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Join the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey and Basketball teams this Saturday night, February 3, for a very special evening in support of breast cancer research. In the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball is hosting its annual Shoot for the Cure game at 6:00 pm. In MacLauchlan Arena, 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey is hosting Pink in the Rink at 7:00 pm. The games are in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society.

The Shoot for the Cure campaign has proven to be overwhelming success since it was launched in the fall of 2007, with over $1.1 million in donations to date. All 47 U SPORTS women鈥檚 basketball schools will once again participate in the program for the seventh year in a row.

鈥淎s an Island, we have the power to combat breast cancer through increasing awareness, educating our children, and raising funds for researchers seeking a cure, therapy resources, and foundations supporting those affected,鈥� said Kiera Rigby of the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Basketball team.

Shoot for the Cure t-Shirts will be available for sale before the game at the 69传媒Bookstore. There will also be a bake sale, raffle, and, for a twist, a 鈥淧uck Toss鈥� during half-time at the men鈥檚 basketball game.

Just across the hall in MacLauchlan Arena, the Panther women鈥檚 hockey team will be holding special events for Pink in the Rink, which will include a 鈥淧ink Ball Roll to Win鈥�, raffle, and ceremonial puck drop by cancer survivor Anne MacArthur.

鈥淚鈥檓 celebrating 15 years as a breast cancer survivor,鈥� said MacArthur, 鈥渁nd when I say celebrating, I mean celebrating every day, because I鈥檓 so happy to be here. I celebrate by being active, staying strong, and doing all the things that I love.鈥�

鈥淚 am so lucky to have been a part of this fundraising campaign,鈥� said Emily March of the women鈥檚 hockey team. 鈥淏reast cancer has affected so many around the world, and I know I speak for my team when I say we have been inspired by the stories and want to help out in any way. Pink in the Rink will be a very special night not only for 69传媒sports, but for raising awareness of this horrible disease.鈥�

Tickets are available at Panther Central. Go Panthers Go!

AVC students Hanna Hone, Colleen Griffin, and Melanie Stuart participated in the 17th annual Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging/Assessment Contest at Iowa State University in November 2017.

As a team, the students assessed a group of finisher pigs on the university鈥檚 teaching farm, and as individuals, they evaluated the welfare of contrasting scenarios for each of farmed fish, meat rabbits, and racing greyhounds.

鈥淭he contest was an incredible opportunity to engage and develop our analytical skills in regards to animal welfare assessments,鈥� said the students.

The competition challenged their critical thinking, communication, and public-speaking proficiencies and gave them a chance to interact with other students from across North America who share the same passion for animals and their welfare.

鈥淚t was a challenge for sure and has identified areas where we can improve, but we are proud of the work we accomplished. We walked away with a vastly improved knowledge of animal welfare and current developments in the field as well as amazing experience in developing in-depth opinions on welfare.鈥�

They thanked their supervisor Dr. Michael Cockram, Chair of Animal Welfare at AVC; their student mentor Jolene Vermeulen; and specialist coaches Drs. Jonathan Spears and Larry Hammell, of AVC, and Dr. Jennifer Brown, Prairie Swine Centre, for their guidance and assistance in preparing for the contest. Funding for their trip to Iowa State came from the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at AVC, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare.

The following media release was issued by the PEI BioAlliance:

Organizers of the 8th International Symposium on Aquatic Animal Health have opened the conference and put out a call seeking abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations. The 2018 symposium marks the thirtieth anniversary of the ISAAH, which will be held September 2 鈥� 6, 2018 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.  The ISAAH meets every four years and typically attracts 300鈥�400 fish health professionals from around the world. This will be only the second time the Conference has been hosted in Canada; the inaugural conference took place in Vancouver in 1988.

Aquaculture is the world鈥檚 fastest-growing sector for animal food production. And Atlantic Canadian companies  are  a prime resource in the evolution, growth and research into innovative solutions to challenges facing the global aquaculture industry. There are more than 30 organizations involved in aquaculture research and development throughout Atlantic Canada and several companies and the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island are helping to lead the way.

