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On Wednesday, October 30, the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ hosted a public meeting to release the report of an external panel that was commissioned to review the Institute of Island Studies.

The review, initiated by Vice-President Research and Graduate Studies Robert Gilmour and interim Vice-President Academic Christian Lacroix in June, examined the role and governance of the institute in relation to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's Island Studies programs and courses, as well as its connections with the PEI and broader community.

Earlier in the year, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ did not renew the contract for the institute's director due to budgetary restraints, but officials were quick to assure stakeholders that the study of islands is an important aspect of the University's programming.

'Many people with an interest in the Institute contacted us to voice concerns about its future,' said Lacroix. 'We felt it was vital to have an unbiased, independent review conducted that would give feedback on how to move forward. With the receipt of the reviewers' recommendations, and our newly-established Island Studies Futures Committee now in place, Island Studies and the Institute are in good hands.'

The final report from the three-member panel-Dr. Liette Visseur, Dr. Graham Whitelaw, and Hon. David MacDonald-was compiled after the reviewers held several on-campus forums and interviews with key stakeholders. The report contains 29 recommendations, grouped into six categories: overarching recommendations, administration, governance, educational initiatives, administrative and financial support, and Canada Research and UNESCO chairs.

The mandate of the Island Studies Futures Committee, chaired by ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Associate Professor of History Dr. Ed MacDonald, is to review the recommendations of the external IIS review panel, seek input through consultation with colleagues, and make recommendations on how to structure and implement changes to IIS. The terms of reference for the committee were also unveiled at the public meeting. Committee members include chair MacDonald, Ann Grayborn (IIS advisory board chair), Harry Baglole (community representative), Dr. Neb Kujundzic (interim Dean of Arts), and Dr. Jim Randall (Master of Arts in Island Studies program coordinator). For more information or to contact the Island Studies Futures Committee, please email iisfutures@upei.ca.

Read a of the external review report, or view the . For more information on the Island Studies Futures Committee, click .

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ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ defensive field hockey player Katherine Koughan was selected to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Field Hockey All-Canadian Team on Wednesday, October 30 at the All-Canadian Awards Banquet in Victoria, BC. Koughan is a second-year business student from Stratford, PEI.

Read the full CIS release .

Congratulations, Katherine!

Atlantic University Sport (AUS) is pleased to announce the return of the Tim Hortons AUS men's hockey all-star game. Returning for the first time since 1999, this year's event will be held Friday, November 8 at the new Grant-Harvey Arena in Fredericton, NB on STU's home ice, with the puck set to drop at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from the game will help fund Canada's men's hockey team trip to Trentino, Italy for the 2013 FISU Winter Universiade, December 11-21.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Men's Hockey Head Coach Forbes MacPherson is an assistant coach on Team Canada's coaching staff.

Read the AUS release .

The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Union will be involved again this year in the Movember campaign. Movember's vision is to have a lasting impact on the face of men's health. Each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of millions of moustaches around the world. Through the power of the moustache, vital funds and awareness are raised to combat prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health challenges. Movember encourages men to join the movement by growing a moustache for the 30 days of November. Movember's not just for 'Mo Bros'. 'Mo Sistas' are an important part of Movember's success. Once registered, Mo Sistas raise funds and encourage the men in their lives to get involved. Essentially, Mo Sistas do everything that Mo Bros do, without a Mo. To join the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ team, please go to

The following is a list of Movember events at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ:

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In September, two ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ alumni-Michael Fitzpatrick CA; and Ryan Pineau, CA-and one faculty member-Michael Cassidy, FCA-were recognized with Institute of Chartered Accounts of PEI awards during a celebratory event at the Delta Prince Edward.

Michael Fitzpatrick CA, and Ryan Pineau CA, were both recognized with Early Achievement Awards. This award is presented to a CA, who within the first ten years since qualifying as a CA, demonstrates excellence in professional, civic, charitable, or community service, and/or remarkable accomplishments in their career.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ professor, Michael Cassidy FCA, was honoured with a Fellowship of Chartered Accountants award. FCA awards are awarded based on meritorious service which had honoured the profession over a lengthy period of time. Candidates have to demonstrate exceptional achievement in career, community service, and service to the profession. Cassidy was honoured by his colleagues for his outstanding contribution to the CA profession through his extraordinary capabilities as an educator, mentor, and role model to students considering the CA profession or entrepreneurship as a career. Cassidy, who obtained his CA designation in 1986, has spent much of his career not only as a successful businessman, but as a sessional lecturer and Assistant Professor at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ School of Business, teaching primarily in the areas of Accounting and Entrepreneurship. He has also authored and delivered many course programs ranging in topics from marketing and customer service to challenges facing young people wanting to become an entrepreneur. Cassidy's charismatic personality and infectious enthusiasm has made him a much sought-after speaker for both private companies and government organizations in the areas of accounting, marketing, and sales seminars. Giving back to his community is another one of Cassidy's great strengths. He has been a long time coach of hockey, soccer, and baseball, and has been very active in his church. Cassidy lives in Charlottetown with his wife Mary Jane, and their four children.

Fitzpatrick co-founded PEI's first father/son accounting firm, Fitzpatrick and Co., which was recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's fastest growing companies in 2011 and 2012. He is an avid volunteer in the CA profession, both provincially and nationally, but also lends his accounting expertise in his community as well, serving as treasurer for the Catholic Family Services Bureau. He also serves on the boards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of PEI, Stars for Life Foundation for Autism, Liberal Association of PEI, and the Board of Examiners for CICA. Somehow Fitzpatrick also finds time to coach minor hockey, and is active in youth employment future on PEI. He graduated from ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ in 2002, and lives in Pleasant Grove with his wife Lori and young son Ira.

