Campus Notices

Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on campus? Bring 1-5 non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.) for the campus food bank to the circulation desk at the Library from Monday, March 25 to Monday, April 22 and we鈥檒l deduct $2.00 per item (up to $10.00) from your library fines.
"Data sheds new light on strep suis", an article featuring the research of Dr. Dan Hurnik, UPEI's Industry Chair in Swine Research. Read it here:
In recognition of the outstanding performance of our faculty and staff and their dedication to students and community鈥攐n-campus, provincially, and globally鈥攁 number of annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for 大发快三彩票faculty and librarians and staff have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements, and to celebrate their contributions to our success as an institution. Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for 大发快三彩票Faculty and Librarians and four Presidential Awards of Merit for 大发快三彩票Staff will be awarded in 2013 and presented during a celebration of colleagues to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013. Location and time will be announced soon. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will lead the process and chair the committees to select award recipients. Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on March 8, 2013. For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: upei.ca/presidentialawards.
Dr. Roger Prichard 鈥淭he Future of Nematode Parasite Control in Animal and Human Populations in an Age of Increasing Drug Resistance鈥 Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Lecture Theatre A, AVC 12:30 pm Dr. Prichard received his PhD from the University of New South Wales in Australia. His current position is James McGill Professor of Parasitology, Professor of Animal Science, and of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, McGill University, Montreal.
"The 大发快三彩票Recital Series 2012-2013 regrets to advise that the evening performance originally scheduled for March 22, 2013 in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall featuring Kevin MacLean, sax and Frances McBurnie, piano has been POSTPONED due to unforeseen circumstances. The concert will hopefully take place in the fall of 2013."
Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on campus? Bring 1-5 non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.) for the campus food bank to the circulation desk at the Library from Monday, March 25 to Monday, April 22 and we鈥檒l deduct $2.00 per item (up to $10.00) from your library fines.
"Data sheds new light on strep suis", an article featuring the research of Dr. Dan Hurnik, UPEI's Industry Chair in Swine Research. Read it here:
The Faculty of Education's International & Indigenous Specializations dinner and silent auction will be held this Friday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Jack Blanchard Family Centre on Pond Street. There's a great program scheduled, many wonderful items for the silent auction and an international buffet representing seven countries! Contact: Carolyn Francis at crfrancis@upei.ca or 894.2813 for further information or tickets.
You are invited to attend the Department of Economics Speaker Series for a presentation by Patrick de Lamirande Assistant Professor at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Memorial Hall Room 215 at 2:30pm on the topic: "Winners and Losers Under a Capped Assessment Program: The Case of Nova Scotia" Any questions, please contact the Department of Economics at 566-0370.

大发快三彩票alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men鈥檚 Basketball Championship March 1鈥3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6鈥7:30 pm before UPEI鈥檚 game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by UPEI鈥檚 Alumni Association. AUS tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated 大发快三彩票section. Come out and support your 大发快三彩票Panthers. Go Panthers Go! Anthony Gill (902) 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca
University 100 is pleased to announce the next presentation in The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series鈥擶inter 2013 大发快三彩票Alumnus Bob Hanf on "Leadership, A Call to Service" Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00鈥2:15 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 135 Robert Hanf was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc. in January 2013. Prior to his new position at Nova Scotia Power, Bob was Executive Chairman, Light and Power Holdings, and Director, Barbados Light & Power; Chief Legal Officer for Emera Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Hydro; General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates; and was Partner with the law firm McCarthy T茅trault LLP. A native to Nova Scotia, Bob is a graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and is currently completing his master of divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Bob obtained his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the 大发快三彩票. The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series鈥擶inter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service" is an opportunity to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership. For more information, contact Inge Dorsey, University 100, at idorsey@upei.ca

Please review the new guidelines for establishing conference and special purpose accounts through the Accounting office: Accounts that are currently active or have open registrations will continue as is. Any new requests for accounts or conference registrations will follow these new guidelines. Any questions can be directed to Deidre Smith, Accounting Manager, dasmith@upei.ca, 566-0470.

