If you have difficulty carving out uninterrupted time for writing, if you struggle with motivating yourself to write, or if you would simply like the supportive collaboration of a writing retreat, consider Time to Write, UPEI's faculty writers retreat. When: Friday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 19 Where: Stanley Bridge Resort Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights accommodation, meals and snacks Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense. Your research and/or data collection and analysis must be completed to the point that you are ready to write. You must also be prepared to commit to the full program: a total of 3½ days focused on writing. The retreat is open to tenured and tenure stream University of Prince Edward Island faculty in any Department/Faculty/School. To register, emailDave Atkinson, datkinson@upei.ca, with a brief summary of the project you plan to work and your writing goals for the retreat. There is room for six participants at Time to Write. Questions or Concerns? Please contact Dave Atkinson, Research Communications Officer.datkinson@upei.ca, 620-5117.

The UPEI Human Performance lab seeks volunteers for a study on the protective effects of Curcumin (an ingredient in some curry spices) against muscle fatigue. Volunteers must be healthy, relatively fit, and between the ages of 18 and 45. The team is examining the effect of Curcumin and inflammation-inducing exercise on recovery after repeated bouts of downhill running. Participants must be able to commit to nine visits to the Human Performance Lab at UPEI over the course of the study. For more information, or to learn about how to participate, contact Matthew Boulter at msboulter@upei.ca or (902) 393-2845.

Have you ever wonder how much sun damage you have? Visit the Skin Scope Sun Booth that detects sun damage to the face. The booth will be at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, February 11 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.

Heckbert Studio will be back on campus February 17, 18, and 19 - with some spots still left. FINAL SESSIONS of 2015 will take place from March 30 through April 2. This will be the last availability to get photographed for your yearbook, class wall composite or print orders on campus. Please encourage your students to book their spot today. * Appointments available, book online now at www.heckbertstudio.com or via facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heckbertstudio/app_414863965197774 or call 566-5500 to book. * Gowns and degrees are provided. * 50% off session fee on campus, Only $20.00 ($23) with tax. * Full retouching / airbrushing included on every order. * Yearbook and composite image provided and submitted with every order placed. * Instant same day digital on-line proofing. Password protected. Feel free to share your proofs on-line with friends & family. * On-line ordering available (Paypal), or simply call us your order or visit our studio.

If you have difficulty carving out uninterrupted time for writing, if you struggle with motivating yourself to write, or if you would simply like the supportive collaboration of a writing retreat, consider Time to Write, UPEI's faculty writers retreat. When: Friday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 19 Where: Stanley Bridge Resort Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights accommodation, meals and snacks Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense. Your research and/or data collection and analysis must be completed to the point that you are ready to write. You must also be prepared to commit to the full program: a total of 3½ days focused on writing. The retreat is open to tenured and tenure stream University of Prince Edward Island faculty in any Department/Faculty/School. To register, emailDave Atkinson, datkinson@upei.ca, with a brief summary of the project you plan to work and your writing goals for the retreat. There is room for six participants at Time to Write. Questions or Concerns? Please contact Dave Atkinson, Research Communications Officer.datkinson@upei.ca, 620-5117.

The UPEI Human Performance lab seeks volunteers for a study on the protective effects of Curcumin (an ingredient in some curry spices) against muscle fatigue. Volunteers must be healthy, relatively fit, and between the ages of 18 and 45. The team is examining the effect of Curcumin and inflammation-inducing exercise on recovery after repeated bouts of downhill running. Participants must be able to commit to nine visits to the Human Performance Lab at UPEI over the course of the study. For more information, or to learn about how to participate, contact Matthew Boulter at msboulter@upei.ca or (902) 393-2845.

Have you ever wonder how much sun damage you have? Visit the Skin Scope Sun Booth that detects sun damage to the face. The booth will be at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, February 11 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.

