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The Atlantic Veterinary College at 秀色短视频 will hold a community workshop on Wednesday, July 11, about strangles, a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the upper respiratory system of the horse. The presentation will take place in AVC鈥檚 Lecture Theatre A at 7 p.m.

Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, AVC Equine Ambulatory Service, will talk about the symptoms of strangles, diagnosis and treatment, and ways to reduce the risk of infection. Last month, several cases of strangles were diagnosed in horses in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. The bacteria causing the illness is easily transmitted by nose-to-nose contact between horses or from things that come in contact with nasal discharge from a sick horse, such as clothing, hands, or equipment.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (902) 566-0589.

The following is release on behalf of : an award-winning enrichment and entrepreneurship program and network that empowers exceptional high school students 鈥� at a pivotal point in their education 鈥� to recognize their own capabilities and envision their extraordinary potential as tomorrow鈥檚 leaders and change makers.

Grade 11 student Amy Mebesius of Chilliwack, British Columbia, knows all about overcoming adversity. Her father passed away when she was just 12 years old and she has experienced severe anxiety ever since. Her family also faces financial barriers but she doesn鈥檛 let that hold her back. 

Not only is she heavily involved in her school, participating in things like Student Council, but she has achieved an exceptional academic standing. Being a dancer, Mebesius participated in a group dance where she opened up about these experiences. She danced to an audio recording of herself walking the audience through her difficult journey of losing her father. 

She said she gains motivation from her father鈥檚 death, seeking high grades to make him proud, as well as from her mother, who taught her to never give up when times are tough but to instead let her passions 鈥渂e her guiding light.鈥� 

鈥淭hrough these obstacles, I have learned that I am strong, resilient and determined and that no matter what the world throws at me, I will persevere and succeed,鈥� Mebesius said. 鈥淚 have learned that even though times get hard, that things WILL get better even though it may take years of feeling defeated, that nothing will ever go right, it will if you always put your best foot forward.鈥� 

Mebesius is one of 48 students from across Canada heading to the 秀色短视频 for the award-winning program SHAD, which takes place at 16 host universities from coast to coast. 秀色短视频 is one of three new host campuses to join SHAD in 2018, along with Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, and McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. To celebrate the launch of SHAD-秀色短视频, Premier Wade MacLauchlan will address the first graduating class of SHAD Fellows from the SHAD 秀色短视频 program on July 26. 

Founded in 1980 to help youth reach their full potential, students in grades 10 to 12 are immersed in a one month enrichment program focused on STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The students interact with renowned university faculty and visionary corporate leaders. In a unique element of the program, the students are challenged to come up with an original solution to a societal problem they learn about in the first week. It teaches them about entrepreneurship and innovation and leaves the students seeing how they can make an immediate impact. 

鈥淭hese exceptional students from all parts of Canada spend the month of July together with their peers and mentors. We hope they end the month not only dreaming big, but empowered with the tools and passion they need to take risks, roll up their sleeves and get going,鈥� said SHAD President and CEO Tim Jackson. 

Mebesius hopes to one day use her experiences to help others in need, just like she once was. She believes SHAD will help her reach that goal. 

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鈥淚 am incredibly excited to meet such amazing and hardworking youth like me. I know I will be inspired by my peers and I hope to inspire them too. I am enthusiastic to be surrounded by people with drive, aspirations, and dreams,鈥� she said. 

This sentiment was echoed by grade 10 student Jessica Guo of Toronto, Ontario, who will join Mebesius at the 秀色短视频 this July. 

Guo is heavily involved in athletics. She is a gold medalist in competitive synchronized swimming and is an amateur boxer. She uses her athletic strengths to teach children needing special assistance how to swim. Before she excelled in sports, however, she had to overcome both chronic joint pain and her fears. 

鈥淚 had been living around physical restrictions and activities that I thought I couldn鈥檛 do. Pushing past those barriers made me rethink my life and it had a big impact on me,鈥� Guo said. 

Proving she excels in more than one way, for a science project Guo designed a bracelet for patients with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease that allows their caregiver to locate them to monitor their health and to get them the help they need. Guo wants to pursue a career in medicine. 

鈥淢y doctors, from specialists to physical therapists, have greatly helped me and the way I live my life so I have always looked up to them,鈥� said Guo. 鈥淚 want more people to have access to good healthcare. So many people could be saved or wouldn鈥檛 be sick if they had the same healthcare that people in wealthier countries do.鈥� 

鈥淚 am proud and honored to have been chosen and I am very grateful to be able to spend the summer at SHAD. I think any person who is given such a unique and meaningful opportunity should feel this way,鈥� said Guo. 

SHAD 2018 commences July 1 and wraps up on July 27, after which both Mebesius and Guo will join other change makers and top innovators in an impressive network of nearly 17,000 SHAD Fellows, including an NHL hockey executive, a serial entrepreneur on CBC鈥檚 Dragons鈥� Den, a NASA researcher, and a best-selling author. 

