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The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) presented its 2015 Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award on Friday, October 2, to the trustees of the Christofor Foundation for their long-standing support of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at AVC.

This support goes back to 1994 when the Animal Welfare Unit was established at the College through the generosity of philanthropist Lady Beaverbrook. In 1993 Lady Beaverbrook expressed to the Atlantic Veterinary College her wish to help horses and dogs. That wish resulted in a grant of $125,000 from the Sir James Dunn Foundation to create the Animal Welfare Unit at AVC, now known as the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre (SJDAWC). Lady Beaverbrook died in late 1994, leaving the residue of her estate primarily for the benefit of domestic animals.

The SJDAWC has received consistent financial support and encouragement from the trustees of the Christofor Foundation (and the associated Sir James Dunn Foundation)鈥擬ichael and Cynthia Doyle, the late Dr. Tom Taylor, Esma Taylor, and Tom Taylor. In particular, the late Dr. Tom Taylor saw the value of creating and supporting a science-based centre dedicated to animal welfare.

Support from the Christofor and Sir James Dunn Foundations鈥攖otaling almost $5.9 million to June 2015鈥攈as provided secure funding that formed the basis of the Centre鈥檚 development. Since 1994, the Centre has met at least annually with the trustees and has presented proposals at intervals for renewed and expanded support.

The SJDAWC and AVC are grateful for the Christofor Foundation鈥檚 recent renewal of its support of the Centre with a commitment of $1.5 million over the next five years, including a new Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarship fund at $75,000 per year.

During the presentation, Dr. Greg Keefe, dean of AVC, thanked the Christofor Foundation and its trustees for their generous ongoing support.

鈥淥ver the past 29 years, the Atlantic Veterinary College has exceeded all expectations with respect to its education, research, and service programs,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t is with the support of donors such as the Christofor Foundation that our college is truly an Atlantic Canadian success story.鈥�

Over the past 21 years, through the SJDAWC, the Christofor and Sir James Dunn Foundations have supported 79 research projects that have practical implications to improve animal welfare, for a total commitment of $2.5 million, and 20 service projects with direct and immediate benefits to animals and teaching benefits for AVC students, totaling $1.4 million. This includes $1 million over ten years to establish a Chair in Animal Welfare at AVC, and support of AVC鈥檚 doctor of veterinary medicine students and graduate students through the Christofor Award in Animal Welfare and the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Graduate Scholarship fund. Twenty-nine graduate students have been supported partially or wholly by the foundations, and the research performed has resulted in at least 74 publications. The foundations have also supported the Centre鈥檚 student project fund, its annual Animal Welfare in Practice conference, and many other initiatives.

The presentation of the Green Hat Award followed 17吃瓜鈥檚 16th annual Recognition of Founders ceremony honouring the university鈥檚 five past-presidents, Dr. Ronald Baker, Dr. Peter Meincke. Dr. CWJ Eliot (posthumously), Dr. Elizabeth R. Epperly, and the Hon. Wade MacLauchlan, and the launch of its $50 million friend- and fundraising INSPIRE! CAMPAIGN.

The 17吃瓜 School of Sustainable Design Engineering (SDE) participated in the CIBC Run for the Cure on October 4, and did so in big way. Stephen Peters, a second-year SDE student, came in second in the men's competition with a time of 24 minutes in the 5K run. The School also took home the award for 鈥淧ost-Secondary Team Challenge鈥� and the team was recognized at the Closing Ceremony with a plaque.

The team included staff, faculty, and Year 3 and Year 2 students.

Associate Professor Amy Hsiao said, 鈥淚t was wonderful to be part of the community. We ran in honour of cancer health care professionals, moms, loved ones lost, and survivors, as well as engineering research and design focused on detection and treatment.鈥�

She added, 鈥淲e challenge other 17吃瓜 departments next year to join in for a great cause!鈥�

Overall, the event in PEI raised $109,666.35.

17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation and Development and Alumni Engagement invite all former 17吃瓜 rugby players and fans to 鈥淩ugby Alumni Day鈥� on Saturday, October 10. The alumni day for former rugby players is being held in conjunction with the 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Rugby game versus Acadia at 2:00 pm at MacAdam Field (17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place).

