The PEI History of Medicine Society presents a public talk by Dr. Jean Mitchell, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, at 7:00 pm on March 8 in the SDU Main Building Faculty Lounge. The talk draws on her 20 years of research in the South Pacific and is entitled "The 'Other War' in the South Pacific (1942-45)" : Malaria, the American Military and Pacific Islanders during the Second World.

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 Wednesday, May 17, 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.

On February 15 and 17 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm come on down to the W.A. Murphy Student Centre and show your support for the awareness and prevention of family violence. There will be a table set up with purple post-it notes, where you can write a positive message such as, "I'm taking a stand", to show your support. We will have the purple post-it's on display and there will be brochures, posters, awareness ribbons, face tattoos and treats!

Let's do our part in raising awareness and prevention on family violence.

The VTH at the Atlantic Veterinary College is excited to announce a new discount program available to staff and faculty at UPEI. This discount program includes:

• Receiving most pet foods (Royal Canin and Hills) at wholesaler cost (other brands are at cost +10%).
• 25% off prescription medications and flea control for your pets in the small animal hospital and the community practice group.

* Please be advised that in order to obtain a prescription medication for your pet a valid Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship is required. This means that your pet must have been seen by one of our veterinarians and have had their medication prescribed by one of our veterinarians within the last year.

The Community Practice group is welcoming new patients and would like to welcome Doctor Mike West to the team. Dr. West brings over 20 years of experience to the VTH, is passionate about patient care, and has a special interest in dermatology. To book your appointment with Dr. West or any of our community practice veterinarians, please call the front desk at 902-566-0950.

To be eligible for the discount you may be asked to provide your UPEI e-mail address and show your ID card. We are looking forward to serving you and your animals in our teaching hospital setting.

Did you know that the pet food sold at the veterinary teaching hospital comes with a 100% money back guarantee. Ask our front desk staff for more details. Every bag and can of pet food you purchase at the veterinary teaching hospital goes to support the education of future generations of veterinary students.

Thank you so much for your support!

We are looking for students, staff, and faculty to volunteer to assist with events during Mental Health Week.  We're establishing an initial database and once the events are finalized (snow days have set us a bit behind), we will share the the event sign up sheet with those interested in helping out.

Events run Tues Feb 28 to Friday March 3, with a one day conference as a capstone on Saturday March 4.

Those interested in volunteering can sign up here.

If you have any questions please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Elyse Cottrell, at ecottrell@upei.ca.

Sam Sweet, MSc student, will present a seminar on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Sam Sweet's presentation is entitled "Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube Synthesis and Applications".  The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre, Rm. 212.

All are Welcome!

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions (new, renewal, or amendment) is Friday, March 3, 2017.

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

· Download the current forms found here.

· Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and only current forms will be accepted.

· 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

The Committee requires at least one month for processing applications. Potocol submissions received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month. 

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

Due to the storm closure on February 10, the Dr. Adam Johnston's seminar, “Stem cell regulation in tissue homeostasis and repair”, has been rescheduled for Friday, February 17 at 12:30 pm in the Duffy Science Centre Rm. 204.

All are welcome!

Join us in the dining room of the Health Sciences building on February 16 at 1:00 pm to take part in standing up against family violence on PEI. Gloria Dennis, an outreach worker from Anderson house will give a presentation on the topic of family violence in Prince Edward Island. Coffee and tea will be provided and admission is by donation. Following the presentation (2:30-3:30 pm) the Applied Human Sciences Society will be hosting a candy buffet!

Registration for UPEI’s 2017 Summer Sessions and the release of the myUPEI "Student Planning" tool have been rescheduled to now begin Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

The myUPEI Celebration (and opportunity to learn more) that was originally scheduled for Thursday, February 16 has been rescheduled to Monday, February 27 at 12:00 pm in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to visit the learning stations, and to enjoy the free swag and refreshments!

Please visit the myUPEI frequently asked questions page for more information.

