The Masters in Nursing Graduate Studies Committee will host a Master of Nursing Thesis Examination on Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 pm. Darlene Robison, BScN, will defend her Master of Nursing thesis entitled “The Lived Experience of Dignity in Older Adults Living with Schizophrenia: A Phenomenological Study.” The presentation will be held in the Health Sciences Building, Room 105. Everyone is welcome.

It’s that time of year again, when Islanders wrap themselves in layers of scarves and warm caps, or snuggle under blankets with cups of hot chocolate. The people from another great northern island, Iceland, share this annual rite, too. But while they have much in common with us, they have their own distinctive characteristics. UPEI's Island Studies, in partnership with the Vinland Society of Prince Edward Island, invites you to a cozy evening of Icelandic culture. On January 6, in UPEI’s SDU Main Building, Faculty Lounge, settle back into a comfy armchair and some “Vínarterta” and take in the scenery from the country’s spectacular landscape, listen to the sagas, and enjoy the art and culture of these northern islanders who sailed our way some 1,000 years ago. Iceland is a natural wonder, with volcanoes, hot springs, vibrant culture, and horse trails. Prince Edward Island photographer John Sylvester will give a taste of this in a slide show from his recent trip there, whetting your appetite for a closer look at the culture, including a short reading from the sagas, a bit of music, poetry, and a little practice with the language, which was brought by the Norse in the 9th century. English is also spoken in most places, but the traveller who might be dreaming of going to this island country would probably want to know a bit of the national tongue. Sigga MacEachern, who was originally from Iceland and who now calls Prince Edward Island home, will spice up your “Icelandic Evening” with an introduction to some of the most common words that might be used on your journey. She has also graciously volunteered to provide a sample of a traditional seasonal taste treat. The evening is open to all who have a heart for adventure, and begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is by donation, and there will be a cash bar. Come on to the Faculty Lounge in SDU Main Building for some armchair Icelandic!

The Masters in Nursing Graduate Studies Committee will host a Master of Nursing Thesis Examination on Thursday, December 18 at 2:00 pm. Darlene Robison, BScN, will defend her Master of Nursing thesis entitled “The Lived Experience of Dignity in Older Adults Living with Schizophrenia: A Phenomenological Study.” The presentation will be held in the Health Sciences Building, Room 105. Everyone is welcome.

It’s that time of year again, when Islanders wrap themselves in layers of scarves and warm caps, or snuggle under blankets with cups of hot chocolate. The people from another great northern island, Iceland, share this annual rite, too. But while they have much in common with us, they have their own distinctive characteristics. UPEI's Island Studies, in partnership with the Vinland Society of Prince Edward Island, invites you to a cozy evening of Icelandic culture. On January 6, in UPEI’s SDU Main Building, Faculty Lounge, settle back into a comfy armchair and some “Vínarterta” and take in the scenery from the country’s spectacular landscape, listen to the sagas, and enjoy the art and culture of these northern islanders who sailed our way some 1,000 years ago. Iceland is a natural wonder, with volcanoes, hot springs, vibrant culture, and horse trails. Prince Edward Island photographer John Sylvester will give a taste of this in a slide show from his recent trip there, whetting your appetite for a closer look at the culture, including a short reading from the sagas, a bit of music, poetry, and a little practice with the language, which was brought by the Norse in the 9th century. English is also spoken in most places, but the traveller who might be dreaming of going to this island country would probably want to know a bit of the national tongue. Sigga MacEachern, who was originally from Iceland and who now calls Prince Edward Island home, will spice up your “Icelandic Evening” with an introduction to some of the most common words that might be used on your journey. She has also graciously volunteered to provide a sample of a traditional seasonal taste treat. The evening is open to all who have a heart for adventure, and begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is by donation, and there will be a cash bar. Come on to the Faculty Lounge in SDU Main Building for some armchair Icelandic!

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendment -- is Friday, January 2 for the January meeting. Ensure you always… · Download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/research-services/research-certifications/a… · Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and 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. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at (902) 566-0973

Respiratory Protection Training will be offered by Larry Koughan of All-tech Environmental Services on Friday, December 19 from 9:00-11:00 am​. Room to be announced. This session will provide information regarding the care, selection, and use of respirators. Whether you currently have a respirator, or if you think you may need one for certain work tasks, then you should attend this session. Those who need to be trained, must be retrained every second year as a refresher. This session is also an important educational opportunity for those who supervise work, involving individuals who may need respiratory protection. There is no cost to attend this training as it is covered by the Health and Safety budget. Respiratory Fit Testing is required annually for anyone who uses a respirator in order to ensure a proper fit. Respiratory fit testing will take place on the same day and location starting at 11:30 am. Please book a 30-minute time slot through Megan in HR. Individuals must take their respirator or purchase one for the fit testing. As per the CSA Standard, faces must be clean shaven in order to have a respiratory fit test. Note that fit testing and respiratory supplies are departmental costs. To register for the training session and/or a fit test time slot, please contact ​Megan Gee at ​mgee@upei.ca or (902) 566-0605. To view the Respiratory Protection Program, please click on the first link on this webpage to see Section 4.9 in the UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual : http://www.upei.ca/hr/health-and-safety/lab-safety * Prior to using a respirator, individuals are required to complete a UPEI Respirator User Screening Form and send it to Megan in HR. This form is located at the above link under "Appendices" (App.T, p.113-115).