12 noon鈥�2 pm 鈥� Alumni and friends gather at The Wave to watch World Cup Rugby action on the big screen, gifts provided by

2:00鈥�4:00 pm 鈥� 17吃瓜 Women's Rugby match

4:00鈥�6:00 pm 鈥� 17吃瓜 Men's Rugby alumni match

6:00鈥�7:30 pm 鈥� Reception at The Wave

7:30鈥�10:00 pm 鈥� Dinner and awards at The Factory

The 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for the week of September 28-October 4 are Kelsie Collier, Women鈥檚 Soccer and Lorenzo Parker, Men鈥檚 Basketball. 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 17吃瓜 Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who:  Kelsie Collier, Women鈥檚 Soccer; Lorenzo Parker, Men鈥檚 Basketball

What: 17吃瓜 Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of September 28 鈥� October 4

Where: 17吃瓜

Why:  Collier, a fifth-year Kinesiology student from Stanhope, PEI, has been instrumental in the team鈥檚 recent turnaround. The decision to move Collier back from the striker position to full back has been a significant influence on the team's improved play the last two weeks. During this weekend's 1-0 win over Dal and 1-0 loss to SMU, Collier played strong and showed tremendous leadership on the pitch.

Parker, a fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from New Minas, NS, had a great weekend for the Panthers in the Eric Garland Tournament at UNB. Parker had 23 points and 7 rebounds in the teams 97-88 win over UNB Friday night, 30 points (career high) and 7 rebounds in the last second 97-95 loss versus Laval on Saturday, and 26 points and 8 rebounds in the 113-107 OT loss to SMU on Sunday. Parker was selected as a tournament All-Star.

About 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation

• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place and 17吃瓜 Turf
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

The 17吃瓜 honoured its five past presidents at its sixteenth annual Recognition of Founders ceremony today. The 2015 Founders are Dr. Ronald J. Baker, Dr. Peter P.M. Meincke, Dr. C.W.J. 鈥淲illie鈥� Eliot (posthumously), Dr. Elizabeth R. Epperly, and the Hon. H. Wade MacLauchlan.

鈥�17吃瓜's Recognition of Founders Ceremony is a time to come together as a community and celebrate those who have helped us establish who we are today,鈥� said President Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淚t is a fitting that all our past presidents be given this honour, together, as they represent collectively the foundation of our University.鈥�

Mr. Dana Kenny, president of the 17吃瓜 Student Union, presented the citations for each of the past presidents during the ceremony, while journalist Bruce Rainnie moderated the Presidents鈥� Panel: The Past Inspiring 17吃瓜鈥檚 Future. The public panel discussion featured each Founder presenting his or her views on how elements of 17吃瓜鈥檚 history, during their time as president, will shape the future of the University.

President emeritus and founding President Ron Baker, who was hired in 1969 at the age of 45 to take the reins of the newly established institution, commented, 鈥淎t 91, I feel too out-of-date and increasingly incompetent to say much about the future, though given all that has happened since my time, I firmly believe that it will be great.鈥�

鈥淭hank you to our past presidents Ron, Peter, Betsy, and Wade,鈥� added President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淵our words are inspiring and we will continue to strive to be the best for our students and to celebrate our accomplishments as a University, to carry on your legacy.鈥�

Following the panel discussion, 17吃瓜 unveiled plans for THE INSPIRE! CAMPAIGN, a $50 million friend- and fund-raising campaign that will support University priorities: engineering, veterinary medicine, athletics, and experiential and global learning. A one million dollar gift from the SDU Board of Governors was announced as the first major leadership gift.

The Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, which pays tribute to individuals who have made an exceptional impact on the Atlantic Veterinary College, was presented later in the day to the Cristofor Foundation.

About the Founders

Dr. Ronald J. Baker, President Emeritus, Founding President
Born in London, England, Ron Baker served with the Royal Air Force and trained in Manitoba. In 1947, he immigrated to Canada. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951 and a Master of Arts degree in 1953 from the University of British Columbia, both in English. From 1954 to 1956, he did graduate work in the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. Following a distinguished period as professor and administrator at UBC and Simon Fraser University, Ronald Baker came to 17吃瓜 in 1969 as our founding President and served until 1978.

