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The 69传媒 signed memorandum of understandings (MOUs) this week with three universities at the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) Annual Conference in Ottawa. 

Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, who was at the CBIE conference , formalized agreements with officials from the Universidad da Vinci de Guatemala, Intec institute de Formation Technique Professionelle in Haiti, and Galen University in Belize.

鈥淭oday, we are very pleased to meet and work with representatives from these three universities,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淭hese MOUs mark the first time that 69传媒partnered with universities in Central America and Haiti. This historic occasion will allow the University to offer more academic and research opportunities to students, faculty, and staff.鈥�

Each MOU indicates that 69传媒and the partner university will endeavour to explore and mutually collaborate on a variety of activities such as:

鈥� the exchange of academic staff for the purposes of teaching and research,
鈥� the exchange/study abroad programs for students,
鈥� the participation in joint seminars, lectures, training, and academic meetings,
鈥� the exchange of research materials in the fields of mutual interest,
鈥� research/consulting contracts, and
鈥� program collaborations.

Representatives from the three institutions toured 69传媒last week on a pre-conference visit to several post-secondary institutions in eastern Canada.

鈥淭hat our International Relations Office was able to secure these partnerships so quickly speaks volumes about our ability to be nimble and respond to opportunities as they present themselves,鈥� added President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淚 am very proud that 69传媒is moving forward with internationalization efforts to achieve growth and a thriving, sustainable future.鈥�

Students from UPEI鈥檚 School of Business won second place at the Scotiabank Ethics in Action Case Competition held at Dalhousie University over the weekend of November 4 and 5.

As part of the Scotiabank Ethics in Action Conference鈥攚hich includes a panel discussion, speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities that allow students to interact with industry experts and peers from across the country鈥攖he case competition provides an opportunity for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in practicing ethical leadership. It challenges students with complex ethical dilemmas that they are likely to face in today's corporate world and tasks them with making strategic business decisions, while adhering to ethical principles.

鈥淭he students worked hard to truly understand what it means to be ethical leaders in a practical sense, and I am so proud of the hard work and dedication they have shown over the semester,鈥� said Mary Whitrow, coach of the 69传媒case team.

69传媒won second place against nine other teams from across Canada and the United States. The 69传媒team included Hannah Dawson (fourth-year BBA, marketing specialization), Shanna Blacquiere (second-year BBA), Krista Lee Oliver (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), and Carter MacDonald (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization). The team also competed in the Atlantic Schools of Business Case Competition in late October, where they placed first.

鈥淚 am so happy that our team was able to get these results for UPEI,鈥� said team member Krista Lee Oliver. 鈥淲e feel honoured to have kept this track record going.鈥�

Ten days before the competition, students received a business case (a narrative about a real life business and the problems it is facing) they had never seen before. Using all resources available to them (Internet, textbooks, faculty, etc.) they prepared a 12-minute presentation to deliver on the first day of competition to a panel of academics and industry professionals, which was followed by a three-minute question period.

鈥淭his was an excellent learning experience for our team,鈥� said team member Carter MacDonald. 鈥淚t challenged us to see problems from multiple points of view and to solve those problems ethically.鈥�
The following day, the team received another case. This time, they had just three hours to analyze it and create a solution to present to the judges, without the assistance of the Internet or textbooks. The judging panel said UPEI鈥檚 team stood out for delivering a solution that was both ethically sound and realistic.

鈥淭o have such consistent results is impressive,鈥� said Dr. Juergen Krause, dean of UPEI鈥檚 School of Business. 鈥淐ongratulations to the students and their coach on a job again well done.鈥�

Past 69传媒Results at Scotiabank Ethics in Action

2016 鈥� 2nd place
2015 鈥�2nd place
2014 鈥�1st place
2013 鈥� 1st place

69传媒Athletics and Recreation are hosting the tenth annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser Saturday, November 26.  The 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball team will host the Memorial Seahawks with a tip off of 6:00 pm.

Shoot for the Cure is a fundraising initiative led by University Sport鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and other related charities. The campaign has proven an overwhelming success since it was launched in the fall of 2007, having collected over $1 million in donations. This season, and for the sixth year in a row, all 47 University Sport women's basketball schools are set to participate in the program.

