Excellence in Nursing education, research, and service lands new status
The 17³Ō¹Ļ Senate and Board of Governors has elevated the status of the 17³Ō¹Ļ School of Nursing from āSchoolā to āFacultyā effectively immediately. The former School will now be known as the 17³Ō¹Ļ Faculty of Nursing.
Faculty members were strongly in favour of the status change when proposing it to the University's governing bodies. They cited the expansion of nursing programs, in particular graduate studies, and curriculum grounded in the philosophy of primary health care, and research as reasons for the change.
āThis change is in recognition of the excellence in education, research and scholarly endeavours of faculty, and exponential growth of the nursing programs at undergraduate and graduate levels, creating a gold-standard educational journey for our students,ā said Dr. Gulrose Jiwani, Dean of Nursing. āOur students enter their profession well-prepared and ready to contribute to the betterment of our communities at home and around the world, with demonstrated leadership and responsiveness to the health needs, cultural values, and diversity of our populations.ā
With yearly enrolment exceeding 300 students, the Faculty is now home to 45 professionals, including tenure-track faculty; adjunct graduate faculty; clinical and sessional instructors; coordinators, and administrative assistants dedicated to advancing the 17³Ō¹Ļ Faculty of Nursingās mission and vision.
āOver the past five years, the 17³Ō¹Ļ Faculty of Nursing has garnered more than $15 million in research funding,ā said Vice-President Academic and Research Robert Gilmour. āAs well, partnership agreements enable our Nursing students to participate in off-island placements across Canada and around the world.ā
Founded in 1992, the former 17³Ō¹Ļ School of Nursing transformed nursing education on Prince Edward Island by moving it from the diploma to the baccalaureate level. With its humble beginnings offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to 16 students, the 17³Ō¹Ļ Faculty of Nursing has evolved to offer two undergraduate nursing-degree programs; a Master of Nursing program with thesis and nurse practitioner streams; post-graduate certificate courses; and an indigenized curriculum.
In celebration of its 25 years of accomplishments, the 17³Ō¹Ļ Faculty of Nursing will host a reception and gala dinner on June 29, 2017, .
17³Ō¹Ļ Sports Hall of FameāCall for Nominations!
The Department of Athletics and Recreation at the 17³Ō¹Ļ is seeking nominations for the 17³Ō¹Ļ Sports Hall of Fame. The nomination deadline is June 23, 2017, at 11:59 pm.
The 17³Ō¹Ļ Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the athletics programs at the 17³Ō¹Ļ, Saint Dunstanās University, or Prince of Wales College. Individual athletes, teams, and builders will be inducted on November 9, 2017 to honour their athletic success and community leadership.
The 17³Ō¹Ļ Sports Hall of Fame, in co-operation with the University Archives, welcomes donations of PWC, SDU, and 17³Ō¹Ļ sports memorabilia (photos, programs, clippings, crests, trophies/awards, etc.) on a year-round basis. Selected items will be displayed on site at the Hall of Fame or online.
To nominate or to discuss donations, please contact Ron Annear at (902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca, or visit .
AVC to host All-Years Alumni Reunion in July
In July of this year, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association will hold its annual conference on PEI, and AVC is proud to be part of this great event. During the conference, the College will host an All-Years Alumni Reunion on Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m., in The McCain Foundation Learning Commons.
In anticipation of the reunion, AVC has launched the first annual AVC Alumni Challenge Cup, a friendly and fun fundraising challenge to recognize the DVM class with the greatest proportion of grads who donate a $25 gift or more to the College. The winning class will be awarded the inaugural AVC Alumni Challenge Cup at the reunion. This is a great way for AVC alumni to show their pride in their class and their school!
At the reunion, alumni will have the chance to learn about the new AVC Alumni Association, a great way to stay in touch with their alma mater and classmates. For more information or to get involved, please contact Anthony Gill, manager of alumni engagement for 17³Ō¹Ļ, at or Janice MacWilliam, special events coordinator for AVC, at .
School of Sustainable Design Engineering receives CEAB accreditation
The School of Sustainable Design Engineering (SSDE) at 17³Ō¹Ļ has been granted accreditation from the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). The CEAB accredits undergraduate engineering programs to ensure they provide the academic requirements for licensure as a professional engineer in Canada.
Wayne MacQuarrie, national chair of the CEAB, is an alumnus of 17³Ō¹Ļ and a member of the first graduating class of engineers, receiving his diploma in 1972.
