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The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced today the 15 schools chosen to design, build, and operate tiny satellites known as a CubeSats. UPEI鈥檚 鈥淪pudNik-1鈥� will be the creation of undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Physics and the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering.

SpudNik-1 will measure just 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm, but will utilize an advanced imaging system for precision agriculture. The system will be able to capture precise soil and crop data (texture, topography, moisture content, weed and disease infestations, crop damage, etc.) as well as verify the effectiveness of herbicide and fungicide applications, monitor physical damage due to insects, inundation, wind and hail, and schedule an irrigation plan. The goal is to develop better monitoring systems to promote greater sustainability in agriculture.

鈥淭he main design challenge is integrating all of the required subsystems including power, attitude control, communications, image processing, and the mission payload into such as small space,鈥� said Dr. Nicholas Krouglicof, dean of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering. 鈥淭o reduce the development time, we鈥檒l be applying the principles of concurrent engineering with multiple design teams developing the various CubeSat subsystems simultaneously rather than consecutively. We鈥檒l also be applying state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques including metal 3D printing.鈥�

SpudNik-1 will be capable of capturing images at a resolution of between two and ten meters on the ground. This technology has an advantage over drones, as a satellite can capture a greater amount of georeferenced data over a large area in a relatively short amount of time.

SpudNik-1 is a multi-year project, and will provide design projects for several senior and junior teams at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering, as well as optical design projects for students in Physics.

鈥淒esigning an optical system to capture two-metre resolution images of agricultural fields from a satellite the size of a toaster, 350 kilometres above the Earth鈥檚 surface, presents a significant challenge,鈥� said Dr. Bill Whelan, chair of the Department of Physics at UPEI. 鈥淥ur students will use their knowledge and understanding of physics to design, fabricate, test, and analyze lenses and other optical components, and fit everything inside the toaster.鈥�

The opportunity to work on a real space mission from start to finish, including operating the satellites and conducting science experiments in space, gives students useful experience and skills they need when entering the job market. Students will gain science and engineering expertise from building a satellite destined for space as well as valuable expertise in project management, concurrent engineering, leadership, and communications.

A total of 15 teams composed of 36 organizations will participate in the Canadian CubeSat Project, thanks to several inter-regional, inter-provincial and international collaborations that even include universities from Europe, Australia, and the USA.

CSA experts, as well as representatives from the Canadian space industry, will guide the teams throughout the Canadian CubeSat Project, to optimize the success of each mission.

Once tested and ready for space, the 15 CubeSats, including SpudNik-1, will be launched to and deployed from the International Space Station in 2020鈥�2021.

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.

It鈥檚 Convocation Week at UPEI! Here are the details to help you find your way through our annual celebration of our graduating students.

The Convocation ceremonies are held indoors on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre at the 69传媒, 550 University Avenue in Charlottetown. The morning ceremony begins at 10:00 am; the afternoon ceremony begins at 2:30 pm. Each ceremony is preceded by a procession of graduates across campus. Approximately 950 graduates will make their way across the stage over the course of the day.

Due to safety regulations, seating is limited. All guests must present their invitations in order to be admitted to the Sports Centre.

There is plenty of parking within a five- to ten-minute walk of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Please refer to the  for the location of general parking areas on campus. Guests are asked to arrive early to ensure everyone is seated before graduates arrive in their procession (9:45 am and 2:15 pm). 

There are a number of accessible parking spots, designated by the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol), situated in front of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and the W.A. Murphy Student Centre.

Overflow seating and a live broadcast are available at McMillan Hall in the W. A. Murphy Student Centre, or you can watch live on Eastlink TV and online at .