Dr. Peter P.M. Meincke, President Emeritus
Peter Meincke was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. He graduated with the sword of honour from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1958, obtained a degree in Engineering Physics from Queen's University, Kingston, followed by a master's and PhD in Low Temperature Solid State Physics from the University of Toronto. He taught physics and was appointed Associate Dean for Science and subsequently Vice-Provost at the University of Toronto. He was appointed second President of the 17吃瓜 in 1978 and served in this role until 1985.

Dr. C.W.J. 鈥淲illie鈥� Eliot, President Emeritus
Born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan in 1928, Dr. C.W.J. 鈥淲illie鈥� Eliot had a prolific professional career as a classicist, especially in Greek history and archaeology. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Toronto, he attended the American School of Classical Studies in Athens from 1952 to 1957 where he did graduate research. A well-travelled classical scholar, Willie Eliot took up his duties as 17吃瓜鈥檚 third President in 1985, after a number of years at Mount Allison University, including several as Vice-President. He served as 17吃瓜 President until 1995.

Dr. Elizabeth R. Epperly, Past-President, Student Founder
Recognized as a student trailblazer and named as a Founder in 2006, Dr. Elizabeth Rollins Epperly came to 17吃瓜 from her Virginia home in 1969鈥擯EI's opening year. She was the University's very first enrollee on record.  Inspired by the writings of Lucy Maud Montgomery, her coming to the Island was the fulfillment of a dream. After graduating in 1973 with her Bachelor of Arts in English literature, she then proceeded to Dalhousie for her Masters degree in 1974 and eventually completed her Doctorate at the University of London in 1978. Dr. Epperly became 17吃瓜's fourth and first female President in 1995 and served until 1998.

The Honourable H. Wade MacLauchlan, President Emeritus
Wade MacLauchlan, born in Stanhope, is the only Islander to serve as 17吃瓜 president. A lawyer by training, he had a successful academic career at Dalhousie Law School, the University of New Brunswick and, particularly, as the fifth President of the 17吃瓜 from 1999 to 2011. His tenure as President is marked by tremendous enrolment, research, and core funding growth. With his advocacy for learning and practical skills in writing and diplomacy, Wade MacLauchlan is celebrated for his contributions to his province. He continued this tradition of public service when he was sworn in as Premier of Prince Edward Island earlier this year.

The 17吃瓜 officially launched its transformative friend- and fund-raising campaign today with some help from Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University Board of Governors. The INSPIRE! Campaign was unveiled with a focus on ensuring that 17吃瓜 achieves its vision and continues to build on an impressive legacy of accomplishment. A $1 million leadership gift on behalf of Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University Board of Governors was announced today as part of the campaign kick-off. The fund-raising campaign launch was part of the university鈥檚 annual Founders Day, which acknowledges people who have contributed in an exceptional way to 17吃瓜鈥檚 rich history and bright future. The INSPIRE! Campaign has a goal of $50 million.

Aimed at supporting a number of priorities that advance 17吃瓜鈥檚 ability to support students in achieving their full potential, The INSPIRE! Campaign will transform the 17吃瓜 student experience, expand programming, and showcase expertise. The INSPIRE! Campaign fund-raising priorities align with the 17吃瓜 strategic plan and include engineering, veterinary medicine, athletics, and experiential and global learning. While there is a strong focus on infrastructure for engineering and veterinary medicine, the campaign is very comprehensive with a strong focus on students in all its faculties and schools.

