Introducing 17勛圖s first francophone writer-in-residence Dominic Langlois
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The 17勛圖 Department of Modern Languages is proud to welcome its first ever French Writer-in-Residence Dominic Langlois, poet and young-adult novelist. He will lead a writing workshop on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00 pm (in 17勛圖 Dawson Lounge, SDMB 520), and give a public reading on Thursday, September 27 at 7:30 pm (in the 17勛圖 Faculty Lounge, SDMB 201). He will also meet with Dr. Sanda Badescus and Dr. Scott Lees students to discuss various topics related to poetry and the use of slang in French.
Raised in Qu矇bec City, Langlois has been living in the Maritimes for more than 20 years where he is involved in the cultural and artistic scene. Published by Les ditions Perce-Neige, his poetry includes Mener du train (2010), La rue en eaux troubles (2012) and Les sentiments barbares (2016). He is also well known in New Brunswick and in Ontario for his young-adult novel published by Bouton dor Acadie, Le Tr矇sor de Memramcook (2014), for which he was a finalist in the Ontario Library Associations prize Tamarac and in the Childrens Choice Book Award Hackmatack. He has also published poems in Ancrages and contributed to the Franco-Ontarian journal Liaisons.
His public workshop on Saturday, September 22 will examine how city streets, their noise, smells, landscape, and sidewalks can open up the imagination and be a source of inspiration. He will also team up with 17勛圖 Professor Carlo Lavoie as writing coach for any participant aged between 15 and 25 interested in submitting texts in French (poetry or short stories) to the 2019 Prix Volet Jeunesse Richelieu of the Antonine-Maillet-Acadie-Vie Book Award.
The workshop is free but participants should register by emailing Dr. Lavoie at clavoie@upei.ca. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
The public reading on Thursday September 27 will feature poetry from his three books and some unpublished poems. An open mic will also invite the audience to share their favorite poems, either written by themselves or by others. Admission is free.
Dominic Langlois visit and the 17勛圖 French Writer-in-Residency program are sponsored by the 17勛圖 Department of Modern Languages, the Dean of Arts, the Dean of Education, the Vice-President Academic/Research, with generous support from Arts NB.
The 17勛圖 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutionsPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstans University17勛圖 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17勛圖 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
LUniversit矇 de lle-du-Prince-douard pr矇sente son premier auteur en r矇sidence francophone, Dominic Langlois
Le po癡te et auteur de litt矇rature de jeunesse animera un atelier d矇criture public, une soir矇e de po矇sie et des ateliers d矇criture pour les 矇tudiants du Programme de fran癟ais de 17勛圖 en septembre
Le D矇partement de langues modernes de 17勛圖 est fier daccueillir son premier auteur en r矇sidence francophone, Dominic Langlois, po癡te et auteur de litt矇rature jeunesse. Il animera un atelier d矇criture ouvert au public le samedi 22 septembre 13h (Salon Dawson de 17勛圖, SDMB 520) ainsi quune soir矇e de po矇sie le jeudi 27 septembre 19h30 (Salon des professeurs de 17勛圖, SDMB 201). Il rencontrera aussi les 矇tudiantes et les 矇tudiants de la professeure Sanda Badescu et du professeur Scott Lee pour aborder diff矇rents aspects li矇s l矇criture de la po矇sie et lutilisation de la langue parl矇e.
N矇 Qu矇bec, Langlois vit dans les provinces maritimes depuis maintenant plus de 20 ans et est un membre tr癡s actif de la sc癡ne artistique et culturelle. Publi矇s aux ditions Perce-Neige, ses recueils de po癡mes incluent Mener du train (2010), La rue en eaux troubles (2012) and Les sentiments barbares (2016). Il est aussi bien connu au Nouveau-Brunswick et en Ontario pour son roman jeunesse publi矇 par les 矇ditions Bouton dor Acadie, Le Tr矇sor de Memramcook (2014), pour lequel il a 矇t矇 finaliste au Prix Tamarac de lAssociation des biblioth癡ques de lOntario ainsi que pour le Prix litt矇raire Le Choix des Jeunes Hackmatack. Il publie aussi des po癡mes dans la revue Ancrages et a activement collabor矇 la d矇funte revue franco-ontarienne Liaisons.