āOne of the things thatās unique about this particular program is the whole concept of project-based learningāessentially a move away from your traditional engineering education in a classroom setting,ā said MacQuarrie. āAnd what weāre seeing, when weāre doing our accreditation visits across the country, is more and more moving away from traditional engineering instruction and more and more project-based learning, so 17³Ō¹Ļ is really on the cutting edge. I think what weāll find, now that the program is accredited, there will be many more institutions looking at this particular model.ā
āThis has been a tremendous journey and I am so pleased that our School of Sustainable Design Engineering has been granted accreditation,ā said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, president and vice-chancellor of 17³Ō¹Ļ. āOur program is second-to-none and it's been a real pleasure working with faculty, staff, and students to create this future-focused school.ā
āThe accreditation of our program by the CEAB is the final stamp of approval on our unique educational model,ā said Dr. Nicholas Krouglicof, associate dean of the SSDE. āThis isn't your grandfatherās engineering. Our students learn in an activity-oriented, project-based learning environment. Theyāre engaged in real-world design projects with external clients for every semester of the program.ā
The CEAB exists to ensure Canadaās engineering education system remains amongst the best in the world. It sets national standards for engineering education and provides expertise and efficiency in assessing engineering education on behalf of the provincial and territorial engineering regulatory bodies.
17³Ō¹Ļās School of Sustainable Design Engineering is for students who are eager to put their skills and knowledge to work. Students are part of a unique learning experience that is hands-on, team-focused, project-based, and industry-linked.
The 17³Ō¹Ļ 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 institutionsāPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstanās Universityā17³Ō¹Ļ has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17³Ō¹Ļ 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.
MSc studentās poster presentation wins at Canadian Chemistry Conference
Samantha Sweet, an MSc student in 17³Ō¹Ļās Department of Chemistry, recently presented her masterās research at the 100th annual in Toronto. Her presentation, āFluorescence-based Trace Detection in Natural Waters on Prince Edward Islandā was awarded Best Poster Presentation in the environmental division. Sweet is supervised by Dr. Brian Wagner.
Congratulations, Samantha!
Bruce Rainnie to serve as 17³Ō¹Ļās applied communications, leadership, and cultural practitioner
The 17³Ō¹Ļ welcomes Bruce Rainnie as the inaugural Applied Communications, Leadership, and Culture (ACLC) practitioner. Bruce will hold the title of Journalist in Residence, delivering guest lectures and workshops associated with ACLC courses.
Defined by its focus on the transferability of communication skills, leadership training, and cultural awareness, the objective of the ACLC program is to bridge those skills, acquired during the pursuit of a Liberal Arts education, to the world beyond academia.
The program includes the appointment of an individual, well accomplished in their respective field, to serve as an in-house practitioner. As the programās first Journalist in Residence, Rainnie brings his vast experience as a reporter and broadcaster for CBC and as host of CBC News: Compass, a position he held for 13 years. He has been a CBC Sports announcer for numerous sporting events including seven Olympics.
āMr. Rainnie will be able to provide insightful, real-life experiences and training to our students. While on campus, he will be able to interact and have one-on-one conversations with students; he will also present the end-of-year ACLC public lecture,ā says Vice-President Academic and Research Robert Gilmour.
The ACLC program will strongly encourage students to explore their individual interests and career ambitions. They will also be supported to pursue experiential learning opportunities through international exchange and practicum experiences. Over the course of the degree program, students will build expertise desired by employers to effectively respond to modern workplace demands.
āI am thrilled to serve 17³Ō¹Ļ and its students in this capacity,ā said Rainnie. āI look forward to sharing my skills and experience with ACLC students and serving as a guest lecturer. I couldnāt be more pleased to still be āanchoredā to the Island community, thanks to 17³Ō¹Ļ, and I am very proud to be a part of and contribute to the University.ā
2017-18 Menās Hockey season ticket package on sale now!
17³Ō¹Ļ Menās Hockey 2017-18 season tickets are on sale now! Ticket holders receive their own reserved seat, 15 individual tickets, and special access to ticket redemption nights and exhibition games. Catch every home game for just $190.
Buy your season tickets before July 31 and take advantage of the early bird package. 17³Ō¹Ļ Athletics and Recreation is proud to partner with its official sponsors to offer:
- 2-for-1 golf at Fox Meadow Golf and Country Club
- a 10% discount card at Source for Sports
- a 2-for-1 coupon for a large pizza at Dominoās Pizza
17³Ō¹Ļ Menās Hockey season ticket holders can also save on the Panther Package. An extra $50 will reserve your seat for every home game of Menās and Womenās Rugby, Menās and Womenās Soccer, Womenās Hockey, and Menās and Womenās Basketball! Thatās a saving of $25!
Visit gopanthersgo.ca or drop by Panther Central today for all your season ticket options.
Canada Research Chair candidate presents on the overlap between the humanities, sciences, and social sciences
Join us Monday, June 26 at 4:30 pm for a presentation from Dr. Josh MacFadyen, a candidate for 17³Ō¹Ļās Canada Research Chair in Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture (ACLC). The presentation will be held in room 237 of 17³Ō¹Ļās Kelley Memorial Building.
Dr. Josh MacFadyen is an assistant professor of environmental humanities in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies and the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. In 2014, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Historical GIS Lab at the University of Saskatchewan, and from 2012-2014, he was NiCHE Project Coordinator and Course Instructor at the University of Western Ontario.
