Members of the campus community are invited to attend two presentations on September 30 by Dr. Barry Smit, SSHRC Gold Medal winner for 2013 and international leader in research on the human impacts of climate change. Although Dr. Smit’s research area is within the social sciences, the advice and information that he will present will be applicable to any discipline. In two interactive sessions, Dr. Smit will share his expertise on the following topics: 1) Leading and Managing Interdisciplinary Teams - 11:00 am-12:00 pm in Main Building's Faculty Lounge 2) Securing Research Funding & Preparing Effective Grant Applications - 3:00-4:00 pm in Main Building's Faculty Lounge, followed by a “mix and mingle” session and refreshments from 4:00-5:00 pm. All are welcome, but in order to assist with planning, please RSVP by September 24 to Rita Stanley at rstanley@upei.ca indicating the session(s) that you will attend. For questions or further information, please contact Leslie Cudmore. Please view the following link for further details regarding Dr. Smit’s expertise and achievements at http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/results-resultats/prizes-prix/2013/gold_smi….

On Saturday, October 4 UPEI Faculty of Arts will be hosting the seventh annual conference of the Atlantic Mediaeval Association. This year’s keynote speaker will be Judith E. Dietz (Associate Curator of Historical European Art, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia) who will speak on “The History and Significance of the Salzinnes Antiphonal,” a sixteenth-century illuminated manuscript now in possession of St. Mary’s University. Registration is $15 (and includes lunch) and is payable at the door. All conference sessions will be held in Room 213, Main Building. For more information, see the conference program at http://www.atlanticmedievalists.net/conferenceNext.php or contact Richard Raiswell at rraiswell@upei.ca, or Catherine Innes-Parker at cinnesparker@upei.ca Dr. Dietz will also be running a special seminar for students on medieval manuscripts at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 3. Admission is free, but space for this special event is limited. Please refer interested students to Catherine Innes-Parker at cinnesparker@upei.ca to register.

Saturday, September 27: 1:00 pm (W) Soccer vs. Acadia (@ UPEI) 3:15 pm (M) Soccer vs. Acadia (@ UPEI) 5:00 pm Special event: Fourth annual UPEI Kitchen Party: http://news.upei.ca/media/2014/09/19/fourth-annual-upei-kitchen-party-s… Sunday, September 28: 2:00 pm (W) Rugby vs. StFX (@ UPEI - final home game for Women's Rugby team) All games are webcast on www.AUStv.ca Go Panthers Go!

Dr. Arnost Cepica, Department of Pathology and Microbiology will present a seminar called "Advances in Aleutian mink disease control. The global perspective" on Tuesday, September 30 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome

Members of the campus community are invited to attend two presentations on September 30 by Dr. Barry Smit, SSHRC Gold Medal winner for 2013 and international leader in research on the human impacts of climate change. Although Dr. Smit’s research area is within the social sciences, the advice and information that he will present will be applicable to any discipline. In two interactive sessions, Dr. Smit will share his expertise on the following topics: 1) Leading and Managing Interdisciplinary Teams - 11:00 am-12:00 pm in Main Building's Faculty Lounge 2) Securing Research Funding & Preparing Effective Grant Applications - 3:00-4:00 pm in Main Building's Faculty Lounge, followed by a “mix and mingle” session and refreshments from 4:00-5:00 pm. All are welcome, but in order to assist with planning, please RSVP by September 24 to Rita Stanley at rstanley@upei.ca indicating the session(s) that you will attend. For questions or further information, please contact Leslie Cudmore. Please view the following link for further details regarding Dr. Smit’s expertise and achievements at http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/results-resultats/prizes-prix/2013/gold_smi….

On Saturday, October 4 UPEI Faculty of Arts will be hosting the seventh annual conference of the Atlantic Mediaeval Association. This year’s keynote speaker will be Judith E. Dietz (Associate Curator of Historical European Art, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia) who will speak on “The History and Significance of the Salzinnes Antiphonal,” a sixteenth-century illuminated manuscript now in possession of St. Mary’s University. Registration is $15 (and includes lunch) and is payable at the door. All conference sessions will be held in Room 213, Main Building. For more information, see the conference program at http://www.atlanticmedievalists.net/conferenceNext.php or contact Richard Raiswell at rraiswell@upei.ca, or Catherine Innes-Parker at cinnesparker@upei.ca Dr. Dietz will also be running a special seminar for students on medieval manuscripts at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 3. Admission is free, but space for this special event is limited. Please refer interested students to Catherine Innes-Parker at cinnesparker@upei.ca to register.

Saturday, September 27: 1:00 pm (W) Soccer vs. Acadia (@ UPEI) 3:15 pm (M) Soccer vs. Acadia (@ UPEI) 5:00 pm Special event: Fourth annual UPEI Kitchen Party: http://news.upei.ca/media/2014/09/19/fourth-annual-upei-kitchen-party-s… Sunday, September 28: 2:00 pm (W) Rugby vs. StFX (@ UPEI - final home game for Women's Rugby team) All games are webcast on www.AUStv.ca Go Panthers Go!