Dans son atelier d矇criture public (le samedi 22 septembre, 13h), il propose dutiliser les rues de la ville, leurs bruits, les odeurs, leurs paysages, leur trottoirs comme source dinspiration servant d矇veil limagination. Il propose aussi pour cet atelier de venir en aide tout participant 璽g矇 entre 15 et 25 ans qui voudrait soumettre ses textes (po矇sie ou nouvelles) au Prix Volet Jeunesse du Prix litt矇raire Antonine-Maillet-Acadie 2019 en faisant le suivi du processus d矇criture en compagnie du professeur Carlo Lavoie jusqu la remise des textes en d矇cembre.
Cet atelier d矇criture est gratuit mais les participants doivent sinscrire lavance en contactant le professeur Carlo Lavoie par courriel clavoie@upei.ca. Des rafraichissements et une l矇g癡re collation seront servis.
La soir矇e de po矇sie (le jeudi 27 septembre, 19h30) mettra en vedette des po癡mes tir矇s de ses trois recueils ainsi que des po癡mes in矇dits. Nous invitons 矇galement les membres de lauditoire nous faire la lecture de po癡mes quils ont eux-m礙mes 矇crits ou de po癡mes de leurs auteurs pr矇f矇r矇s. Lentr矇e est gratuite.
La visite de Dominic Langlois et le programme dauteur en r矇sidence francophone de 17勛圖 sont rendus possibles gr璽ce la contribution du D矇partement de langues modernes, du Bureau du Doyen de la Facult矇 des arts, du Bureau du Doyen de la Facult矇 d矇ducation, du Bureau du Vice-Pr矇sident lenseignement et la recherche de 17勛圖 ainsi qu la participation financi癡re de Arts NB.
17勛圖 hosts discussion with researchers from 12 islands on challenges, opportunities, and similarities
17勛圖s Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability hosted a weekend of meetings with representatives and researchers from a dozen islands around the world. This unprecedented gathering of scholars in the field of Island Studies is made possible by a partnership development grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The project will build relationships between researchers and will fund up to twelve graduate students.
The Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chairs in Island Studies and Sustainability are to be commended for organizing this very important initiative, which will bring together representatives of small island states to develop strategies to address their unique issues regarding sustainability and sovereignty, said Dr. Robert Gilmour, 17勛圖s Vice-President Academic and Research.
Island jurisdictions are often viewed as vulnerable, poverty-stricken, and destitute, but research shows many of these islands are better described as innovative and entrepreneurial. This meeting brought together six representatives of small island states (Iceland, New Zealand, Mauritius, Palau, Cyprus, St. Lucia, and Grenada) and six representatives from non-sovereign, sub-national island jurisdictions (Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, La R矇union, Lesbos, Guam, and Tobago). These groups will compare experiences, to see whether statehood is a boon or hindrance when implementing sustainable practices in social-political, cultural-artistic, economic, and environmental areas.
Take an islands ability to respond to a natural crisis, such as a hurricane, said Dr. James Randall, co-holder of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability. If that island is a sub-national jurisdiction, is it a benefit to know the larger government will be there to help them respond, or will an independent island state be better equipped to determine what is needed and implement that plan.
The project will develop a set of measures of sustainability and sovereignty by undertaking household and focus group surveys using comparisons of six pairs of islands. The Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability will coordinate these activities, bringing together island researchers and solving issues using a local-to-global integrated approach.
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and research training in the humanities and social sciences. By focusing on developing , generating and forging across campuses and communities, SSHRC strategically supports world-leading initiatives that reflect a commitment to ensuring a better future for Canada and the world.
The 17勛圖 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutionsPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstans University17勛圖 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17勛圖 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
17勛圖 announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, September 10-16
Every week, 17勛圖 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Emma Moore and Nick Robertson, the 17勛圖 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 10-16.
Emma Moore is a fourth-year science major from Charlottetown and a member of the 17勛圖 Cross-Country team. Moore finished 20th of 68 runners in the 5 km race at the inaugural 17勛圖 Cross-Country Invitational meet at Victoria Park in Charlottetown. Emma had a great summer of training, and she had her best finish ever as a Panther, said coach Colin MacAdam. Great running by Emma and the rest of the Panthers.
