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The 69传媒 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany on Monday, October 17, 2016.

69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, accompanied by industry experts from the PEI Bioalliance, Vector Aerospace, BioFuelNet Canada, and BBSI Canada Ltd., met with TUM in Germany for three days of joint-research-cooperation meetings. These meetings have resulted in an MOU between 69传媒and TUM, which will facilitate an exchange program for students from UPEI鈥檚 Department of Chemistry and TUM鈥檚 Department of Mechanical Engineering.

President Abd-El-Aziz said he is encouraged by the signing of the MOU, that this was the priority of his visit and that the accompaniment of industry experts reinforced the importance of joint collaborations in the field of bioprocess engineering, aviation system engineering, and energy systems engineering.

鈥淥ur overall goal during these joint research cooperation meetings was to explore the possibility of a student exchange program,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淭he Technical University of Munich is a formidable institution and this new relationship will foster joint-research opportunities for our students while simultaneously exposing them to new approaches, another culture, and global networking opportunities.鈥� 

President Abd-El-Aziz added that this new partnership will have positive impacts for both universities as well as the province of Prince Edward Island and will strengthen UPEI鈥檚 efforts to be a leader in research and discovery.

About UPEI鈥檚 Partner

The is a research university with campuses in Munich, Garching, and Freising-Weihenstephan. It is a member of TU9, an incorporated society of the largest and most notable German institutes of technology. The university has roughly 39,000 students and 9,800 academic staff. TUM's alumni include 13 Nobel laureates, 18 Leibniz Prizewinners and 10 IEEE Fellow Members. 

By Thomas Becker

When head coach Bruce Donaldson assembled his team, he wanted a group of people who could work well together and play as one.

During the preseason, in which the Panthers went 2-4, Donaldson gave each player one role that he believed they could succeed in in hopes of piecing together the challenging puzzle of building a contender.

For players who grew up as key contributors 鈥� playing multiple roles on their respective teams 鈥� the transition hasn鈥檛 been easy, but Donaldson said in time, the players will get accustomed to playing alongside one another while knowing each other鈥檚 roles on the ice.

鈥淚f everyone knows how they fit on this team, we鈥檒l be successful,鈥� the coach said.

Last season ended in disappointment as 69传媒failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign. As a result, Donaldson overhauled his roster during the offseason and recruited nine rookies, who have already made an impression on their tenth-year coach.

鈥淲e have a very nice compliment of new and veteran players and it鈥檚 given us an opportunity to move lines around and make things happen.鈥�

Of the 16 preseason goals the Panthers have scored, 90 per cent of them came from first-year players, Donaldson said.

鈥淲hat鈥檚 great is it鈥檚 been different rookies each night, which is nice to have as a coach.鈥�

Local standouts Maria Clinton (Souris) and Alisha MacDonald (Summerside) are two forwards who joined the program by way of the P.E.I. Female Midget AAA Hockey League. While rookie defensemen and Nova Scotians Kristen MacIntyre (Nepean Junior Wildcats of Ontario's Provincial Women's Hockey League) and Breah MacEachern (Ontario Hockey Academy) decided to commit to 69传媒following stints in Ontario.

鈥淭o be able to attract Nova Scotia girls to this school is big for us,鈥� Donaldson said. 鈥淭ypically we would be vying with Saint Mary鈥檚, Dalhousie and St FX for that level of talent.鈥�

While the rookies bring a youthful energy to the team, the heart and soul of the Panthers still belongs to their seasoned veterans. Captain and last season鈥檚 leading scorer Kiana Strand (10 points in 24 games) and Atlantic University Sport (AUS) second team all-star Emma Martin have big upside and will be leaned on heavily to lead the young Panthers into battle.

Newcomer Sydnee Baker comes in with experience playing for the London Jr. Devilettes of the PWHL and provides Donaldson with a power forward who can help score for a team that ranked last with just 33 goals in 24 contests.

鈥淚 think as she gets accustomed to the league she鈥檚 going to have some big success,鈥� Donaldson said of his young forward.

Offensively, Donaldson simplified his game plan to ensure more pucks find the back of the net.