Join Dr. Wendy Shilton for a talk titled: "Could 'Infusing' University Writing with Narrative Medicine Practices Promote Public Health?" on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 pm the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. This talk explores the burgeoning multi-disciplinary field of Narrative Medicine (NM) and asks whether it could be effectively applied in university writing courses to strengthen public health benefits. Among the topics examined are the origins of NM within the medical humanities; what is meant by “narrative” in NM; how NM connects the Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; and, ultimately, what NM has to do with undergraduate critical literacy practices that potentially could be integrated across the curriculum to promote greater quality and equality in health and healthcare for all.

Dr. Ian Pottie, Chemistry Department, Mount Saint Vincent University will present a seminar on Wednesday, February 11 at 12:30 pm. Dr. Pottie’s presentation is entitled “Expanding the synthetic methodologies of the nitro group; could it lead to a new chemical entity to diagnose Alzheimer's disease?" The seminar will be held in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212.

Grant Curtis from AVC's Biomedical Sciences will defend his Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) thesis Friday, February 13, from 1:30-3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre B. Grant's presentation is entitled Stepping Stones to the New World: Islandness and Migration from Southeastern Ireland to Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and the Miramichi of New Brunswick, 1700-1850. Grant's supervisors are Dr. Ed MacDonald and Dr. James Moran, from the Department of History. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Join the UPEI Alumni Association on Islander Day (Monday, February 16) for a FREE Family Skate ate MacLauchlan Arena (Arena B) from 10:00-11:00 am. Hot chocolate and draw prizes will be provided. All are welcome to attend!

If you have difficulty carving out uninterrupted time for writing, if you struggle with motivating yourself to write, or if you would simply like the supportive collaboration of a writing retreat, consider Time to Write, UPEI's faculty writers retreat. When: Friday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 19 Where: Stanley Bridge Resort Cost to participants: $200, which includes four nights accommodation, meals and snacks Is Time to Write for You? Your project must be at a stage where sustained writing time makes sense. Your research and/or data collection and analysis must be completed to the point that you are ready to write. You must also be prepared to commit to the full program: a total of 3½ days focused on writing. The retreat is open to tenured and tenure stream University of Prince Edward Island faculty in any Department/Faculty/School. How to Register Email datkinson@upei.ca with a brief summary of the project you plan to work and your writing goals for the retreat. There is room for six participants at Time to Write. Questions or Concerns? We will be happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about Time to Write. Please contact Dave Atkinson, Research Communications Officer at datkinson@upei.ca or 620-5117.

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, along with the UPEI Graduate Students Association, UPEI Student Union, and UPEI Research Services, will be hosting a 3MT (3 Minute Thesis) competition this March. This is an open call to any graduate student who would like to participate in this competition. First place will receive $200.00 and a trip to Dalhousie to compete in the Regional 3MT competition. Second place will be $100.00 and third place will receive $50.00. Competition will take place over three nights—qualifying heats will be Thursday March 5 and 12 at 7pm at the Wave. The finals will be Thursday, March 26. The Deadline for registration is Friday, February 20, 2014 at 4:00pm. To register, please contact Colleen Gallant at cgallant@upei.ca. For more information, visit http://www.upei.ca/research/notice/three-minute-thesis-competition-upei

Prince Edward Island writers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for this year’s Writers Exchange with Tasmania. The successful applicant will be offered a three-week residency in Hobart this September. Writers must have: • a high calibre of published work in any genre(s); • a background in teaching creative writing; • public speaking skills; and • the ability to travel to Tasmania in September, 2015. Applicants must submit: • a completed Expression of Interest; • a sample of their work; and • the names and contact details of two referees. Email applications must be received by 28 February, 2015 and sent to: director@tasmanianwriters.org. The successful applicant will be contacted in mid-March. The Prince Edward Island and Tasmania Writers’ Exchange is supported by the University of Tasmania, the University of Prince Edward Island, the PEI Writers’ Guild, and the Tasmanian Writers’ Centre. For more information, contact Richard Lemm, professor and chair of English, UPEI, at rlemm@upei.ca.

