Dr. Mark MacLachlan, Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia will present a seminar on Friday, March 21 at 12:30 pm in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Lecture Theatre Room 212. Dr. MacLachlan’s presentation is entitled “Supramolecular Origami: Transforming Paper into Twisted Structures.” All are welcome to attend.

As part of our ongoing tree pruning, maintenance and inspection program, we have detected Dutch Elm disease in two Elm trees on campus, one of these Elm trees are located in the Main Quad on the south side of Steel Building and the other is on the east side of Dalton Hall. Unfortunately, these trees have to be removed and properly disposed of immediately to help avoid the spread of this disease to other Elm trees. This removal is scheduled to take place on Saturday, and Sunday, April 5-6. Each tree removed will be replaced in the spring of 2014 with two new trees in either the existing locations or at new locations on campus. While the contractors have been instructed that the work be executed with the least possible interference or disturbance to the campus community, a certain amount of disruption is inevitable. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca

UPEI students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the University 100 program at the 6th annual UPEI Stories Showcase to celebrate student success and students' voices from University 100, 203, and 103 classes. Presentations include campus life, service learning, UPEI Research that Matters, UPEI history, and more! The event takes place on Friday, March 28 1:00-3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square. All are welcome.

A DVD recording of Dr. Grandin's presentation will be shown on Tuesday March 25 in AVC "C" at 12:30 pm, hosted by the AVC Animal Welfare Club and SJDAWC. This talk was originally given by Dr. Grandin at Dalhousie Fac. of Agriculture, Dec. 3, 2013. All are welcome to attend.

Cheer on your friends as they try to cram years of learning into three minutes! When: TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 18, 7 pm, and Tuesday, March 25, 7 pm Where: The Wave What: The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a skills development activity which challenges thesis-based graduate students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. First place wins $200 and a trip to Dalhousie University to compete in the regional 3MT. Second place wins $100. Third place wins $50. For more information, see: http://research.upei.ca/events/3mt-three-minute-thesis

Ancient Greece was far away and long ago, but it will be up close and personal in UPEI’s Faculty Lounge this Spring. Vagabond Productions will be staging the Greek tragedy of Electra by Euripides. Director Greg Doran’s vision is to bring Electra into the 21st century by putting a modern political spin on things. “At its heart, Electra can be read as a play about the financial dispossession of two characters, Orestes and Electra. I saw it as an opportunity to highlight current economic and political divisions in society. I feel the play offers an interesting insight for today’s society.” Electra is its tenth show. The show runs March 18 to March 22 in The Faculty Lounge, in the Main Building. The doors will open at 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Admission is pay-what-you-can and seating is limited, so make sure to show up early. For more information, you can contact the Theatre Studies Program at 566-6013 or Dr. Greg Doran at gdoran@upei.ca.

Please join Dr. Karen Samis, UPEI Biology Department, for the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. The presentation entitled “Why I came to PEI for the beaches and ended up in a ditch. The story of sea rocket and lupines” will be held on Friday, March 21 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science, Room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.

UPEI students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the University 100 program at the 6th annual UPEI Stories Showcase to celebrate student success and students' voices from University 100, 203, and 103 classes. Presentations include campus life, service learning, UPEI Research that Matters, UPEI history, and more! The event takes place on Friday, March 28 1:00-3:00 pm in Schurman Market Square. All are welcome.

A DVD recording of Dr. Grandin's presentation will be shown on Tuesday March 25 in AVC "C" at 12:30 pm, hosted by the AVC Animal Welfare Club and SJDAWC. This talk was originally given by Dr. Grandin at Dalhousie Fac. of Agriculture, Dec. 3, 2013. All are welcome to attend.

Cheer on your friends as they try to cram years of learning into three minutes! When: TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 18, 7 pm, and Tuesday, March 25, 7 pm Where: The Wave What: The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a skills development activity which challenges thesis-based graduate students to explain their research project to a non-specialist audience in just three minutes. First place wins $200 and a trip to Dalhousie University to compete in the regional 3MT. Second place wins $100. Third place wins $50. For more information, see: http://research.upei.ca/events/3mt-three-minute-thesis

Ancient Greece was far away and long ago, but it will be up close and personal in UPEI’s Faculty Lounge this Spring. Vagabond Productions will be staging the Greek tragedy of Electra by Euripides. Director Greg Doran’s vision is to bring Electra into the 21st century by putting a modern political spin on things. “At its heart, Electra can be read as a play about the financial dispossession of two characters, Orestes and Electra. I saw it as an opportunity to highlight current economic and political divisions in society. I feel the play offers an interesting insight for today’s society.” Electra is its tenth show. The show runs March 18 to March 22 in The Faculty Lounge, in the Main Building. The doors will open at 7 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Admission is pay-what-you-can and seating is limited, so make sure to show up early. For more information, you can contact the Theatre Studies Program at 566-6013 or Dr. Greg Doran at gdoran@upei.ca.

