Campus Notices
The Coast-to-Coast Seminar Series presents
"Visual Analytics as a Cognitive Science"
Dr. Brian Fisher
Simon Fraser University,
Vancouver Institute of Visual Analytics
Tuesday, January 29
3:30 to 4:30 pm
Duffy 202
(the new science video-conferencing room
About the Series:
The Coast-to-Coast Seminar Series is a Canada-wide seminar series, presented every second Tuesday via Access Grid video-conferencing technology. The session theme for the spring 2013 is 鈥淔rom data to knowledge to action". Please send an email to ag-ofm@westgrid.ca if you would like more information.
Student Affairs Open House - January 31, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Please come and join the Student Affairs team for an Open House on January
31 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
Student Affairs department is a combination of Webster Academic Services
and Student Services that creates this new dynamic integrated department.
Come see the new space and find out about all the new initiatives,
programs, and services offered by your Student Affairs team.
Light refreshments and sweets will be provided.
Academic Supports & Programs, January 29, 12:15-1:00 pm
Can't make the open house event? Treena Smith, manager of Webster Academic
Services, and Webster Academic staff will discuss the resources available
for students through the Department of Student Affairs. This is an
opportunity to find out what academic services are available for you and
your students!
The departments of Integrated Communications and Human Resources are
pleased to offer an introductory course in Microsoft Excel on February
13, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm (location TBD) for those who want to learn
the basics of using this time-saving software. Many times, using new
software can be a little intimidating, but with a bit of understanding
and a level of comfort, one can quickly see the benefit that software
can offer.
This session will cover the following Excel attributes:
The fundamentals of Excel
Opening, saving and moving around in workbooks
Formatting for look and feel
Working with simple data
Copy/cutting and pasting
Inserting rows and columns
Formula basics including sum, average, etc.
Using common Excel functions
Come also to have your Excel questions answered as to how this
powerful software can make your life easier. This session will be led
by the staff from Integrated Communications, so come for some
learning, laughs, and socializing with fellow staff. Session numbers
will be capped at 12 based on workstation availability in the lab.
This will be a hands-on experience!
Please register with Human Resources at 566-0514 or by email at
humanresources@upei.ca
Neuromuscular neurologist and author of The Spiritual Doorway in the
Brain: A Neurologist鈥檚 Search for the God Experience, Dr. Kevin Nelson
will be on campus on January 28 and will present 鈥淚n the Borderlands of
consciousness: spirituality arising from the brain in crisis鈥� from 7鈥�9 pm
in AVC鈥檚 Lecture Theatre A.
Dr. Nelson is the director of medical affairs, assistant dean for clinical affairs,
and professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky located in
Lexington. Nelson has a PEI connection as he鈥檚 married to Rustico native,
Dr. Anne Steele (nee Gallant). Steele, who is a child psychiatrist, is also
a 小黄书视频 alumna. Nelson and Steele enjoy vacationing at their summer cottage
in Cymbria, PEI.
Nelson will discuss the remarkable phenomena of near-death experiences and
life-altering events, and how the brain is working during these moments.
The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. This lecture is hosted
by the faculties of arts and science with assistance from the
departments of psychology, philosophy, and religious studies.
Student Affairs Open House - January 31, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Please come and join the Student Affairs team for an Open House on January
31 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
Student Affairs department is a combination of Webster Academic Services
and Student Services that creates this new dynamic integrated department.
Come see the new space and find out about all the new initiatives,
programs, and services offered by your Student Affairs team.
Light refreshments and sweets will be provided.
Academic Supports & Programs, January 29, 12:15-1:00 pm
Can't make the open house event? Treena Smith, manager of Webster Academic
Services, and Webster Academic staff will discuss the resources available
for students through the Department of Student Affairs. This is an
opportunity to find out what academic services are available for you and
your students!
The departments of Integrated Communications and Human Resources are
pleased to offer an introductory course in Microsoft Excel on February
13, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm (location TBD) for those who want to learn
the basics of using this time-saving software. Many times, using new
software can be a little intimidating, but with a bit of understanding
and a level of comfort, one can quickly see the benefit that software
can offer.
This session will cover the following Excel attributes:
The fundamentals of Excel
Opening, saving and moving around in workbooks
Formatting for look and feel
Working with simple data
Copy/cutting and pasting
Inserting rows and columns
Formula basics including sum, average, etc.
Using common Excel functions
Come also to have your Excel questions answered as to how this
powerful software can make your life easier. This session will be led
by the staff from Integrated Communications, so come for some
learning, laughs, and socializing with fellow staff. Session numbers
will be capped at 12 based on workstation availability in the lab.
This will be a hands-on experience!
Please register with Human Resources at 566-0514 or by email at
humanresources@upei.ca
Neuromuscular neurologist and author of The Spiritual Doorway in the
Brain: A Neurologist鈥檚 Search for the God Experience, Dr. Kevin Nelson
will be on campus on January 28 and will present 鈥淚n the Borderlands of
consciousness: spirituality arising from the brain in crisis鈥� from 7鈥�9 pm
in AVC鈥檚 Lecture Theatre A.
Dr. Nelson is the director of medical affairs, assistant dean for clinical affairs,
and professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky located in
Lexington. Nelson has a PEI connection as he鈥檚 married to Rustico native,
Dr. Anne Steele (nee Gallant). Steele, who is a child psychiatrist, is also
a 小黄书视频 alumna. Nelson and Steele enjoy vacationing at their summer cottage
in Cymbria, PEI.
Nelson will discuss the remarkable phenomena of near-death experiences and
life-altering events, and how the brain is working during these moments.
The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. This lecture is hosted
by the faculties of arts and science with assistance from the
departments of psychology, philosophy, and religious studies.
