in the gallery at The Guild in Charlottetown. 

Please call (902) 566-6474 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information on UPEI's EMBA Program, please click here.

TNT Construction and Maintenance has been awarded the contract for the Dalton Hall Demolition project. Construction is expected to begin Monday, April 3, 2017 and is expected to take approximately 8 weeks to complete. During this time there will be noise and possibly some vibrations. The area will be considered a construction zone. The work will consist of the demolition of the interior of Dalton Hall, including electrical and mechanical. It will also include some exploratory work of the existing foundation.

While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. Your patience and understanding is appreciated as we proceed with this renovation project that will enhance the facility.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 566-6034, jmacphail@upei.ca or Troy Gallant at 566-6033, trogallant@upei.ca

The UPEI Graduate Students' Association's Annual General Meeting is Thursday April 27, 4:30-6 pm, in AVC 286A N.

All graduate students are encouraged to attend!

What is the best way to help students succeed: encourage them to change or change the institution? This week’s SCENT blog post, “Changing Universities – Not Students – To Boost Success,” takes a position that will interest you. Read it here, and, of course, to offer your opinion!