69传媒will confer honorary Doctor of Laws degrees upon lawyer and advocate for 69传媒William 鈥淏ill鈥� LeClair; 69传媒founder, booster, and volunteer Anne (Michael) Love; humanitarian, public servant, and business leader J. Weston 鈥淲es鈥� MacAleer; and, proud Islander, successful business woman, respected community leader, tireless volunteer, and mentor E. Anne Smith. Biographies of each recipient can be found . Mr. LeClair will address the morning convocation. Mr. MacAleer will address afternoon graduates.*

Ceremony Details

Valedictorians*
Morning Convocation: Nathan Hood (Business)
Afternoon Convocation: Alana Jewell (Science)

Macebearers
Morning Convocation: Celeste Desveaux (Veterinary Medicine)
Afternoon Convocation: Matthew Coleman (Science)

Invocation: Sister Susan Kidd, 69传媒Chaplain

*Convocation and valedictory addresses will be available, and can be sent out under embargo upon request.

At the 10:00 am ceremony, the following will be conferred: Accounting Certificate, Business Certificate, Public Administration Certificate, Inclusive Education Certificate, Public Administration Diploma, Certificate in Educational Leadership in Nunavut, Bachelor of Business Studies, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration鈥擟o-operative Education, Bachelor of Business Administration鈥擧onours, Bachelor of Business in Tourism & Hospitality, Bachelor of Business in Tourism & Hospitality 鈥揅o-operative Education, Bachelor of Education in Human Resource Development, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Education鈥攆ran莽ais langue seconde, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Nursing, Master of Science鈥擣aculty of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Veterinary Science, Doctor of Philosophy鈥擣aculty of Veterinary Medicine, and Doctor of Philosophy鈥擣aculty of Education

At the 2:30 pm ceremony, the following will be conferred: Engineering diplomas, Bachelor of Integrated Studies, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Print Journalism, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts鈥擧onours, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Child and Family Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiography, Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science鈥擟o-operative Education, Bachelor of Science鈥擧onours Co-operative Education, Bachelor of Science鈥擧onours, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine, Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering, Master of Science鈥擣aculty of Science, Master of Applied Health Services Research, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy鈥擣aculty of Science. 

Making Convocation Day a memorable one for graduates and their family and friends is very important to UPEI, so we have provided several pages of information on the Convocation web page鈥攚hat to expect, where to go, and what to do prior to, and during, Convocation.

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.

69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz was named a Top 50 CEO by Atlantic Business Magazine at a formal red-carpet reception, dinner, and awards gala in Halifax, NS yesterday evening.

Since 1999, Atlantic Business Magazine has dedicated one of its six issues per year to profiling Atlantic Canada鈥檚 50 most accomplished business leaders. Nominees for the awards are judged according to their corporate, community, and industry involvement; their organization鈥檚 growth in recent years; and, their responses to various managerial challenges. This is the second year in a row that President Abd-El-Aziz has received this recognition.

鈥淚t is a great honour to receive this award alongside so many talented leaders in Atlantic Canada,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淚 share this recognition with the great faculty and staff at 69传媒who have been so passionate and innovative in advancing the mission of the 69传媒.鈥�

He added, 鈥�69传媒is very proud to serve as a foundation for our province, generating both social and economic impact. With a quality education and access to amazing experiential learning opportunities, our students are contributing positively to communities at home, in the region and around the 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. 

The 69传媒 conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates to more than 950 graduates today as part of Convocation 2018.

 This year includes the first-ever cohort from the Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine. Convocation 2018 also saw graduate-level graduates from six faculties, and the largest ever cohort of PhDs to cross the stage at 69传媒at 18.

The families and friends of the Class of 2018 gathered for two ceremonies today in UPEI鈥檚 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, the first at 10:00 am, and the second at 2:30 pm.

69传媒Chancellor Don McDougall led both ceremonies; President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz addressed both ceremonies.

