Former hockey Panther and fall AUS, CIS winners honoured at game

Before the men's game versus UNB Varsity Reds on Saturday, January 29, former Panther Wilfred MacDonald was honoured for his standout, four-year 秀色短视频 hockey career.

Wilf MacDonald in his Panther playing days.Wilf MacDonald in his Panther playing days.The defenceman played for Panthers from 1975-80 under coaches Jack Kane and Jack Hynes and was Panther Rookie of the Year in the '75-76 season, 秀色短视频 Male Athlete of the Year during '76-77 season, and was also selected to the second-team all conference team in the Atlantic University Athletic Association.

to read the full feature by Alf Blanchard that appeared in The Guardian.

During the first intermission, Panther Sport also recognized the Sporting Intentions 2010 Fall AUS and CIS award winners:

Tessa Roche
CIS 1st Team All-Canadian, AUS Most Valuable Player, AUS 1st Team All Star
Women's Soccer

Chanelle Roy
CIS 1st Team All-Canadian, AUS 1st Team All Star
Women's Soccer

Sara Stewart
CIS 2nd Team All-Canadian, AUS 1st Team All Star
Women's Soccer

Chelsie McInnis
AUS 2nd Team All Star
Women's Soccer

Andrea Archibald
AUS 2nd Team All Star
Women's Soccer

Josh Vessey
AUS 2nd Team All Star
Men's Soccer

Sumara Profit
AUS All Star
Women's Rugby

Kaitlin Richard
AUS All Star
Women's Rugby

Request for conciliation premature

秀色短视频 was disappointed to learn that the Faculty Association requested the province appoint a conciliation officer yesterday when there has been considerable progress made by both sides at the bargaining table.

Regular meetings with the Association's negotiating committee have occurred since the Fall, as often as two to three times a week, and the University's bargaining team remains committed to, and optimistic about reaching a negotiated settlement.

VP Finance and Facilities, Gary Bradshaw, says, 'While we were disappointed at the premature application for conciliation, we also recognize that it's an approach often used in negotiations. By no means does the University feel that we have reached an impasse. In fact, it is quite the opposite in that we've continued to make good progress on a number of items that are important to both sides.'

The application for conciliation was filed by the Faculty Association to the Minister responsible for the Labour Act on Monday, but it can be applied for anytime during the bargaining process.

Bradshaw added, 'We are committed to, and will continue to work hard on behalf of the 秀色短视频 community of students, educators, and staff to reach an agreement with the faculty as we have done with all other bargaining units.'

The University will not make further comment at this time to maintain the integrity of the negotiation process.

The next negotiation meeting is February 7 with further meetings scheduled into mid-March.

Louis W. MacEachern Market Street recognizes 秀色短视频 supporter

秀色短视频 recognized the long-standing support and leadership of Lou MacEachern at a reception today, naming a busy indoor thoroughfare at Don and Marion McDougall Hall in his honour.

Louis W. MacEachern Market Street is located along the full length of the building and connects students to lecture theatres, classrooms and study / breakout rooms in the modern complex that hosts School of Business programming along with a multitude of University events.

MacEachern was born in Hazel Grove, PEI and studied at both St. Dunstan's University and Prince of Wales College, 秀色短视频 predecessor institutions. He is also a graduate of Dalhousie University. Part of the reason for giving back so much to 秀色短视频 is because he realized the necessity of an education early in life and attributes much of his success as an entrepreneur to his investment in his own schooling.

'I moved to Calgary the first time in 1952 after I quit school in Grade 7 to work,' said MacEachern. 'I soon recognized that I needed to further my education and returned to the Island to do so. I am pleased to be able support students who also realize that a university education is so valuable and will lead to their own success.'

Students, staff and faculty, alumni, and members of the Board of Governors joined Mr. MacEachern to celebrate his contributions to the University.

Alicia Bremner, a Lou MacEachern Bursary Recipient (2005) and a current member of the 秀色短视频 Board of Governors, said, 'This bursary not only helped me financially, but it gave me a sense of duty because not only was I working to earn my business degree for myself, but also for Mr. MacEachern as he believed in me.'

'You not only help shape the 秀色短视频, but also those who carry its valuable education beyond this campus,' Bremner added. 'On behalf of all the students you have helped, Mr. MacEachern, a heartfelt thank you.'

MacEachern's contributions have been both financial and service-oriented - he served three terms on the 秀色短视频 Board of Governors from 2003-2009 and is a leading supporter of the Calgary Friends of 秀色短视频 Fund that assists students from Alberta and PEI attend 秀色短视频. One of the scholarships the fund offers is named in honour of Lou MacEachern.

秀色短视频 President, Wade MacLauchlan, and Dean of Business, Dr. Roberta MacDonald, helped unveil a plaque dedicating Louis W. MacEachern Market Street and thanked MacEachern for his support throughout the years.

鈥楬yper-localism鈥 topic at 秀色短视频鈥檚 Local Market Challenge, February 5

Students in 秀色短视频's executive-style Master of Business Administration program will explore the topic 鈥榟yper-localism' at the third annual Local Marketing Challenge, Saturday, February 5 from 9 am-1 pm at Don and Marion McDougall Hall in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium.