Pineau graduated first in his class from the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ School of Business in 2005, and quickly became the youngest partner in MacPherson Roche Smith & Associates. Pineau furthered his education in accounting by completing a variety of in-depth tax courses, and is known for his tax expertise. He manages his firm's income tax practice, and also teaches several professional development tax courses to his peers. 'Giving Back' has always been important to Pineau, as demonstrated by his countless volunteer positions. He serves on the boards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of PEI, the Competency Map Committee of CICA, and the City of Charlottetown Economic Development Advisory Board. He is also treasurer for the PEI Progressive Conservative Party, St. Pius X Knights of Columbus, Innovation & Technology Association of PEI, Queens County Residential Services, past president of the Progressive Conservative Youth Association, and past youth delegate for the PEI Occupational Health and Safety Board. In 2011, Pineau established the Paul Ryan Pineau Award, which provides a bursary to the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ student with the highest mark in the taxation course. He resides in Charlottetown with his wife Becky.

Congratulations to our ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ award winners!

On Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm, saxophonist Kevin MacLean will perform as part of the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Concert Series. 'Worldly Inspirations' will feature music from England, Japan, the United States, and Prince Edward Island. MacLean will collaborate with Frances McBurnie, Karem Simon, Branden Kelly, and perform a world premiere by composer Dr. Rick Covey.

MacLean has most recently been concerto soloist with the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Wind Symphony and the PEI Symphony. Past performances include the World Association of Bands and Ensembles Conference, North American Saxophone Alliance Conference, and the National Music Festival. He is currently the saxophone instructor at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ.

The centrepiece of this recital will be the world premiere of Covey's 'The Moment When.' This large-scale solo work was commissioned by MacLean in the summer of 2013. MacLean has worked closely with Covey and is excited to premiere this exciting new addition to Canadian saxophone repertoire.

The inspiration behind this extensive solo work is the song cycle, common to musical theatre. Compositional choices were made based on theatrical considerations first, such as plot, imagery, and character development, resulting in a unique addition to the solo saxophone repertoire. This dramatic work is comprised of seven diverse movements, each connected with a brief pause signifying the sectional division. The result is an overall musical form that is both continuous and a series of short, individual movements that form a clear dramatic structure.

Tickets are available at the door ($15 adults/$10 seniors and students) or by contacting the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Music Department at (902) 566-0507 or music@upei.ca.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation announced the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of October 28-November 3. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports throughout the seasons. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Sarah Stanley, Women's Soccer; and Cody McNaughton, Men's Hockey

What: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 27-November 3

Why: A third-year business student in her fourth year of eligibility from Charlottetown, PEI, Sarah Stanley scored the overtime game winning goal in the AUS Women's Soccer quarterfinal match, and was selected as Player of the Game. During the AUS semifinal game, Stanley played hard, injured her shoulder on one play and her ribs on another, but she persevered with a gutsy performance. Stanley was also recently selected to the AUS Women's Soccer 2nd All-Star Team, and was selected back in September as an ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ, AUS, and CIS Athlete of the Week.

A first-year business student in his first year of eligibility from Petawawa, Ontario, Cody McNaughton scored a hat trick in the Men's Hockey 10-2 win over STU. McNaughton is quickly getting comfortable with the league as he continues to develop all facets of his game. He was also particularly effective in penalty kill situations over the weekend.

Sarah Stanley

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Field Hockey goalie Grace Sullivan has been selected as one of 30 players across Canada to attend a women's national team identification (ID) camp from November 6-9 at UBC's Wrights turf field, in Vancouver, BC.

Sullivan, a second-year arts student and daughter of Val Paton and Derek Sullivan, was selected for her strength during the 2013 AUS Field Hockey season. She was also a member of the PEI U-18 team that attended nationals in Vancouver this past July and was part of the Target Team for 2017. Most recently, she has been with the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panthers Field Hockey team for the 2013 season, where she was voted AUS Goalie of the Year.

Sullivan will join three of her PEI U-18 teammates at the ID Camp -- Abbey MacLellan, Maddy Koughan, and Sarah Sear-for fitness, training, and games.

Best of luck, Grace!

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ is pleased to welcome Island native Zachariah Wells and Vancouver's Rachel Lebowitz who will be reading from their new books of poetry at The Big Orange Lunchbox restaurant on Sunday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. Both authors currently reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Wells' previous book, Track & Trace, was shortlisted for the Atlantic Poetry Prize, and Lebowitz's first book, Hannus was shortlisted for the 2007 Roderick Haig-Brown Regional BC Book Prize and the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction. Wells will launch his chapbook Baffle while Lebowitz will launch her new book Cottonopolis.

The book launch and reading by these exciting and vibrant poets is sponsored by the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ English Department. A reception and book signing will follow. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Physics, is pleased to host a presentation by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques on Thursday, November 28 at 11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre's McMillan Hall. Dr. Saint-Jacques will take attendees on the learning journey that led him to become a Canadian astronaut and talk about his training. He will also give an overview of Canadian Space Agency projects, and will share some insights on future opportunities for students.

Dr. Saint-Jacques was selected in 2009 as one of two members of the third Canadian Astronaut selection. He is one of 14 members of the 20th NASA astronaut class. In 2011, he graduated from Astronaut Candidate Training, and is now eligible for spaceflight. Also in 2011, he participated in the underwater mission, NEEMO 15 (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations), and in 2012, he participated in the European Space Agency's CAVES training.

Most recently, Dr. Saint-Jacques has been assigned as Crew Support Astronaut for Expedition 36/37 and is a Capcom at NASA's Mission Control Center, the voice between the ground and the International Space Station. He continues to build and maintain his skills through spacewalk, robotics, Russian and flight training.