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UPEI鈥檚 Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability hosted a weekend of meetings with representatives and researchers from a dozen islands around the world. This unprecedented gathering of scholars in the field of Island Studies is made possible by a partnership development grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The project will build relationships between researchers and will fund up to twelve graduate students.

鈥淭he Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chairs in Island Studies and Sustainability are to be commended for organizing this very important initiative, which will bring together representatives of small island states to develop strategies to address their unique issues regarding sustainability and sovereignty,鈥� said Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI鈥檚 Vice-President Academic and Research.

Island jurisdictions are often viewed as vulnerable, poverty-stricken, and destitute, but research shows many of these islands are better described as innovative and entrepreneurial. This meeting brought together six representatives of small island states (Iceland, New Zealand, Mauritius, Palau, Cyprus, St. Lucia, and Grenada) and six representatives from non-sovereign, sub-national island jurisdictions (Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, La R茅union, Lesbos, Guam, and Tobago). These groups will compare experiences, to see whether statehood is a boon or hindrance when implementing sustainable practices in social-political, cultural-artistic, economic, and environmental areas.

鈥淭ake an island鈥檚 ability to respond to a natural crisis, such as a hurricane,鈥� said Dr. James Randall, co-holder of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability. 鈥淚f that island is a sub-national jurisdiction, is it a benefit to know the larger government will be there to help them respond, or will an independent island state be better equipped to determine what is needed and implement that plan.鈥�

The project will develop a set of measures of sustainability and sovereignty by undertaking household and focus group surveys using comparisons of six pairs of islands. The Institute of Island Studies and the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability will coordinate these activities, bringing together island researchers and solving issues using a local-to-global integrated approach.

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) is the federal research funding agency that promotes and supports postsecondary-based research and research training in the humanities and social sciences. By focusing on developing , generating  and forging  across campuses and communities, SSHRC strategically supports world-leading initiatives that reflect a commitment to ensuring a better future for Canada and the world.

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 student-athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Emma Moore and Nick Robertson, the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 10-16.

Emma Moore is a fourth-year science major from Charlottetown and a member of the 69传媒Cross-Country team. Moore finished 20^th of 68 runners in the 5 km race at the inaugural 69传媒Cross-Country Invitational meet at Victoria Park in Charlottetown. 鈥�Emma had a great summer of training, and she had her best finish ever as a Panther,鈥� said coach Colin MacAdam. 鈥淕reat running by Emma and the rest of the Panthers.鈥�

Nick Robertson is a first-year science student from Charlottetown and another member of the Panther cross-country team. Robertson kicked off his university sport career this weekend with an impressive 13^th place finish out of 57 runners at the 69传媒invitational meet. 鈥�We expected Nick to be an impact athlete for our program, and he certainly showed that he has the ability to run with the elite runners in the AUS,鈥� said MacAdam.

Go Panthers Go!

Students from UPEI鈥檚 Kinesiology 3430 class are seeking participants to take part in a six-week exercise-training program. Students will create personalized exercise-training programs for each participant, based on their fitness, skill level, and personal interests.

Participants must be between 30 and 65 years of age. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm from the week of October 1 to the week of November 12. Volunteers will receive a fitness test the first and last week of the program, separated by four weeks of supervised aerobic and strength training.

All exercise will take place in the Kinesiology Teaching Lab in UPEI鈥檚 Steel Building. Parking is free. No previous experience is necessary.

For more information, or to sign up, contact Dr. Travis Saunders, trsaunders@upei.ca, 902-566-0641.

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Women鈥檚 and Men鈥檚 Hockey teams both see pre-season action this weekend at home. The women take on Saint Mary鈥檚 University on Friday evening at 7:00 pm. They lace up their skates again Saturday at 2:00 pm for an exhibition game against the University of New Brunswick. The men wrap up the weekend with a game against the Dalhousie Tigers Saturday evening at 7:00 pm.

鈥淭he players are looking forward to this weekend鈥檚 home exhibition games,鈥� said Bruce Donaldson, head coach of the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey team. 鈥淲e had a great game against SMU this past Sunday, so this will give us a chance to start to introduce line combinations and begin to experiment with our special-team play. We are especially pleased to be hosting UNB, as we welcome their team back into the AUS Conference.鈥�

鈥淓xhibition is an important piece of the growth through training camp,鈥� said Forbes MacPherson, head coach of the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Hockey team. 鈥淚t gives the team a chance to work on many of the details of our game versus competition. It just gets us one step closer to regular season action!鈥�

These are your last chances to see the Panther hockey teams at home before the regular season starts next week. It鈥檚 also a great time to pick up your season tickets!