The Local Marketing Challenge is the final project of the Marketing Management course in the MBA Program.

'Hyper-localism' refers to the emerging consumer trend known as the local market. During the event, student groups will present marketing plans for a local market opportunity that they have identified. In past years, the challenge focused on local food, but this year the topic range has been broadened to include any product or service that is targeted at the local PEI market.

Tim Carroll, associate professor at the 秀色短视频 School of Business, says, 'In marketing, we teach that businesses should follow consumer preferences instead of doing what they want to do. If local goods and services are a consumer preference, it really has the potential to change our market system.'

Seven student teams have been working diligently to identify their local market opportunities-some are strictly conceptual while others are actually in the developmental stage with local businesses. Presentations will include: Comfort Zone: A natural insect repellent; PEI Fresh Express: An online grocer; Cultural Catering: Ethnic food catering; Urban Beehives-Beekeeping; Fresh@Home: Full service food supply and delivery; Outfront Screens: Window and door screens; and North Cape Locally Grown Organic Baby Food.

All are welcome to attend the presentations and view displays from 'buy local' organizations such as Dairy Farmers of PEI, PEI Potato Board, Island Abbey Foods, Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce, PEI Business Development, and Department of Agriculture. From 11:00 to 11:30 am, ADL will host a "local food" break featuring its award-winning local cheeses and milk.

For more information, contact Grace McCourt at (902) 566-6474 or email mba@upei.ca.

Launched in September 2008, the executive-style MBA program allows students to pursue their graduate studies while they continue to work. It uses an integrated approach, peer-to-peer learning and an emphasis on developing global perspectives to prepare graduates to act as leaders and innovators in the changing business environment.

Winter鈥檚 Tales Authors鈥 Reading Series: A Ravenous Evening with John Steffler and Richard Cumyn

When long-time Newfoundland resident John Steffler, Canada's Parliamentary Poet during 2006-2008, gives a reading, it's certain that people in the audience will ask him to read 'That Night We Were Ravenous.'

This frolicking, sensuous poem begins with a near-disastrous encounter with a moose on a highway in Newfoundland, and ends with the couple back home devouring a feast and ravishing each other. In between, Canada's landscape, history, and culture burst across the windshield and readers' eyes in luscious, comical, menacing, and magical glory.

Steffler, one of Canada's most admired poets and prose writers, will read from his work on Tuesday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the 秀色短视频 Faculty Lounge, Main Building. From his powerful historical novel of Labrador, The Afterlife of George Cartwright, and his meditative exploration of self and seascape in The Grey Islands, to the exquisite poems which earned him the role of Canada's Poet Laureate, Steffler's story-telling and language are masterful, and are fully in evidence when he reads in his compelling voice.

This evening also features one of Canada's premier short fiction writers, Richard Cumyn. A list of his early jobs suggests rich fodder for fiction: able seaman on a Coast Guard ship, uranium prospector, researcher for Prime Minister Trudeau, and short-order cook at the Connaught rifle range west of his native Ottawa. After teaching high school in Ontario for nearly a decade, he became a full-time writer in 1991.

Cumyn's sixth and latest story collection, The Young in Their Country, reveals what author Steve Heighton calls his 'tough-minded and large-hearted' language and sensibility. Cumyn's characters are at once familiar and eerily distinct, their relationships a tender blend of heartbreak and affection. His new stories show why his work has been included in the prestigious Journey Prize Anthology and shortlisted for a National Magazine Award.

Steffler's and Cumyn's readings are hosted by the 秀色短视频 English Department, with generous support from The Canada Council for the Arts. A book signing and reception will follow the reading. Admission is free.

秀色短视频 Super Bowl Recital

The 秀色短视频 Department of Music presents its Super Bowl weekend 'Faculty Recital Spectacular' on Saturday, February 5 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. This annual recital will feature most of 秀色短视频's performance faculty performing as soloists and chamber musicians.

Professor Frances Gray is featured prominently throughout as she will perform Ginastera's Argentinian Dances and will collaborate with tubaist Gregory Irvine performing Mendelssohn's Song Without Words and soprano Sung-Ha Shin Bouey performing from the classical repertoire.

Classical guitar player Jim Dickson, who thrilled last year's audience, may do so again with his interpretation of Vals Venesolano No. 3 by the Spanish composer Antonio Lauro. Dale Sorensen, trombone and Jacqueline Sorensen-Young, piano, will perform Pergolesi's Sinfonia. 秀色短视频 percussionist Dave Shephard will perform Reverie by Gordon Stout on the marimba.

It is anticipated that a newly formed ensemble, The 秀色短视频 Aboriginal Singers Collective, may perform as well.

The mix of traditional and contemporary concert fare is apt to appeal to the avid concert goer. Tickets are available at the door.