鈥淐lass of 2018, I know, you have bold ideas and aspirations as you prepare to make your individual marks on the world,鈥� said Dr. Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淪ome of you may be starting a job in your field of study, or continuing your education through post-graduate studies, or perhaps looking forward to personal growth through experiences such as world travel. Whatever your next step may be I encourage you to continue to learn and grow鈥攁nd most importantly to dream big! Your future is bright with endless possibilities.鈥�

The University also conferred honorary Doctor of Laws degrees on four recipients: lawyer and advocate for 69传媒William 鈥淏ill鈥� LeClair; 69传媒founder, booster, and volunteer Anne (Michael) Love; humanitarian, public servant, and business leader J. Weston 鈥淲es鈥� MacAleer; and, proud Islander, successful business woman, respected community leader, tireless volunteer, and mentor E. Anne Smith.

鈥淵our platform is a tool for social good,鈥� said morning valedictorian Nathan Hood of Charlottetown. 鈥淲ith it, continue to develop your personal, unique voice. Think about what matters most to you in your life and in your community and make sure that is reflected in the stories you tell. And never forget to use your platform to elevate the voices of others who need to be heard. You never know who is listening.鈥�

Alana Jewell, from York, PEI, addressed the afternoon ceremony. 鈥淲e have made it through the bumps in the road to our degrees and diplomas with the help of others by learning how to react to situations out of our control and by focusing on bettering ourselves rather than changing other people. These actions are a start to answering the question 鈥榳hat鈥檚 next?鈥� So, while we may not have the full answer now, our time at 69传媒has equipped us with the skills to find out what that might look like.鈥�

Chancellor McDougall conferred the title of Professor emeritus to two distinguished colleagues from UPEI鈥檚 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Pierre-Yves Daoust of the Department of Pathology and Microbiology and Dr. Darcy Shaw of the Department of Companion Animals.

69传媒held its annual Senior Class Awards at a ceremony the day before, where a number of academic and student prizes were awarded. The complete list will be posted in the coming days at upei.ca/seniorclassawards. The Governor General鈥檚 academic medals were presented by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The Governor General鈥檚 Gold Medal (graduate level) was awarded to Gabriela Arias de Sanchez (Doctor of Philosophy鈥擣aculty of Education). The Governor General鈥檚 Silver Medal (undergraduate level) was awarded to Skylar Tang (Bachelor of Science鈥擝iology).

Congratulations to all the graduates!

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.

Darrell Glenn, coach of the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball team, is pleased to announced the recruitment of Jack MacAulay. MacAulay is a former AUS Rookie All-Star from Charlottetown who played two seasons with Cape Breton University, but is ready and eligible to suit up as a Panther.

鈥淲e are very excited about adding Jack to our team this upcoming season,鈥� said Glenn. 鈥淛ack is an exceptional three-point shooter and will bring toughness and a competitive spirit to our group.鈥�

In his last season of play in 2016-2017, MacAulay averaged more than ten points per game and shot 36.7% from the three-point line.

鈥淚鈥檓 excited to officially join the Panther family,鈥� said MacAulay. 鈥淲e have a lot of work to do, and I can鈥檛 wait to get going!鈥�

MacAulay is a student in UPEI鈥檚 Faculty of Business.

Go Panthers Go!

UPEI鈥檚 School of Graduate Studies will be hosting the annual 69传媒Graduate Studies and Research Conference May 16 through 18. This will be the first time graduate students from all 69传媒faculties will jointly participate in presenting their research at a university-wide event. 

鈥淕raduate students drive the university鈥檚 research programs,鈥� said Dr. Larry Hammell, dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at UPEI. 鈥淭his conference provides an important opportunity to appreciate their great work across a wide spectrum of research interests.鈥�

These three days are a celebration of the accomplishments of UPEI鈥檚 graduate students and their research efforts. Over the course of the two days, graduate students will present their research orally. There will also be invited presentations, including the R.G. Thomson Lecture by Dr. George Gitau from University of Nairobi given immediately following the opening ceremonies.

Opening ceremonies will be 9:00 am, Wednesday, May 16. All are welcome to attend at no cost (please register ). Most activities will occur in AVC Lecture Theatre A and the McCain Foundation Learning Commons at AVC. For a full list of presentations, see the .