Dr. Adrian Culf, Atlantic Cancer Research Institute, will present a seminar on Wednesday, January 30 at 12:30 pm.
Dr. Culf鈥檚 presentation is entitled 鈥淚soenzyme-selective histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors: HDAC6 in human breast and prostate cancer cell lines.鈥�
The seminar will be held in Room 128 in the KC Irving Chemistry Centre.
On Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30 pm the Music Department Recital Series
presents Canadian pianist Julien LeBlanc. Renowned for his great musical
sensibility and his talent as a communicator, Julien will present a solo
recital featuring the works of Scarlatti, Schumann, and Ravel.
Julien is a well-sought-after soloist, chamber player, and accompanist.
Based in Montreal, he tours the country extensively allowing audiences from
coast to coast to enjoy his performances with different formations as well
as in solo recitals.
The performance will take place in Dr. Steel Recitall Hall. Tickets are
available at the door for $15 and $10 (students and seniors).
To reserve tickets or for more information, contact Susan Stensch at
music@upei.ca or 566-0507.
Sister Sue Kidd, UPEI chaplain, will deliver the first talk in the UPEI
University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development
Speakers Series Winter 2013, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to
Service" on Tuesday, January 29, 1:00鈥�2:15 pm in Don and Marion
McDougall Hall, Room 328.
An informal discussion period will take place following the talk which is free.
All are welcome to attend.
Inge Dorsey
Lecturer, University 100
620-5113
idorsey@upei.ca
The Coast-to-Coast Seminar Series presents
"Visual Analytics as a Cognitive Science"
Dr. Brian Fisher
Simon Fraser University,
Vancouver Institute of Visual Analytics
Tuesday, January 29
3:30 to 4:30 pm
Duffy 202
(the new science video-conferencing room
About the Series:
The Coast-to-Coast Seminar Series is a Canada-wide seminar series, presented every second Tuesday via Access Grid video-conferencing technology. The session theme for the spring 2013 is 鈥淔rom data to knowledge to action". Please send an email to ag-ofm@westgrid.ca if you would like more information.
February 6 at 7 pm
UPEI Main Building Faculty Lounge
Please join the PEI History of Medicine Society for two fascinating talks on Canadian medical history in the nineteenth century. Our two speakers for the evening are Lisa Chilton ("Sex Scandals, Sectarianism, and Skulduggery on the Ward: Hospital Life in Mid-nineteenth-century Quebec City") and Genevieve MacDonald (鈥淪hun Not the Struggle: Cicely Jane Georgiana Fane Pope, 1862-1938"). All are welcome! For more information about the Society, please contact Shannon Murray (smurray@upei.ca), James Moran (jmoran@upei.ca), or Lamont Sweet (lesweet@ihis.org).
The deadline for Biosafety Protocol Submission--new, renewal, or
amendments--is Friday, February 1.
Ensure you always download the current forms from
and use Adobe Reader to complete forms.
- Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month.
For more information, please contact Lisa MacDougall at 620-5104.
Lisa MacDougall
Research Services
小黄书视频
(902) 620-5104
Academic Supports & Programs, January 29, 12:15-1:00 pm
Can't make the open house event (January 31, 11.30 am-12.30 pm)?
Treena Smith, manager of Webster Academic Services,
and Webster Academic staff will discuss the resources available
for students through the Department of Student Affairs.
This is an opportunity to find out what academic services are available for you and
your students!
Student Affairs Open House - January 31, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Please come and join the Student Affairs team for an open house on January
31 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
The Student Affairs department is a combination of Webster Academic Services
and Student Services creating this new dynamic integrated department.
Come see the new space and find out about all the new initiatives,
programs, and services offered by your Student Affairs team.
Light refreshments and sweets will be provided.
Academic Supports & Programs, January 29, 12:15-1:00 pm
Can't make the open house event (January 31, 11.30 am-12.30 pm)?
Treena Smith, manager of Webster Academic Services,
and Webster Academic staff will discuss the resources available
for students through the Department of Student Affairs.
This is an opportunity to find out what academic services are available for you and
your students!
Student Affairs Open House - January 31, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Please come and join the Student Affairs team for an open house on January
31 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
The Student Affairs department is a combination of Webster Academic Services
and Student Services creating this new dynamic integrated department.
Come see the new space and find out about all the new initiatives,
programs, and services offered by your Student Affairs team.
Light refreshments and sweets will be provided.
February 6 at 7 pm
UPEI Main Building Faculty Lounge
Please join the PEI History of Medicine Society for two fascinating talks on Canadian medical history in the nineteenth century. Our two speakers for the evening are Lisa Chilton ("Sex Scandals, Sectarianism, and Skulduggery on the Ward: Hospital Life in Mid-nineteenth-century Quebec City") and Genevieve MacDonald (鈥淪hun Not the Struggle: Cicely Jane Georgiana Fane Pope, 1862-1938"). All are welcome! For more information about the Society, please contact Shannon Murray (smurray@upei.ca), James Moran (jmoran@upei.ca), or Lamont Sweet (lesweet@ihis.org).
The deadline for Biosafety Protocol Submission--new, renewal, or
amendments--is Friday, February 1.
Ensure you always download the current forms from
and use Adobe Reader to complete forms.
- Submit one copy of original protocol with signatures to 200 Kelley Memorial Building
Those protocols received after the deadline will be reviewed the following month.
For more information, please contact Lisa MacDougall at 620-5104.
Lisa MacDougall
Research Services
小黄书视频
(902) 620-5104
Academic Supports & Programs, January 29, 12:15-1:00 pm
Can't make the open house event (January 31, 11.30 am-12.30 pm)?
Treena Smith, manager of Webster Academic Services,
and Webster Academic staff will discuss the resources available
for students through the Department of Student Affairs.
This is an opportunity to find out what academic services are available for you and
your students!
