17吃瓜

The 17吃瓜 Music Department Recital Series is pleased to present the 17吃瓜 Christmas Choral Concert under the direction of Professor Sung Ha Shin-Bouey. The concert features 17吃瓜 Choral Groups, voice majors, and guests on Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 pm at Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown. 

Come listen to Bach鈥檚 beautiful Magnificat and other Christmas favourites! Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and are available online at upeichoir1.bpt.me, or by contacting music@upei.ca or (902) 566-0507.

The 17吃瓜 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 institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�17吃瓜 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17吃瓜 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.

Clients of AVC鈥檚 Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) got a 鈥渂ehind-the-scenes鈥� look at some of the new and expanded specialty services offered by the hospital during the College鈥檚 third annual Client Appreciation Reception on November 1.

About 85 people attended the event and had the opportunity to tour the VTH. Very special guests at the event were Emily, a ten-year-old Havanese dog being treated at the VTH for lymphoma, and her owners, Robert Budd and Monica Gillis, of Crapaud, PEI. As Monica held Emily in her arms, Robert spoke about their beloved dog鈥檚 journey with cancer and the great care that she receives at the VTH. Emily is currently in remission, he said with a big smile.

Dr. Charlotte Pye introduced guests to the VTH's recently established dermatology service, and Dr. Lynne O鈥橲ullivan spoke about her role in the newly expanded cardiology service. Dr. Katie Hoddinott talked to guests about her interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and Dr. Ben Stoughton about the value of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in large animal medicine. Drs. Pye, O鈥橲ullivan, and Hoddinott are all alumni of AVC. Fourth-year student Isabella Falardeau also spoke to the guests about the impact that the patients and clients of the VTH have on the students.

The reception was jointly organized by the 17吃瓜 Department of Development and Alumni Engagement, the AVC Dean鈥檚 Office, and the VTH.

, an associate professor in the Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture program in 17吃瓜鈥檚 Faculty of Arts, will launch his , Flax Americana: A History of the Fibre and Oil that Covered a Continent, on Monday, December 3 at 7:00 pm at Upstreet Craft Brewing in Charlottetown.

Flax Americana examines the story of flax, a plant that went in a few decades from a specialty fibre crop in the Great Lakes region to an oilseed empire that spanned continents and helped create urban industrial capitalism.

鈥�Flax Americana touches on topics as diverse as Canadian Mennonites making homespun linen, escaped slaves and First Nations labourers participating in Ontario鈥檚 industrial transformation, and oilseed empires driving precarious agriculture into North and South American grasslands for the production of a luxury good鈥攑aint,鈥� explained Dr. MacFadyen. 鈥淗owever, the book is really about what a deep dive into a single plant and the places that produced it can tell us about the emergence of commodity frontiers, industrial capitalism, and the modern world itself.鈥�

Flax Americana: A History of the Fibre and Oil that Covered a Continent is published by McGill Queen鈥檚 University Press.

The 17吃瓜 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 institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�17吃瓜 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 17吃瓜 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.

Danielle Burnett, a student in AVC鈥檚 graduate studies program, presented at the 12th International Sea Lice 2018 conference held in Patagonia, Chile, from November 4鈥�8. Her presentation, titled 鈥淯sing a biological-physical model to quantify sea lice larval connectivity among salmon farms in the Broughton Archipelago, British Columbia, Canada,鈥� won top prize in the 鈥淏est Oral Presentation鈥� category. She is working toward her PhD in aquatic epidemiology. Congratulations, Danielle!

Students and faculty at the Atlantic Veterinary College were honoured at the College鈥檚 2018 Fall Awards and Recognition Night held on October 3. Approximately $170,850 in was presented to DVM students. Dr. Susan Dawson, Biomedical Sciences, received the Zoetis Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award, and Dr. Oriana Raab, Companion Animals, the SCVMA Teacher of the Year Award. As well, students who achieved an average of 80% or higher in the 2017鈥�18 academic year were named to the. Congratulations, everyone!

Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Jenna Mae Ellsworth and Cody Payne, the 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for November 19 to 25.