At the 2016 CIS championship last March, the WBCA presented a cheque for $98,776 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. An additional $25,837 was amassed by universities that donated their fundraised money to local or provincial organizations, bringing the overall Shoot for the Cure total for the 2015鈥�16 season to $124,613.

The entire Panther team is involved in the local fundraising effort, this year led by fourth-year student-athlete Kiera Rigby. The team hopes to achieve their $2000 fundraising goal through selling Shoot for the Cure t-shirts, collecting donations, and holding a bake sale. Some players have also set individual fundraising goals.

"We each have our individual reasons, but are united by our desire to take care of one another and find a cure for this disease,鈥� said Rigby. 鈥淚f we can help even one individual, it is well worth the effort. In addition to our team鈥檚 efforts, I am donating my hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign that makes wigs for women who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment. This is in honour of my grandmother, Sandra McNeilly who passed away fighting cancer, as too many others have.鈥�

Rigby will have her hair cut and donate over eight inches of hair to a Canadian Cancer Society representative at halftime during the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball game (tip off at 8:00 pm).

鈥淭he 69传媒Women's Basketball team is pleased to again be taking part in the University Sport National Shoot For The Cure campaign in support of breast cancer research,鈥� says head coach Greg Gould. 鈥淥ur players always look forward to this game and work hard to ensure its success. I hope our fans and the entire Island community come out to support this worthy cause!鈥�

To donate to Kiera Rigby鈥檚 individual effort to support Shoot for the Cure, click on her or find it on her Facebook profile.
 

Forty-eight 69传媒students were recognized for their writing skills at the fifth annual MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing celebration held in Don and Marion McDougall Hall on Friday, November 18.

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing award was established in 2011 by the MacLauchlan family to honour Premier Wade MacLauchlan for his contributions to 69传媒and his years of service as president and vice-chancellor from 1999-2011. The award recognizes the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.

In congratulating the winners, 69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said, 鈥淚 cannot stress too strongly the importance of developing strong writing skills. Writing is such an essential communication skill鈥攆or academic success and for daily life, no matter what career we choose to enter.鈥�

He thanked the MacLauchlan family for their generosity, and Premier MacLauchlan, himself an accomplished writer and author, for his commitment to encouraging excellence in writing among students at UPEI.

The guest speaker was Deirdre Kessler, Poet Laureate for PEI, author, and English professor. Fallon Mawhinney, a third-year arts student, and Jacob McNeill, a third-year science student, read from their winning submissions.

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing distribute up to $30,000 annually in awards. The family has made previous contributions to the Harry W. MacLauchlan Scholarships in Entrepreneurial Leadership, MacLauchlan Arena, Robertson Library, athletic scholarships, and student prizes in mathematics and entrepreneurship.

2016 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing recipients

Faculty of Arts: Kourtney Allen, Lydia Banks, Ya Chen, Elyse Cottrell, Daniel Gallant, Jay Gallant, Erin Hannah, Elizabeth Iwunwa, Charlotte Large, Jordan MacPhee, Fallon Mawhinney, Mitchell McIntosh, Karla McIntosh, Samantha Pedersen, Jean-Phylippe Provencher, Nick Scott, Khadija Adamu Usman, Rebecca Watson, Michaela Wipond

School of Business: Jillian Craig, Hannah Dawson, Damilola Emmanuel, Nathan Hood, Pam Raper, Oluwafoyinsayemi Senbanjo, Colin Trewin

School of Nursing: Jiselle Bakker, Tanya MacCallum, Robyn Soulsby

Faculty of Science: Samuel Ebong, Katie Fullerton, Lindsay MacGregor, Bethany Maynard, Jacob McNeill, Brooks Roche, Rachel Speare, Emma Taylor, Catherine Williams

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Anne Arsenault, Elizabeth Byers, Vanessa Gerber, Mikaela Jahncke, Kimberly MacKinnon, Twila Maloney, Dionne Paine, Ashley Powell, Mila Profit, Alexandra Soengkono

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) have awarded an Insight Grant to Dr. Sean Weibe, Professor of Education at the 69传媒. Dr. Wiebe鈥檚 project is titled 鈥淩econceptualizing Teachers鈥� Roles for Canada鈥檚 Creative Economy,鈥� and is the recipient of more than $275,000 from SSHRC.

