Animal Welfare in Practice - Companion Animal Behaviour SJDAWC and AW Club, September 13-14; lecture theatre A The 9th annual “Animal Welfare: In Practice” conference will focus on common behaviour issues in dogs and cats, their impact on the welfare of pets, and the importance of positive interactions in the prevention and management of such problems. There will be a public talk on Friday evening (“My dog just tore down my blinds…. and other behavior issues in dogs and cats”) and clinical presentations on Saturday on treatment of behavior problems in dogs and in cats (Dr. Barbara Sherman), and pharmacology of drugs used (Dr. Sandra McConkey). Please see www.upei.ca/awc for details and registration information (deadline Sept. 6).

The Atlantic Veterinary College will no longer be staffed by Security Attendants, as of September 9, 2013. Following that date, security needs at AVC will be responded to by UPEI Security Officers on a priority-dispatch basis. Security response to non-emergency requirements at AVC will be limited and departments should adjust their operating procedures accordingly. Facilities Management (Security Services Division) has been in consultation with AVC administration and departments regarding this change and will continue to work closely with them to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Allen Veale, UPEI Security Servies, at 0988 or veale@upei.ca.

Faculty and graduate students interested in program evaluation are welcome to attend a program evaluation workshop offered by the Canadian Evaluation Society, PEI Chapter. Keynote speakers include focus group gurus, Dr. Richard Krueger and Dr. Mary Anne Casey. UPEI's own Dr. Blake Jelley is also one of the featured presenters. For more information, contact Dr. Tess Miller at (902) 620-5072 or tmiller@upei.ca

Want to learn how to play Squash? We will be holding Learn to Play Squash Clinics on Saturday, September 21: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm, Saturday, October 26: Ladies 10 am - noon and Men 1-3 pm. The clinic is at no cost for our members and UPEI students. If you would like to attend please visit the Panther Central desk and sign up. Pre-registration is required as we have 8 spots available per time session.

The deadline for Research Ethics Board Submission--new, renewal, or amendments--is Monday September 9 for the September 2013 meeting. Please ensure that you always download the current forms from http://research.upei.ca/forms and use Adobe Reader to complete forms. Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building. Submissions received after the deadline will reviewed at the following month's meeting.

The Office of Graduate Studies has moved from Main 301 to Kelley 201. The main contact for the Office of Graduate Studies is Colleen Gallant at 620-5120 or cgallant@upei.ca. Please touch base with Colleen for any of your graduate studies related questions.

The gymnasium area at the Sports Centre, including the indoor walking/running track, will be closed until Monday, September 30 for repair and refinishing to the floor. We are excited to also have our Panther logo at centre court added. This disruption will help us to improve our facilities for members. If we are able to use the gym and track before 30 September, we will announce it to everyone! Note that our fitness centre and squash courts are opened regular operating hours. The Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre will be open on Monday, September 2, Labour Day from 10:00 am-9:00 pm.

Check out all of the fitness programming we are looking forward to providing this Fall. http://ar.upei.ca/recreation/fitness/fitness-programming We have programs which are included with Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre memberships and a 15% discount for Sports Centre members on various specialty fitness programs. Check them out ... plus for UPEI employees we have an employee payroll deduction option when you sign up for two or more classes. Our fitness instructors are preparing to help you reach your fitness goals!!! Angela Marchbank Fitness and Wellness Coordinator UPEI Athletics & Recreation amarchbank@upei.ca Website: www.ar.upei.ca

What kinds of recreation activities and clubs are you interested in? Complete our form and help us identify possible programming for students, staff and faculty. http://ar.upei.ca/recreation

The gymnasium area at the Sports Centre, including the indoor walking/running track, will be closed until Monday, September 30 for repair and refinishing to the floor. We are excited to also have our Panther logo at centre court added. This disruption will help us to improve our facilities for members. If we are able to use the gym and track before 30 September, we will announce it to everyone! Note that our fitness centre and squash courts are opened regular operating hours. The Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre will be open on Monday, September 2, Labour Day from 10:00 am-9:00 pm.