Nick Robertson is a first-year science student from Charlottetown and another member of the Panther cross-country team. Robertson kicked off his university sport career this weekend with an impressive 13th place finish out of 57 runners at the 17勛圖 invitational meet. We expected Nick to be an impact athlete for our program, and he certainly showed that he has the ability to run with the elite runners in the AUS, said MacAdam.
Go Panthers Go!
Kinesiology students seeking participants for exercise-training program
Students from 17勛圖s Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a six-week exercise-training program. Students will create personalized exercise-training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.
Participants must be between 30 and 65 years of age. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm from the week of October 1 to the week of November 12. Volunteers will receive a fitness test the first and last week of the program, separated by four weeks of supervised aerobic and strength training.
All exercise will take place in the Kinesiology Teaching Lab in 17勛圖s Steel Building. Parking is free. No previous experience is necessary.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Dr. Travis Saunders, trsaunders@upei.ca, 902-566-0641.
The 17勛圖 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutionsPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstans University17勛圖 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17勛圖 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island
Panthers at Home, September 2123
The 17勛圖 Womens and Mens Hockey teams both see pre-season action this weekend at home. The women take on Saint Marys University on Friday evening at 7:00 pm. They lace up their skates again Saturday at 2:00 pm for an exhibition game against the University of New Brunswick. The men wrap up the weekend with a game against the Dalhousie Tigers Saturday evening at 7:00 pm.
The players are looking forward to this weekends home exhibition games, said Bruce Donaldson, head coach of the 17勛圖 Womens Hockey team. We had a great game against SMU this past Sunday, so this will give us a chance to start to introduce line combinations and begin to experiment with our special-team play. We are especially pleased to be hosting UNB, as we welcome their team back into the AUS Conference.
Exhibition is an important piece of the growth through training camp, said Forbes MacPherson, head coach of the 17勛圖 Mens Hockey team. It gives the team a chance to work on many of the details of our game versus competition. It just gets us one step closer to regular season action!
These are your last chances to see the Panther hockey teams at home before the regular season starts next week. Its also a great time to pick up your season tickets!
Mens Hockey Season Package, Adult: $196; Youth (U18): $70; Children (3 & Under): free
Includes: Reserved seat, 15 home games, two exhibition games, two buddy passes, two ticket redemption nights, seat held for playoffs
Womens Hockey Season Package, $100
Includes: Reserved seat, 14 home games, five exhibition games, all AUS-playoff home games, U SPORTS Championship Tournament Ticket Package
U SPORTS Womens Hockey Championship Ticket Package, $50
Please note that all Mens Hockey, Womens Hockey, and U SPORTS Womens Hockey Championship tickets will only be sold through the Eastlink Centre Box Office. Contact the box office at 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, or call 902-629-6625, Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Also, this weekend you can renew or purchase your season packages at the MacLauchlan Arena Box Office during the following times:
Friday, September 21, 5:308:30 pm
Saturday, September 22, 12:308:30 pm
Dont forget, 17勛圖 students get in free to all regular season home games by showing their student ID card.
17勛圖 professors join celebration of David Helwig, September 25
Several members of 17勛圖s Department of English will be on hand to help celebrate Canadian poet, novelist, and essayist David Helwig. An Evening with David Helwig will be held Tuesday, September 25 at 7:30 pm in the Carriage House of Beaconsfield Historic House on the Charlottetown waterfront. The event is hosted by PEIs Poet Laureate, Deirdre Kessler, and the Bookmark.
To date, David Helwig has published close to fifty books and edited numerous others. He has written for television and radio, worked at the CBC, taught at Queens University, been Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island, and named to the Order of Canada. Yet, he remains little known.
David Helwig: Essays on His Works is the first book to gather new essays, an interview, and earlier materialby George Fetherling, Douglas Glover, D.G. Jones, Simon Lloyd, Tom Marshall, Rob McLennan, Shane Neilson, Ingrid Ruthig, Mark Sampson, and Lorraine M. Yorkin order to introduce and explore Helwigs body of work while documenting the broad range of his literary talents and accomplishments.
The editor of this edition, Ingrid Ruthig, writer, poet, visual artist, said, Within any literary community, there are those writers who simply go about the business of writingdiligent, dedicated, building a body of work without fanfare. They seem disinclined to court chatter and celebrity, to inflate image and ego, or to stake out a place centre-stage. David Helwig is one of those unassuming craftsmen. Since he first aspired to it more than six decades ago, he has been living the life of a writer.
