Over the last several weeks, Dr. Gerry Hopkirk, former Dean of Education at UPEI and workplace facilitator has been offering sessions on Creating A Positive Workplace Environment. Feedback tells us that these sessions are valuable and time well spent. Due to demand, another session will be offered on: Monday, February 24, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 (location tbd) If you have not had an opportunity to attend a session, we would encourage you to do so. We've had great participation from staff, but would like to see more faculty attend as well. Please register with Human Resources (humanresource@upei.ca). For additional information on these sessions, please visit the Human Resources website at http://www.upei.ca/hr/. Thank you and we look forward to another great session and the chance to spend some time learning together. Human Resources and the Healthy Campus Committee

At the next Graduate Research on Tap, join two UPEI graduate students for discussions about the language of rats and about how island fishing communities are learning to adapt. The event begins 7 pm, Tuesday, February 25 at the Wave in UPEI's W. A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Daphne Gill, a recent post doctoral fellow in Biomedical Sciences. The title of her discussion is "What does the rat say? Investigating rat communication." Emily Thomas, a student in the Masters of Arts - Island Studies program, will lead the second discussion entitled "Dragged and Trapped: An examination of island fishing communities in Newfoundland and Maine.” Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Erin McCauley, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will present a seminar called "Bacterial Communities Associated with the Octocorals Erythropodium caribaeorum and Antillogorgia elisabethae" on Tuesday, February 25 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

Over the last several weeks, Dr. Gerry Hopkirk, former Dean of Education at UPEI and workplace facilitator has been offering sessions on Creating A Positive Workplace Environment. Feedback tells us that these sessions are valuable and time well spent. Due to demand, another session will be offered on: Monday, February 24, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 (location tbd) If you have not had an opportunity to attend a session, we would encourage you to do so. We've had great participation from staff, but would like to see more faculty attend as well. Please register with Human Resources (humanresource@upei.ca). For additional information on these sessions, please visit the Human Resources website at http://www.upei.ca/hr/. Thank you and we look forward to another great session and the chance to spend some time learning together. Human Resources and the Healthy Campus Committee

At the next Graduate Research on Tap, join two UPEI graduate students for discussions about the language of rats and about how island fishing communities are learning to adapt. The event begins 7 pm, Tuesday, February 25 at the Wave in UPEI's W. A. Murphy Student Centre. The first discussion will be led by Daphne Gill, a recent post doctoral fellow in Biomedical Sciences. The title of her discussion is "What does the rat say? Investigating rat communication." Emily Thomas, a student in the Masters of Arts - Island Studies program, will lead the second discussion entitled "Dragged and Trapped: An examination of island fishing communities in Newfoundland and Maine.” Sound interesting? Join us! Graduate Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI graduate student researchers. Presented by the UPEI Student Union, the UPEI Graduate Student Association, and the Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies.

Erin McCauley, Department of Biomedical Sciences, will present a seminar called "Bacterial Communities Associated with the Octocorals Erythropodium caribaeorum and Antillogorgia elisabethae" on Tuesday, February 25 at 3:30 pm in AVC Lecture Theatre C. Everyone is welcome.

There will be a film showing of "Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change" on Thursday, February 20, 7 pm in AVC Lecture Room A. Nunavut-based director Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner) and researcher and filmmaker Dr. Ian Mauro (Seeds of Change) have teamed up with Inuit communities to document their knowledge and experience regarding climate change. This new documentary, the world’s first Inuktitut language film on the topic, takes the viewer “on the land” with elders and hunters to explore the social and ecological impacts of a warming Arctic. Mark Sandiford, executive director of Culture PEI, 2008 Gemini Award winner for "Qallunaat, Why White People Are Funny" will be introducing the movie, sharing his experiences and viewpoints of living and working in the Arctic for many years. Presented by Cinema Politica Charlottetown and Sierra Club-Atlantic Canada Chapter. Please call Cooper Institute 894-4573 for more info.

AUS Men's Basketball Championship February 28-March 2, Halifax Metro Centre FAN BUS Panther Fans interested in taking the Fan Bus to attend can sign up by visiting or calling Panther Central at 566-0368. Cost is $90 plus game ticket cost. Bus will depart UPEI on Friday, February 28 at 1:00 pm and return on Sunday, March 2 after the Championship game. Seats not confirmed unless paid and minimum 40 required by Wednesday, February 26 at noon for bus to go. TICKET INFORMATION Ticket packages are on sale now, and along with individual session tickets, can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at 902-451-1221 or visiting www.ticketatlantic.com. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in Section 6. FLOOR SECTION (For UPEI games) Student Panther fans can purchase floor tickets for every game UPEI is playing. Only 75 are available, cost is $10. To purchase, drop by or call Panther Central at 566-0368.

UPEI Faculty of Education students are hosting their final fundraiser this Saturday -- an internationally-themed dinner -- featuring dishes from each country that BEd students studying in the international and indigenous specializations travel to. There will be great entertainment, and a silent and live auction. Any support is greatly appreciated! INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND AUCTION with Chef Emily Wells Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 6 pm Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown, PE Tickets: $30 each FOR TICKETS CALL: (902) 620-5155 Students are also selling tickets at $20 each for a chance to win a $3000 travel voucher with the Travel Store. A maximum of only 600 tickets will be sold, so odds are good! “Thank you for supporting our international and indigenous specializations.”