Delegates attending ISAAH 2018 will be have the opportunity to join other aquatic health professionals from around the world for scientific workshops, business meetings, keynote and research  presentations. The theme of this year鈥檚  symposium is 鈥淚ntegrating Biotechnology in the Advancement of Aquatic Animal Health鈥�.

Early Bird registration rates are available now, and, as there are limited spaces for registered delegates to attend the pre-conference scientific workshops, organizers encourage participants to sign up as soon as possible.

ISAAH 2018 is being hosted by the Fish Health Section of the American Fisheries Society, the Atlantic Veterinary College, and the Prince Edward Island BioAlliance.

Every week, 69传媒Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Rachel Colle and Darcy Ashley, the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for January 29鈥揊ebruary 4!

Rachel Colle is a third-year forward on the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey team and a Bachelor of Business Administration student from Toronto, Ontario. The Panthers won back-to-back games over the weekend, defeating St. Thomas University 2鈥�1 and Mount Allison 4鈥�1. 鈥淩achel had a very strong weekend for us. She scored the shootout winner against STU on Friday night and a goal and assist in our victory over Mount A,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淩achel logged a ton of time in both games, especially during the STU game, playing a regular shift and on both the power play and penalty kill.鈥�

Darcy Ashley is a fourth-year forward on the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey team and a Bachelor of Business Administration student from Brooklyn, PEI. The Panthers split a pair of games over the weekend, beating Acadia University 6鈥�3 and losing to Saint Mary鈥檚 University 9鈥�1. 鈥淒arcy鈥檚 playing strong hockey for us,鈥� said coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淗e scored two goals in our Acadia win Friday night. He wears his heart on his sleeve and competes every night. Even in Saturday鈥檚 loss to Saint Mary鈥檚, he was competing every shift.鈥�

And don鈥檛 forget! 69传媒students get into all Panther home games for free. Let鈥檚 fill the stands and make this the best season ever!

The International Society for Applied Ethology鈥檚 (ISAE) 2018 International Congress will take place at the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), 69传媒, from July 30 to August 3.

The 700-member ISAE is the leading scientific society for the study of the behaviour and welfare of confined or domesticated animals, including companion, farm, zoo, and managed wild animals. This will be only the second time that the congress will be held in Canada and only the fifth time in North America. Registration is now open at

Since the conference is being held at AVC, it will bring together ethological and veterinary research under the theme, 鈥淓thology for health and welfare,鈥� with a specific session on veterinary aspects of ethology and welfare.

鈥淏oth disciplines conduct research to improve animal welfare and have much to gain by increased communication and discussion,鈥� says Dr. Michael Cockram, Chair of Animal Welfare at AVC and chair of the local organizing committee.

The ISAE was formed in 1966 as the Society for Veterinary Ethology when questions were raised about whether the increased productivity of some farming systems restricted the ability of the animals to express their normal behaviour.

Over the last 50 plus years, the ISAE has facilitated a major expansion of diverse research on applied ethology and has contributed to an increased understanding of animal welfare. This research has had a major impact by influencing important changes in livestock production systems and practices to better meet the behavioural and welfare requirements of the animals.

Research on behavioural motivation has increased understanding of the causation of normal and 鈥渁bnormal鈥� behaviour. Studies on the cognitive abilities and on the feelings and emotions in farm, laboratory, and companion animals have been central in achieving an increased understanding of animal welfare. Studies can show what animals prefer, what they will work to obtain, what they will avoid, and what behavioural and physiological signs are associated with different situations considered to be negative or positive. A current research topic is how to recognise positive emotional states in animals; this will be addressed at the conference under the theme, 鈥減lay behaviour.鈥�

The conference will also explore a key issue, the boundary between science and ethics that has to be crossed when ethology is applied to animal welfare. It is in the interpretation of the behavioural responses, studied using rigorous scientific methods, where the knowledge of species-specific biology, human analogy on how humans respond in similar situations, and empathy towards animals has to be integrated to reach ethical judgments on animal welfare.