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to inform you that Mr. Henry Tam, proud alumnus (BBA’73), scholarship donor, and chair of UPEI’s Alumni and Friends Toronto Chapter, will visit campus on Monday December 15 to deliver a presentation about his life-altering experience as a student at UPEI. In 1969 Mr. Tam travelled from Hong Kong to study at St. Dunstan’s University and UPEI. While here, Mr. Tam adjusted to a new culture and language, and excelled as a student. He was the first graduate of UPEI’s Bachelor of Business Administration program to win the prestigious Governor General’s silver medal, and has gone on to a successful career as a respected accountant, financial advisor, and tax consultant. He is founder and senior partner of H. Tam and Partner LLP, Chartered Accountants, in Toronto. Please join Mr. Tam in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, at 5:30 pm, Monday, December 15.

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to inform you that Mr. Henry Tam, proud alumnus (BBA’73), scholarship donor, and chair of UPEI’s Alumni and Friends Toronto Chapter, will visit campus on Monday December 15 to deliver a presentation about his life-altering experience as a student at UPEI. In 1969 Mr. Tam travelled from Hong Kong to study at St. Dunstan’s University and UPEI. While here, Mr. Tam adjusted to a new culture and language, and excelled as a student. He was the first graduate of UPEI’s Bachelor of Business Administration program to win the prestigious Governor General’s silver medal, and has gone on to a successful career as a respected accountant, financial advisor, and tax consultant. He is founder and senior partner of H. Tam and Partner LLP, Chartered Accountants, in Toronto. Please join Mr. Tam in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 4:00 pm, Monday, December 15.

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to inform you that Mr. Henry Tam, proud alumnus (BBA’73), scholarship donor, and chair of UPEI’s Alumni and Friends Toronto Chapter, will visit campus on Monday December 15 to deliver a presentation about his life-altering experience as a student at UPEI. In 1969 Mr. Tam travelled from Hong Kong to study at St. Dunstan’s University and UPEI. While here, Mr. Tam adjusted to a new culture and language, and excelled as a student. He was the first graduate of UPEI’s Bachelor of Business Administration program to win the prestigious Governor General’s silver medal, and has gone on to a successful career as a respected accountant, financial advisor, and tax consultant. He is founder and senior partner of H. Tam and Partner LLP, Chartered Accountants, in Toronto. Please join Mr. Tam in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 4:00-6:00 pm, Monday, December 15.

The deadline for Animal Care Protocol Submissions -- new, renewal, or amendment -- is Friday, January 2 for the January meeting. Ensure you always… · Download the current forms from http://www.upei.ca/research/research-services/research-certifications/a… · Use the most current Adobe Reader to complete forms and 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. For more information, please contact Sherri Pineau at (902) 566-0973

Respiratory Protection Training will be offered by Larry Koughan of All-tech Environmental Services on Friday, December 19 from 9:00-11:00 am​. Room to be announced. This session will provide information regarding the care, selection, and use of respirators. Whether you currently have a respirator, or if you think you may need one for certain work tasks, then you should attend this session. Those who need to be trained, must be retrained every second year as a refresher. This session is also an important educational opportunity for those who supervise work, involving individuals who may need respiratory protection. There is no cost to attend this training as it is covered by the Health and Safety budget. Respiratory Fit Testing is required annually for anyone who uses a respirator in order to ensure a proper fit. Respiratory fit testing will take place on the same day and location starting at 11:30 am. Please book a 30-minute time slot through Megan in HR. Individuals must take their respirator or purchase one for the fit testing. As per the CSA Standard, faces must be clean shaven in order to have a respiratory fit test. Note that fit testing and respiratory supplies are departmental costs. To register for the training session and/or a fit test time slot, please contact ​Megan Gee at ​mgee@upei.ca or (902) 566-0605. To view the Respiratory Protection Program, please click on the first link on this webpage to see Section 4.9 in the UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual : http://www.upei.ca/hr/health-and-safety/lab-safety * Prior to using a respirator, individuals are required to complete a UPEI Respirator User Screening Form and send it to Megan in HR. This form is located at the above link under "Appendices" (App.T, p.113-115).

