UPEI’s Climate Research Lab needs your help to boost one of its projects to the next round in an MIT-sponsored competition about communicating climate risks and coastal vulnerabilities. CLIVE, the coastal erosion visualization tool created by the Climate Research Lab and the Spatial Interface Lab at Simon Fraser University, has reached the semi-finals in MIT’s CoLab Communication Coastal Risk and Resilience contest. A description of CLIVE, from the team’s submission to the contest: “Using 3D game engine technology adapted to serious scientific communication, CLIVE enables citizens to interactively fly around and view the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) at all scales, while manipulating historical data and projected models through time. By allowing citizens to view scientific data and explore climate change projections at any scale in their own neighbourhood, we help them understand these often abstract phenomena at local, human scales. We believe this is a way to connect all stakeholders to this mutual problem, enhancing awareness, education, dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving at all scales of society and government.” To register and help vote CLIVE into the top spot, or to learn more about the competition, visit http://www.climatecolab.org/plans/-/plans/contestId/1300801

In light of the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa, and the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring an 'international emergency,' the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has updated its travel warning for the following countries: Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and it is possible the travel and health emergency warning could expand into the wider West Africa region. Given the gravity of the situation, the University of Prince Edward Island is suspending all travel to Ebola affected regions that have been identified by WHO and DFATD until further notice. In addition, the international health emergency declared by WHO MAY also affect the timely arrival of international students from the affected countries for the fall semester. Therefore, it is prudent that we are all aware of this possibility and prepare for an adjustment of the start date for new students. The International Relations Office will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you posted as the situation progresses. For further information and updates, please visit the following websites: DFATD: http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories WHO: http://www.who.int

PEI Energy Systems is working on repairs to the steam line in the tunnel that will shut off domestic hot water in Cass Science Hall, Kelley Memorial Building, Duffy Science Centre, Memorial Hall, and the Chaplaincy Centre. This work is expected to continue until early next week. There will be hand sanitizers placed in all washrooms in each building. This shutdown is necessary to properly repair the steam lines that were temporarily repaired back in the spring. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

UPEI’s Climate Research Lab needs your help to boost one of its projects to the next round in an MIT-sponsored competition about communicating climate risks and coastal vulnerabilities. CLIVE, the coastal erosion visualization tool created by the Climate Research Lab and the Spatial Interface Lab at Simon Fraser University, has reached the semi-finals in MIT’s CoLab Communication Coastal Risk and Resilience contest. A description of CLIVE, from the team’s submission to the contest: “Using 3D game engine technology adapted to serious scientific communication, CLIVE enables citizens to interactively fly around and view the province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) at all scales, while manipulating historical data and projected models through time. By allowing citizens to view scientific data and explore climate change projections at any scale in their own neighbourhood, we help them understand these often abstract phenomena at local, human scales. We believe this is a way to connect all stakeholders to this mutual problem, enhancing awareness, education, dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving at all scales of society and government.” To register and help vote CLIVE into the top spot, or to learn more about the competition, visit http://www.climatecolab.org/plans/-/plans/contestId/1300801

In light of the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa, and the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring an 'international emergency,' the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has updated its travel warning for the following countries: Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and it is possible the travel and health emergency warning could expand into the wider West Africa region. Given the gravity of the situation, the University of Prince Edward Island is suspending all travel to Ebola affected regions that have been identified by WHO and DFATD until further notice. In addition, the international health emergency declared by WHO MAY also affect the timely arrival of international students from the affected countries for the fall semester. Therefore, it is prudent that we are all aware of this possibility and prepare for an adjustment of the start date for new students. The International Relations Office will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you posted as the situation progresses. For further information and updates, please visit the following websites: DFATD: http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories WHO: http://www.who.int

Canada's Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL) came into effect this July and everyone at UPEI needs to be aware of the implications in the event that we need to change some of our practices. Some of these issues have been part of the conversations around privacy, and our response to respecting privacy, but there are additional steps we may need to take. The Privacy Office has prepared a page of information to provide UPEI staff and faculty with an initial opportunity to become familiar with CASL, and also who they can contact when they have questions. It is available at https://cab.upei.ca/privacy-committee/anti-spam-law. Feel free to contact Mark Leggott (mleggott@upei.ca, 566-0460) if you have any questions or concerns.

