The tale of two presidents

Two associate professors in the department of history lead national research associations

In a coincidence that reflects the expertise within 秀色短视频's Department of History, two faculty members are currently presidents of their respective national research associations. Dr. Ed MacDonald is in his second year as president of the Canadian Catholic Historical Association (CCHA), and Dr. James Moran is beginning his first year as president of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine (CSHM).

'It's remarkable,' joked Dr. MacDonald, 'when you consider the history department here has just eight full-time faculty members. We were talking about it the other day and realized, hey-this may be a first for 秀色短视频!'
The CCHA was founded in 1933, making it one of the oldest historical associations in Canada. It stages an annual national conference-which Dr. MacDonald, as president, will chair. It also publishes a peer-reviewed academic journal, and issues a regular newsletter to its membership.
'I have always considered myself more of a historian of Prince Edward Island than a 鈥榬eligious historian,'' said Dr. MacDonald. 'However, my doctoral dissertation tackled the history of a Roman Catholic college, St. Dunstan's University, one of 秀色短视频's predecessors, and religion has always been central to the Island's social and cultural history. It's a privilege to work with some great people and to enlarge my own understanding of what we mean today by 鈥楥atholic history.''
Learn more about the CCHA at .
Dr. Moran has been a member of the CSHM since the early 1990s and has presented research papers at the society's annual conferences. Before becoming the CSHM's president, he served as the regional representative for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, and as vice-president.
'My research as a historian fits well with the CSHM,' said Dr. Moran. 'My main interest is the history of psychiatry and mental health, but I also research the history of infectious diseases. As CSHM president my job is to promote the history of health and medicine and-like with Ed and the CCHA-to keep the organization's various activities running smoothly.'
The CSHM was founded in 1950 to promote the study, research, and communication of the history of health and medicine. It holds an annual conference at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, and publishes an academic journal called the Canadian Bulletin of Medical History. It also partners with a charitable organization in Ontario called Associated Medical Services to offer funding for guest speakers and a competitive studentship program for Canadian undergraduate students pursuing research in medical history.
Learn more about the CSHM at .
'It's a testament to the expertise within the Department of History that two current faculty members are leading their respective national research associations,' said Dr. Robert Gilmour, 秀色短视频's vice-president research. 'I want to congratulate both James and Ed, and thank them for demonstrating to their peers the hard work, creativity, and scholarship that defines the research community at 秀色短视频.'
For information:
Dave Atkinson, Research Communications
(902)620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca

秀色短视频 Panthers season passes now available

秀色短视频 Athletics and Recreation has launched the 2013-14 Panthers Season Pass program. Season Passes are now available for Men's/Women's Soccer, Women's Rugby, Men's Hockey, Women's Hockey, and Men's/Women's Basketball. All teams have been busy preparing for the upcoming season, and have bolstered rosters with a strong combination of incoming and returning student-athletes. This year, 秀色短视频 is proud to host the AUS (W) Rugby Championship October 26-27 and the AUS (W) Basketball Championship March 7-9.

New this year is a youth rate, non-秀色短视频 student rate, and the availability of a family game ticket and season pass. This new offering is an affordable way for families to take in a Panthers game and to provide young people an opportunity to get to know and watch 秀色短视频 student-athletes.
In 2012-13, the Panthers excelled both on and off the playing surfaces with 14 AUS All-Stars, 4 AUS All-Rookie Team Members, 3 CIS All Canadians. For the 2011-12 season, 57 were named CIS Academic All-Canadians. Team highlights included playoff visits by Men's/Women's Soccer, Men's Basketball, and Men's/Women's Hockey. With a strong recruitment effort, the 2013-14 season promises to reach even greater heights as teams pursue AUS and CIS championships.

Revenues from season pass sales go directly to the teams to support costs and to fund Athletic Financial Awards for student-athletes.

Season pass renewals have begun and now are open to the greater public for purchase by either visiting Panther Central at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, calling 566-0368, or e-mailing panthercentral@upei.ca. For more information, visit .


About 秀色短视频 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, 秀色短视频 Alumni Canada Games Place
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

The 秀色短视频 Panthers are "everywhere"

The 秀色短视频 Panthers are busy this weekend-at community events across PEI, at the 2013 Canada Summer Games, and one, Suzanne Nicholson, even swimming across the Northumberland Strait, raising money for the 秀色短视频 Swimming team.

Pride the Panther was spotted at the Gold Cup Parade in Charlottetown on Friday accompanying the Ocean/Hot 105.5 parade float. Members of the 秀色短视频 Men's Hockey team will also join Pride in eastern PEI on Saturday when they make an appearance at the 2013 Kraft Celebration Tour in Morell as TSN gets set to broadcast Sportscentre live from the banks of the Morell River. During the broadcast, it is expected that former 秀色短视频 Men's Basketball coach George Morrison, from the Morrell area, will be profiled.

In Sherbrooke, Quebec, the 2013 Canada Summer Games will wrap up on Saturday. Nineteen 秀色短视频 Panthers either competed with or coached Team PEI at the two-week, multi-sport event. The team will be arriving home at the Charlottetown airport midday Sunday.