鈥淲e鈥檝e asked them to simplify the game and focus on getting pucks and bodies to the net,鈥� he said. 鈥淚f we continue to do that we鈥檙e going to have better success.鈥�

Led by assistant captain Bria Harding and AUS second team all-star Marie-Soleil 鈥楽unshine鈥� Deschenes in goal, the defence looks to take another step forward after allowing 61 goals (the third highest of the seven-team conference) a season ago.

With MacIntyre and MacEachern鈥檚 help behind the blue line, the defence figures to be much improved.

鈥淲e needed to get stronger in the back end, so we wanted to look for a couple defensemen that complimented our game.鈥�

After a forgettable 2015-16, Donaldson is eager to show off his new team to the Panther faithful when they play their home opener on Oct. 21. Donaldson promises a more competitive team that can push top-tier teams like the defending champion Saint Mary鈥檚 Huskies and defensive powerhouse St. Thomas Tommies for playoff supremacy.

鈥淭hey have a lot of maturity,鈥� Donaldson said of his competition. 鈥淭hey both have good size and they鈥檙e well coached. We have to be able to match their physicality if we want to be there in the end.鈥�

After taking their first two games on the road, the undefeated Panthers make their home debut on Oct. 21 against the St. Thomas Tommies at 7 pm.

The 69传媒, along with the PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture and the PEI Department of Health and Wellness, released today the results of the 2014-15 School Health Action Planning and Evaluation System (SHAPES-PEI) Provincial Student Health Profile. SHAPES-PEI gathers information from students in grades 5 through 12 about healthy eating, physical activity, mental fitness, bullying, and tobacco/substance use, in collaboration with the Canadian Student Tobacco Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS), and the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact. This is the fourth release of data since SHAPES-PEI began in 2008.

鈥淭he findings from this fourth cycle of SHAPES-PEI tell us that researchers, schools, and communities must continue to fight for the health of our youth,鈥� said Dr. Donna Murnaghan, co-principal investigator of SHAPES-PEI and adjunct professor of nursing at UPEI. 鈥淭he flat or plateau results around physical activity levels point to no significant improvements in physical activity levels even though there have been concerted efforts to promote youth being physically active. The rising tobacco and alcohol use among PEI youth changes the conversation to we are not done yet with these risks. These are complex problems that require continued timely monitoring and surveillance to inform action for the future.鈥�

鈥淭he information collected through SHAPES reflects students鈥� health and well-being not only at school, but within their homes and communities as well,鈥� said Sterling Carruthers, School Health Specialist for the PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture. 鈥淎lthough we are seeing some positive changes in both the mental fitness of students and a decreased consumption of 鈥榦ther foods,鈥� we need to continue our partnerships with student, teachers, parents, community, and government to support improved health and well-being for students in other areas identified in this report.鈥�

Highlights from the 2014-15 SHAPES-PEI survey include:

• 71% of PEI students reported having high mental fitness, compared to 66% in 2008 (mental fitness describes a student鈥檚 sense of emotional and psychological well-being)
• 37% of PEI students (30% males, 42% females) reported being bullied in the past 30 days
• 45% of PEI students meet national physical activity guidelines (unchanged since 2010)
• 38% of PEI students reported eating fruit and vegetables more than six times the day before the survey (mostly unchanged since 2008)
• 15% of PEI students reported eating high fat/salty/sugary snacks or drinks seven or more times the day before the survey (down significantly from 2008)
• 58% of PEI students reported eating breakfast every day, while 12% of PEI students reported not eating breakfast at all in a usual school week (up from 8% from 2012)
• PEI has the second highest rate of current smokers (among 10-18 year olds) in the country at 6.6%, which is almost double the national average of 3.4%.
• In the last 12 months: 25% of PEI students reported using marijuana and鈥攐f the 43% of students who had a drink of alcohol鈥�32% reported engaging in binge drinking, which are the highest rates in Canada.

