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Research in the News
"P.E.I. study shows surprising fetal alcohol disorder numbers" CBC PEI on a study co-led by Dr. Janet Bryanton, Associate Professor of Nursing at UPEI http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2013/01/21/pei… Dave Atkinson Research Communications Officer 620-5117
Student/Faculty/Staff Trivia at The Wave!
On January 30, The Wave will be hosting Student/Faculty/Staff Trivia as a part of Frost Week 2013! Get your team together and come to The Wave at 8:30 pm on Wednesday, January 30! For more information, email Chelsea at vpcommunications@upeisu.ca
Want students to know something?
Do you have something that you want students to know? The UPEISU will be putting out their next update email on January 28, so if you would like something in it, please email the information to Chelsea at vpcommunications@upeisu.ca by Friday, January 25, at 5:00 pm.
Canada Summer Jobs 2013
Government of Canada initiative - to help employ students between the ages of 15 and 30. Please go to the Service Canada website for more information: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2013

Water Shutdown - Steel Building - January 23
There will be a water shutdown in Steel Building on Wednesday, January 23 beginning at 8:00 am. This shutdown will last for approximately 2 hours. It will shut down all water to the building. Washrooms are available in either Dalton Hall or Main Building. This shutdown is necessary to cap off lines to an old sink in room 220. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.
Water Shutdown - Steel Building - January 23
There will be a water shutdown in Steel Building on Wednesday, January 23 beginning at 8:00 am. This shutdown will last for approximately 2 hours. It will shut down all water to the building. Washrooms are available in either Dalton Hall or Main Building. This shutdown is necessary to cap off lines to an old sink in room 220. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.
Water Shutdown - Steel Building - January 23
There will be a water shutdown in Steel Building on Wednesday, January 23 beginning at 8:00 am. This shutdown will last for approximately 2 hours. It will shut down all water to the building. Washrooms are available in either Dalton Hall or Main Building. This shutdown is necessary to cap off lines to an old sink in room 220. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jackie MacPhail at 6034 or jmacphail@upei.ca.

Business Idea "Nicol Competition" with Thousands of Dollars in Cash Prizes - February 5 Deadline
The Nicol Entrepreneurial Award Competition at UPEI welcomes undergraduates from any area of campus. Three cash prize winners from UPEI First prize: $5,000 cash Deadline for first round: Tuesday, February 5, 11:59 pm Atlantic Time. First round includes a written summary and/or a video pitch of the business idea. Ideas can be submitted by individuals or teams of up to three. Enter your idea at http://upei-nicol.myreviewroom.com/ Contact Reuben Domike at rdomike@upei.ca with any questions.
Learn 2 Run - January 22
Have you ever wanted to " Learn to Run," but felt you did not know how? UPEI Athletics and Recreation in partnership with the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation and Go PEI is offering a 10-week L2R 5 km program at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Start Date: Tuesday, January 22 Time: 6 pm (meet in the upper lobby) Location: UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre indoor track This is a free program. To register, email recreation@upei.ca Janice Robertson Program and Athletic Facilities Coordinator UPEI Athletics & Recreation 566-0305 ar.upei.ca
Master of Applied Health Services Research Examination - January 22
Sonia Gaudry "Toward a Transdisciplinary Approach to Youth Transitions Between Health and Affliction" Tuesday, January 22, 3:00 pm Health Sciences Building, Room 104
Learn 2 Run - January 22
Have you ever wanted to " Learn to Run," but felt you did not know how? UPEI Athletics and Recreation in partnership with the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation and Go PEI is offering a 10-week L2R 5 km program at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Start Date: Tuesday, January 22 Time: 6 pm (meet in the upper lobby) Location: UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre indoor track This is a free program. To register, email recreation@upei.ca Janice Robertson Program and Athletic Facilities Coordinator UPEI Athletics & Recreation 566-0305 ar.upei.ca
Master of Applied Health Services Research Examination - January 22
Sonia Gaudry "Toward a Transdisciplinary Approach to Youth Transitions Between Health and Affliction" Tuesday, January 22, 3:00 pm Health Sciences Building, Room 104
Business Idea "Nicol Competition" with Thousands of Dollars in Cash Prizes - February 5 Deadline
The Nicol Entrepreneurial Award Competition at UPEI welcomes undergraduates from any area of campus. Three cash prize winners from UPEI First prize: $5,000 cash Deadline for first round: Tuesday, February 5, 11:59 pm Atlantic Time. First round includes a written summary and/or a video pitch of the business idea. Ideas can be submitted by individuals or teams of up to three. Enter your idea at http://upei-nicol.myreviewroom.com/ Contact Reuben Domike at rdomike@upei.ca with any questions.
Business Idea "Nicol Competition" with Thousands of Dollars in Cash Prizes - February 5 Deadline
The Nicol Entrepreneurial Award Competition at UPEI welcomes undergraduates from any area of campus. Three cash prize winners from UPEI First prize: $5,000 cash Deadline for first round: Tuesday, February 5, 11:59 pm Atlantic Time. First round includes a written summary and/or a video pitch of the business idea. Ideas can be submitted by individuals or teams of up to three. Enter your idea at http://upei-nicol.myreviewroom.com/ Contact Reuben Domike at rdomike@upei.ca with any questions.
Learn 2 Run - January 22
Have you ever wanted to " Learn to Run," but felt you did not know how? UPEI Athletics and Recreation in partnership with the Charlottetown Parks and Recreation and Go PEI is offering a 10-week L2R 5 km program at the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Start Date: Tuesday, January 22 Time: 6 pm (meet in the upper lobby) Location: UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre indoor track This is a free program. To register, email recreation@upei.ca Janice Robertson Program and Athletic Facilities Coordinator UPEI Athletics & Recreation 566-0305 ar.upei.ca
Master of Applied Health Services Research Examination - January 22
Sonia Gaudry "Toward a Transdisciplinary Approach to Youth Transitions Between Health and Affliction" Tuesday, January 22, 3:00 pm Health Sciences Building, Room 104