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SHAD produces leaders for Canada through its award-winning, life-changing, pan-Canadian enrichment platform for high school students. Every year, SHAD helps almost 1,000 young Canadians tap into their full potential through an innovative month-long program at one of 16 partner university campuses. There, students apply STEAM (science-tech-engineering-arts-math) disciplines to real-life public policy and entrepreneurial challenges, forging insights and valuable relationships for life. Among its thriving global network of close to 17,000 SHAD Fellows and innovators are 32 Rhodes Scholars, 88 Loran Scholars, and 55 Schulich Leaders. For more information, visit . 

For more information or to set up an interview, please contact: 

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Participants of the 13^th biennial conference of the recently planted a tree on 秀色短视频 campus in recognition of the relationship between Japan and Prince Edward Island. The flowering cherry tree is reminiscent of two trees in Montgomery鈥檚 classic, Anne of Green Gables: one, which greets her at the train station at Bright River when Anne Shirley first arrives on the Island; and, one outside her window at Green Gables.

A plaque set near the tree reads: In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the L.M. Montgomery Institute & the kindred spirits of Japan and PEI. June 23, 2018.

Standing: Yoshika Akamatsa, Hiromi Ochi, Yuka Kajihari-Nolan, Philip Smith, Elizabeth 鈥淏etsy鈥� Epperly, Cathy Gillan, Keiko Karube. Sitting: Yukari Yoshihara.

The 秀色短视频 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鈥斝闵�短视频 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 秀色短视频 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.

The 13^th biennial conference of the (LMMI) established three new awards to honour special contributions to the mission of the institute.

The L.M. Montgomery Institute Legacy Award is presented for outstanding lifetime contributions in building Montgomery scholarship and/or public engagement. The inaugural recipient of this awards are Dr. Elizabeth Waterson, Dr. Mary Rubio, Jennie Macneill and the late John Macneill. The Reverend Dr. Francis W.P. Bolger Award recognizes outstanding contributions to our appreciation of Montgomery and place in Prince Edward Island, through scholarship, education, preservation, creative works, or by other means. The award went this year to the Lucy Maud Montgomery Birthplace Trust. The Dr. Elizabeth R. Epperly Award for Outstanding Early Career Paper was presented to Bonnie Tulloch for her paper 鈥淐anadian Anne-girls: Literary Descendants of Montgomery鈥檚 Redheaded Heroine.鈥�

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The 秀色短视频 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鈥斝闵�短视频 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 秀色短视频 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.

The 秀色短视频 Active Living Lab and 秀色短视频 Athletics and Recreation are seeking women with breast cancer, or who have previously had breast cancer, to participate in a free eight-week walking program in July and August. The program will take place on Thursday nights from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the 秀色短视频 Alumni Canada Games Place track, from July 5-August 23. The program is for all ages and abilities. Family members are welcome to attend.

Parking is free. For more information, or to sign up, contact Travis Saunders at ExerciseRx@upei.ca.

The 秀色短视频 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鈥斝闵�短视频 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 秀色短视频 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.

The Faculty of Nursing at the 秀色短视频 has been granted the maximum seven-year accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN), the national accrediting body for nursing education in Canada.

Accreditation promotes excellence and is recognized worldwide as an important, objective method to assess professional education programs. As part of the CASN accreditation process, the Faculty of Nursing prepared self-study reports and underwent a rigorous on-site visit by members of the CASN Accreditation Bureau Review Team.

鈥淚 am so delighted that the Faculty of Nursing has received seven-year accreditation,鈥� said Dr. Gulrose Jiwani, Dean of Nursing. 鈥淚t is a result of the exemplary leadership of our faculty and staff in influencing nursing education, practice, research, and policy on Prince Edward Island and beyond.鈥�

Dr. Jiwani added, 鈥淚t takes a community to build strong programs, and our team has created just that for the Faculty of Nursing.鈥�

Suzie Durocher-Hendriks, chair of the CASN Accreditation Bureau, wrote to Dr. Jiwani indicating that after a meeting on May 8, and, based on an on-site accreditation visit in March, 秀色短视频 had been granted accreditation for its Faculty of Nursing Educational Unit and its five undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, advanced standing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, first-year entry from Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN); and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, second-year entry from LPN.

Durocher-Hendriks added, 鈥淭he CASN Accreditation Bureau recognizes the strengths of your educational unit and nursing education programs.鈥�

Earlier this year, what was formerly known as the 鈥溞闵�短视频 School of Nursing鈥� to the 鈥溞闵�短视频 Faculty of Nursing,鈥� recognizing the expansion of nursing programs, stellar research and scholarship, and curriculum grounded in the philosophy of primary health care as reasons for the change.

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 Faculty of Nursing鈥檚 mission and vision.

鈥淚 am very pleased to hear the wonderful news regarding the seven-year accreditation received by the Faculty of Nursing,鈥� said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, 秀色短视频 President and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淐ongratulations to Dr. Jiwani as well as all of the faculty and staff who worked so diligently and contributed to this important process. I am so proud of my colleagues as this success is a testament to the quality of the Faculty of Nursing鈥檚 educational unit and programs, and its tremendous growth.鈥�

Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, AVC Equine Ambulatory Service, will give a community workshop on Wednesday, July 11, about strangles in AVC鈥檚 Lecture Theatre A at 7 p.m.