鈥淥ne of our three key education priorities is to support the social and emotional well-being of students, and this data is very useful in informing this work,鈥� said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. 鈥淲e continue to use the SHAPES data to develop priorities and policy, and to inform our collaborative work with parents and school communities on improving student well-being and achievement.鈥�

鈥淚nstilling the values of wellness, such as healthy eating, avoiding tobacco use, regular exercise and activity at a young age is probably one of the greatest investments we could make for our young people, as they will lead to lifelong healthy choices,鈥� said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. 鈥淪HAPES-PEI provides valuable information which helps direct our decision making and long-term planning for health promotion in this province.鈥�

Full copies of the 2014-15 SHAPES-PEI Provincial Student Health Profile are available by request, or by visiting:

The 69传媒 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�69传媒has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 69传媒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 69传媒 wishes all YDAY participants well in their discussions as they gather in Charlottetown today. YDAY is bringing together more than 120 young people, including several 69传媒students, who wish to make PEI an attractive place to work, grow and thrive. The discussions and brainstorms shared by this diverse representation of island youth will help to catalyse new initiatives, programs, and policies that will help shape and direct the island鈥檚 cultural and economic future.

YDAY is part of a longer-term strategy that will help to change the narrative for island youth and their futures on Prince Edward Island. The Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning has placed a strategic emphasis on youth and their needs.

鈥淎s a province, we will continue to work with young Islanders to assist them in making a successful transition to the workforce and to launch new careers here on Prince Edward Island,鈥� said Minister Richard Brown. 鈥淵DAY is a wonderful opportunity for our Island youth to be heard and engaged on matters that affect their lives now and into the future.鈥�

69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said he is grateful for the opportunity to support YDAY and its mission to help transform the narrative for youth and shape the island鈥檚 future. 鈥淵oung minds gather on our campus every day where they are encouraged to work together and produce new ideas and solutions to today鈥檚 problems,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥� 69传媒is excited for this historic event to take place and we look forward to hearing the recommendations and advice put forth at YDAY PEI.鈥� 

The 69传媒 is celebrating Open Access Week with a series of informative events.

On Monday, October 24 at 1:30 pm in Robertson Library 312 (or from the comfort of your own office), we are hosting a webinar by Robin DeRosa (Plymouth State University): 

On Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 am, Robertson Library 312, Robert Gilmour will introduce and re-launch the new  and . Dawn Hooper and Donald Moses from the Robertson Library will demonstrate the services and answer questions.

Also on Thursday, October 27 at 7:00 pm, the Robertson Library will partner with the Open Data Book Club to host a  in Robertson Library 312. First, the Open Data Book Club will introduce its activities related to Open Data. Following that we will have two speakers: Dr. Adam Fenech, Director of 69传媒Climate Lab, will speak on 鈥淭he Value of Open Data in Research鈥� and Mary-Ann MacSwain, Data Analyst at the UPEI Centre for Health and Community Research, will speak on 鈥淗ealth Data in an Open Data World.鈥� 

The 69传媒 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�69传媒has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 69传媒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.

October was Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada, but 69传媒encourages students, faculty and staff to 鈥減rotect while you connect鈥� year-round.  There are several simple ways to stay safe online, says Dana Sanderson, UPEI鈥檚 Chief Information Officer.

鈥淲hether you're sending emails, downloading files at work or school, banking online, connecting with friends, the Internet has become an essential part of everyday life,鈥� explains Sanderson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also a breeding ground for criminal activity and where your information can be compromised. If you take the time to learn about the common threats and risks, online security and protecting yourself can be easy.鈥�

Know the threats.
Online threats include , , , , and . Knowing where they come from and what they look like is the first step to keeping them at bay.

Watch out for fake software.
Cyber criminals develop schemes to trick you into downloading and installing on computers, mobile devices and networks. Learning to spot the tricks can keep your precious customer and financial information under locks.

Protect your social networks.
By sharing personal information on sites that can be used to build a profile of your responsibilities and activities, it can then be used to develop a convincing scam, tailored to you specifically.

Watch out for phishers.
Cyber criminals use fake emails, text messages and websites to trick you into giving up important info. It's called . Passwords, usernames, credit card numbers can be are taken, sold, and used. Criminals may even impersonate organizations and businesses like 69传媒to try to scam clients.

Never respond to emails requesting private information, or click on links from unknown sources. Be on the lookout for email scams where the message is alarmist, has spelling mistakes, offers a deal that's too good to be true, or requests sensitive information.