The University of Prince Edward Island is pleased to inform you that Mr. Henry Tam, proud alumnus (BBA’73), scholarship donor, and chair of UPEI’s Alumni and Friends Toronto Chapter, will visit campus on Monday December 15 to deliver a presentation about his life-altering experience as a student at UPEI. In 1969 Mr. Tam travelled from Hong Kong to study at St. Dunstan’s University and UPEI. While here, Mr. Tam adjusted to a new culture and language, and excelled as a student. He was the first graduate of UPEI’s Bachelor of Business Administration program to win the prestigious Governor General’s silver medal, and has gone on to a successful career as a respected accountant, financial advisor, and tax consultant. He is founder and senior partner of H. Tam and Partner LLP, Chartered Accountants, in Toronto. Please join Mr. Tam in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, Room 242, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 4:00 pm, Monday, December 15.

Please be advised that the last weekly Canadian cheque run for 2014 will be on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Completed paperwork for any payments required by December 31 to Canadian vendors, must be received by Accounts Payable by 12:00 pm on December 15, 2014. Please be advised the last bi-weekly US cheque run will be on Friday, December 19. Completed paperwork for any payments required prior to January 5, 2015 to US vendors, must be received by Accounts Payable no later than 12:00 December 12, 2014. Merry Christmas to all!

At the request of the UPEI Department of Financial Services, a committee has been formed to complete an internal review of Procurement Services. This review will provide recommendations to Procurement Services on best practices and efficiencies to ensure the highest level of customer service for the campus community. In order to complete this review, the committee is requesting input from staff and faculty by completing an anonymous survey on or before Tuesday, December 16. To access the survey, visit http://www.upei.ca/procurementservicesreview Thank you, Jonathan Oliver Director, Ancillary Services and Committee Lead Please Note: In no way is this review an opportunity to directly evaluate the value of the individual staff who work in it.

UPEI invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2015. Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour,” and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field(s) of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University’s highest honour. Nominations can be made online or a form can be downloaded to mail at upei.ca/nominatehdr. For more information call (902) 566-6780 or email senateassistant@upei.ca. Deadline for nominations is January 2, 2015.

The Public Service Commission is reaching out to recent UPEI alumni and current students by offering an information session on job opportunities within the Government of Canada. The presentation will be held on Thursday, December 11 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm in the Robertson Library Building, room 235. UPEI staff and faculty are asked to encourage current and past students to stop in to ask questions about the public service, to find out how to apply, to gain knowledge on the type of opportunities available and to gather tips on how to improve their application. For more information, please contact Kylah Hennessey at (902) 620-5088 or khennessey@upei.ca.

Please see the following call out for awards available for application through the UPEI Scholarships and Awards Office; all application forms are available online, and detail the criteria and material required in order to apply. Please contact amontgomery@upei.ca or (902) 620-5187 with any questions. UPEI faculty and staff are asked to encourage their students to apply! Parkdale-Sherwood Lions' Club Scholarship – Deadline: December 10: Awarded to a deserving undergraduate student from Parkdale-Sherwood or surrounding area that is in their third year, in an Arts, Science, or Business program: http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/scholarshipsandawards/246 UPEI Football Alumni Scholarship – EXTENDED DEADLINE! Deadline: December 10: Awarded to a full-time UPEI student in second, third year, or fourth year who has an academic average of at least 75% in their previous academic year, is a varsity-level athlete and playing on the community football team: http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/scholarshipsandawards/767 UPEI Alumni Association Legacy Award – EXTENDED DEADLINE! Deadline: December 10: Awarded to a student entering their first year at UPEI (not necessarily their first year in university studies); AVC students and graduate students are also eligible if entering UPEI for the first time: http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/scholarshipsandawards/864

Please be advised that the last weekly Canadian cheque run for 2014 will be on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Completed paperwork for any payments required by December 31 to Canadian vendors, must be received by Accounts Payable by 12:00 pm on December 15, 2014. Please be advised the last bi-weekly US cheque run will be on Friday, December 19. Completed paperwork for any payments required prior to January 5, 2015 to US vendors, must be received by Accounts Payable no later than 12:00 December 12, 2014. Merry Christmas to all!

At the request of the UPEI Department of Financial Services, a committee has been formed to complete an internal review of Procurement Services. This review will provide recommendations to Procurement Services on best practices and efficiencies to ensure the highest level of customer service for the campus community. In order to complete this review, the committee is requesting input from staff and faculty by completing an anonymous survey on or before Tuesday, December 16. To access the survey, visit http://www.upei.ca/procurementservicesreview Thank you, Jonathan Oliver Director, Ancillary Services and Committee Lead Please Note: In no way is this review an opportunity to directly evaluate the value of the individual staff who work in it.

UPEI invites the nomination of candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at Convocation in May 2015. Honorary degrees are conferred honoris causa, “for the sake of honour,” and are intended to recognize outstanding provincial, national, and international contributions in any field(s) of endeavour. Contributions should reflect extraordinary intellectual or artistic achievements or significant service to society at a standard of excellence that merits the University’s highest honour. Nominations can be made online or a form can be downloaded to mail at upei.ca/nominatehdr. For more information call (902) 566-6780 or email senateassistant@upei.ca. Deadline for nominations is January 2, 2015.