Campus Notices

A representative from Nortons Jewellers will be at the 糖心vlog官方入口 Bookstore on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm taking orders and answering questions about grad rings.
糖心vlog官方入口 Clarinet Professor, Karem J Simon is travelling to Houston this week with performances scheduled at Texas Southern University and the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. There he will be collaborating with TSU pianist Jane Perkyns in a program featuring the premier of Historias Y Danzas by James David, composition professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Perkyns has established an international reputation for her body of work as a collaborative pianist. This recital is also scheduled for performances in Canada at Mount Allison University on November 14, and at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Memorial Hall in Charlottetown on Sunday November 16 at 7:00 pm.
Retired 糖心vlog官方入口 professor and past Dean of Science at 糖心vlog官方入口 (1997-2006), Dr. Roger Gordon, will launch his first book鈥攁 memoir entitled Starting to Frame鈥攐n Friday, November 14, 6:30pm at The Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Gordon published a large number of scientific articles on biological control of insects during his academic career at Simon Fraser University, Memorial University, and 糖心vlog官方入口. At 糖心vlog官方入口, he chaired a research project on developing healthful products from blueberries and rosehips. But, the book that he has penned is a marked departure from his prior scientific endeavors. Starting to Frame speaks to Dr. Gordon's upbringing in post-war Sheffield, UK, and gives the reader insight into many of the stigmas of that era, including marital infidelity, divorce, and mental illness. Read more about the book and event here:
The 糖心vlog官方入口 community was saddened to hear of the passing of Owen Sharkey, former psychology faculty member at SDU and 糖心vlog官方入口. Owen passed away on Friday, November 7 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was 92 years old. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Owen and his family lived in Saskatchewan before moving to PEI after the death of his father when Owen was six years old. He attended school in Morell and then attended SDU. While attending St. Dunstan鈥檚, he had the highest aggregate academic score in the college for four years. After graduation, he entered St. Augustine鈥檚 Seminary in Toronto and was ordained a priest in 1948. After ordination, he was a family counselor in Halifax for several years, and furthered his education before taking the position of Professor of Psychology at St. Dunstan鈥檚 University, later 糖心vlog官方入口, serving as the Head of the Psychology Department for several years before devoting his full time to teaching and research. Our sympathies are with all of his family and friends he leaves behind. At Owen's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.
A representative from Nortons Jewellers will be at the 糖心vlog官方入口 Bookstore on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm taking orders and answering questions about grad rings.
糖心vlog官方入口 Clarinet Professor, Karem J Simon is travelling to Houston this week with performances scheduled at Texas Southern University and the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. There he will be collaborating with TSU pianist Jane Perkyns in a program featuring the premier of Historias Y Danzas by James David, composition professor at Colorado State University. Dr. Perkyns has established an international reputation for her body of work as a collaborative pianist. This recital is also scheduled for performances in Canada at Mount Allison University on November 14, and at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Memorial Hall in Charlottetown on Sunday November 16 at 7:00 pm.
Retired 糖心vlog官方入口 professor and past Dean of Science at 糖心vlog官方入口 (1997-2006), Dr. Roger Gordon, will launch his first book鈥攁 memoir entitled Starting to Frame鈥攐n Friday, November 14, 6:30pm at The Haviland Club in Charlottetown. Dr. Gordon published a large number of scientific articles on biological control of insects during his academic career at Simon Fraser University, Memorial University, and 糖心vlog官方入口. At 糖心vlog官方入口, he chaired a research project on developing healthful products from blueberries and rosehips. But, the book that he has penned is a marked departure from his prior scientific endeavors. Starting to Frame speaks to Dr. Gordon's upbringing in post-war Sheffield, UK, and gives the reader insight into many of the stigmas of that era, including marital infidelity, divorce, and mental illness. Read more about the book and event here:

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity to Reduce Stress - Stress management seminar for staff and faculty! Wednesday, November 12, 12:05-12:30 pm; followed by 鈥淲alk Your Stress Away鈥 on the Sports Centre track, and Blood Pressure station! Light snacks provided鈥擣eel free to bring your lunch! Need a break from your busy work day? A nursing student has created a 鈥淩elaxation Room鈥 for staff and faculty in Main Room, Chaplaincy Centre, Friday, November 14, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Yoga mats and soothing music provided.