Suzanne Nicholson, a fifth-year 秀色短视频 student-athlete will embark on her 'Suzanne conquers the Strait' fundraiser on Sunday, August 18, selected as the best day for tides, wind, and weather. This year marks Nicholson's last on the team and she hopes her fundraiser will motivate her teammates and the 秀色短视频 community-she hopes to raise $10,000 for the 秀色短视频 swim team. She expects to leave New Brunswick at 7:45 am and arrive in Borden around noon. Donations can be made by calling Panther Central at 902-566-0368 or by visiting Suzanne's Facebook page called Suzanne conquers the Strait.

Go Panthers go!

European forward commits to 秀色短视频 Panthers

Forbes MacPherson, head coach of the 秀色短视频 men's hockey Panthers, is pleased to announce the addition of European forward Robin Soudek to this year's lineup.

'Soudek is a gifted playmaker, he can score goals, and he has a very solid two-way game that will complement our style of play,' said MacPherson. 'Soudek has been high on our radar for a couple of years because we know he will add depth to our club in all facets of the game. We are very pleased that he has committed to the 秀色短视频.'

Soudek, a native of 膶esk茅 Bud臎jovice, Czech Republic played four years in the Western Hockey League, scoring 27 goals and 57 points for the Victoria Royals in 2011-12. He started last season in the Czech pro league playing alongside locked-out NHL stars Andrew Ference, Vinny Prospal, and Martin Hanzal, but was limited to 11 games due to injury. Soudek also played for the Czech Republic in two World Junior Hockey Championships.

'One of my former coaches referred to me as a European-skilled player with a North American heart which is a great description of the player I desire to be,' said Soudek, a 5'11', 194-lb right winger. 'I like to think I bring a lot of experience and leadership to the Panthers. I feel my game is very well-suited for the Atlantic University Conference, and I hope to contribute in many ways to the Panthers.'

Soudek said his partial season in the professional ranks has given him a better understanding of the importance of being a more complete and team-focused player.

'To be successful, you have to play within the team structure, follow the game plan, and you have to be prepared to do the little things. Even if you are the most skilled player on the team, you have to be a hard worker in all ends of the rink, and that is what my focus will be as a member of the Panthers,' said Soudek.

The 22-year-old has never been to Prince Edward Island but has done some research on the province, the team, and the fans.

'I chose PEI because they play in the best university hockey conference in Canada and the team is moving in the right direction. The university is small, friendly, and the PEI fans are in love with the team. I can't wait to get there and take the next step in my hockey career,' he said.

The Panthers finished as the #9 ranked team in the CIS last year.

'Being a student-athlete at 秀色短视频 is a unique and rewarding experience. I want to welcome Robin Soudek to the Panther family and I look forward to the many positive contributions he will make to our University on and off the ice,' said 秀色短视频 Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Schurman.

Season passes for 2013-2014 are now on sale. Tickets are $160 for all 14 games and they guarantee a seat for playoff games. This year, student and youth rates have been added. For more information visit gopanthersgo.ca.

For information:
Ron Annear
Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Suzanne conquered the Strait

秀色短视频 congratulates fifth-year student Suzanne Nicholson who conquered the Northumberland Strait on Sunday, August 18. The 秀色短视频 swim team member created the fundraiser in hopes of raising $10,000 for the team-and she exceeded that goal!

After raising close to $11,000, Suzanne set out at 7:45 am for the 13+ km swim which took her about 5.5 hours to complete.

'Well, I must say, I'm glad it's over with,' said Nicholson. 'Before my swim, I was really excited and just ready to get in and swim. Throughout, the swim was a different story, though. The water was a lot rougher than I expected and the current was a lot stronger. It was frustrating at times, but once I hit the beach, I was so happy it was over with.'

Nicholson joins a rather exclusive list of elite swimmers who have dared to take on the Strait.

Congratulations, Suzanne... 秀色短视频 is so proud!!

Panthers training camps for Fall sports get underway

秀色短视频 Panthers training camps for fall sports get underway this weekend. The 秀色短视频 Turf Field and 秀色短视频 Alumni Canada Games Place will come alive with student-athletes competing for roster spots.

Orientations and first training sessions are at the following times:

Friday, August 23
6:00 pm Soccer Orientation at Main 117

Saturday, August 24
9:00 am-12:00 pm Soccer Training at Turf Field

Sunday, August 25
12:00 pm Women's Rugby Orientation at HSB 104

Monday, August 26
9:00-11:00 am Women's Rugby Training at Alumni Canada Games Place

Tuesday, August 27
9:00 am Field Hockey Orientation at Memorial 308
12:30-2:30 pm Field Hockey Training at Turf Field

The first exhibition action at home will be during the Mulligan Cup next weekend when the 秀色短视频 men's and women's soccer teams take to the pitch.

Season passes are now on sale and can be purchased at Panther Central at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, by calling (902) 566-0368, or filling out the online form at gopanthersgo.ca.