Check out all of the fitness programming we are looking forward to providing this Fall. http://ar.upei.ca/recreation/fitness/fitness-programming We have programs which are included with Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre memberships and a 15% discount for Sports Centre members on various specialty fitness programs. Check them out ... plus for UPEI employees we have an employee payroll deduction option when you sign up for two or more classes. Our fitness instructors are preparing to help you reach your fitness goals!!! Angela Marchbank Fitness and Wellness Coordinator UPEI Athletics & Recreation amarchbank@upei.ca Website: www.ar.upei.ca

What kinds of recreation activities and clubs are you interested in? Complete our form and help us identify possible programming for students, staff and faculty. http://ar.upei.ca/recreation

The gymnasium area at the Sports Centre, including the indoor walking/running track, will be closed until Monday, September 30 for repair and refinishing to the floor. We are excited to also have our Panther logo at centre court added. This disruption will help us to improve our facilities for members. If we are able to use the gym and track before 30 September, we will announce it to everyone! Note that our fitness centre and squash courts are opened regular operating hours. The Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre will be open on Monday, September 2, Labour Day from 10:00 am-9:00 pm.

Check out all of the fitness programming we are looking forward to providing this Fall. http://ar.upei.ca/recreation/fitness/fitness-programming We have programs which are included with Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre memberships and a 15% discount for Sports Centre members on various specialty fitness programs. Check them out ... plus for UPEI employees we have an employee payroll deduction option when you sign up for two or more classes. Our fitness instructors are preparing to help you reach your fitness goals!!! Angela Marchbank Fitness and Wellness Coordinator UPEI Athletics & Recreation amarchbank@upei.ca Website: www.ar.upei.ca

What kinds of recreation activities and clubs are you interested in? Complete our form and help us identify possible programming for students, staff and faculty. http://ar.upei.ca/recreation

UPEI staff and faculty are invited to drop by Don and Marion McDougall Hall for UPEI's second annual Welcome Day on Saturday, August 31, 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Welcome Day is a chance for new students to explore campus, find support, and pay for services and fees all before classes start up on September 4. We hope you'll take advantage of this ideal opportunity to greet new students to campus. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Treena Smith (trlsmith@upei.ca) or Rebecca Gass (rjgass@upei.ca)

UPEI faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on some of the O-Week activities to show their support and meet our new students. The following activities are open to faculty and staff: Pancake breakfast—September 1 8:30–10:00 am Chaplaincy Centre Volunteers are needed for cooking and serving Student Union BBQ—September 2 12:30–1:30 pm O-Week headquarters (green space between McDougall Hall and Duffy Science Centre) Shine Day kickoff—September 3 8:00–9:00 am W. A. Murphy Student Centre Faculty welcome sessions—September 4 4:00 pm (various locations) Speak to your dean for more information on how to get involved O-Week final banquet—September 5 6:00–9:00 pm Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall Tickets can be purchased at the Student Union desk For more information on O-Week, contact Lucas MacArthur at oweek@upeisu.caor (902) 566-0953.

UPEI staff and faculty are invited to drop by Don and Marion McDougall Hall for UPEI's second annual Welcome Day on Saturday, August 31, 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Welcome Day is a chance for new students to explore campus, find support, and pay for services and fees all before classes start up on September 4. We hope you'll take advantage of this ideal opportunity to greet new students to campus. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Treena Smith (trlsmith@upei.ca) or Rebecca Gass (rjgass@upei.ca)

UPEI faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on some of the O-Week activities to show their support and meet our new students. The following activities are open to faculty and staff: Pancake breakfast—September 1 8:30–10:00 am Chaplaincy Centre Volunteers are needed for cooking and serving Student Union BBQ—September 2 12:30–1:30 pm O-Week headquarters (green space between McDougall Hall and Duffy Science Centre) Shine Day kickoff—September 3 8:00–9:00 am W. A. Murphy Student Centre Faculty welcome sessions—September 4 4:00 pm (various locations) Speak to your dean for more information on how to get involved O-Week final banquet—September 5 6:00–9:00 pm Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall Tickets can be purchased at the Student Union desk For more information on O-Week, contact Lucas MacArthur at oweek@upeisu.caor (902) 566-0953.

UPEI staff and faculty are invited to drop by Don and Marion McDougall Hall for UPEI's second annual Welcome Day on Saturday, August 31, 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Welcome Day is a chance for new students to explore campus, find support, and pay for services and fees all before classes start up on September 4. We hope you'll take advantage of this ideal opportunity to greet new students to campus. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, contact Treena Smith (trlsmith@upei.ca) or Rebecca Gass (rjgass@upei.ca)