鈥淎t its heart, The INSPIRE! Campaign at the 17吃瓜 is about creating opportunities for people鈥攁nd especially for students.鈥� said President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淲ith leadership and support like that shown by Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University Board of Governors, 17吃瓜 will continue to evolve and deliver the exceptional learning experiences and opportunities that prepare our students for success.鈥�

鈥淪aint Dunstan鈥檚 University Board of Governors congratulates the 17吃瓜 on the inauguration of its INSPIRE! Campaign and wishes them success in accomplishing their ambitious and very worthwhile objectives.鈥� said Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University Board of Governors President Philip Macdonald. 鈥淲e are pleased to provide this leadership gift, which will contribute to enhanced educational opportunities and facilities for the students of 17吃瓜.鈥�

The community leadership for The INSPIRE! Campaign is being provided by Gordon MacKay. Gordon has held many roles in the University environment including student, varsity athlete, booster club participant, donor, and member of the Board of Governors. As chair of this important 17吃瓜 initiative, Gordon will work with his vice-chairs Mr. Blair MacLauchlan, Ms. Donna Hassard, Mr. Ray Keenan, Mr. John Horrelt, and, as well as an extended team of community-minded volunteers to advance the goals of the campaign.

鈥淭he success of 17吃瓜 and the achievements of its graduates contribute significantly to the social, economic, and cultural advancement of communities here at home and far beyond our shores.鈥� said Gordon MacKay, Chair of The INSPIRE! Campaign. 鈥淚 am delighted to serve as chair of The INSPIRE! Campaign in support of our important goals.鈥�

Although today marks the official launch of The INSPIRE! Campaign more than half of the $50 million target has been raised. The campaign effort is expected to continue until 2018. Those interested in learning more about The INSPIRE! Campaign can visit the campaign website at or email the Office of Development and Alumni Engagement at inspire@upei.ca

About 17吃瓜

Located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, the 17吃瓜 is proud of its long history of academic excellence, research innovation, community engagement, and service.

Consistently ranked as one of Canada's top primarily undergraduate universities, and home to a talented community of educators and researchers including six 3M Teaching Award Winners and 14 funded research chairs, 17吃瓜 offers a wide range of programs and degrees to 4,400 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students from over 60 countries.

17吃瓜 drives progress in our province, region, and world by fulfilling its educational mission and embracing opportunities to invest in the success of our students, University, and community.

About The INSPIRE Campaign!

THE INSPIRE! Campaign! is a friend and fund-raising program that will advance 17吃瓜鈥檚 outstanding ability to educate our students to fulfill critical roles here at home and around the globe.

Fund-raising priorities include engineering, experiential and global learning, athletics, and veterinary medicine. The campaign is focused on improving student experiences and outcomes through expanded academic programming, opportunities for international exposure and community engagement, and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.

With this support, 17吃瓜 and its talented faculty and staff will ensure our graduates, and the communities they serve, are positioned for success.  THE INSPIRE! CAMPAIGN has a $50 million goal. More than half of this amount has already been raised.

About SDU

The St. Dunstan's University Board of Governors, to the extent possible, strives to foster Christian educational ideals exemplified in the motto of St. Dunstan's University, Ex eodem fonte fides et scientia (From the Same Source Comes Faith and Knowledge).

Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University (SDU) was a thriving, active, and accomplished post-secondary institution. In addition to its strong athletic program, SDU also introduced the Engineering diploma program (which today has grown into the 17吃瓜 Sustainable Design Engineering degree program) and opened its doors and welcomed many international students who still speak of their fondness and respect for their beloved alma mater.

Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University closed its campus in 1969. Since that time, the SDU Board of Governors has been very supportive towards 17吃瓜, contributing approximately $5,000,000 both directly and indirectly through scholarships, awards, bursaries, capital campaign contributions, and the Catholic Studies program.

The SDU Board of Governors continues its mission in an effort to foster a culture of spiritually and intellectually informed Catholic citizens who live their faith in the wider society with integrity, compassion, and understanding.  

17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation highlights the hard work and dedication of two student athletes every seven days with the Subway Athletes of the Week. This week, we honour Emily Keen from the women鈥檚 rugby team and Dut Dut from the men鈥檚 basketball team. 17吃瓜 Athletes of the week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who:  Emily Keen, Women鈥檚 Rugby; and Dut Dut, Men鈥檚 Basketball

What: 17吃瓜 Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 5-11

Where: 17吃瓜

Why: Keen is a third-year Bachelor of Science student from Marshfield, PE. She continued her strong, dependable play for the Panthers during Saturday鈥檚 42-17 loss to Acadia. The coaching staff asked team captain Keen to push herself further, carry the ball more, and to go into contact. It paid off. Keen scored her first try. Keen is a skilled player who always works hard, leads by example, controls the game offensively, and was the Panthers best tackler on the field. 