Dr. Weibe鈥檚 previous research has demonstrated that education is mired in a language of skills-training that does not engage students鈥� creative and critical capacities. Rather than training students with obsolete skills for the boom and bust of economic shocks, Dr. Wiebe proposes that students be prepared for a new economy fuelled by creativity.

鈥淓conomists widely agree that human creativity drives innovation, and that process begins in schools,鈥� said Dr. Sean Wiebe. 鈥淚n some schools, there are teachers and students who contribute to the creative economy through blogs, YouTube channels, art installations, and so on. But these contributions are the exception.鈥�

Dr. Wiebe鈥檚 project intends to address this problem by supporting innovation within school communities. At test schools, teachers will be trained as artist/researchers and encouraged to experiment with pedagogical practices and design thinking.

鈥淒r. Weibe's approach to promoting creativity in education will help to prepare students and teachers for the economy of the future, said Dr. Robert Gilmour, Vice-President Academic and Research at UPEI. 鈥淪tudents trained to think outside of traditional boundaries are more likely to appreciate and embrace the innovations of tomorrow and to generate innovations themselves.鈥�

The goal of the program from SSHRC is to build knowledge and understanding about people, societies, and the world by supporting research excellence in all subject areas eligible for funding from SSHRC.

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.

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Jane McLaughlin (Women鈥檚 Basketball) and Marcus Power (Men鈥檚 Hockey), the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the week for November 14-20!

Jane McLaughlin is a third-year forward on the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball team. She is a Bachelor of Nursing Student from Fortune, PEI. She led the Panther鈥檚 offence this weekend over two games, averaging eleven points, six rebounds, and three assists. 鈥淛ane had an outstanding weekend,鈥� said coach Greg Gould. 鈥淪he led the offence and was equally outstanding defensively shutting down much taller and bigger post players.鈥�

Marcus Power is a third-year forward on the 69传媒Men's Hockey team, and a Business student from St. John鈥檚 Newfoundland. The Panthers dropped two games over the weekend, but Power scored two goals. 鈥淢arcus battled some early injuries in the season,鈥� said coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淗e has been working more consistently and has been rewarded this week with a couple goals. For our team to have success, Marcus will have to have the same effort every night.鈥�

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.

It鈥檚 a busy weekend at home on the ice and the court, with loads of opportunities to cheer on your Panthers!

Friday night at 7, the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey team takes on Mount Allison University at MacLauchlan Arena. It鈥檚 a special evening for PEI female minor hockey teams and for the 69传媒Campus Food Bank. Entrance is free for all players, coaches, managers, one parent, and for anyone who donates a non-perishable food item. Gate proceeds for the evening will go to the 69传媒Food Bank.

The Women鈥檚 Hockey team also takes on Dalhousie the following afternoon at 3 pm.

鈥淲e are looking forward to hosting both Mt. A and Dal and to finish strong on their final weekend of play for the first half of the season,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淲e have told our players each and every day, 鈥榙on't be confused over other team鈥檚 records. Both are two very good hockey teams that work exceptionally hard. If you don't come physically and mentally prepared to play, you will be disappointed in the outcome.鈥� Our players need to remember the goals that they established for the first term, we are within reach but have lots of work to do in getting ready for the weekend. We have worked too hard not to play our very best hockey.鈥�

Panther Basketball will hold its Shoot for the Cure fundraiser on Saturday evening. Both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 teams play Memorial University. The women鈥檚 game begins at 6 pm. The men tip off at 8 pm. Join in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a Shoot for the Cure t-shirt, make a donation, or pick up a treat at the bake sale.

鈥淭he Panthers are looking to rebound from four road losses when they host the Memorial Sea Hawks this Saturday and Sunday,鈥� said women鈥檚 coach Greg Gould. 鈥淚t should be a great weekend of basketball. We鈥檙e especially looking forward to the annual Shoot for the Cure game on Saturday, when Kiera Rigby will be getting her hair cut to donate to the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.鈥�

鈥淢emorial is coming in at 5-1 and in first place overall in our league,鈥� said Tim Kendrick, coach of the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball team. 鈥淚t鈥檚 no secret that we have been struggling at both ends of the court. Our players understand that we need to improve if we want to beat such a good team. We will have to certainly play well and execute more efficiently if we hope to be successful!鈥�

Due to the Charlottetown Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, fans attending the Women's Hockey game at 3pm and Women's Basketball game at 6 pm must access campus from the Belvedere Avenue entrance. Also, fans are advised they will not be able to exit the campus between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.