Know how to spot risky URLs.
By taking the URLs of recognized sites and tweaking them slightly, cyber criminals can catch unsuspecting people in a scam. Signs that a URL is untrustworthy include hyphens, numbers, spelling mistakes and @ symbols in place of regular characters. Manually type URLs in the address bar, rather than clicking on email links. This can help ensure you are going to a legitimate site and not a malicious or spoofed site.

Don't write down passwords. Choose strong ones and change them frequently.
Avoid writing down your passwords on scraps of paper by your work areas. They can be nabbed by people passing by and used to access your accounts. Also, choose strong passwords that aren鈥檛 easily guessed and change them on a regular basis to keep your accounts secure.

Lock computer screens.
Lock your screens when you are away from your desks, to help ensure your work areas are secure.

Protect laptops in public.
If cyber criminals get a hold of your computer or mobile device, they can mine it for the important information you've worked so hard to keep secure. Be mindful of where and how you keep your devices.

Don鈥檛 connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks.
Choose your network wisely. "Evil twin" Wi-Fi hotspots are sometimes created in the same location to lure and attack unsuspecting mobile users. Turn off settings that automatically search for Wi-Fi networks to prevent your phone, tablet, or laptop from connecting to unsecure and unknown networks. When on public Wi-Fi, look for secure connections that require a password.

Maintain anti-virus software and firewalls.
While most personal computers come with trial versions of anti-virus software, a firewall, and anti-spy software, after a certain length of time you will need to purchase them or replace them with an alternate software in order to stay protected. Don't ignore updates when prompted on your computer, but make sure they come from your anti-virus software or operating system. If you're not sure, take your computer to an expert. If you are using a 69传媒computer, ITSS has installed/subscribed to these protections.

Contact ITSS in an emergency.
In the case of a potential breech or theft, employees should contact 69传媒Security Services or the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465 or helpdesk@upei.ca immediately to limit the damage.

Get more tips at the Government of Canada's . 

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Alysha Corrigan (Women鈥檚 Rugby) and Mark Smith (Men鈥檚 Soccer), the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the week for October 17-23!

Alysha Corrigan is a third-year Business student from Charlottetown and plays centre on the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Rugby team. The Panthers lost a very close 22-17 game to Acadia in the AUS semi-final Saturday evening. 鈥淎lysha was a major force in both the Panthers attack and defense,鈥� said Coach John LaBoyne. 鈥淚n attack she lead the backs with play decisions and outstanding running plays. In defence, she covered the field, stopping many of the opposition breaks with difficult open field tackles. Alysha also contributed to the scoring line with a convert.鈥�

Mark Smith is a second-year fullback on the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Soccer team, and a second-year Business student from Charlottetown. The Panthers defeated Memorial University (2-0) and the Universit茅 de Moncton (3-1) in games over the weekend. 鈥淢ark provided outstanding leadership at the back during both games on the weekend, and scored the pivotal first goal versus MUN," commented Coach Lewis Page.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.

The Open Pages series at UPEI鈥檚 Robertson Library welcomes John Cousins to discuss his book New London: The Lost Dream. The event is Wednesday, November 16 at 7 pm, in the second floor common area of the Robertson Library.

New London: The Lost Dream tells the true story of brave Quakers from London, England who settled along PEI鈥檚 north shore in 1773. This book is an excellent recreation of how some of the Island鈥檚 first European settlers arrived, survived, and occasionally thrived in the 鈥渘ew world.鈥�

The Quaker settlers were different from other early settlers, not only because of their religion, but because their goal was not to farm or fish, but to build a new commercial outpost on what they considered to be the doorstep to the new world. They were tradespeople and entrepreneurs, many of them city dwellers, who saw the dream of a new life in the abundant fish and timber stocks of PEI. They called their settlement New London after the city they had left. It was located at what is today the end of the Cape Road in French River and lasted from 1773 to 1795, before succumbing to harsh weather and lack of funds.

Island folklorist John Cousins is a marvellous storyteller. He brings these Quaker settlers alive in this new book. Thanks to three diaries, which survived from that time, he recreates their daily lives鈥攚hat houses they built, what hardships they faced, and what dreams they saw dashed.

New London: The Lost Dream is published by Island Studies Press at UPEI. For more details, see 鈥淩ecent Titles鈥� at .