Dut Dut, a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student from Ottawa, ON, had a great weekend. During the team鈥檚 2 wins 1 loss record at the John Dore Classic at Concordia, Dut scored 55 points, including 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals in the championship game. Dut was selected to the Tournament All-Star Team.

About 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation

• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place and 17吃瓜 Turf
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

The Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament, presented by Rodd Hotels & Resorts, begins on Friday, October 16. Eight basketball teams from across Canada and the United States will compete in this annual three-day event.

17吃瓜 men鈥檚 basketball team will tip-off against the University of New Brunswick, University of Maine Fort Kent, and Holland College, while the women鈥檚 team will take on the University of Ottawa, Acadia, and Bishops.

鈥淲e are very excited to kick off our 2015-16 season by hosting the Mickey Place Memorial Tournament,鈥� said 17吃瓜 Athletic Director Chris Huggan. 鈥淲e welcome teams and invite basketball fans to come out and watch AUS and CIS championship contenders, both our Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 teams look forward to an early test. This will be a wonderful weekend of basketball action!鈥�

The tournament is named after John Thomas 鈥淢ickey鈥� Place, a long-time friend of Panther Sport, a former 17吃瓜 student union employee, and a 17吃瓜 honorary degree recipient. 17吃瓜 is also excited to welcome Rodd Hotels & Resorts as presenting sponsor.

Tournament admission per day is $10 Adult, $6 for a non-17吃瓜 student, and free for PEI Students K-12.  A tournament pass is $20. The full tournament schedule follows:

Friday, October 16, 2015                                                                      

3:00 pm                 (M)           HC vs 17吃瓜

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The 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for the week of October 12-18 are Marie-Soleil Deschenes, Women鈥檚 Hockey, and Mason Wilgosh, Men鈥檚 Hockey. 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 17吃瓜 Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who:  Marie-Soleil Deschenes, Women鈥檚 Hockey; and Mason Wilgosh, Men鈥檚 Hockey

What: 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 12-18, 2015

Where: 17吃瓜

Why:  Deschenes, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science student from Ile-Perrot, Quebec, backstopped the Panthers to a 2-0 start on the weekend. During the 4-1 win over St. FX and 2-0 shutout over Mt. A, Deschenes stopped 46 of 47 shots for a save percentage of .979.

Wilgosh, a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts student from Winnipeg, Manitoba, enjoyed a strong weekend for the Panthers. Team captain Wilgosh led the way offensively during Friday鈥檚 4-1 win over Dalhousie, scoring a hat trick. He continued his strong play during the Panthers 5-3 win over St. FX on Saturday night.

About 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation

鈥� Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
鈥� Proud member of the AUS and CIS
鈥� Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place and 17吃瓜 Turf
鈥� Home of Panther Sports Medicine
鈥� Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

17吃瓜 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued the following statement today about Ralph Manning, chief physiotherapist for the University's varsity athletics teams, who passed away earlier today in hospital after suffering a heart attack last Thursday:

"Our University has lost a great friend and champion.

Shortly after arriving at 17吃瓜, I had the pleasure of meeting Ralph and over the years enjoyed our conversations. He was a very committed and dedicated individual and put 17吃瓜 and its student-athletes first, offering professional and kind service. Even when he wasn鈥檛 officially 鈥渙n duty鈥�, Ralph was either at the rink, on the pitch, at the field, or at the gym cheering on our Panthers.

On behalf of the entire 17吃瓜 community, I pass on my most sincere sympathies to Ralph鈥檚 wife, Tara, his extended family, friends, and colleagues鈥攁nd to our student-athletes who felt his impact and received his care."

The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey game scheduled for tonight at MacLauchlan Arena versus UdeM has been cancelled and flags will be lowered to half mast in memory of Manning. 17吃瓜 Student Affairs will be offering walk-in counselling appointments all day Thursday and Friday to support student-athletes who are dealing with this tremendous loss. Appointments can also be made by calling 902-566-0488.