The second annual UPEI Walk for Wishes will be held on April 6 at 2:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre walking track. This event is in support of the Children's Wish Foundation, PEI Chapter. Children’s Wish grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are facing a life-threatening illness. The wishes granted by the organization helps boost the morale of these children who are facing a tough time. There will be prizes for top fundraisers including a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses! If you are interested in being part in this event, please contact Mark Scott at mascott@upei.ca. All members of the community are welcome to join! Staff and faculty are encouraged to help recruit students as well as participate in this event.

The MA Island Studies program, in collaboration with the Institute of Island Studies, is hosting a lecture on Monday, April 8 (10:00 am, Faculty Lounge, Main Bldg) by Ms. Elizabeth (Ellie) Maclean, a PhD candidate from the University of Rhode Island. The talk is entitled 'The Importance of Local Ecological Knowledge in Small Scale Fisheries of the Dominican Republic.' Godfrey notes that Ellie is a member of the International Small Islands Studies Association (ISISA), and has authored the Hispaniola Contribution to A Taste of Islands (Island Studies Press, 2012). MAIS thesis defences coming up: Mr. Andrew Halliday's defence will take place at AVC in Rooms 286B & 286C North on April 8 from 1-4 pm. Title: Archipelagic Matters and the Law of the Sea: The Case of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Republic of the Philippines" Ms. Dolores LeVangie's thesis defence will take place on Friday, April 12, at 10:30 am in AVC, Lecture Theatre 286B & 286C North. Title: Bridging ‘Islands of Medicine’: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chiloé Congratulations to JoDee Samuelson, who successfully defended her thesis yesterday. It is an exciting time to be part of Island Studies. Jim Randall 902-620-5013 jarandall@upei.ca

The second annual UPEI Walk for Wishes will be held on April 6 at 2:00 pm at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre walking track. This event is in support of the Children's Wish Foundation, PEI Chapter. Children’s Wish grants wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are facing a life-threatening illness. The wishes granted by the organization helps boost the morale of these children who are facing a tough time. There will be prizes for top fundraisers including a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses! If you are interested in being part in this event, please contact Mark Scott at mascott@upei.ca. All members of the community are welcome to join! Staff and faculty are encouraged to help recruit students as well as participate in this event.

The MA Island Studies program, in collaboration with the Institute of Island Studies, is hosting a lecture on Monday, April 8 (10:00 am, Faculty Lounge, Main Bldg) by Ms. Elizabeth (Ellie) Maclean, a PhD candidate from the University of Rhode Island. The talk is entitled 'The Importance of Local Ecological Knowledge in Small Scale Fisheries of the Dominican Republic.' Godfrey notes that Ellie is a member of the International Small Islands Studies Association (ISISA), and has authored the Hispaniola Contribution to A Taste of Islands (Island Studies Press, 2012). MAIS thesis defences coming up: Mr. Andrew Halliday's defence will take place at AVC in Rooms 286B & 286C North on April 8 from 1-4 pm. Title: Archipelagic Matters and the Law of the Sea: The Case of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Republic of the Philippines" Ms. Dolores LeVangie's thesis defence will take place on Friday, April 12, at 10:30 am in AVC, Lecture Theatre 286B & 286C North. Title: Bridging ‘Islands of Medicine’: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chiloé Congratulations to JoDee Samuelson, who successfully defended her thesis yesterday. It is an exciting time to be part of Island Studies. Jim Randall 902-620-5013 jarandall@upei.ca

SchoolDude Update—Room Set Ups & Tear Downs We no longer require you to submit a separate request for set ups and take downs. The next time you request a room set up, in the Request Description box, you will include the details for both the set-up and the tear down. We will look after it from there. To avoid confusion, please provide all details for the set up first, then in a second paragraph, the details for the tear down. If you have a diagram of the setup, go to Step 6 and attach it to the work order request. If you would like to cancel or amend your request, please e-mail Karl at fmworkorders@upei.ca and provide him with the work order number and the details. As a reminder, when you book the room, you request at least 2 hours before your event for set up and 2 hours for tear down.(Please call us if you have a large set up so we can advise you as to how much time you will need to book.) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us in Facilities for assistance. http://www.upei.ca/facilities/staff Thank you, Kathy MacKenzie

Two Soft Tissue Prevention information sessions will be offered by Dr. Darren MacLean. Anyone who is involved with physical work either at home or on campus should attend. The trainer will refresh us on proper lifting/moving techniques, strengthening stretches, and how to prevent back injuries and other soft tissue injuries. Dates/Times/Location: Session 1: Friday, April 5, 2:00-3:00 pm / MCDH 246 Session 2: Tuesday, April 9, 10:00-11:00 am / Main 213 An Office Ergonomics Session will be offered by Marie Brine, Occupational Therapist on Thursday, April 18 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Location: TBD. She will be reviewing information on proper work station set ups such as proper positioning of your chair, desk, keyboard, mouse, screen, phone, etc. for individual body type/size. These information sessions are covered by the Health and Safety budget and are open to staff, faculty and students free of charge. Please register in advance with Rylie Cole (rcole@upei.ca) as space is limited. *Note: Those who attend the Office Ergonomics Session will be eligible to receive an office ergonomics assessment available through the wellness program with the Athletics & Recreation Department. Please note however the number of assessments will be dependent upon budget approval.

