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 Wednesday, May 1 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 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

How will climate change impact our roads, bridges, and sewers? Join us for a free workshop, Planning for Risks Under a Changing Climate. From waterfronts to roads to bridges to storm sewers, there will be speakers from across the Atlantic region talking about how jurisdictions have adapted their major infrastructure to future climate changes. The event is topped off by a climate change video produced by Mount Allison University Professor Ian Mauro starring many Islanders identifying how they have already experienced the impacts of climate change. When: Friday, May 3, 8:30 am-3:00 pm Where: Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI For details, including a map, click here for a program of the event in .pdf http://research.upei.ca/files/research/upei_symposium_planning_for_a_ch… The workshop is free, but please register in advance by emailing climate@upei.ca with your name and phone number. For more information, contact Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the UPEI Climate Research Lab, at 620-5220 or afenech@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 Wednesday, May 1 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 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

How will climate change impact our roads, bridges, and sewers? Join us for a free workshop, Planning for Risks Under a Changing Climate. From waterfronts to roads to bridges to storm sewers, there will be speakers from across the Atlantic region talking about how jurisdictions have adapted their major infrastructure to future climate changes. The event is topped off by a climate change video produced by Mount Allison University Professor Ian Mauro starring many Islanders identifying how they have already experienced the impacts of climate change. When: Friday, May 3, 8:30 am-3:00 pm Where: Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI For details, including a map, click here for a program of the event in .pdf http://research.upei.ca/files/research/upei_symposium_planning_for_a_ch… The workshop is free, but please register in advance by emailing climate@upei.ca with your name and phone number. For more information, contact Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the UPEI Climate Research Lab, at 620-5220 or afenech@upei.ca.

Bernardine Hall Brick repointing will begin on Bernardine Hall north side on Thursday, May 2 at 4:00 pm. The repointing project will be completed during evenings and weekends, and will last for approximately four weeks. Blanchard Hall Amber Masonry began working on the upgrade of Blanchard Hall building envelop today, Tuesday, April 30. This work will take approximately six weeks to complete. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca

The Accounting Department will be accepting invoices, travel & expense claims, etc for processing in the 2012/13 fiscal year until May 13, 2013. All documentation submitted must be dated on or before April 30, 2013 in order to qualify for processing in the 2012/13 fiscal year. Any documentation received by the Accounting Department after May 13, 2013 will be processed in the new 2013/14 fiscal year Deidre Smith Manager, Accounting Office 566-0470 dasmith@upei.ca

Brew up a fresh cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in our Keurig for just $1.80, including tax.

Join us on Tuesday-Friday (April 30-May 8) for a 30-minute walk around campus. Amanda Embleton & Brittany Gallant, third-year nursing students working with Athletics & Recreation, are forming a walking club on campus. They will meet each day in the quadrangle area in front of the clock. They'll be walking and talking about various health topics including proper walking posture, warning signs of stress, heart health, the importance of sleep, etc. This program is free and we hope to see a big turn out...so, step away from your desks at noon time!!! For more information, please contact Angela Marchbank, fitness & wellness coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@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 Wednesday, May 1 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 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

How will climate change impact our roads, bridges, and sewers? Join us for a free workshop, Planning for Risks Under a Changing Climate. From waterfronts to roads to bridges to storm sewers, there will be speakers from across the Atlantic region talking about how jurisdictions have adapted their major infrastructure to future climate changes. The event is topped off by a climate change video produced by Mount Allison University Professor Ian Mauro starring many Islanders identifying how they have already experienced the impacts of climate change. When: Friday, May 3, 8:30 am-3:00 pm Where: Lecture Theatre A, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI For details, including a map, click here for a program of the event in .pdf http://research.upei.ca/files/research/upei_symposium_planning_for_a_ch… The workshop is free, but please register in advance by emailing climate@upei.ca with your name and phone number. For more information, contact Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the UPEI Climate Research Lab, at 620-5220 or afenech@upei.ca.

Bernardine Hall Brick repointing will begin on Bernardine Hall north side on Thursday, May 2 at 4:00 pm. The repointing project will be completed during evenings and weekends, and will last for approximately four weeks. Blanchard Hall Amber Masonry began working on the upgrade of Blanchard Hall building envelop today, Tuesday, April 30. This work will take approximately six weeks to complete. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca

The Accounting Department will be accepting invoices, travel & expense claims, etc for processing in the 2012/13 fiscal year until May 13, 2013. All documentation submitted must be dated on or before April 30, 2013 in order to qualify for processing in the 2012/13 fiscal year. Any documentation received by the Accounting Department after May 13, 2013 will be processed in the new 2013/14 fiscal year Deidre Smith Manager, Accounting Office 566-0470 dasmith@upei.ca

Brew up a fresh cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in our Keurig for just $1.80, including tax.