Jenna Mae Ellsworth is a third-year science student from Charlottetown and a guard on the 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Basketball team. The Panthers downed the University of New Brunswick over the weekend 76鈥�64. Ellsworth shone with an impressive 28 points, 3 rebounds, and two assists. 鈥淛enna Mae had a strong effort to help the team close first semester on a high note,鈥� said coach Matt Gamblin. 鈥淪he not only scored the ball, but also made some great decisions and forced turnovers with her ball defence as well.鈥�

Cody Payne is a third-year business student from Davie, Florida and a forward on the 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey team. The Panthers had a spectacular weekend, defeating Acadia University 4鈥�1 and Saint Mary鈥檚 University 4鈥�3. Payne scored a pair of goals in each game. 鈥淐ody started to focus on the little things in practice and in games which got him more involved and in better scoring positions,鈥� said coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淗is natural ability took over after that.鈥� For his outstanding effort, Payne was also named Subway AUS Athlete of the Week.

Panthers at Home, November 30 and December 1

The 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey team plays a pair of home games this weekend! The Panthers host Dalhousie University on Friday and the University of New Brunswick on Saturday, and don鈥檛 forget to bring non-perishable food items for the 17吃瓜 Campus Food Bank! All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Both games begin at 7:00 pm in the MacLauchlan Arena.

17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey is the proud host of the 2019 and 2020 U SPORTS Women鈥檚 Hockey Championships!

Go Panthers Go!

17吃瓜 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement today on the passing of 17吃瓜 Founder, honorary degree recipient, and professor emeritus, Dr. Brendan O鈥橤rady.

鈥淥n behalf of 17吃瓜 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Dr. O鈥橤rady,鈥� said 17吃瓜 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淒r. O鈥橤rady鈥檚 contributions as a passionate educator, a meticulous scholar, and a great lover of literature and Irish culture will be remembered forever.鈥�

The son of Irish immigrants, Dr. O鈥橤rady grew up with a deep appreciation of the value of education. He graduated in 1947 from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English literature, and then earned a master鈥檚 degree at Columbia University while at the same time teaching at Power Memorial Academy in New York City. In 1948 he began teaching at St. Dunstan鈥檚 College as he continued his education, receiving his PhD from the University of Ottawa. First at St. Dunstan鈥檚 College and University and then at the 17吃瓜, he demonstrated his great passion for and commitment to teaching and his students. At St. Dunstan鈥檚, he served as professor and chair of the Department of English and as dean of studies and academic vice-president. He was a member of the planning committee that led to the formation of the 17吃瓜 in 1969. Following the establishment of the new university, he served for many years as president of the St. Dunstan鈥檚 University Board of Governors.

In 1990 he received an honorary degree from 17吃瓜 for his scholarly work on the historical connections between Prince Edward Island and Ireland, and after his retirement in 1996, he was named professor emeritus. Following his retirement, he continued to share his vast knowledge of literature as an instructor for Seniors College of PEI. In 2012 he was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, honouring his long career as educator and scholar. In 2017 he was named a of the 17吃瓜.

In addition to educating three generations of Islanders in a university setting, Dr. O鈥橤rady pursued an active scholarly agenda focused mostly on Irish literature and culture. Published in 2004 by McGill-Queen鈥檚 University Press, his book, Exiles and Islanders, is considered the definitive account of the Irish settlers on Prince Edward Island. The book was a true labour of love and an adventure in research and writing shared with his wife, Leah. A founding member of the Celtic Heritage Association of Prince Edward Island and the Patron of the Benevolent Irish Society, Dr. O鈥橤rady remained active in Island cultural circles to the end of his life.

Dr. O鈥橤rady passed away on Saturday, November 24, at the age of 93. His wake will be held at the Belvedere Funeral Home on Friday, November 30, from 4鈥�7 pm, and a funeral mass at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer on Saturday, December 1, at 1 pm. 17吃瓜鈥檚 flags will fly at half-mast until after his funeral.
 

The Psychological Association of Prince Edward Island (PAPEI) presented two prestigious awards to 17吃瓜 recipients in conjunction with its annual meeting on November 28. 

PAPEI president, Dr. Magda Pietruch presented the Elizabeth Fox Percival Professional Award to Dr. Jason Doiron, chair of the Department of Psychology, and presented the Psychological Association of PEI Humanitarian Award to the 17吃瓜, with thanks and deep appreciation to Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor.

The citation for the Elizabeth Fox Percival award was read by Dr. Philip Smith who noted that his colleague Dr. Doiron, a 17吃瓜 Psychology alumnus, has exhibited tremendous leadership and innovation in the development of the new Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program. Dr. Doiron鈥檚 research interests include the exploration of a variety of topics in clinical psychology using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Recent work has examined the etiology, treatment, and prevention of pathological gambling, and he anticipates that a portion his research program will remain focused on pathological gambling and other addictive behaviours.