PEI Energy Systems is working on repairs to the steam line that will shut off domestic hot water in Cass, Kelley, Duffy, Memorial Hall and the Chaplaincy Centre beginning today at 12:00 pm (Wednesday, August 6). This work is expected to take the remainder of the week to complete. There will be hand sanitizers placed in all washrooms in each building. This shutdown is necessary to properly repair the steam lines that were temporarily repaired back in the spring. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

As a reminder, information regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) is available in the UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual in Section 4: https://files.upei.ca/hr/hs_part1laboratorysafetymanual.pdf - Section 4.6 (p.43) discusses protective clothing in laboratory settings such as pants, shirts, and lab coats as being necessary to prevent skin from being exposed to chemical/biological agents (long skirts close to the ankle would also cover the legs safely). - Section 4.8.1 (p.47) indicates that suitable footwear for labs must cover and protect the entire foot. - As a rule of thumb for eye protection: if there's anything that you or others in your area are working with that you would not want in your eye, then wear eye protection. Visitors to higher risk areas, such as laboratories, need to be properly oriented to lab/hazards and must follow the procedures for that area. There is a form to complete which is available (under "other forms") through the Director, Financial Services: https://www.upei.ca/finance/comptroller/comptroller-forms Supervisors are responsible to ensure that compliance takes place. For further information, please contact the UPEI Health and Safety Advisor, Denise Bustard, 566-0516, dbustard@upei.ca

As a reminder, information regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) is available in the UPEI Laboratory Safety Manual in Section 4: https://files.upei.ca/hr/hs_part1laboratorysafetymanual.pdf - Section 4.6 (p.43) discusses protective clothing in laboratory settings such as pants, shirts, and lab coats as being necessary to prevent skin from being exposed to chemical/biological agents (long skirts close to the ankle would also cover the legs safely). - Section 4.8.1 (p.47) indicates that suitable footwear for labs must cover and protect the entire foot. - As a rule of thumb for eye protection: if there's anything that you or others in your area are working with that you would not want in your eye, then wear eye protection. Visitors to higher risk areas, such as laboratories, need to be properly oriented to lab/hazards and must follow the procedures for that area. There is a form to complete which is available (under "other forms") through the Director, Financial Services: https://www.upei.ca/finance/comptroller/comptroller-forms Supervisors are responsible to ensure that compliance takes place. For further information, please contact the UPEI Health and Safety Advisor, Denise Bustard, 566-0516, dbustard@upei.ca

Canada's Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL) came into effect this July and everyone at UPEI needs to be aware of the implications in the event that we need to change some of our practices. Some of these issues have been part of the conversations around privacy, and our response to respecting privacy, but there are additional steps we may need to take. The Privacy Office has prepared a page of information to provide UPEI staff and faculty with an initial opportunity to become familiar with CASL, and also who they can contact when they have questions. It is available at https://cab.upei.ca/privacy-committee/anti-spam-law. Feel free to contact Mark Leggott (mleggott@upei.ca, 566-0460) if you have any questions or concerns.

PEI Energy Systems is working on repairs to the steam line that will shut off domestic hot water in Cass, Kelley, Duffy, Memorial Hall and the Chaplaincy Centre beginning today at 12:00 pm (Wednesday, August 6). This work is expected to take the remainder of the week to complete. There will be hand sanitizers placed in all washrooms in each building. This shutdown is necessary to properly repair the steam lines that were temporarily repaired back in the spring. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at jmacphail@upei.ca or 6034.