Career Services is hosting the annual Campus Job Fair on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Departments and faculties that hire students throughout the year will be promoting their current and upcoming opportunities. Students are encouraged to attend and meet with potential on-campus employers.

We'll be in the Schurman Market Street (Louis W. MacEachern Market Street) from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Refreshments provided!

On February 15 and 17 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm come on down to the W.A. Murphy Student Centre and show your support for the awareness and prevention of family violence. There will be a table set up with purple post-it notes, where you can write a positive message such as, "I'm taking a stand", to show your support. We will have the purple post-it's on display and there will be brochures, posters, awareness ribbons, face tattoos and treats!

Let's do our part in raising awareness and prevention on family violence.

There will be a UPEI biosafety refresher training session Thursday, February 23, 2017 1:00 – 3:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Builiding.

This session is required for those who attended the Basic Biosafety course in 2013 or earlier. It is not a substitute for Basic Biosafety. Topics to be covered include a review of basic biosafety principles, a practical approach to spill cleanup, and an update on what’s new at UPEI in the field of biosafety.

To attend the Biosafety Refresher training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before February 17, 2017. Please email kharrison@upei.ca or phone 902-566-0901.

Please include your name, department, supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address, and phone number in your email or voice message.

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.

There will be a UPEI Basic Biosafety training session Friday, February 24, 2017 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in room 237, Kelley Memorial Building.

Topics to be covered include basic biosafety principles and how they are applied at the University of Prince Edward Island, as well as biosecurity training. This session is open to graduate students.

Please note: anyone who has not attended a training session since 2013 is required to take the Biosafety Refresher Course.

To attend the Basic Biosafety training session, you must pre-register by contacting Kathryn Harrison, before February 21, 2017 by email, kharrison@upei.ca, or by phone, 902-566-0901.

Please provide your name, department, your supervisor’s name (if applicable), email address and phone number in your email or voice message. Please indicate if you are a graduate student.

If you have any questions about this training session, please contact Kathryn.

What: Need a stronger resume? Career Services and the Writing Centre are collaborating to put on “Resumania 2017.” Join us, for tips on making your resume flawless!

When: February 13 – 19, 2017 Book your time slot!

Where: Robertson Library – Rm 233 (across from the PIT!)

Don't have a resume? - No problem!
Stop by and pick up sample resumes to get started!

Questions? Email: cybreau@upei.ca

What: Need a stronger resume? Career Services and the Writing Centre are collaborating to put on “Resumania 2017.” Join us, for tips on making your resume flawless!

When: February 13 – 19, 2017 Book your time slot!

Where: Robertson Library – Rm 233 (across from the PIT!)

Don't have a resume? - No problem!
Stop by and pick up sample resumes to get started!

Questions? Email: cybreau@upei.ca

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 Wednesday, May 17, 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.

This Valentine's Day, the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre will be hosting an hour-long adoration in the chapel from 8-9am. This is a peaceful way to begin a day of celebrating love, and all are welcome to join.  Come to the quiet!

The PEI History of Medicine Society welcomes Dr. Erika Dyck, Canada Research Chair, from the University of Saskatchewan, who will give a talk on Monday, February 13 at 7:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, on LSD and Psychiatry.

Her talk is entitled:“A Psychedelic Renaissance – Can we avoid tripping this time?”, in which she examines the historical clinical uses of LSD in Canada, including the facility that led to the coining of the term “psychedelic,” and the infamous Hollywood Hospital that offered psychedelic treatments for addictions.She explores some of the lessons that a close reading of LSD’s past has to offer to today’s “Psychedelic Renaissance”.

This is a public event. All are welcome!

Darcy McCardle will present his Master of Education thesis defence on Friday, February 24th, at 1:00 pm in MCDH 105. Thesis Title: " Developing Globally Competent Teachers through International Teacher Education: A Case Study”.

Roberta Squire will present her Master of Education thesis defense on Wednesday, March 1st, at 9:00 am in MCDH 329. Thesis Title: "The Influence of Digital Technology on Student Motivation and Engagement”.
All are welcome to attend.