As you probably noticed, the Student Union elections were in full force throughout the month of February. The results have now been approved by our Student Union Council and are therefore official. For those of you who are curious about the newly elected/hired Student Union executive, they are: President: Anastasia Smallwood Executive Vice-President: Travis Gordon Vice-President Activities: Matthew Rice Vice-President Communications: Ryan McCarvill Vice-President Finance: Daniel MacDonald Please be aware that this group does not begin their term until May 1, 2013. Please see upeisu.ca/executives for the most current information. Thank you for your interest! Kate VanGerven
大发快三彩票alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men鈥檚 Basketball Championship March 1鈥3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6鈥7:30 pm before UPEI鈥檚 game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by UPEI鈥檚 Alumni Association. AUS tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated 大发快三彩票section. Come out and support your 大发快三彩票Panthers. Go Panthers Go! Anthony Gill (902) 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca
University 100 is pleased to announce the next presentation in The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series鈥擶inter 2013 大发快三彩票Alumnus Bob Hanf on "Leadership, A Call to Service" Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00鈥2:15 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 135 Robert Hanf was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc. in January 2013. Prior to his new position at Nova Scotia Power, Bob was Executive Chairman, Light and Power Holdings, and Director, Barbados Light & Power; Chief Legal Officer for Emera Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Hydro; General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates; and was Partner with the law firm McCarthy T茅trault LLP. A native to Nova Scotia, Bob is a graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and is currently completing his master of divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Bob obtained his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the 大发快三彩票. The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series鈥擶inter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service" is an opportunity to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership. For more information, contact Inge Dorsey, University 100, at idorsey@upei.ca

Please review the new guidelines for establishing conference and special purpose accounts through the Accounting office: Accounts that are currently active or have open registrations will continue as is. Any new requests for accounts or conference registrations will follow these new guidelines. Any questions can be directed to Deidre Smith, Accounting Manager, dasmith@upei.ca, 566-0470.

As you probably noticed, the Student Union elections were in full force throughout the month of February. The results have now been approved by our Student Union Council and are therefore official. For those of you who are curious about the newly elected/hired Student Union executive, they are: President: Anastasia Smallwood Executive Vice-President: Travis Gordon Vice-President Activities: Matthew Rice Vice-President Communications: Ryan McCarvill Vice-President Finance: Daniel MacDonald Please be aware that this group does not begin their term until May 1, 2013. Please see upeisu.ca/executives for the most current information. Thank you for your interest! Kate VanGerven
大发快三彩票alumni and Panther fans heading over to Halifax for the Subway AUS Men鈥檚 Basketball Championship March 1鈥3 are invited to a reception at Cheers Bar & Grill. The event will take place on Friday, March 1, 6鈥7:30 pm before UPEI鈥檚 game against SMU at 8:15 pm at the Halifax Metro Centre. Cheers Bar & Grill is located next to the Halifax Metro Centre where fans, supporters, alumni, and former Panthers can mingle and grab a bite to eat and drink before the game. A door prize and T-shirt giveaway will be provided by UPEI鈥檚 Alumni Association. AUS tickets are on sale and can be purchased by contacting the Ticket Atlantic Box Office at or (902) 451-1221. Panther fans are encouraged to purchase seats in section 6, which is the designated 大发快三彩票section. Come out and support your 大发快三彩票Panthers. Go Panthers Go! Anthony Gill (902) 566-0761 adgill@upei.ca
University 100 is pleased to announce the next presentation in The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series鈥擶inter 2013 大发快三彩票Alumnus Bob Hanf on "Leadership, A Call to Service" Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00鈥2:15 pm Duffy Science Centre, Room 135 Robert Hanf was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova Scotia Power Inc. in January 2013. Prior to his new position at Nova Scotia Power, Bob was Executive Chairman, Light and Power Holdings, and Director, Barbados Light & Power; Chief Legal Officer for Emera Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Bangor Hydro; General Counsel for Emera and its affiliates; and was Partner with the law firm McCarthy T茅trault LLP. A native to Nova Scotia, Bob is a graduate of Dalhousie University Law School and is currently completing his master of divinity at the Atlantic School of Theology. Bob obtained his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the 大发快三彩票. The University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Series鈥擶inter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service" is an opportunity to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership. For more information, contact Inge Dorsey, University 100, at idorsey@upei.ca

Please review the new guidelines for establishing conference and special purpose accounts through the Accounting office: Accounts that are currently active or have open registrations will continue as is. Any new requests for accounts or conference registrations will follow these new guidelines. Any questions can be directed to Deidre Smith, Accounting Manager, dasmith@upei.ca, 566-0470.