Reminder: Presenting @ The Pit - UPEI International Coffee House - January 18
UPEI’s International Relations Office invites you to attend our inaugural International Coffee House featuring music from UPEI’s own international students, and Ten Strings and a Goat Skin. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of Chartwell's. Date: January 18 Time: 6:30-9:30 pm Place: The Pit (Robertson Library)
Centre for Life-Long Learning Launches New Administrative Professionals Development Program - March 7
In response to feedback from a survey conducted with administrative professionals this past fall, the Centre for Life-Long Learning has launched a new professional development certificate program. The Administrative Professional's Development Program is designed for those who have been working in the administrative professional field and have found gaps in their skills, need to update their skills as a result of a change in their job, or simply want to enhance their knowledge and skills. The program begins March 7, 2013 and includes courses on Understanding Change, Time Management and Planning, Essentials of Workplace Writing, Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills to Handle Difficult Conversations. Note: The deadline for CUPE 1870 Professional Development applications is February 1, 2013. Information can be found on the HR forms webpage. For more information on this new program, visit http://lifelonglearning.upei.ca/professionaldevelopment/admin-developme…
International Development Week Luncheon & Silent Auction - February 8
You are cordially invited to UPEI's 12th Annual International Development Week Fundraising Luncheon. Please join us for an internationally themed luncheon with a keynote by the Honourable Mobina S. B. Jaffer, Senator for British Columbia. This event will take place Friday, February 8, 2013, 11:30 am in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Tickets are $35 each, or $250 for a table of 8, and are available by contacting Erin Clarke at eeclarke@upei.ca or 894-2842, or by clicking here http://idw2013.eventbrite.ca/ to register. A portion of every ticket sold will be used to raise funds for the Dr. Vianne Timmons International Student Award. We are also pleased to be introducing a silent auction component to the annual event, featuring a variety of prizes, including an exciting vacation package from ViaRail! For more information on this, and other International Development Week events, please visit our website: http://stage.upei.ca/iro/idw2013. We hope to see you there! Erin Clarke Administrative Assistant International Relations Office 894-2842 eeclarke@upei.ca
Reminder: Presenting @ The Pit - UPEI International Coffee House - January 18
UPEI’s International Relations Office invites you to attend our inaugural International Coffee House featuring music from UPEI’s own international students, and Ten Strings and a Goat Skin. Light refreshments will be served, courtesy of Chartwell's. Date: January 18 Time: 6:30-9:30 pm Place: The Pit (Robertson Library)
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