In this newsletter:

• Reminder:  Fall Grade Entry Deadline is Approaching
• Master of Education Thesis Defense – 16-Dec-2013
• Award and Donor Recognition
• Holiday Donations for Family in Need
• Campus Celebration for Miles
• Door Decorating Challenge
• Goddesses for Good Event – 04-Dec-2013
• Positions
• Conferences/Call for Papers

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REMINDER:  FALL GRADE ENTRY DEADLINE IS APPROACHING

Just a reminder that the deadline for entering grades is 18-Dec-2013 at noon.  Please ensure you have entered grades for all your classes prior to this time.

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AWARD AND DONOR RECOGNITION

Please join us to celebrate the end of the semester and recognize the achievements of our BEd student award winners at 2:30pm on 13-Dec-2013 in the Don and Marian MacDougall Hall Theatre, Room 242.  A short reception will follow.  Please see the attached invitation.  We hope that you can can join us.

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HOLIDAY DONATIONS FOR FAMILY IN NEED

As has been tradition in our faculty for the past few years, we will be raising money for a UPEI family in need again this Christmas.  If you would like to contribute to making the financial pressures of Christmas a wee bit easier for this student’s family (a full-time student and single parent of a small child), please drop by the Admin Office (MH 402)  where a jar has been set up for collection.

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CAMPUS CELEBRATION OF MILES

As you know, Miles has taken a promotion at Bishop’s University.  As you also know, Miles has been a beacon of hope, strength and levity for us all as Graduate Coordinator, Dean, colleague, and friend.

You are invited to a campus event to help celebrate Miles’ successes at UPEI as he takes the next step on his journey.

DATE:   December 11, 2013
TIME:   2:00pm – 4:00pm
LOCATION:  Main Faculty Lounge

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DOOR DECORATING CHALLENGE

This year the faculty will again challenge other departments (if they choose to join in) in an office door (or cubicle) decorating contest.  Frankly, we lost the coveted Doro Knob Trophy to Advancement last year and we want it back 🙂

The challenge will take place between Wednesday, 04-Dec-2013 and Friday, December 13, 2013.

As in previous years a panel of esteemed judges will determine the winner.  As also in other years, we’re pretty much going to make up how this will work as we go along.

So, get your competitive holiday spirit on, and help us get the trophy back celebrate the holidays in a fun and festive way 🙂

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GODDESSES FOR GOOD EVENT – 04-DEC-2013

Goddesses for Good (G4G) Event This Wednesday December 4th- Tickets still available! You are INVITED!

On the evening of December 4, women from across PEI will come together at the Haviland Club in Charlottetown to raise funds for the QEH Neonatal Unit and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services (Anderson House). This will be the third time Alaina Roach O’Keefe has organized the event, which was started to help women and families in need.

It’s an evening of: Live music. Purse & Jewelry swaps. Treats. Chocolate. Silent Auction. Wine. Fabulous PEI Goddesses.

Tickets are $30, or $35 at the door. Contact Alaina @ alainaroach@hotmail.com to arrange a ticket.

Press release: http://peibwa.org/local-goddesses-gather-to-raise-funds-for-qeh-neonatal-unit-and-anderson-house/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/631160330256272/?ref=br_tf

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POSITIONS

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA – DEAN OF EDUCATION

The University of Regina seeks an accomplished and visionary individual to lead their Faculty of Education.  Details of this position can be found in the attached job posting.

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE TRACK, ARTS EDUCATION (DANCE EDUCATION)

The Faculty of Education at the University of Regina seeks  an individual who can contribute to the Arts Education Program, with a focus in Dance Education.  Details can be found in the attached job posting.  Application deadline is 15-Jan-2014.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF EDUCATION – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENTURE TRACK, MULTIDISCIPLINARY LEADERSHIP AND BEd (K-12)

The University of Northern British Columbia, in conjunction with the School of Education, seeks doctoral level candidates in the fields of Masters Multidisciplinary Leadership and Bachelor of Education (K to 12) for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2014 or July 1, 2014. Details of the position can be found in the attached job posting.

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CONFERENCES/CALL FOR PAPERS

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (IETC 2014)

The International Educational Technology Conference (IETC 2014)takes place in Chicago September 2-5, 2014.  IETC 2014 seeks a diverse and comprehensive program covering all areas of educational technology. The program includes a wide range of activities designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise, experience, and resources with colleagues. These include keynote and invited talks, full and brief paper presentations, panels and round table discussion sessions.   We would like to invite you to share your experience and your papers with academicians, teachers and professionals. For details, please see their website.  Deadline for abstracts is 05-July-2014.

19th ANNUAL VALUES AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (SEPT 2014)

The 19th Annual Values and Leadership Conference (Towards Transformational Leadership: Values and Ethics for Educational Advancement and Sustainability) takes place September 18-20, 2014 at Deerhurst Resort, in Huntsville Ontario.  Detailed information on the program and presenters, as well as information on how to submit conference paper and poster proposals can be found on their website.