Dr. Johanna Wolf, Associate Professor for the School of Environment and Sustainability at Royal Roads University, British Columbia, is a candidate for UPEI's new Canada Research Chair in Sustainability, Resilience, and Island Contexts. Dr. Wolf will make two presentations, both of which will be open to the campus and research communities. These presentations, original scheduled for February 9 and 10, have been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Watch this space for new information on new dates and times as it becomes available. Dr. Wolf’s CV is available at the reserve desk, Robertson Library. Comments on this candidate are welcome and can be forwarded to research@upei.ca.

The Island Peace Committee and CUPE Global Justice are excited to announce their partnership with Cinema Politica Charlottetown to bring the First Annual Social Justice Film Festival. From February 13 to 15, the festival will bring together award winning films on a broad array of social justice topics tying into the festival’s overarching theme of ‘Peace and Prosperity, NOT War and Austerity’. The public is invited to the First Annual Social Justice Film Festival will be held at UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall, room 242. Following the films, there will be brief discussions led by community leaders, groups and organizations. There will be door prizes and popcorn available. Admission to the festival is by donation. For more information, including film titles, times, and to learn about opportunities for volunteering, visit http://islandpeacecommittee.webs.com/, or contact (902) 368-7337 or islandpeacecommittee@gmail.com.

The "UPEI Students Make a Difference," Brown Bag Lunch Series session, featuring Jayoda Tennekone and Rhyanne Beatty, will take place tomorrow Tuesday, February 10 at 11:30 am in the PIT, Robertson Library. This presentation has been rescheduled from Tuesday, February 3. Jayoda Tennekone's presentation is titled "Improving International Relations in Your Own Community: Learning From the Diverse People Around you," and will be followed by Rhyanne Beatty's presentation titled “How to make a difference through the study of languages.” Light refreshments will be provided and a door prize will be given out to one lucky attendee!

A new website has been developed to assist entrance students in finding the award opportunities that are available to them. All incoming students from high school who apply by March 1 are automatically considered for academic based scholarships, and there are also a number of awards that require students to submit additional application material. These awards can be based on such criteria as program of study; leadership, extra-curricular, athletic or community activities, or also financial need. The new Entrance Award Cycle website, found at http://www.upei.ca/studentlife/entrance-award-cycle, enables students to clearly identify the awards that require separate application, most with a deadline of March 1. Staff and faculty are asked to share this site with any students or community members who may be interested; feel free to direct any inquiries to the UPEI Scholarships and Awards Office at (902) 620-5187 or scholarships@upei.ca. We are happy to meet with students or address questions at any time.

The Office of Research and Graduate Studies, along with the UPEI Graduate Students Association, UPEI Student Union, and UPEI Research Services, will be hosting a 3MT (3 Minute Thesis) competition this March. This is an open call to any graduate student who would like to participate in this competition. First place will receive $200.00 and a trip to Dalhousie to compete in the Regional 3MT competition. Second place will be $100.00 and third place will receive $50.00. Competition will take place over three nights—qualifying heats will be Thursday March 5 and 12 at 7pm at the Wave. The finals will be Thursday, March 26. The Deadline for registration is Friday, February 20, 2014 at 4:00pm. To register, please contact Colleen Gallant at cgallant@upei.ca. For more information, visit http://www.upei.ca/research/notice/three-minute-thesis-competition-upei

Prince Edward Island writers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for this year’s Writers Exchange with Tasmania. The successful applicant will be offered a three-week residency in Hobart this September. Writers must have: • a high calibre of published work in any genre(s); • a background in teaching creative writing; • public speaking skills; and • the ability to travel to Tasmania in September, 2015. Applicants must submit: • a completed Expression of Interest; • a sample of their work; and • the names and contact details of two referees. Email applications must be received by 28 February, 2015 and sent to: director@tasmanianwriters.org. The successful applicant will be contacted in mid-March. The Prince Edward Island and Tasmania Writers’ Exchange is supported by the University of Tasmania, the University of Prince Edward Island, the PEI Writers’ Guild, and the Tasmanian Writers’ Centre. For more information, contact Richard Lemm, professor and chair of English, UPEI, at rlemm@upei.ca.