She will talk about the symptoms of strangles, diagnosis and treatment, and ways to reduce the risk of infection.

Recently several cases of strangles were diagnosed in horses in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. The bacteria causing the illness is easily transmitted by nose-to-nose contact between horses or from things that come in contact with nasal discharge from a sick horse, such as clothing, hands, or equipment.

Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (902) 566-0589.

Graeme McDonald, head coach of the 秀色短视频 Women鈥檚 Soccer team, is pleased to announce that Maddie Hurley has committed to the Panthers. Hurley competed on five provincial teams and was named the 2016 PEI Soccer Association Junior Female Player of the Year.

鈥淚鈥檓 very excited that Maddie is joining our program,鈥� said MacDonald. 鈥淪he is a strong, quick, intelligent striker with an eye for the goal. Her all-round game is excellent. It鈥檚 great news to have signed one of PEI鈥檚 most talented players, and we look forward to seeing her wear the Panther jersey.鈥�

Hurley began playing soccer at four-years old. She represented PEI five times as a member of the provincial soccer team, including at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. She competed three times at the National Club Championships as a member of the Winsloe-Charlottetown Royals FC.

As a member of the Charlottetown Rural High School Raiders, Hurley won three AAA girls soccer titles, and was named an all-star twice.

鈥淚 am delighted to be going to 秀色短视频, and I am looking forward to competing at the university level and playing with such a talented group of girls in the upcoming soccer season,鈥� said Hurley.

Hurley has been accepted in the Faculty of Business.

Go Panthers Go!

It鈥檚 not usual to see a horse in the parking lot of the PEI Provincial Palliative Care Centre鈥攅xcept when Billy, the Norwegian Fjord horse, comes to visit.

Sixteen-year-old Billy is owned by Dr. Mary McNiven, professor of animal science at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC). For over three years, she has been bringing Billy to visit patients in the Centre. He interacts with the patients who want to visit with him at their windows, in the parking lot, or in the courtyard. Because of the way the Centre is designed, they can see him from their beds, and the windows can be opened so they can talk to him and his handlers.

鈥淏illy鈥檚 visits are a highlight for the people here鈥攐ur patients, their families, and our staff,鈥� said Centre manager Peter Howatt. 鈥淗e gives patients something to focus on and takes their minds off their own situation for a period of time.鈥�

Charlottetown resident Kerry McKenna, a 58-year-old day patient at the Centre, loves to visit with Billy. McKenna was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and has been coming to the Centre two days a week ever since.

鈥淗e [Billy] makes me feel relaxed and calm, which takes my mind off having brain cancer,鈥� he said.

While Billy鈥檚 visits bring pleasure to palliative care patients like McKenna, the horse is also part of a related research project. Led by McNiven, who is certified in equine-assisted therapy, the project team is working to determine the effect of the therapy on patients and also on the horse involved.

鈥淓quine-assisted therapy is more common these days, with the target groups tending to be people who have problems caused by traumatic events and PTSD,鈥� she said. 鈥淏ut people in palliative care have unique worries and concerns, and we want to determine what effect this therapy has on them. In addition, it is important to consider the welfare of the horses involved in equine therapy.鈥�

Krisandra Cairns RN, a Master of Nursing student at the University of New Brunswick, approached McNiven about doing a project on equine-assisted therapy, and she jumped at the chance. McNiven is co-supervisor of Cairns鈥檚 masters program.

Cairns is in charge of the patient side of the project. The participating patients visit with Billy at least twice and watch a video of him getting ready to come to the Centre. She interviews each patient at the end of the visits and compiles their responses to him. She also evaluates their symptoms before and after their visits with Billy, using a health assessment tool. Her findings will be included in her master鈥檚 thesis.

Looking after Billy鈥檚 side of the project is Justine Macpherson, a second-year veterinary student at AVC. She assesses the variability of Billy鈥檚 heart rate鈥攁n indication of stress鈥攐n five occasions during the day that the horse visits the Centre. Billy wears a remote heart rate monitor for at least 10 minutes in a stall before leaving the farm, while he is in the trailer on the way to and back from the Centre, during the visit itself, and for at least 10 minutes in his stall after the journey. Macpherson will present the results of her study at a research symposium at AVC in August.

And what does Billy think? Well, that鈥檚 hard to say, but standing in the parking lot after doing his rounds, he was so relaxed that he was almost asleep! McNiven said the patients get involved in Billy鈥檚 life.

鈥淭hey know him; they ask about him; they even worry about him a bit,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey look forward to seeing him.鈥�
 

AVC now has a new website that makes donating to the College quick and easy. Supporters can click on on the front page of the College鈥檚 main website to go to the donation website. On that site, they will find 12 funds that they can support by clicking on the appropriate link.

鈥淲e work to ensure the health and welfare of animals and people by educating and training veterinarians, exploring the causes and cures for health problems, and providing animals with top-quality medical care,鈥� said Dr. Greg Keefe, dean of AVC. 鈥淭he support of our donors is critical to the achievement of these goals, and for this, I thank them.鈥