17勛圖s Richard Lemm, Lee Ellen Pottie, and Deirdre Kessler, along with 20 Island poets and writers, will present an evening to celebrate David Helwig and his remarkable literary accomplishments. This event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend and meet a Prince Edward Island literary giant.
The 17勛圖 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutionsPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstans University17勛圖 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17勛圖 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
17勛圖s Dr. Greg Doran named a top teacher by AAU
The Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) announced the recipients of its region awards for excellence in teaching and education leadership. Among the honourees was Dr. Greg Doran, chair and associate professor of English at 17勛圖 and coordinator of 17勛圖s theatre studies program.
Dr. Doran received the 2018 AAU Distinguished Teaching Award recognizing outstanding teaching over a number of years. From the award citation:
Dr. Greg Doran has influenced and inspired countless students with his energy, enthusiasm, and passion. Anyone who knows him knows that what he believes about his work that his success as a teacher lies in the success of [his] students is precisely true. Despite the glowing comments his students make about him as a teacher, and even though a number of his students have gone on to prestigious theatre programs, Greg humbly disavows doing anything other than leading students in the right direction. But, of course, he does much more than that.
In Dr. Dorans fourteen years at 17勛圖, he has developed, revised, and taught an impressive number and range of courses in both the English and Theatre programs. As the sole member of the Theatre Studies Program, he is responsible for all theatre education at the university, and his excellent student productions are highlights of every academic year. And, as he himself says, his experience directing student actors has influenced his teaching as well: Just as no two actors can be directed the same way, he says, I try to find the best ways to encourage the success of students, which often means being very flexible and trying different approaches in the classroom. This flexibility is one of the qualities most often praised in his student evaluations.
I congratulate Dr. Doran on receiving this prestigious award, said President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. Greg is a wonderful example of what we strive to be as professors. His enthusiasm, passion, and creativity, along with his tireless commitment to improving learning for students, are to be commended. The entire 17勛圖 community is extremely proud to see him recognized in this deserving manner.
Congratulations, Dr. Doran!
The AAU () represents the 16 universities in Atlantic Canada and serves as an advocate for the important role Atlantic universities play in preparing future leaders of our communities, in path-breaking research and innovation and in contributing to the economic prosperity and quality of life of the Atlantic region.
The 17勛圖 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutionsPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstans University17勛圖 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17勛圖 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
17勛圖 announces the Panther Subway Athletes of the Week, September 1723
Every week, 17勛圖 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Sophie Carragher and Ignacio Sanchez, the 17勛圖 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 1723.
Sophie Carragher is a second-year kinesiology student from Stratford, PEI and a second-row flanker on the 17勛圖 Womens Rugby team. The Panthers beat Saint Marys University over the weekend in a 2512 game, where Carragher scored a try. Sophie had a strong game for us, said coach John LaBoyne. Her line-breaks and speed set the team up for further play down the field. Her try came off a very dominant Panther scrumSophie picked from her #8 position and dove over the line.
Ignacio Sanchez is a fourth-year business administration student from Cornwall, PEI and is captain of the 17勛圖 Mens Soccer team. The Panthers dropped a pair of games over the weekend to Cape Breton University and St. Francis Xavier University, but coach Lewis Page said Sanchez showed leadership on and off the field. Nacho Sanchez was excellent in both road games this weekend, said Page. His tireless running enabled him to contribute both on the attached and defense with a box-to-box performance.
Go Panthers Go!
Panthers at Home, Homecoming edition
Calling all 17勛圖 alumni! Its time to suit up in your finest 17勛圖 swag and come back to cheer on your Panthers for Homecoming 2018.
Get an early jump on the weekend with the annual 17勛圖 Mens Basketball Green & White Scrimmage. Get to know the newest Panthers by catching this inter-squad game Thursday evening at 6:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
We are very excited to kick off the 20182019 campaign, said coach Darrell Glenn. Six new Panthers join a team that made steady movement last year. We expect to defend better on the ball and shoot a much better percentage from the three-point linetwo areas that really hurt our young and inexperienced team last season.
Each Panther will be hungry as they compete for roster positions on the eve of their exhibition season. Admission is by donation.