About 秀色短视频 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, 秀色短视频 Alumni Canada Games Place, and 秀色短视频 Turf Field
  • Other facilities include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts

Soccer Panthers prepare for Mulligan Cup

The 秀色短视频 men's and women's varsity soccer teams will take to the pitch in competition play August 31-September 1 for the third annual Mulligan Cup tournament. Official home openers will take place on September 7 against the University of New Brunswick.

The Mulligan Cup-an invitational tournament created in honour of Vince Mulligan, 秀色短视频 varsity soccer and hockey coach throughout the 80s and 90s-provides an excellent opportunity for coaches to witness their prospective athletes in action before making final team cuts for roster spots. The tournament has proven to be a great way to kick off the season and showcase the teams to their many supporters.

'I really look forward to this time of year when teams get a chance to look at the new athletes in camp,' said Mulligan, who will be taking in the soccer action this weekend at 秀色短视频. 'You always go in to a new year with great expectations and you can see it in the athletes' eyes and through their actions on the field. That's what makes this tournament so great to watch.'

Competing on the women's side are the Universit茅 de Moncton Aigles Bleues, the Mount Allison Mounties, the Acadia Axewomen, and the 秀色短视频 Panthers, while the 秀色短视频 men's soccer team will tangle with the Mount Allison Mounties and the Universit茅 de Moncton Aigles Blues. Also on the men's side, PEI's senior men's provincial champions, PEIFC, will provide competition to round out the schedule.

Admission for tournament games is $6/day and can be purchased during the tournament or by contacting Panther Central at (902) 566-0368 or panthercentral@upei.ca. Season passes are also now on sale.

Schedule:
Saturday, August 31
10:00 am-(Men)-Mount A vs PEIFC
12:00 pm-(Women)-Mount A vs UdeM
2:00 pm-(Men)-UdeM vs 秀色短视频
4:00 pm-(Women)-Acadia vs 秀色短视频
Sunday, September 1
10:00 am-(Women)-Acadia vs UdeM
12:00 pm-(Men)-PEIFC vs UdeM
2:00 pm-(Women)-Mount A vs 秀色短视频
4:00 pm-(Men)-Mount A vs 秀色短视频
For information:
Ron Annear
秀色短视频 Athletics & Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

秀色短视频 extends condolences on the passing of Jim Palmer

The 秀色短视频 extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of honorary degree recipient James (Jim) Palmer. Palmer, who was granted an honorary doctor of laws degree in 1998 from 秀色短视频, passed away on August 27 at the age of 84 at his home in Calgary.

Originally from Prince Edward Island, Palmer and his family have a long record of public service on PEI-his direct ancestors include two PEI premiers, several judges, and a Father of Confederation. That commitment to public service and public policy is demonstrated through the Palmer Conference, a conference committed to public sector leadership and named in honour of the Palmer family. He and his wife Barbara provided continuous support for the conference, 秀色短视频, and the province that they always called 'home.' The Palmers have a summer residence in Keppoch, Prince Edward Island.

Jim Palmer was an individual who had a combined successful legal and business career, as well as a lifelong interest in public policy and Canadian institutions of governance. After completing his law degree at Dalhousie University in 1952, the fifth-generation lawyer moved to Calgary where he is remembered for law, business, education, public service, and philanthropy.

秀色短视频 extends condolences on the passing of Jim Palmer

The 秀色短视频 extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of honorary degree recipient James (Jim) Palmer. Palmer, who was granted an honorary doctor of laws degree in 1998 from 秀色短视频, passed away on August 27 at the age of 84 at his home in Calgary.
Originally from Prince Edward Island, Palmer and his family have a long record of public service on PEI鈥攈is direct ancestors include two PEI premiers, several judges, and a Father of Confederation. That commitment to public service and public policy is demonstrated through the Palmer Conference, a conference committed to public sector leadership and named in honour of the Palmer family. He and his wife Barbara provided continuous support for the conference, 秀色短视频, and the province that they always called 鈥渉ome.鈥 The Palmers have a summer residence in Keppoch, Prince Edward Island.
Jim Palmer was an individual who had a combined successful legal and business career, as well as a lifelong interest in public policy and Canadian institutions of governance. After completing his law degree at Dalhousie University in 1952, the fifth-generation lawyer moved to Calgary where he is remembered for law, business, education, public service, and philanthropy.

Suzanne conquered the Strait

秀色短视频 congratulates fifth-year student Suzanne Nicholson who conquered the Northumberland Strait on Sunday, August 18. The 秀色短视频 swim team member created the fundraiser in hopes of raising $10,000 for the team鈥攁nd she exceeded that goal!
After raising close to $11,000, Suzanne set out at 7:45 am for the 13+ km swim which took her about 5.5 hours to complete.
鈥淲ell, I must say, I'm glad it鈥檚 over with,鈥 said Nicholson. 鈥淏efore my swim, I was really excited and just ready to get in and swim. Throughout, the swim was a different story, though. The water was a lot rougher than I expected and the current was a lot stronger. It was frustrating at times, but once I hit the beach, I was so happy it was over with.鈥
Nicholson joins a rather exclusive list of elite swimmers who have dared to take on the Strait.
Congratulations, Suzanne... 秀色短视频 is so proud!!