There will be a film showing of "Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change" on Thursday, February 20, 7 pm in AVC Lecture Room A. Nunavut-based director Zacharias Kunuk (Atanarjuat, The Fast Runner) and researcher and filmmaker Dr. Ian Mauro (Seeds of Change) have teamed up with Inuit communities to document their knowledge and experience regarding climate change. This new documentary, the world’s first Inuktitut language film on the topic, takes the viewer “on the land” with elders and hunters to explore the social and ecological impacts of a warming Arctic. Mark Sandiford, executive director of Culture PEI, 2008 Gemini Award winner for "Qallunaat, Why White People Are Funny" will be introducing the movie, sharing his experiences and viewpoints of living and working in the Arctic for many years. Presented by Cinema Politica Charlottetown and Sierra Club-Atlantic Canada Chapter. Please call Cooper Institute 894-4573 for more info.

AUS Men's Basketball Championship February 28-March 2, Halifax Metro Centre FAN BUS Panther Fans interested in taking the Fan Bus to attend can sign up by visiting or calling Panther Central at 566-0368. Cost is $90 plus game ticket cost. Bus will depart UPEI on Friday, February 28 at 1:00 pm and return on Sunday, March 2 after the Championship game. Seats not confirmed unless paid and minimum 40 required by Wednesday, February 26 at noon for bus to go. TICKET INFORMATION Ticket packages are on sale now, and along with individual session tickets, can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at 902-451-1221 or visiting www.ticketatlantic.com. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in Section 6. FLOOR SECTION (For UPEI games) Student Panther fans can purchase floor tickets for every game UPEI is playing. Only 75 are available, cost is $10. To purchase, drop by or call Panther Central at 566-0368.

UPEI Faculty of Education students are hosting their final fundraiser this Saturday -- an internationally-themed dinner -- featuring dishes from each country that BEd students studying in the international and indigenous specializations travel to. There will be great entertainment, and a silent and live auction. Any support is greatly appreciated! INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND AUCTION with Chef Emily Wells Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 6 pm Jack Blanchard Family Centre, 3 Pond Street, Charlottetown, PE Tickets: $30 each FOR TICKETS CALL: (902) 620-5155 Students are also selling tickets at $20 each for a chance to win a $3000 travel voucher with the Travel Store. A maximum of only 600 tickets will be sold, so odds are good! “Thank you for supporting our international and indigenous specializations.”

Please join Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, UPEI, for the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. Dr. Taylor’s presentation “Do school nutrition policies change children’s eating habits?” will be held on Friday, February 21, at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science, Room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Although Heckbert Studio is fully booked for graduation portraits February 24-28, two additional dates have been added. UPEI graduates can book appointments for March 28 and March 31. Appointments can now be booked online. Heckbert Studio will be located at the UPEI Student Union Office, 2nd floor W.A. Murphy Student Centre for appointments. By booking grad sessions on campus, students receive 50% off session fees (only $20 plus tax), and will help support the UPEISU. Please encourage your students to book now so that they don't miss out on yearbook or wall composite deadlines! Students can book through www.heckbertstudio.com or by calling 566-5500.

UPEI’s Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months. Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces. To learn more about the program and to meet with staff, faculty and students from the School of Business, we invite you to attend the following information sessions: Tuesday, March 4 Richmond Room, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown Anytime between 4 and 6 pm Please call (902) 566-6474 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information on UPEI's EMBA Program, please visit http://business.upei.ca/mba

The UPEI Student Union will be closed during Reading Week. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please email Candice at admin@upeisu.ca

UPEI’s Executive MBA program offers a high-quality learning experience for working business professionals. The program is designed for those working in, or aspiring to work, in a management or leadership position. Classes are offered bi-weekly on Fridays and Saturdays with the option to complete the program in 20 months. Central to the program design is an evidence-based management approach which helps students develop the skills and knowledge to make better-informed and well-supported decisions both in the program and in applied situations in their workplaces. To learn more about the program and to meet with staff, faculty and students from the School of Business, we invite you to attend the following information sessions: Tuesday, March 4 Richmond Room, Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown Anytime between 4 and 6 pm Please call (902) 566-6474 or email mba@upei.ca to reserve a seat. For more information on UPEI's EMBA Program, please visit http://business.upei.ca/mba

The UPEI Student Union will be closed during Reading Week. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please email Candice at admin@upeisu.ca

Please join Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, UPEI, for the next presentation in the Human Biology and Environmental Sciences Seminar series hosted by the Biology Department. Dr. Taylor’s presentation “Do school nutrition policies change children’s eating habits?” will be held on Friday, February 21, at 12:30 pm in Duffy Science, Room 204. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Although Heckbert Studio is fully booked for graduation portraits February 24-28, two additional dates have been added. UPEI graduates can book appointments for March 28 and March 31. Appointments can now be booked online. Heckbert Studio will be located at the UPEI Student Union Office, 2nd floor W.A. Murphy Student Centre for appointments. By booking grad sessions on campus, students receive 50% off session fees (only $20 plus tax), and will help support the UPEISU. Please encourage your students to book now so that they don't miss out on yearbook or wall composite deadlines! Students can book through www.heckbertstudio.com or by calling 566-5500.