Campus Notices
A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island鈥檚 healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI鈥檚 Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions.
Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI鈥檚 Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll鈥檚 talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.
Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the 69传媒. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of Nursing, will lead a discussion entitled 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 get married to be a single mother鈥�, featuring stories of Prince Edward Island women whose husbands work in western Canada.
The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada鈥檚 national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.
UPEI鈥檚 new School of Engineering is in the process of searching for its first Associate Dean who will be the academic, administrative, and community leader of the School. Two candidates have been short-listed and have been invited to campus for a public presentation and final interview process. The public presentations will give each candidate the opportunity to express their views to the campus community on 鈥淭he Role of the Associate Dean in Leading the New School of Engineering at UPEI.鈥� These presentations are scheduled as follows:
Dr. Nicholas Krouglicof, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Thursday, October 2, 2014, 10:30-11:45 am, AVC Lecture Theatre A
Dr. Amarjeet Bassi, Western University
Friday, October 17, 2014, 10:45 am-12:00pm, McDougall Hall, Room 243
Everyone is encouraged to attend.
To get ready for Dr. Terry Anderson's talk next Friday, October 10, we have posted several of his key articles, as well as the link to his recent book "Teaching Crowds: Learning and social media," in the following spaces: Moodle Course: and 69传媒Projects Blog:
Please take a look and share your thoughts on teaching and learning in online spaces. If you haven't already, please express your interest in attending Dr. Anderson's talk here: .
For further questions, contact Sundi Richard slrichard@upei.ca at the Office of Skills Development and Learning.
A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island鈥檚 healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI鈥檚 Don and Marion McDougall Hall.
Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions.
Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI鈥檚 Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll鈥檚 talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.
Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the 69传媒. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of Nursing, will lead a discussion entitled 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 get married to be a single mother鈥�, featuring stories of Prince Edward Island women whose husbands work in western Canada.
The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada鈥檚 national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.
UPEI鈥檚 new School of Engineering is in the process of searching for its first Associate Dean who will be the academic, administrative, and community leader of the School. Two candidates have been short-listed and have been invited to campus for a public presentation and final interview process. The public presentations will give each candidate the opportunity to express their views to the campus community on 鈥淭he Role of the Associate Dean in Leading the New School of Engineering at UPEI.鈥� These presentations are scheduled as follows:
Dr. Nicholas Krouglicof, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Thursday, October 2, 2014, 10:30-11:45 am, AVC Lecture Theatre A
Dr. Amarjeet Bassi, Western University
Friday, October 17, 2014, 10:45 am-12:00pm, McDougall Hall, Room 243
Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Join the International Relations Office, and the Chinese Knot Club for the first International Coffee House of the 2014-15 year. Enjoy free entertainment, games, BBQ, snacks, and coffee on Friday, October 3 from 5:30-9:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. This event is sponsored by the Chinese Knot Club.
Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the 69传媒. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of nursing, will lead a discussion entitled 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 get married to be a single mother,鈥� stories of Prince Edward Island women whose spouses work in western Canada.
The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada鈥檚 national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.
For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca
To get ready for Dr. Terry Anderson's talk next Friday, October 10, we have posted several of his key articles, as well as the link to his recent book "Teaching Crowds: Learning and social media," in the following spaces: Moodle Course: and 69传媒Projects Blog:
Please take a look and share your thoughts on teaching and learning in online spaces. If you haven't already, please express your interest in attending Dr. Anderson's talk here: .
For further questions, contact Sundi Richard slrichard@upei.ca at the Office of Skills Development and Learning.
Please join us to consider the welfare of farmed mink, with reference to the new NFACC Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Mink 2013. Speakers will include Dr. Georgia Mason, Canada Research Chair in Animal Welfare and Mr. Kirk Rankin, Canada Mink Breeders Association; Chair, Farmed Mink Code Development Committee.
On Friday, October 3, 7:00-8:30 pm, AVC Lecture Theatre A, Dr. Mason will present "Mink farming: Myths and realities." All are welcome to attend. Registration is required for Saturday, October 4. See full program and registration information at awc.upei.ca/mink-welfare-conference-october-2014
Join the 69传媒Student Union's Iranian Society on Saturday, October 4 at 6:30 pm for Mehregan or Jashn-e Mehr (Mehr Festival)鈥攁 Zoroastrian and Persian (Iranian) festival to honour the Yazata of "Mehr," which is responsible for friendship, affection, and love. It is also widely referred to as Persian Festival of Autumn. There will be music, games, and more! Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door (upon availability). To purchase tickets, please contact iraniansociety@upeisu.ca
For more information on the event, please contact Siavash Samei, President, at ssamei@upei.ca
The 69传媒Panthers are seeking faculty, staff, students, and alumni interested in singing the National Anthem at Panther home games. For more information, please contact Ron Annear at (902) 566-0991 or annear@upei.ca
The 69传媒Panthers are seeking faculty, staff, students, and alumni interested in singing the National Anthem at Panther home games. For more information, please contact Ron Annear at (902) 566-0991 or annear@upei.ca
Join the International Relations Office, and the Chinese Knot Club for the first International Coffee House of the 2014-15 year. Enjoy free entertainment, games, BBQ, snacks, and coffee on Friday, October 3 from 5:30-9:30 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. This event is sponsored by the Chinese Knot Club.
To get ready for Dr. Terry Anderson's talk next Friday, October 10, we have posted several of his key articles, as well as the link to his recent book "Teaching Crowds: Learning and social media," in the following spaces: Moodle Course: and 69传媒Projects Blog:
Please take a look and share your thoughts on teaching and learning in online spaces. If you haven't already, please express your interest in attending Dr. Anderson's talk here: .
For further questions, contact Sundi Richard slrichard@upei.ca at the Office of Skills Development and Learning.
Please join us to consider the welfare of farmed mink, with reference to the new NFACC Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Mink 2013. Speakers will include Dr. Georgia Mason, Canada Research Chair in Animal Welfare and Mr. Kirk Rankin, Canada Mink Breeders Association; Chair, Farmed Mink Code Development Committee.
On Friday, October 3, 7:00-8:30 pm, AVC Lecture Theatre A, Dr. Mason will present "Mink farming: Myths and realities." All are welcome to attend. Registration is required for Saturday, October 4. See full program and registration information at awc.upei.ca/mink-welfare-conference-october-2014
Join the 69传媒Student Union's Iranian Society on Saturday, October 4 at 6:30 pm for Mehregan or Jashn-e Mehr (Mehr Festival)鈥攁 Zoroastrian and Persian (Iranian) festival to honour the Yazata of "Mehr," which is responsible for friendship, affection, and love. It is also widely referred to as Persian Festival of Autumn. There will be music, games, and more! Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door (upon availability). To purchase tickets, please contact iraniansociety@upeisu.ca
For more information on the event, please contact Siavash Samei, President, at ssamei@upei.ca
Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the 69传媒. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of nursing, will lead a discussion entitled 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 get married to be a single mother,鈥� stories of Prince Edward Island women whose spouses work in western Canada.
The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada鈥檚 national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.
For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca
The Celebration of Student Success (formerly Deans鈥� Honours Night) for the Faculties of Arts and Science will be held on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. At this prestigious event, arts and science students who are on the Dean鈥檚 List for the 2013-14 academic year, will be presented with a certificate recognizing their accomplishments. 69传媒faculty and staff are encouraged to attend as we celebrate our first-class standing students. Student awards, with the exception of the Haines Academic Award of Merit, will be presented at another time.