His talk is titled: āCanadian Food and Energy Frontiers: Mapping the Past to Prepare Leaders for the Future.ā
Abstract: Working in the disciplinary ecotones between humanities, sciences, and social sciences, Dr. MacFadyenās research on the environmental history of Canadian food and energy shows how the digital humanities are critical to understanding and communicating sustainability transitions. Using examples from the Maritimes, Eastern Great Lakes, and the Prairies, this talk applies tools like historical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to help understand the origin of modern commodity frontiers, industrial agriculture, and energy transitions. By equipping Arts students with digital humanities, traditional land use mapping, and critical theories of science, we will better prepare leaders who inform the policies and engage the problems associated with food and energy in the Anthropocene.
The Applied Communication, Leadership and Culture program at 17³Ō¹Ļ explicitly connects the communication skills and leadership training of a liberal arts education to successful post-graduation employment. The program is defined by its focus on the transferability of the written, oral and visual communication skills, the critical thinking, and the cultural awareness acquired during a liberal arts education to the world beyond academia. Technical skills, work-integrated learning (internships, cooperatives, workplace-generated projects), and career-related mentoring are key components of its design.
The 17³Ō¹Ļ 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 institutionsāPrince of Wales College and Saint Dunstanās Universityā17³Ō¹Ļ has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17³Ō¹Ļ 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.
Shop 17³Ō¹Ļānew 17³Ō¹Ļ Bookstore e-commerce website offers wider selection and convenience
The has upgraded its e-commerce website to offer a wider selection of clothing, giftware, textbooks, and local books available online, 24 hours a day. Panther fans, alumni, and current students will find the new site convenient and easy to use for their online purchases.
Under the āCourse Materialsā section, students can purchase textbooks or eBooks for their classes. Students have the option of getting eBook codes e-mailed directly to them, or having textbooks shipped to their home. Customers looking for reference books can search the 17³Ō¹Ļ Bookstoreās affiliate, , for more than one million titles.
The 17³Ō¹Ļ Bookstore carries locally published books including selections from the L.M. Montgomery Institute and Island Studies Press. Some notable titles are After Many Years and My Dear Mr. M from the L.M. Montgomery Institute and New London: The Lost Dream, Bird Calls, and A World of Islands from the Island Studies Press. Many have PDF versions available.
17³Ō¹Ļ-, Panther, Alumni- and AVC-branded clothing is available online in ladies, unisex, youth, and toddler sizes under the ā17³Ō¹Ļ Gearā, "Panther Gear", āAVC Gearā and "Alumni Products" sections in the top menu bar. Unisex sizes range from SmallāXXL, while ladies clothing is available in XSāXL. All clothing and giftware listed online is also available in-store. Items make great gifts for future and current students, 17³Ō¹Ļ Alumni, as well as Panther fans.
Online orders may be placed at any time of day, seven days a week, but orders are only processed during weekday business hours: 8:30 amā4:00 pm during the summer (May to August) and 8:30 amā4:30 pm during the school year (September to April). Free shipping is available on PEI for orders over $75 while shipping across Canada, the United States, and internationally is available at a nominal cost. Various payment methods are accepted including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and 17³Ō¹Ļ Bookstore gift cards. Orders may also be placed online for in-store pickup.
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TD gives $350,000 to support School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Representatives from TD Bank Group visited the 17³Ō¹Ļ today to present a cheque for $350,000 to support the new 17³Ō¹Ļ School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences.
Donated through 17³Ō¹Ļās Inspire! Campaign, TDās gift will be used towards programming, including experiential learning opportunities; scholarships and awards; and the establishment of the TD Student Learning Centre.
āTD is committed to helping Canadian youth realize their educational goals through supporting excellence at universities," said Scott Belton, Senior Vice-President, Atlantic Region for TD Canada Trust. "We are thrilled to support the 17³Ō¹Ļ School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences with its mission that ensures future generations have the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to contribute solutions to complex and rapidly-changing industry sectors, including our own.ā
āI thank TD for sharing our vision for the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences,ā said 17³Ō¹Ļ President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. āTDās generosity will help 17³Ō¹Ļ provide transformative programming that prepares students to readily solve complex problems in data-intensive sectors that require highly quantified and analyzed decision making. The performance of these sectors impacts each of us more and more every day.ā
The School was created based on the growing need for university graduates to be educated in developing sophisticated mathematical and computational techniques aligned with market needs, managing and extracting knowledge from unprecedented volumes of data, and integrating methods with powerful analytical software and technology tools.
āOur industry partners like TD tell us that there is a tremendous need for employees with expertise in mathematical and computational sciences,ā commented Dr. Gordon MacDonald, Associate Dean of the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences. āTDās generous gift will allow the School to leverage opportunities that will benefit our studentsā personal and professional development and help supply market-ready graduates to various sectors.ā
The cheque presentation was held in conjunction with a School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences Advisory Council meeting. The Advisory Council brings together expertise from across the country and around the world to ensure the School offers one of the regionās most comprehensive undergraduate programs in mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