Please join Dr. Karen Samis, UPEI Biology Department, for the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. The presentation entitled “Why I came to PEI for the beaches and ended up in a ditch. The story of sea rocket and lupines” will be held on Friday, March 21 at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science, Room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, a ‘Smart TV’ display unit will be officially unveiled at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. The new TV will be used to view pre-recorded services, inspirational videos, and telepresent services at other religious gatherings, and provide a service to those who cannot be physically present. The ‘Smart TV’ is capable of connecting directly to the Web to enhance collaboration and accessibility. The TV’s main use will be continued outreach and accessibility to all faith groups. The ‘Smart TV’ was made possible through the Unitarian Fellowship of Prince Edward Island, UPEI’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Connection Point Christian Church. For more information on the event, please contact Sister Sue Kidd at (902) 894-2876 or Chris Vessey at (902) 566-0520.

Please note that the Contract Approval Control form, or cover sheet, for University contracts (except Research contracts) has been updated. We would now like the originators of contracts to include the following additional details: 1) the start date of the contract; 2) the end date of the contract; and 3) the dollar value of the contract. The revised Contract Approval Control form can be found on the Comptroller's Office website under "Forms" located at: http://www.upei.ca/finance/comptroller/comptroller-forms Can you please use this new form when you prepare a contract. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Mohamed Hassan, PhD Physics visiting student will present a seminar on Thursday, March 20 at 12:30 pm in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Room 212. The presentation is entitled “Theoretical Study on Nanotubes Heterojunctions Energies and their Potential Application as Nanodevices.” All are welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, a ‘Smart TV’ display unit will be officially unveiled at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. The new TV will be used to view pre-recorded services, inspirational videos, and telepresent services at other religious gatherings, and provide a service to those who cannot be physically present. The ‘Smart TV’ is capable of connecting directly to the Web to enhance collaboration and accessibility. The TV’s main use will be continued outreach and accessibility to all faith groups. The ‘Smart TV’ was made possible through the Unitarian Fellowship of Prince Edward Island, UPEI’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Connection Point Christian Church. For more information on the event, please contact Sister Sue Kidd at (902) 894-2876 or Chris Vessey at (902) 566-0520.

The Board of Governors and the Senate of the University of Prince Edward Island invite all members of the UPEI community and the general public to the Installation of Dr. Don McDougall as the eighth Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Dr. McDougall is a leader who has been dedicated to the University of Prince Edward Island since he attended St. Dunstan’s High School and University and continues to be so after graciously and enthusiastically accepting this voluntary role as Chancellor. Members of Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to be a part of the Academic Procession and Ceremony. If you wish to participate, please contact Rebecca Gass, Events and Protocol Officer, at rjgass@upei.ca or 566-0949 for more information and to reserve a gown.

Please note that the Contract Approval Control form, or cover sheet, for University contracts (except Research contracts) has been updated. We would now like the originators of contracts to include the following additional details: 1) the start date of the contract; 2) the end date of the contract; and 3) the dollar value of the contract. The revised Contract Approval Control form can be found on the Comptroller's Office website under "Forms" located at: http://www.upei.ca/finance/comptroller/comptroller-forms Can you please use this new form when you prepare a contract. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Mohamed Hassan, PhD Physics visiting student will present a seminar on Thursday, March 20 at 12:30 pm in the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre, Room 212. The presentation is entitled “Theoretical Study on Nanotubes Heterojunctions Energies and their Potential Application as Nanodevices.” All are welcome to attend.

On Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm, a ‘Smart TV’ display unit will be officially unveiled at the UPEI Chaplaincy Centre. The new TV will be used to view pre-recorded services, inspirational videos, and telepresent services at other religious gatherings, and provide a service to those who cannot be physically present. The ‘Smart TV’ is capable of connecting directly to the Web to enhance collaboration and accessibility. The TV’s main use will be continued outreach and accessibility to all faith groups. The ‘Smart TV’ was made possible through the Unitarian Fellowship of Prince Edward Island, UPEI’s Chaplaincy Centre, and Connection Point Christian Church. For more information on the event, please contact Sister Sue Kidd at (902) 894-2876 or Chris Vessey at (902) 566-0520.