Homecoming 2018 starts in earnest on the soccer pitch Friday evening, as both teams defend the home turf against the Universit矇 de Moncton. The women suit up at 5:00 pm.
We need to come out this weekend and step it up physically and mentally and finish our chances when they come along, said Graeme McDonald, coach of the 17勛圖 Womens Soccer team.
Stick around after the womens game, as the men take the field at 7:15 pm.
17勛圖 Mens Soccer is looking forward to hosting U de M, said coach Lewis Page. We have performed well in recent games and are looking to turn performance into points this weekend.
Friday is Alumni Night, with all alumni receiving free admission. The first 200 people through the gate will receive a special Panther gift. Come help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Panthers 1998 AUAA Championship Team and join us for a post-game social at Boston Pizza.
Friday evening also sees pre-season exhibition action for the 17勛圖 Womens Hockey team. The Panthers take on Mount Allison at 7:00 pm at MacLauchlan Arena.
We have performed well in recent games and are looking to turn performance into points this weekend, said coach Bruce Donaldson.
Alumni are also admitted to the womens hockey game for free. The first 30 fans in the arena will receive a special Panther gift.
The women hit the ice again Saturday evening at 7:00 pm with an exhibition match against the Dalhousie University Tigers. 17勛圖 alumni will receive free admission.
Sunday, 17勛圖 Soccer hosts the University of New Brunswick. The womens game starts at 1:00 pm on the 17勛圖 Artificial Turf Field. The mens game begins at 3:15 pm. All 17勛圖 alumni are admitted free.
Go Panthers Go!
Hon. Catherine Callbeck to be installed as 17勛圖s ninth Chancellor
The Honourable Catherine Callbeck will be installed as the ninth Chancellor of the 17勛圖 on Saturday, September 29. Dr. Callbeck is a retired business leader and senator, and former premier of the province of Prince Edward Island. The native of Central Bedeque, PEI, was unanimously elected to the volunteer position earlier this year by 17勛圖s Board of Governors.
As Chancellor, Callbeck will preside over the Universitys Convocation ceremonies each spring, conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
Callbeck has had a long and active involvement in business, politics, and charitable and public service groups at all levels, and has received many honours for her contributions.
She received her early education in Central Bedeque and Summerside, and went on to earn commerce and education degrees Mount Allison University and Dalhousie University respectively. After a period of teaching, Callbeck returned to PEI where she became involved with her familys businessCallbeck's Limited and Callbeck's Furniture.
She was the second woman ever elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and, from 1974-78, served as the first female Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Responsible for the Disabled, and Minister Responsible for Non-Status Indians. In 1978 she left politics and returned to her familys business.
In 1988, she re-entered politics, this time on the federal level. She was the first woman elected as the Member of Parliament for Malpeque, making her the second woman ever to be elected to the House of Commons from PEI. She returned to provincial politics in 1993 when she was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of PEI, and soon after, became the first woman in Canada to be elected as premier of a province. In 1997, she was called to the Senate of Canada where she served until her retirement in July 2014.
Callbeck was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2015 and Order of PEI in 2017 and holds honorary doctor of laws degrees from both Mount Allison University (1996) and the 17勛圖 (2015).
Callbeck replaces 17勛圖s eighth chancellor Dr. Don McDougall. She is the second woman to hold the post; Doris H. Anderson was 17勛圖s first female University Chancellor from 199296.
17勛圖s Chancellors and their installation dates
The Honourable Thane A. Campbell, CC, MA, LLD May 14, 1970
Gustave Gingras, CC, MD, FRSA, LLD, FRCP(c) May 12, 1974
David Macdonald Stewart, OC, CStJ, KLJ, FRSA, FHS(c), LLD, DBA October 1, 1982
The Honourable Gordon L. Bennett, OC, BSc, MSc, LLD, DCL March 9, 1985
Doris H. Anderson, CC, BA, LLD October 24, 1992
Norman Webster (chancellor emeritus), CM, BA, MA, DCL November 2, 1996
William (Bill) Andrew, DipEng, BEng March 6, 2005
Donald (Don) McDougall, BA, MBA, LLD March 30, 2014
The 17勛圖 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutionsPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstans University17勛圖 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17勛圖 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.