The public is welcome to attend the presentations of two candidates for the three-year term position in the Faculty of Education's BEd (français langue seconde) program. On Wednesday, August 6, Guy Albert will present at 8:30 am and Zain Esseghaier will present at 12:00 noon in Memorial 417. Each presentation will be followed by a coffee break with the candidates in the Memorial Student Lounge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

August 7-8, 2014 are the dates of the unprecedented and upcoming international conference "Abortion: The Unfinished Revolution" organized and hosted by Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie at UPEI. Over 70 local, national, and international delegates will come together from across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, India, and Africa to present papers on a range of abortion-related issues at the University of Prince Edward Island. The event is the first international academic conference on abortion in Canada. Some of the wide range of topics explored in the presentations will include the experiences of physicians, abortion providers and supporters, and of women in a wide range of access contexts including the military. Delegates will explore the history of the reproductive justice movement and also become part of making history with this conference. Renowned reproductive justice authors, Rickie Solinger and Marlene Gerber Fried will offer the opening and the closing key notes. To register or for more information go to: http://abortionpeiconference.blogspot.ca/ Contact: Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie, Associate Professor and Chair Psychology Department UPEI, phone: (902) 566-0617, fax: (902) 628-4359, email: cmacquarrie@upei.ca

August 7-8, 2014 are the dates of the unprecedented and upcoming international conference "Abortion: The Unfinished Revolution" organized and hosted by Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie at UPEI. Over 70 local, national, and international delegates will come together from across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, India, and Africa to present papers on a range of abortion-related issues at the University of Prince Edward Island. The event is the first international academic conference on abortion in Canada. Some of the wide range of topics explored in the presentations will include the experiences of physicians, abortion providers and supporters, and of women in a wide range of access contexts including the military. Delegates will explore the history of the reproductive justice movement and also become part of making history with this conference. Renowned reproductive justice authors, Rickie Solinger and Marlene Gerber Fried will offer the opening and the closing key notes. To register or for more information go to: http://abortionpeiconference.blogspot.ca/ Contact: Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie, Associate Professor and Chair Psychology Department UPEI, phone: (902) 566-0617, fax: (902) 628-4359, email: cmacquarrie@upei.ca

The public is welcome to attend the presentations of two candidates for the three-year term position in the Faculty of Education's BEd (français langue seconde) program. On Wednesday, August 6, Guy Albert will present at 8:30 am and Zain Esseghaier will present at 12:00 noon in Memorial 417. Each presentation will be followed by a coffee break with the candidates in the Memorial Student Lounge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, August 4 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words -maximum one photo per story The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca. Not receiving the Campus Connector? To subscribe, please email communications@upei.ca to get your email address on the list!

There will be NO incoming/outgoing courier or Canada Post Mail on Monday August 4 due to the Civic Holiday honoured by many Canadian Provinces. Regular services will resume on Tuesday August 5. Shipping & Receiving / Mail Services

Central Printing is now open in its new location in Room 254 in the Robertson Library, just behind the Circulation Desk. The contact information is the same: PHONE 566-0558 or EMAIL whenderson@upei.ca.

You're invited to submit stories, announcements, or departmental updates to UPEI's newsletter, the Campus Connector. The submission deadline for the next edition is Monday, August 4 by 5:00 pm. Submissions must follow these guidelines: -be emailed to Sheila Kerry at communications@upei.ca -sent in a Microsoft Word or plain text document -be no longer than 250 words -maximum one photo per story The editors reserve the right to edit content, will not consider incomplete submissions, and cannot guarantee that all submitted materials will be published. If you have any questions or comments, please contact communications@upei.ca. Not receiving the Campus Connector? To subscribe, please email communications@upei.ca to get your email address on the list!

There will be NO incoming/outgoing courier or Canada Post Mail on Monday August 4 due to the Civic Holiday honoured by many Canadian Provinces. Regular services will resume on Tuesday August 5. Shipping & Receiving / Mail Services