UPEI students, staff, and faculty of the Jewish faith may be interested in attending a small community service held in PEI on Thursday morning, September 24 for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4 for Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). For more information regarding time, location, and rides please contact the Chaplaincy Center, Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca, (902) 894-2876.

The Environmental Sciences and Human Biology research seminars continue on Friday, September 26 when Dr. Cynthia Blanton from Idaho State University / Fulbright Scholar in Nutrisciences & Health will present the following talk: "Iron Status and Cognitive Function in College Women" at 12:30pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. All are welcome!

The UPEI Student Union will be closing early on Thursday, September 25 at 2:00 pm for Founders Day Celebrations. Sorry for any inconvenience.

A blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure clinic is available to UPEI students and employees through the UPEI Healthy Campus Committee. Learn about the risks associated with increased glucose/cholesterol levels, and get your levels tested FREE of charge! Dates: October 1; November 5; January 14; and March 11 (8:30 am-1:00 pm). To book your ten-minute appointment time slot, please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca.

UPEI Recreation presents Cardio & Cycle, a six-week program that will increase muscular and cardiovascular strength, enabling you to be a powerful climber. The class will also challenge your aerobic base through interval sprints and maximum speed. The program begins October 15-November 19, Wednesday group classes from 5:00-5:45 pm with Instructor Tracey Gairns-Brioux. So get ready to ride steadily and consistently with heavy resistance! Fees: Members $51 + HST; Non-members $60 + HST; drop-in visit $12 + HST. To register, visit the Panther Central desk.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation is offering an additional 15 % savings for UPEI employees who currently receive a 20 % discount on a fitness membership at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. This means a cost of a one-year (adult) membership= $306 plus HST, and a one-year family membership = $612 plus HST. Sign up for payroll deductions by visiting the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. Sale ends September 30, 2014. For more information, contact Angela at amarchbank@upei.ca or (902) 566-0606.

The Environmental Sciences and Human Biology research seminars continue on Friday, September 26 when Dr. Cynthia Blanton from Idaho State University / Fulbright Scholar in Nutrisciences & Health will present the following talk: "Iron Status and Cognitive Function in College Women" at 12:30pm, Duffy Science Centre, Room 204. All are welcome!

The UPEI Student Union will be closing early on Thursday, September 25 at 2:00 pm for Founders Day Celebrations. Sorry for any inconvenience.

A blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure clinic is available to UPEI students and employees through the UPEI Healthy Campus Committee. Learn about the risks associated with increased glucose/cholesterol levels, and get your levels tested FREE of charge! Dates: October 1; November 5; January 14; and March 11 (8:30 am-1:00 pm). To book your ten-minute appointment time slot, please contact Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca.

UPEI Recreation presents Cardio & Cycle, a six-week program that will increase muscular and cardiovascular strength, enabling you to be a powerful climber. The class will also challenge your aerobic base through interval sprints and maximum speed. The program begins October 15-November 19, Wednesday group classes from 5:00-5:45 pm with Instructor Tracey Gairns-Brioux. So get ready to ride steadily and consistently with heavy resistance! Fees: Members $51 + HST; Non-members $60 + HST; drop-in visit $12 + HST. To register, visit the Panther Central desk.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation is offering an additional 15 % savings for UPEI employees who currently receive a 20 % discount on a fitness membership at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. This means a cost of a one-year (adult) membership= $306 plus HST, and a one-year family membership = $612 plus HST. Sign up for payroll deductions by visiting the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. Sale ends September 30, 2014. For more information, contact Angela at amarchbank@upei.ca or (902) 566-0606.

UPEI students, staff, and faculty of the Jewish faith may be interested in attending a small community service held in PEI on Thursday morning, September 24 for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4 for Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). For more information regarding time, location, and rides please contact the Chaplaincy Center, Sister Sue at sukidd@upei.ca, (902) 894-2876.

UPEI's Department of Student Affairs in conjunction with Facilities Management will be conducting an independent review of the physical accessibility of the campus buildings. These inspections will be conducted over the next three weeks by members of Access Advisor. Buildings will be examined and verified for accessibility levels and rated by the following designations; Full Mobile Accesible: Business/facility is accessible to persons requiring the use of a wheelchair or other mobility assistive device. Partially Accessible: Facility is partially accessible to persons with varied levels of disability including difficulty with mobility, reflexes, and strength. This will ensure that all students, staff, faculty, and visitors can comfortably identify the accessibility levels of each facility. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Rose, Coordinator, Accessibility Services, Department of Student Affairs, (902) 628-4364, crose@upei.ca or to Greg Clayton, Director of Facilities Management, (902) 566-0600, gclayton@upei.ca.