鈥淎pplied ethology has affected change in many areas of animal welfare,鈥� says Dr. Cockram. 鈥淓xamples include designing housing for chickens that provides more space and meets behavioural needs (nest box for egg laying, dust bath, and perch); increased use of environmental enrichment for confined livestock, laboratory, and zoo animals that has reduced repetitive abnormal behaviours; and changes in veal calf and swine production to provide more space, group housing, and improved diet.鈥�

Members of the ISAE provide scientific expertise on committees and working groups that make recommendations on legislation, codes of practice, and guidelines designed to improve animal welfare. For example, they contribute to the National Farm Animal Care Council鈥檚 Codes of Practice by participating in the review of the scientific literature on key animal welfare issues.
 

The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College invites veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary and AHT students to participate in its 2018 AVC Winter Webinars  with Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB. All veterinarians and veterinary technicians will earn one hour of continuing education (CE) per webinar.

Dr. Overall, author of the texts Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Small Animals and Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour: Clinical Applications and Research, will provide key practical information about preventing behaviour problems, which will benefit veterinary professionals, clients, and, above all, patients.

• Tuesday, February 27, 4:30鈥�5:30 pm Atlantic Time (AT): Behavioural and neurodevelopment in kittens: What you have to know to give them the best start and minimize risk.
• Tuesday, March 6, 4:30鈥�5:30 pm AT: Behavioural and neurodevelopment in puppies: What you have to know to give them the best start and minimize risk.
• Tuesday, March13, 4:30鈥�5:30 pm AT: Emergent data in behavioural medicine: 20 findings that will change the way you think and practice.

Registration: $30 each or $75 for 3. There is no charge for veterinary or AHT students.

Registration information is at . Please note the webinars will be live at 4:30鈥�5:30 p.m. AT, but registrants may also view the webinars at their convenience via a link they will receive by email after the event has taken place.

The following is released by the 69传媒 and .

The 69传媒 and Holland College have formalized a degree pathway for graduates of the Holland College Sport and Leisure Management program. Students will study two years at Holland College and two years at UPEI, earning a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

鈥淭his is an exciting new way for the province鈥檚 post-secondary schools to provide a unique learning experience,鈥� said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, president and vice-chancellor of UPEI. 鈥淧roviding a Kinesiology degree pathway for Sport and Leisure Management graduates allows them to expand their career options in exciting directions, including teaching and research. It鈥檚 a perfect partnership with limitless opportunities for students.鈥�

鈥淲e are very pleased to strengthen the relationship between our two institutions with the formalization of this pathway,鈥� said Michael O鈥橤rady, vice president of innovation, enterprise and strategic development at Holland College. 鈥淚t gives our graduates another option to complete their education in Prince Edward Island.鈥�

UPEI鈥檚 Department of Applied Human Sciences will accept the Sport and Leisure Management diploma courses as transfer credits of up to 60 credit hours to enter the Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) in the third year. Diploma graduates will be required to have a minimum of 70 per cent average to be admitted, and must complete at least 20 courses (60 credit hours) at 69传媒to earn their degree.

鈥淎 graduate who demonstrates excellent practical skills and solid academic grounding will be very successful in the workplace,鈥� said Wyatt Inman, instructor of Sport and Leisure Management at Holland College.

鈥淎greements such as this give Island students more options to complete their post-secondary education,鈥� said Dr. Kathy Gottschall-Pass, interim dean of Science at UPEI.