Sunday, it鈥檚 Minor Basketball Day at UPEI, as both teams take on MUN again. The women play at 1 pm, while the men start at 3 pm. All minor basketball teams and coaches are admitted free and are invited to arrive by 12:15 pm for 鈥淢eet the Panthers,鈥� face painting, sign making, and a pre-game coaches social.

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.

Environmental Studies students from Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown鈥檚 Introduction to Environmental Studies class got a hands-on lesson this fall in restoring damaged ecosystems. In partnership with Parks Canada, the students planted 400 trees to help restore the Acadian forest on Robinson鈥檚 Island. The planting of native tree species鈥攕uch as sugar maple, yellow birch, eastern white pine, and hemlock鈥攊s part of Parks Canada鈥檚 efforts to restore the forest of PEI National Park to a more natural state. Environmental Studies students also joined Parks Canada staff in planting plugs of marram grass at Brackley Beach. These plantings help to restore the sand dunes, as the roots and rhizomes form a living net which will help hold the dunes in place.

Such experiential learning opportunities are important for students, as it helps to make connections from the classroom to real life. According to Dr. Peach Brown, 鈥渟ometimes when studying the environment, we can get discouraged by some of the negatives, and so it is great to get out there and do something positive to help the environment. Students can come back in future years to see how the trees they planted have grown or how the sand dunes have been protected. The students also benefit from the knowledge of Parks Canada staff who explained the history of the Park and the ecological aspects of the restoration efforts.鈥�

Parks Canada and 69传媒became official partners in 2015. The tree- and marram grass-plantings are some of many projects 69传媒students have been involved in.

Panther Basketball will hold its annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser on Saturday evening when both the women鈥檚 and men鈥檚 teams play the Memorial University Sea-Hawks at the 69传媒Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

The women鈥檚 game begins at 6 pm with a Shoot for the Cure ceremonial tip-off featuring breast cancer survivor Loretta Coady MacAulay.

鈥淭he 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball team is honoured to have Loretta Coady MacAulay participate in the ceremonial tip-off,鈥� said team captain and Shoot for the Cure organizer Kiera Rigby. 鈥淪he is an inspiration to us all and embodies the meaning of 鈥榗ancer survivor鈥�.鈥�

MacAulay is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for stage 3a breast cancer after being diagnosed and undergoing a mastectomy in September. What makes the 48-year-old Charlottetown lawyer鈥檚 story remarkable is that she only went for a mammogram after her 85-year-old mother had been diagnosed with stage 4-breast cancer in April 2016. Sadly, Mrs. Coady passed away on October 31st as her breast cancer was very aggressive and more advanced, and because of other health issues, wasn鈥檛 a candidate for treatment. 

鈥淚 really feel that my mother saved my life, because, but for her unfortunate diagnosis, I wouldn't have gone for a routine mammogram before I was 50 because I had no symptoms or genetic family history,鈥� said MacAulay. 鈥淚 decided early on that I intend to be a survivor鈥擨'm not really giving myself any other option and have surrounded myself with a lot of positive people.鈥�

Shoot for the Cure fundraising activities during the game include a t-shirt and bake sale. Rigby will also be having her hair cut during the men鈥檚 game at halftime to donate to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign that makes wigs for women who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment.

Due to the Charlottetown Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, fans attending the Women's Hockey game at 3 pm and Women's Basketball game at 6 pm are reminded to access campus from the Belvedere Avenue entrance.

Various municipalities in Canada have developed legislation to address public safety concerns about dogs that bite. Speakers at this workshop will discuss problems associated with legislation that bans specific breeds and provide information on alternative approaches to the issue of dangerous dogs. The workshop will offer information on identifying dangerous dogs, risk factors for dog bites, the effectiveness of interventions, and the impact of breed鈥搒pecific legislation on dogs and humane societies. 

Speakers include Dr. Alice Crook, Dr. Shauna Richards, Jenna Lane, Chelsea Tuff-Hopkie, Atlantic Veterinary College; and Marla Somersall and Donna Marie, PEI Humane Society.

When: Tuesday, November 29, 7:00鈥�8:30 p.m.
Where: Atlantic Veterinary College, Lecture Theatre A

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! For information, call (902) 566-0589, or visit upei.ca/avc