Island Studies Press will launch its newest book, Called to Serve: Georgina Pope, Canadian Nursing Military Heroine, by Katherine Dewar in both Charlottetown and Summerside. The Charlottetown launch is Thursday, May 24, at 7:00 pm at the Carriage House at Beaconsfield Historic House, while the Summerside launch is Sunday, June 24, 2:00 pm, at the Eptek Art and Culture Centre.

Called to Serve documents the life and times of Prince Edward Island鈥檚 Georgina Fane Pope (1862鈥� 1938), daughter of William Henry Pope and Helen DesBrisay Pope. Her journey takes us from PEI, where, inspired by Florence Nightingale, she developed a 鈥渂urning desire鈥� to become an army nurse; to the Boston States where she trained; to the battlefields of Africa and Europe where she served as a nursing sister and Superintendent of Nurses鈥昦nd established the nursing corps of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. Matron Pope was the first Canadian Nurse decorated with a Royal Red Cross, Class 1.

In 2007 Georgina Pope鈥檚 bronze bust became one of the 14 heroic figures forming a part of the Valiants Memorial in Confederation Square, Ottawa. She also appears on the Canadian $5 coin.

Georgina Pope will also be honoured at a 鈥淐elebration of Service鈥� in the Atrium of the Daniel J. MacDonald Building in Charlottetown on Thursday, May 17, at 7:00 pm. Local actors will bring her story to life, accompanied by the PEI Regiment Band and the Canada Remembers Chorus. An exhibition entitled 鈥淚nspired by Nightingale: Called by God鈥� will also open. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Katherine Dewar is the author of the award-winning book, Those Splendid Girls: The Heroic Service of Prince Edward Island Nurses in the Great War, 1914 鈥�1918. Dewar is retired from a career as a nursing instructor at the PEI School of Nursing, and is now committed to researching PEI鈥檚 colourful nursing history. Those Splendid Girls was shortlisted for an Atlantic Book Award, won the Publication of the Year award from the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation and the City of Summerside鈥檚 Heritage and Culture department. Dewar herself is the recipient of the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Award of Honour for her outstanding contribution to Prince Edward Island heritage. 

The launches are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Laurie at iis@upei.ca or (902) 894-2881. Books will be on sale for $27.95 in bookstores in mid-May.

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.

UPEI鈥檚 annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit and 25-Year Service Awards were presented to faculty and staff at a ceremony on May 16, 2018. The awards, created by President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, recognize outstanding performance and dedication to students and our community on-campus, provincially, and globally.

Receiving Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for Faculty and Librarians were the following:
鈥� Scholarly Endeavours: Dr. Travis Saunders, Faculty of Science/Applied Human Sciences
鈥� Combined Achievement: Dr. Dany MacDonald, Science/Applied Human Sciences; Dr. William Montelpare, Science/Applied Human Sciences, and Margaret and Wallace McCain Chair in Human Development and Health

Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for Staff were presented in the following categories:
鈥� Support of Student Success: Mary Mullen, English for Academic Preparation
鈥� Volunteer and Community Service: Megan Glover, Science/Physics
鈥� Exemplary Service: Joy McKinnon, English for Academic Preparation; Sharon Martin, Science/Biology; Lisa Sanderson, Sustainable Design Engineering; Blair Vessey, Information Technology Systems and Services
鈥� Campus Spirit: Cathy Gillan, Experiential Education and Work-Integrated Learning

Receiving 25-Year Service Awards were Dr. Larry Hammell, Interim Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Associate Dean, AVC Graduate Studies and Research; Heather Keoughan, Registrar鈥檚 Office; Dr. Richard Kurial, Faculty of Arts/History; Jackie MacPhail, Facilities Management; Jane McKay, Office of the Dean of Arts; and Ricky Milton, AVC Hospital Administration.

The 69传媒Student Union also presented awards at the event. David Varis, Arts, won the faculty prize, and Heidi MacDonald, Student Affairs, the staff award. Campus minister Sister Sue Kidd was presented with an honorary lifetime membership in the Student Union.