糖心vlog官方入口 Security Services reminds the University community that the road that runs around the perimeter of campus is considered a provincial highway and is subject to the Highway Traffic Act. Of particular concern is that some roadway users are failing to stop at stop signs which are often adjacent to pedestrian crosswalks. Please come to a full stop at all stop signs to ensure both your safety and that of pedestrians. 糖心vlog官方入口 Security Police Officers patrol the Perimeter Road and may issue fines for traffic violations under the Highway Traffic Act, such as: using a cell phone while operating a vehicle, texting, not wearing a seatbelt, or speeding. Please keep our campus safe for everyone.
糖心vlog官方入口 graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual Graduate Students' Association Social, hosted by the Graduate Students' Association on Monday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. There will be games, a photobooth, food and drinks, and a 50/50 draw. The annual faculty and staff awards will be announced during the event as well. For more information, email gsa@upei.ca.
There will be no mass at the Chaplaincy Centre on Sunday, November 9 at 6:00 pm. Daily masses next week include: Monday, November 10 at 12:30 pm (Father Charlie); Thursday, November 13 at 12:05 pm (Father Tom Rosica). Sunday masses at 6:00 pm will resume November 16.
The campus community is invited to a public presentation by Dr. Amy Hsiao, an associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Amy鈥檚 presentation is entitled: 鈥淚ndustrial Application of Materials Selection, Characterization, and Testing.鈥 Amy is a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position in the School of Engineering. The presentation is scheduled for Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 pm in Room 106 in the Health Sciences Building. Everyone is welcome.
Please note that Central Printing will be closed on Wednesday, November 12. Please contact Wendy at whenderson@upei.ca or call 0558.
This is a notice regarding the hours of operation for Chartwells retail outlets for Monday, November 10: -The Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre will be closed on Monday, November 10. It will re-open at 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 12. -Samuel's Cafe will close at 4:00 pm on Monday November 10. This location will resume regular hours of operation (8:00 am - 9:00 pm) on Wednesday, November 12. -There are no changes to the hours of operation for the AVC Cafeteria. Thank you, Chartwells Management
This is a notice regarding the hours of operation for Chartwells retail outlets for Monday, November 10: -The Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre will be closed on Monday, November 10. It will re-open at 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 12. -Samuel's Cafe will close at 4:00 pm on Monday November 10. This location will resume regular hours of operation (8:00 am - 9:00 pm) on Wednesday, November 12. -There are no changes to the hours of operation for the AVC Cafeteria. Thank you, Chartwells Management
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity to Reduce Stress - Stress management seminar for staff and faculty! Wednesday, November 12, 12:05-12:30 pm; followed by 鈥淲alk Your Stress Away鈥 on the Sports Centre track, and Blood Pressure station! Light snacks provided鈥擣eel free to bring your lunch! Need a break from your busy work day? A nursing student has created a 鈥淩elaxation Room鈥 for staff and faculty in Main Room, Chaplaincy Centre, Friday, November 14, from 12:00-2:00 pm. Yoga mats and soothing music provided.
糖心vlog官方入口 Security Services reminds the University community that the road that runs around the perimeter of campus is considered a provincial highway and is subject to the Highway Traffic Act. Of particular concern is that some roadway users are failing to stop at stop signs which are often adjacent to pedestrian crosswalks. Please come to a full stop at all stop signs to ensure both your safety and that of pedestrians. 糖心vlog官方入口 Security Police Officers patrol the Perimeter Road and may issue fines for traffic violations under the Highway Traffic Act, such as: using a cell phone while operating a vehicle, texting, not wearing a seatbelt, or speeding. Please keep our campus safe for everyone.
Please note that Central Printing will be closed on Wednesday, November 12. Please contact Wendy at whenderson@upei.ca or call 0558.
糖心vlog官方入口 graduate students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the annual Graduate Students' Association Social, hosted by the Graduate Students' Association on Monday, November 17 from 7:00-9:00 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. There will be games, a photobooth, food and drinks, and a 50/50 draw. The annual faculty and staff awards will be announced during the event as well. For more information, email gsa@upei.ca.
There will be no mass at the Chaplaincy Centre on Sunday, November 9 at 6:00 pm. Daily masses next week include: Monday, November 10 at 12:30 pm (Father Charlie); Thursday, November 13 at 12:05 pm (Father Tom Rosica). Sunday masses at 6:00 pm will resume November 16.