Open Pages features local authors speaking about their books: what inspired them, what they learned, and what they shared. The public is warmly invited to this evening, which takes place in the common area on the second floor of the 69传媒Robertson Library. Light refreshments will be served, and books will be for sale and signing by the author.

For more information, contact Joan Sinclair at Island Studies Press at ispstaff@upei.ca, or Simon Lloyd in the Robertson Library, slloyd@upei.ca.

The 69传媒 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�69传媒has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 69传媒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.

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Micayla Darrach received the Canadian Red Cross鈥� young humanitarian of the year for PEI award on October 19. Darrach was honoured at the PEI convention centre during the annual Red Cross PEI fundraising dinner.

The Argyle Shore native is an honours student whose volunteer efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2012, Darrach volunteered at orphanages in Jamaica and upon returning to PEI she organized a fundraising dinner that raised more than $2,000 for the Jamaica School for the Deaf. Following this global service she embarked on a student medical service trip to Haiti, providing nursing care at clinics in impoverished communities.

鈥淗er dedication to caring for and supporting others, especially vulnerable seniors and students with disabilities, is inspiring,鈥� said Laura Johnson-Montigny, provincial director of the Canadian Red Cross in P.E.I. 鈥淚 have no doubt she will continue to make important contributions to the well-being of others moving forward in her career.鈥�

In addition to her studies, Darrach also works as a shift Supervisor at Andrews Residence in West Royalty, helping ensure the well-being and dignity of elderly residents, and she volunteers with the 69传媒Best Buddies program that offers peer-to-peer support to students with disabilities.
 
鈥淢icayla exemplifies exactly what the spirit of this award represents,鈥� said UPEI鈥檚 Dean of Nursing, Dr. Gulrose Jiwani. 鈥淢icayla is a strong leader in our community, and her outstanding achievements in nursing, academics, and community involvement make her a model student in our program. Micayla 鈥榞ets it' and this recognition is a testament to her dedication and service.鈥�

69传媒is proud of Micayla and congratulates her on this prestigious and well-deserved award!

Teams from UPEI鈥檚 School of Business won first and third place at the Atlantic Schools of Business (ASB) Case Competition. The competition was part of the 46^th Annual ASB Conference鈥攐ne of Canada鈥檚 longest running academic business conferences, this year held at Saint Mary鈥檚 University.

69传媒competed on Saturday, October 22 against five other teams from Atlantic Canada, including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary鈥檚 University, St. Francis Xavier University, Crandall University, and Cape Breton University.

鈥淭he students really came together in their respective teams and impressed the judges,鈥� said Mary Whitrow, program coordinator and coach of the 69传媒teams. 鈥淎ll of us at 69传媒can be proud of what they achieved this weekend.鈥�

Teams were given a business case (a narrative about a real-life company and the problems it is facing) they had never seen before. They had three hours to analyze the case and create a solution to the company鈥檚 problems. The teams each had 15 minutes to present their recommendations to a panel of academics and industry professionals, followed by a five-minute question period. Judges indicated both 69传媒teams showed an excellent understanding of the concepts presented in the case; both presentations stood out for being comprehensive and clearly communicated.

The first-place team included Hannah Dawson (fourth-year BBA, marketing specialization), Shanna Blacquiere (second-year BBA), Krista Oliver (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), and Carter MacDonald (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization).

鈥淚'm so proud of our team's performance at this competition,鈥� said Blacquiere. 鈥淲e couldn't have had a better start to the season.鈥�

Members of the third-place team are Kate Kinsman (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), Alex Dunne (third-year BBA, accounting specialization), Andrew Chapman (third-year BBA, accounting specialization), and Sydney Gallant (third-year BBA).

鈥淏eing able to compete at ASB provided a fantastic opportunity to apply the concepts we鈥檝e studied in class to a real-life situation,鈥� said Dunne. 鈥淥ur result at ASB makes me very excited to see what we can achieve moving forward this year.鈥�

These results continue a tradition of great results for 69传媒at the ASB. Last year, 69传媒teams placed first and second. In 2014, 69传媒placed third. 69传媒teams also won first place in 2012 and 2011.

The 69传媒 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�69传媒has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 69传媒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.