Join us on Tuesday-Friday (April 30-May 8) for a 30-minute walk around campus. Amanda Embleton & Brittany Gallant, third-year nursing students working with Athletics & Recreation, are forming a walking club on campus. They will meet each day in the quadrangle area in front of the clock. They'll be walking and talking about various health topics including proper walking posture, warning signs of stress, heart health, the importance of sleep, etc. This program is free and we hope to see a big turn out...so, step away from your desks at noon time!!! For more information, please contact Angela Marchbank, fitness & wellness coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca.

Security Services - Open 24 hours (all year) Facilities Management - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (all year) Shipping/Receiving & Mail Services - 8:00 am to 12:00 noon (all year); 1:00 to 4:00 pm (all year) Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (all year) Diagnostic Services - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (all year) Office Staff During the academic year - September 1 to April 30 Office hours are between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (depending on department). Summer Hours Summer hours will start the first week of May and end the last week in August each year. Office staff and other service departments may allow for an earlier start/end to the work day (while still working their normal 6.75- or 7.5-hour work day). Robertson Library may vary during the year; please visit their website. http://library.upei.ca Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre may vary during the year; please visit their website http://gopanthersgo.ca Other changes to hours of operation (i.e. around exams, Christmas, or other holidays) will be posted.

Faculty Recognition Night will be held Monday, May 6, beginning at 7:00 pm (reception: 6:30 pm) at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall. Each year this event honours the winners of the Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching and the UPEI Merit Award for Scholarly Achievement. It is also an opportunity to honour the service of retiring academic staff, as well as to recognize those who have served UPEI for 25 years or more (and who have not previously received a 25-year pin). Tickets are $50.00 each (with a subsidized price of $25.00 for FA members and their guests), and can be pre-ordered at the Faculty Association Office, Main Bldg., Room 315, Ext. 0438. Faculty Recognition Night is co-sponsored by the UPEI Faculty Association and the Office of the President.

Schedule of events 9:00 am – Motivational speaker, Bob Mueller 10:00 - Strength 'n' toning class, Lyndsey Paynter 10:30 - Zumba, Lyndsey Paynter 11:00 – Rugby Demo, UPEI Panthers 12:30 pm - Yoga, Anna Lacroix 1:00 - Bosu & core, Tracey Gairns-Brioux Other activities going on through the day - Panther Academy registration for all programs - Blood pressure clinic - Fitness centre demos for TRX & spin - Squash & fencing demos - Kids' face painting - Free cake & coffee Check our ar.upei.ca for all the details.

Free public lecture: *Early Childhood Matters* presented by Dr. Edward Melhuish Monday, April 29 from 7:00-8:30 pm, Don & Marion McDougall Hall Room 242 Dr. Edward Melhuish is professor of human development at Birkbeck, University of London and a research professor at the University of Oxford. He is an internationally recognized expert in the study of child development and social policy. Further details can be found here: http://education.upei.ca/files/education/Melhuish%20poster%20v2-1.pdf For more information, please contact Cathy Hennessey, cahennessey@upei.ca/ 566-0731.

Security Services - Open 24 hours (all year) Facilities Management - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (all year) Shipping/Receiving & Mail Services - 8:00 am to 12:00 noon (all year); 1:00 to 4:00 pm (all year) Veterinary Teaching Hospital - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (all year) Diagnostic Services - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (all year) Office Staff During the academic year - September 1 to April 30 Office hours are between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (depending on department). Summer Hours Summer hours will start the first week of May and end the last week in August each year. Office staff and other service departments may allow for an earlier start/end to the work day (while still working their normal 6.75- or 7.5-hour work day). Robertson Library may vary during the year; please visit their website. http://library.upei.ca Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre may vary during the year; please visit their website http://gopanthersgo.ca Other changes to hours of operation (i.e. around exams, Christmas, or other holidays) will be posted.

Faculty Recognition Night will be held Monday, May 6, beginning at 7:00 pm (reception: 6:30 pm) at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall. Each year this event honours the winners of the Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching and the UPEI Merit Award for Scholarly Achievement. It is also an opportunity to honour the service of retiring academic staff, as well as to recognize those who have served UPEI for 25 years or more (and who have not previously received a 25-year pin). Tickets are $50.00 each (with a subsidized price of $25.00 for FA members and their guests), and can be pre-ordered at the Faculty Association Office, Main Bldg., Room 315, Ext. 0438. Faculty Recognition Night is co-sponsored by the UPEI Faculty Association and the Office of the President.