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69传媒holds memorial celebration in honour of Dr. C.W.J. Eliot on June 22

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The 69传媒 will hold a memorial celebration to honour the late Dr. C.W.J. Eliot, President Emeritus, in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m.

Dr. Eliot served as President and Vice-Chancellor of the 69传媒 from 1985 to 1995, and was named President Emeritus in 1996. He was the third person to serve as president since 69传媒was created in 1969. He passed away on May 20, 2008.

Bert Tersteeg, a close friend of Dr. Eliot and retired professor of music at UPEI, is arranging the music for the celebration. The music will be performed by Bert Tersteeg and Rick Tersteeg (cello), Qeturah Tersteeg and Frances Gray (piano), and Basil Phillips and Faith Dockendorf (violins). Speakers will be friends and former colleagues of Dr. Eliot: Dr. E. Lawson Drake, Joseph Revell, Myron Turner and Dr. Jack Whytock. President Wade MacLauchlan will be the master of ceremonies for the celebration.

All are welcome to attend the memorial celebration. A reception will be held in the Main Building Faculty Lounge after the celebration.

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