On May 9, the 69传媒Faculty Association recognized the achievements of its members at its annual faculty recognition night:
鈥� Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching: Dr. Henrik Stryhn, AVC/Health Management
鈥� Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching (sessional): Dr. Laurie Brinklow, Arts/Institute of Island Studies
鈥� Merit Awards for Outstanding Service: Dr. Lisa Chilton, Arts/History, and Dr. James Sentance, Arts/Economics
鈥� Merit Awards for Scholarly Achievement: Dr. Udo Krautwurst, Arts/Sociology and Anthropology, and Dr. Shafiqul Islam, Science/Mathematical and Computational Sciences.

Recognized as retirees were Gwendolyn Cairns, Nursing; Dr. Pierre-Yves Daoust and Dr. Paul Hanna, AVC/Pathology and Microbiology; Dr. Hans Gelens, AVC/Companion Animals; Dr. Jeanne Lofstedt, AVC/Health Management; and Dr. Richard Wills, Arts/Sociology and Anthropology.

Congratulations, everyone!
 

Dr. Alice Crook, coordinator of the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre at the Atlantic Veterinary College, has received international recognition for her work in animal welfare from the World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Ceva Sant茅 Animale, a multinational veterinary pharmaceutical company.

During the WVA鈥檚 34th annual Congress in Barcelona, Spain, in early May, Dr. Crook was awarded the WVA Animal Welfare Award for North America. She is one of only five veterinarians world-wide who received the prestigious awards.

鈥淥n behalf of AVC, I congratulate Dr. Crook on receiving this prestigious international award,鈥� says Dr. Greg Keefe, dean of AVC. 鈥淎nimal welfare is at the heart of what we do as veterinarians, and Dr. Crook鈥檚 contributions to this field are exemplary. She is a great role model for other veterinarians, veterinary students, and others whose work involves animal welfare.鈥�

A media release issued by the WVA and Ceva says each of the winners typifies the critical role of veterinarians in the protection and improvement of the welfare of all animals. The other winners are from Brazil, China, Senegal, and Sweden.

鈥淭he two winners from Canada and Sweden equally exemplified the important societal role that veterinarians have in researching, advocating and educating politicians, public health authorities, media and the general public in implementing the highest animal welfare standards,鈥� says the release.

Since 1994, Dr. Crook has led the development and growth of the SJDAWC, which promotes animal welfare through research, service, and education. She works with veterinarians, students, governments, humane societies and other similar organizations, and the general public to promote animal welfare. And she shares her knowledge and expertise with veterinary students, teaching them to become leaders in animal welfare.

Dr. Crook鈥檚 particular areas of interest are animal abuse and effective veterinary response, pain management, welfare-friendly veterinary practice for large and small animals, feral cat welfare, and enactment of effective animal welfare legislation nationally and provincially. For many years, she was a valued member of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association鈥檚 Animal Welfare Committee, and continues to contribute to the work of the committee.

Click to watch a video created by the WVA about Dr. Crook's work.
 

AVC鈥檚 Class of 2018 celebrated their entry into the profession of veterinary medicine at two ceremonies鈥擜VC鈥檚 annual White Coat Ceremony on May 11 and 69传媒Convocation on May 12. 

During the White Coat Ceremony, the graduates were presented with white lab coats, symbolizing their transition from veterinary students to veterinary professionals. The event also included the presentation of student and faculty awards. The following day, the graduates were presented with their doctor of veterinary medicine degrees at UPEI鈥檚 morning convocation ceremony and then attended a post-convocation reception hosted by Dr. Greg Keefe, dean of AVC.

Dr. Stephanie Maloney won the R.G. Thomson Academic Achievement Medal, given to the AVC graduate with the highest cumulative grade average over the four-year program in both pre-clinical and clinical disciplines. Dr. Mitchell Carr was awarded the Dr. J. Regis Duffy Academic Achievement Award, given to a graduating 69传媒student who has demonstrated to an outstanding degree the qualities of scholarship and leadership within the University community.

Congratulations, Class of 2018!