秀色短视频 files unfair labour practice complaint

Today, the 秀色短视频 submitted an unfair labour practice complaint against the 秀色短视频 Faculty Association (FA) to the Labour Relations Board of the PEI Department of Community Services, Seniors, and Labour. It states that the Association is subverting the negotiation process by not bargaining in good faith. The University is concerned that FA negotiators have deliberately taken positions that could lead to a breakdown in negotiations, by creating an artificial impasse, failing to bargain, and failing to bring a mandate to negotiate to the table. The University is also concerned that 秀色短视频's position is being misrepresented by the FA to its membership.

The University has held regular meetings with the FA negotiating committee since initial proposals were exchanged by the parties in early August 2010. The Faculty Association asked for conciliation on January 31.With progress being made on a number of items important to both sides, this action was seen as premature by 秀色短视频.

The University remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement; however it stresses that, in order for this to happen, genuine negotiations must take place.

'Recent actions of the FA have led the University to believe that the Association is breaching its obligation to sincerely attempt to reach a collective agreement,' says VP Finance and Facilities, Gary Bradshaw. 'In order to reach a successful settlement, it is essential that both teams follow accepted process, and willingness to negotiate is part of that responsibility. The filing of an unfair labour practice complaint to the PEI Labour Relations Board is regrettable but necessary.'

秀色短视频's priority is to protect the interests of the entire University community, including its students. It remains committed to discussions leading to a negotiated agreement with the Faculty Association, as it has done successfully with other bargaining units on campus.

秀色短视频 signs MOUs with three Kenyan universities

The 秀色短视频 has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) today with three Kenyan universities: the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

The MOUs are the first step in establishing formal exchange programs and collaborative research/study opportunities between 秀色短视频 and the three African institutions.

'秀色短视频 has had a long-standing relationship with Kenya, with many students and faculty being engaged in that country," said Dr. Tim Goddard, Dean of Education and Lead Dean-International. 'With these MOUs, we are now able to extend our relationship to include scholarly exchanges, joint research projects, and other initiatives which will partner both students and faculty from 秀色短视频 and these three important Kenyan universities.'

His Excellency Simon Nabukwesi, the Kenyan High Commissioner, who visited 秀色短视频 twice in the fall of 2010, was instrumental in organizing today's visit and bringing the three Vice-Chancellors of the Kenyan universities to PEI to sign the agreements with 秀色短视频 President and Vice-Chancellor, Wade MacLauchlan.

Nabukwesi said, 'After many meetings and talks with our friends at 秀色短视频, I am very pleased to see this signing come to fruition. These relationships will be mutually beneficial for Canadian and Kenyan students, faculty, and researchers for years to come.'

秀色短视频 has long had a partnership with Farmers Helping Farmers, a local NGO on PEI, and has developed strong links to a number of Kenyan communities. Students and faculty from the Atlantic Veterinary College have been involved in a number of initiatives including the establishment of a very successful dairy operation, student teachers from the Specialization in International Education program have been completing their final practicum in Kenyan schools for over ten years, and students from the School of Nursing and the Department of Family and Nutritional Science work in hospitals and community health centres.

After the signing, the Kenyan delegation of Vice-Chancellor George Magoha, University of Nairobi; Vice-Chancellor Olive Mugenda, Kenyatta University; and Vice-Chancellor Mabel Imbuga, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology met with 秀色短视频 students, staff, and faculty to explore potential program collaborations.

About the Kenyan Universities

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The has academic programs cutting across various disciplines including Engineering, Science, Agriculture, Information Technology, Applied Science, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and Business.

秀色短视频鈥檚 Webster Centre revives 鈥渇ree hugs鈥 campaign

Webster Centre staff invites the campus community to receive free hugs on Tuesday, February 8 when they revive a campaign started two years ago.

The 'FREE HUGS Campaign' is a social movement that began in Australia and involves individuals giving hugs to strangers in public places. The hugs are meant to be random acts of kindness to make others feel better. The Webster Centre joined the campaign in 2009 when they offered free hugs to students, staff, and faculty as shown in this .

This year's event will take placeTuesday, February 8, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, outdoors at the centre of campus, and near the W. A. Murphy Student Centre, Kelley Memorial Building, and Main Building.

UNESCO appointment for 秀色短视频鈥檚 Dr. Ann Howatt

The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has appointed Dr. Ann Howatt to the Sectoral Commission on Culture, Communication and Information.

Dr. Howatt is a research fellow of the Institute of Island Studies and a lecturer in the Environmental Studies program at the 秀色短视频. Both an educator and conservator of cultural property, she has taught and lectured at several universities in Canada and internationally in cultural conservation, and in the fields of visual media, environmental representation, and technology.

Over the past year, Dr. Howatt has been participating as a member of an inter-university specialist advisory panel, commissioned by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The panel is tasked to identify and test a methodology for mapping socio-cultural landscape values in Canada. With colleagues at 秀色短视频 and the PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women, she contributed to submissions to the PEI Commission on Land Use and Rural Development.

Also, she researched and co-authored Charting A Course: The PEI Heritage Study, a comprehensive study and series of recommendations for the Province of Prince Edward Island's management of its natural and cultural heritage resources.