Campus Notices
Practical Person-Centred Strategies: Working with Individuals with Dementia
April 24 & 25 - Charlottetown
May 23 & 24 - Summerside
This two-day, interactive, hands-on workshop will enable participants to:
鈥 have a greater understanding of dementia
鈥 explain the stages of dementia
鈥 use practical interventions for various dementia-related behaviours
鈥 use practical strategies for navigation of activities of daily living
鈥 clarify assumptions and dispel myths
鈥 explain what is 鈥渘ormal鈥 aging vs dementia
鈥 experience what it is like to live with dementia
鈥 help with understanding caregiver stress and how to get support
Course fee:
$549 + HST
A special fee of $275 + HST is available to family care-givers of
individuals with dementia and seniors (60 years of age and over).
A limited number of seats are available at this rate.
Bob Deziel, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar
entitled "The effects of ischemic lesions in the prefrontal cortex on
cognition in the rat" on Tuesday, April 9 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture
Theatre "C".
Everyone is welcome.
The 秀色短视频 Music Society would like to invite anyone who knows Dr. Countryman
to join the music department in celebrating her years at 秀色短视频 with a
retirement party. Details are as follows:
What: Dr. June Countryman's Retirement Party
Where: The Pourhouse (Upstairs at The Old Triangle)
When: Friday, April 5, 2013 from 7:00-12:00 pm
Anyone who has been influenced by Dr. Countryman is invited to come
celebrate her years at 秀色短视频 and wish her well in her retirement.
Susan Karel Stensch
Administrative Assistant & Audition Coordinator
Music Department
566-0507
Practical Person-Centred Strategies: Working with Individuals with Dementia
April 24 & 25 - Charlottetown
May 23 & 24 - Summerside
This two-day, interactive, hands-on workshop will enable participants to:
鈥 have a greater understanding of dementia
鈥 explain the stages of dementia
鈥 use practical interventions for various dementia-related behaviours
鈥 use practical strategies for navigation of activities of daily living
鈥 clarify assumptions and dispel myths
鈥 explain what is 鈥渘ormal鈥 aging vs dementia
鈥 experience what it is like to live with dementia
鈥 help with understanding caregiver stress and how to get support
Course fee:
$549 + HST
A special fee of $275 + HST is available to family care-givers of
individuals with dementia and seniors (60 years of age and over).
A limited number of seats are available at this rate.
Bob Deziel, Department of Biomedical Sciences will give a seminar
entitled "The effects of ischemic lesions in the prefrontal cortex on
cognition in the rat" on Tuesday, April 9 at 1:30 pm in AVC, Lecture
Theatre "C".
Everyone is welcome.
Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre
- Closing at 3:00 pm Friday, April 5 for the summer. It will reopen in early September
AVC Cafeteria
Hours stay the same 8:00 am鈥3:00 pm
Samuel's in the Robertson Library
- April 8-April 19: 8:00 am鈥9:00 pm
- Saturday, April 13: 10:00 am鈥6:00 pm
- April 21鈥揂ugust 23: Hours will be advertised at a later date.
Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall
- Monday to Friday: 700 am-9:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday
- Continental Breakfast - 9:30-10:30 am
- Hot Meal Service - 10:30 am-9:00 pm
- Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall will closed for the academic year at 11:00 am on
Saturday, April 20. Summer hours of operation will be advertised at a later
date.
Thank you,
Angela MacKenzie
Chartwells Food Service Director
dineoncampus.ca/upei
Sister Sue is busy coordinating FREE chili for students on April 9 and 10
from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the 秀色短视频 Chaplaincy Centre.
This bi-annual initiative supports students during stressful times of the academic year.
Nortons Jewellers will be at the 秀色短视频 Bookstore today from 10:00 am鈥4:00 pm with samples of grad rings. Stop by and place your order today!
Kevin Rogers
秀色短视频 Bookstore Manager
902-566-0380
kerogers@upei.ca
The second annual 秀色短视频 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鈥檚 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 鈥業slands of Medicine鈥: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chilo茅
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鈥擱oom 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.
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.
SchoolDude Update鈥擱oom 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.
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 秀色短视频 Bookstore today from 10:00 am鈥4:00 pm with samples of grad rings. Stop by and place your order today!
Kevin Rogers
秀色短视频 Bookstore Manager
902-566-0380
kerogers@upei.ca
The second annual 秀色短视频 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鈥檚 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 鈥業slands of Medicine鈥: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chilo茅
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 秀色短视频 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鈥檚 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 鈥業slands of Medicine鈥: Balancing Medical Pluralism on La Isla De Chilo茅
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鈥擱oom 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.
Thank you,
Kathy MacKenzie