Nortons Jewellers will be at the UPEI Bookstore today from 10:00 am–4:00 pm with samples of grad rings. Stop by and place your order today! Kevin Rogers UPEI Bookstore Manager 902-566-0380 kerogers@upei.ca

The University of Prince Edward Island’s engineering students and Engineers PEI cordially invite you to attend the 2013 UPEI Engineering Design EXPO and Awards Ceremony Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Location: McDougall Hall, Schurman Market Square, Schurman Market Street and the outside courtyard of McDougall Hall Design EXPO and Judging: 12:00–4:00 pm Awards Ceremony: 5:00–6:30 pm - UPEI Engineering Individual Awards - Engineers PEI Design Team Awards - Noel MacAleer Award For more information write or call upeiengineer@upei.ca, 566-0764

UPEI's International Relations Office invites you to attend our International Coffee House on April 3, 7-9.30 pm at The PIT (Robertson Library) ... ... featuring music from UPEI's own students, and Strange Folly. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of Chartwells. Hope to see you there!

UPEI’s basketball-playing profs are inviting all students of UPEI and Holland College (and their alumni) for a fun and competitive 4-on-4 basketball tournament. It will be held on Friday, April 5, from 2:00-5:00. It is for men and women and there will be two divisions, D1 and SS (short but slow). Following the competition, we will proceed to The WAVE for food, prizes and trash-talking. Cost per team is $25. To register, please contact Janice Robertson (robertson@upei.ca) or Callum Beck (cabeck@upei.ca). PROFS' RULES because the profs rule.

Plan to work off that Easter chocolate, candy, and turkey dinners by registering for one of our fitness classes. We have a new speed-training program which involves interval training and a speed portion around the track with fitness instructor Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Our TRX class involves suspension training which builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability. We have a variety of spin classes to pick from with cycling drills (intervals, speed, hills) and a super-strength combo which will help you achieve greater fitness and strength. Tony Landry will lead the fitness rowing class which provides each rower with a pace appropriate for each individual and you'll be exposed to endurance, speed and strength workouts. For more information on prices and start dates, please visit http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs or contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca.

The University of Prince Edward Island’s engineering students and Engineers PEI cordially invite you to attend the 2013 UPEI Engineering Design EXPO and Awards Ceremony Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Location: McDougall Hall, Schurman Market Square, Schurman Market Street and the outside courtyard of McDougall Hall Design EXPO and Judging: 12:00–4:00 pm Awards Ceremony: 5:00–6:30 pm - UPEI Engineering Individual Awards - Engineers PEI Design Team Awards - Noel MacAleer Award For more information write or call upeiengineer@upei.ca, 566-0764

UPEI's International Relations Office invites you to attend our International Coffee House on April 3, 7-9.30 pm at The PIT (Robertson Library) ... ... featuring music from UPEI's own students, and Strange Folly. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of Chartwells. Hope to see you there!

UPEI’s basketball-playing profs are inviting all students of UPEI and Holland College (and their alumni) for a fun and competitive 4-on-4 basketball tournament. It will be held on Friday, April 5, from 2:00-5:00. It is for men and women and there will be two divisions, D1 and SS (short but slow). Following the competition, we will proceed to The WAVE for food, prizes and trash-talking. Cost per team is $25. To register, please contact Janice Robertson (robertson@upei.ca) or Callum Beck (cabeck@upei.ca). PROFS' RULES because the profs rule.

Plan to work off that Easter chocolate, candy, and turkey dinners by registering for one of our fitness classes. We have a new speed-training program which involves interval training and a speed portion around the track with fitness instructor Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Our TRX class involves suspension training which builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability. We have a variety of spin classes to pick from with cycling drills (intervals, speed, hills) and a super-strength combo which will help you achieve greater fitness and strength. Tony Landry will lead the fitness rowing class which provides each rower with a pace appropriate for each individual and you'll be exposed to endurance, speed and strength workouts. For more information on prices and start dates, please visit http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs or contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca.

The University of Prince Edward Island’s engineering students and Engineers PEI cordially invite you to attend the 2013 UPEI Engineering Design EXPO and Awards Ceremony Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Location: McDougall Hall, Schurman Market Square, Schurman Market Street and the outside courtyard of McDougall Hall Design EXPO and Judging: 12:00–4:00 pm Awards Ceremony: 5:00–6:30 pm - UPEI Engineering Individual Awards - Engineers PEI Design Team Awards - Noel MacAleer Award For more information write or call upeiengineer@upei.ca, 566-0764

UPEI's International Relations Office invites you to attend our International Coffee House on April 3, 7-9.30 pm at The PIT (Robertson Library) ... ... featuring music from UPEI's own students, and Strange Folly. Light refreshments will be served courtesy of Chartwells. Hope to see you there!

UPEI’s basketball-playing profs are inviting all students of UPEI and Holland College (and their alumni) for a fun and competitive 4-on-4 basketball tournament. It will be held on Friday, April 5, from 2:00-5:00. It is for men and women and there will be two divisions, D1 and SS (short but slow). Following the competition, we will proceed to The WAVE for food, prizes and trash-talking. Cost per team is $25. To register, please contact Janice Robertson (robertson@upei.ca) or Callum Beck (cabeck@upei.ca). PROFS' RULES because the profs rule.

Plan to work off that Easter chocolate, candy, and turkey dinners by registering for one of our fitness classes. We have a new speed-training program which involves interval training and a speed portion around the track with fitness instructor Tracey Gairns-Brioux. Our TRX class involves suspension training which builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability. We have a variety of spin classes to pick from with cycling drills (intervals, speed, hills) and a super-strength combo which will help you achieve greater fitness and strength. Tony Landry will lead the fitness rowing class which provides each rower with a pace appropriate for each individual and you'll be exposed to endurance, speed and strength workouts. For more information on prices and start dates, please visit http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs or contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at amarchbank@upei.ca.

Elizabeth MacLean is a PhD candidate in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. She will be presenting a lecture titled: ‘The importance of Local Ecological Knowledge in Small Scale Fisheries of the Dominican Republic’ On Monday, April 8, in Main Faculty Lounge at 10 am. All are invited.