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Dining Hall Offering Expanded Food Service The Wanda Wyatt Dining Program is now available to the UPEI/AVC campus community from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (weekends/holidays). Meal Plan programs are available at the Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall food service location using your UPEI Campus Card. The retail access dollars can be used at both the AVC Cafe and the Courtyard Cafe in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. In order to access your meal plan, you must first have the plan activated by visiting the

Energy Awareness Campaign Kicks Off At UPEI

The chair of the UPEI Energy to were water usage and electrici- Awareness Campaign is elated by the ty.

results of the program launch which Greg Clayton, director of facilities took place at the Student Centre last management for the university, Wednesday. said this advice is information that Anna Sawicki said she was _ can be used by students, staff and impressed by the number of people faculty to conserve energy and who turned out to speak about the cap utility costs at home. importance of energy awareness and "If you change habits at one loca- environmental sustainability. She tion, you will be more likely to was even more pleased students, staff use it some where else," he said. and faculty at UPEI took the chance Clayton explained performing

to be enlightened about the issues small tasks like turning off unused which are gaining more attention due _ lights,

Kimberley Johnston Reporter

the next year," she said. The goal of the campaign is to reduce energy use by eight per- cent over the next year. Clayton said the maintenance department is setting a good example by only installing retro-fit lighting into the _ new additions and expansions on campus. The new residence will also be heated and cooled using geothermal technology (ground

: : as The university spent a | Water) which is better for the te he eee : Pier resources and ever-rising sciitio total of $3 million last environment and less costly. with your UPEI Campus Card. For | "! do think that the launch went well check- | 7°47 0” sama a oe ocala “OU hasi but more than that, we hadalotofthe ing a! ls ‘ . nied

rmation on purchasing your in such an undertaking.

campus community come through the Student Centre concourse and stop at

vehicle tire pressure and installing efficient lights can drastically

meal plan please contact Jonathan

"We're trying to look at all the Oliver at RFCS — Bernardine Hall

new areas to make UPEI a green-

at 566-0870 of anal several booths. Many of those people _ reduce energy use and costs; even er, more efficient campus," he joliver@upei.ca ° who set up booths commented on the more so when everyone partici- caplnined "You're caving money Safe Talk Pee NES good $a. 26 ig of people _pates. plus you're saving the environ-

stopping by." Sawicki said the main issue in this initiative was to spread awareness to the campus community about differ- ent things that can be done to con- serve energy in university operations and limit the costs of utilities. The university spent a total of $3 million

Sawicki echoed his comments, stating this initiative will require the efforts of all students, staff and faculty.

"It's quite a large undertaking. To be done right, we have to involve everyone, It has to be a team effort. Ultimately, the success of

ment."

Speakers at the Energy Awareness Program launch included Minister Jamie Ballem, who holds the environment, energy and forestry portfolio as well as Maritime Electric Vice President of Operations Jim Gaudet. UPEI

There is a new program that the Student Union is starting up. It's called Safe Talk. The concept is rather simple, the Student Union will fundraise and purchase walkie-talkies. These walkie- talkies will be available for UPEI students to sign out when they are

: last year on heat and electricity bills. the campaign will depend on the ‘ t ; President Wade MacLauchl Security wil be onthe other | She dded the main areas she wanted number of people who participate imparted afew words as wel walle allie 26 they san have _ to draw attention in reducing energy consumption Ada Sawicki. direct gontact with security at all levels and contribute to a healthier

times. The Safe Talk program is to give anyone who might be walking alone the comfort of knowing that someone is close by. Student Safety is a National concern and Something that is being dealt with by many schools across the coun- tty. The Safe Talk program will be Starting up shortly, if you have any {uestions or concerns, please feel ftee to contact SU Executive VP Mark O'Halloran at 566-0648 or

Writing Place at the Right Times The Writing Centre has extended their hours in order to help out stu- dents in a pinch. The revamped hours are Sunday through Thursday, 3-7 p.m. in the Pit (by the Math Help Centre) and

| Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. in the Teaching and Learning Centre Room 122. To make an appointment call 628-4320 or try

| drop in. Students should bring their

assignment sheets with them.

environment - students, staff, fac- ulty and visitors to the university." People who would like to partici- pate in this effort can start by fill- ing out a survey online. Sawicki said the feedback from the 15- minute surveys will help shape activities planned by the commit- tee. And yes, survey respondents can win energy-efficient prizes. "The committee wants to build on the responses we get from submit- ted surveys and develop a detailed program of activities throughout

For more information about ener- gy awareness or to fill out the sur- vey, g0 to www.upei.ca/ener- gyawareness.