Dr. Doiron has served on the Prince Edward Island Psychologists Registration Board for the last six years, serving as chair for several. He sits on the Criminal Code Review Board, and is a past school board trustee.

The citation for the PAPEI Humanitarian Award, conferred upon outstanding individuals or organizations whose commitment and persistent endeavours have significantly enhanced the psychological health and well-being of persons in the province, was read by Dr. Nadine DeWolfe, PAPEI Past-President.

Dr. DeWolfe said, 鈥淭he 17吃瓜, with the strong and personal leadership of President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, has decided to address these needs and in a significant way. The province鈥檚 first graduate program in psychology, a clinical Doctor of Psychology degree, will welcome its first cohort of students in September 2019. At a time of many competing demands, President Abd-El-Aziz determined that this was the key opportunity to make significant human and capital investments for the benefit of the university community, the broader Island community, the country, and beyond. He has been deeply engaged in the planning process, challenging the department to always look for the best ways to make the biggest difference: 鈥淒on鈥檛 you worry about the money鈥攍eave that to me; you just make the best program.鈥�

Extremely moved to receive the award on behalf of 17吃瓜, President Abd-El-Aziz thanked his colleagues and the members of the PAPEI for their early support during the development phases of the PsyD program.

鈥淚 am extremely proud of everyone in this room. All of us are affected by mental health issues and after consulting with students, colleagues, staff, and experts from around the world, I realized that everyone shares in my belief that the creation of this program was the right thing to do,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淭his program is not just about education but is about creating a great community of clinical psychologists that will have impact on PEI, in Canada, and globally. Our PsyD candidates from their first day will be doctoral interns who, as part of the clinical team and immersed in our experiential learning model, will immediately contribute to creating a clinical environment that is second to none.鈥�

Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Rachel Colle and Filip Rydstrom, the 17吃瓜 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for November 26 to December 2.

Rachel Colle is a fourth-year business student from Toronto, Ontario and a forward on the 17吃瓜 Women鈥檚 Hockey team. The Panthers split a pair of games over the weekend, beating Dalhousie University 2鈥�1 and losing to the University of New Brunswick 3鈥�1. 鈥淩achel鈥檚 weekend personified her first half,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淪he worked hard, played a regular shift and power play, and helped the penalty kill go 11/12. Rachel leads with character, and by example, she is a very important player for us.鈥�

Filip Rydstrom is a second-year arts student from Stockholm, Sweden and a forward on the 17吃瓜 Men鈥檚 Hockey team. Rydstrom scored a goal and notched a pair of assists over the weekend as the Panthers dropped a game to Acadia University 5鈥�2 and beat Saint Mary鈥檚 University 4鈥�3. 鈥淔ilip had another great week,鈥� said coach Forbes McPherson. 鈥淗e has been a much improved player over last season. Filip is very driven every single day, and it is paying off on the weekends!鈥�

Go Panthers Go!

The following statement was issued to the 17吃瓜 campus community by Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, in observance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.

Today, December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, which marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'脡cole Polytechnique de Montr茅al, because they were women: Genevi猫ve Bergeron, Helene Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Lagani猫re, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Mich猫le Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte.

This day commemorates these women whose lives ended tragically twenty-nine years ago, as well as all those who have died as a result of gender-based violence (GBV). However, nearly thirty years later, the effects of this tragedy continue to be felt and women remain targets because of their gender.

Therefore, while the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is about remembering, it is also an opportunity for our University community and for all Canadians to reflect on the fact that women in Canada and around the world continue to face disproportionate levels of violence every day.

So while we should always remember on December 6, we must also come together to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, and to challenge the culture that allows it to thrive. We each have the responsibility to stand up against misogyny, sexism, and hate鈥攁nd it starts with creating a culture of respect. The Government of Canada, with this year鈥檚 theme, #MYActionsMatter, asks everyone to take concrete steps to question and speak up against acts of GBV. 17吃瓜 reminds everyone that we can work for change by asking the question, 鈥渨hat will you do?鈥�  One action is to take the pledge to end gender-based violence #MYActionsMatter

17吃瓜 will also observe the day by lowering the flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building to half-mast.