鈥淭his agreement with 69传媒is ideal for me. It allows me to stay on the Island to further my education and to maintain relationships and connections I鈥檝e already made in the industry,鈥� said Christopher Williams, who graduated from the Sport and Leisure Management program in the spring of 2017 and entered the Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) program at 69传媒the following fall. 鈥淭he agreement provides Island students, and all students who come to the Island, with an opportunity to stay on PEI for the remainder of their schooling, which will hopefully encourage them to stay here beyond graduation.鈥�

69传媒and Holland College have partnered on a number of transfer and articulation agreements to provide degree pathways to graduates of specific college programs. For more information, see the complete list at .

The Sport and Leisure Management program at Holland College has three areas of specialization in the sport, leisure, and recreation industry. For more information about the program, visit , email info@hollandcollege.com, or call 1-800-446-5265.

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.

Come to the Atlantic Veterinary College this summer for an interactive, fun, and engaging venture into the world of veterinary medicine! At the College鈥檚 annual Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp, you will learn about animals, meet others who share your love of animals, and participate in fun, educational activities. You鈥檒l get a taste of what being a veterinarian is really like! Junior camps (grades 7鈥�9) are scheduled for July 9鈥�13 and July 16鈥�20; senior camps (grades 10鈥�12) take place from July 23鈥�27 and July 30鈥揂ugust 3.

For more information and to apply, visit , or call 902-566-0589. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 9, 2018.

The 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey team digs in at home this weekend for the last two regular home games of the season. Friday evening at 7:00 pm, the Panthers host the Dalhousie Tigers in MacLauchlan Arena. Saturday evening, the action shifts to Charlottetown鈥檚 Eastlink Centre as the Panthers play St. Francis Xavier University. Both games begin at 7:00 pm.

The AUS play-offs begin early next week, so coach Forbes MacPherson says a good showing in these two games is crucial.

鈥淚t is important for our group to get back on track, and finish with a strong final weekend,鈥� said MacPherson. 鈥淲e are playing for positions in the standings, while focusing on the process. Play-offs will start less than a week, and we need to be performing at our highest level.鈥�

Friday evening before the game, the Panthers will celebrate their graduating seniors. The team will salute Marcus Power, Brent Andrews, Darcy Ashley, Ryan MacKinnon, Matt Mahalak, and Connor Wilkinson. Friday evening is also Subway Night. Panther fans who buy a sandwich and a drink at any Charlottetown area Subway restaurants between now and game time will be eligible for a free ticket to the game.

Saturday鈥檚 game against St. FX is part of Hockey Day in PEI. Pop by the game early for a free skate with the Panthers and Charlottetown Islanders. Please bring your helmet. The game will feature a rubber puck toss promotion to raise funds for the Easter Seals PEI campaign. Tickets will also go on sale Saturday for the AUS Men鈥檚 Hockey Play-offs. Tickets can be purchased through the Eastlink Centre box office.

Go Panthers Go!

Researchers from UPEI鈥檚 Climate Research Lab are travelling across Prince Edward Island over the next month to speak with communities about sea-level rise.

Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the lab, and his team will make presentations to increase understanding and awareness about the impacts of sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and storm surges. They will also discuss tools for adaptation and coastal planning. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and to discuss what sea-level rise means for them.

The events are open to the public and will run for approximately two hours. Refreshments will be provided. There is no charge to attend. The winter presentations include:

• Friday, February 16, 4:00 pm鈥�6:00 pm: John J. Sark Memorial School, Lennox Island
• Tuesday, February 20 6:30 pm鈥�8:30 pm: The Eagle Nest, North Rustico
• Thursday, February 22, 6:30 pm鈥�8:30 pm: Fire Hall, Tyne Valley
• Tuesday, March 6, 1:30 pm鈥�3:00 pm: Eastern Kings Community Centre, Bothwell

Please RSVP by emailing climate@upei.ca or calling 902-894-2852.

A second set of four presentations will be scheduled this summer.

These workshops are part of the national Educating Coastal Communities About Sea-level Rise (ECoAS) project, which is supported by financial contributions from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the 69传媒Climate Research Lab, the Mi鈥檏maq Confederacy of PEI, and the Ecology Action Centre. For more information about the project, please visit .

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.