Men鈥檚 Hockey Season Package, Adult: $196; Youth (U18): $70; Children (3 & Under): free
Includes:  Reserved seat, 15 home games, two exhibition games, two buddy passes, two ticket redemption nights, seat held for playoffs

Women鈥檚 Hockey Season Package, $100
Includes: Reserved seat, 14 home games, five exhibition games, all AUS-playoff home games, U SPORTS Championship Tournament Ticket Package

U SPORTS Women鈥檚 Hockey Championship Ticket Package, $50

Please note that all Men鈥檚 Hockey, Women鈥檚 Hockey, and U SPORTS Women鈥檚 Hockey Championship tickets will only be sold through the Eastlink Centre Box Office. Contact the box office at 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown, or call 902-629-6625, Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Also, this weekend you can renew or purchase your season packages at the MacLauchlan Arena Box Office during the following times:

Friday, September 21, 5:30鈥�8:30 pm
Saturday, September 22, 12:30鈥�8:30 pm

Don鈥檛 forget, 69传媒students get in free to all regular season home games by showing their student ID card.

Several members of UPEI鈥檚 Department of English will be on hand to help celebrate Canadian poet, novelist, and essayist David Helwig. 鈥淎n Evening with David Helwig鈥� will be held Tuesday, September 25 at 7:30 pm in the Carriage House of Beaconsfield Historic House on the Charlottetown waterfront. The event is hosted by PEI鈥檚 Poet Laureate, Deirdre Kessler, and the Bookmark.

To date, David Helwig has published close to fifty books and edited numerous others. He has written for television and radio, worked at the CBC, taught at Queen鈥檚 University, been Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island, and named to the Order of Canada. Yet, he remains little known.

David Helwig: Essays on His Works is the first book to gather new essays, an interview, and earlier material鈥攂y George Fetherling, Douglas Glover, D.G. Jones, Simon Lloyd, Tom Marshall, Rob McLennan, Shane Neilson, Ingrid Ruthig, Mark Sampson, and Lorraine M. York鈥攊n order to introduce and explore Helwig鈥檚 body of work while documenting the broad range of his literary talents and accomplishments.

The editor of this edition, Ingrid Ruthig, writer, poet, visual artist, said, 鈥淲ithin any literary community, there are those writers who simply go about the business of writing鈥攄iligent, dedicated, building a body of work without fanfare. They seem disinclined to court chatter and celebrity, to inflate image and ego, or to stake out a place centre-stage. David Helwig is one of those unassuming craftsmen. Since he first aspired to it more than six decades ago, he has been living the life of a writer.鈥�

UPEI鈥檚 Richard Lemm, Lee Ellen Pottie, and Deirdre Kessler, along with 20 Island poets and writers, will present an evening to celebrate David Helwig and his remarkable literary accomplishments. This event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend and meet a Prince Edward Island literary giant.

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 Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) announced the recipients of its region awards for excellence in teaching and education leadership. Among the honourees was Dr. Greg Doran, chair and associate professor of English at 69传媒and coordinator of UPEI鈥檚 theatre studies program.

Dr. Doran received the 2018 AAU Distinguished Teaching Award recognizing outstanding teaching over a number of years. From the award citation:

Dr. Greg Doran has influenced and inspired countless students with his energy, enthusiasm, and passion. Anyone who knows him knows that what he believes about his work 鈥� that his 鈥榮uccess as a teacher lies in the success of [his] students鈥� 鈥� is precisely true. Despite the glowing comments his students make about him as a teacher, and even though a number of his students have gone on to prestigious theatre programs, Greg humbly disavows doing anything other than leading students in the right direction. But, of course, he does much more than that.

In Dr. Doran鈥檚 fourteen years at UPEI, he has developed, revised, and taught an impressive number and range of courses in both the English and Theatre programs. As the sole member of the Theatre Studies Program, he is responsible for all theatre education at the university, and his excellent student productions are highlights of every academic year. And, as he himself says, his experience directing student actors has influenced his teaching as well: 鈥楯ust as no two actors can be directed the same way,鈥� he says, 鈥業 try to find the best ways to encourage the success of students, which often means being very flexible and trying different approaches in the classroom.鈥� This flexibility is one of the qualities most often praised in his student evaluations.

鈥淚 congratulate Dr. Doran on receiving this prestigious award,鈥� said President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淕reg is a wonderful example of what we strive to be as professors. His enthusiasm, passion, and creativity, along with his tireless commitment to improving learning for students, are to be commended. The entire 69传媒community is extremely proud to see him recognized in this deserving manner.鈥�

Congratulations, Dr. Doran!

The AAU () represents the 16 universities in Atlantic Canada and serves as an advocate for the important role Atlantic universities play in preparing future leaders of our communities, in path-breaking research and innovation and in contributing to the economic prosperity and quality of life of the Atlantic region.

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 student athletes for their achievements and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Sophie Carragher and Ignacio Sanchez, the 69传媒Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 17鈥�23.

Sophie Carragher is a second-year kinesiology student from Stratford, PEI and a second-row flanker on the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Rugby team. The Panthers beat Saint Mary鈥檚 University over the weekend in a 25鈥�12 game, where Carragher scored a try. 鈥淪ophie had a strong game for us,鈥� said coach John LaBoyne. 鈥淗er line-breaks and speed set the team up for further play down the field. Her try came off a very dominant Panther scrum鈥擲ophie picked from her #8 position and dove over the line.鈥�

Ignacio Sanchez is a fourth-year business administration student from Cornwall, PEI and is captain of the 69传媒Men鈥檚 Soccer team. The Panthers dropped a pair of games over the weekend to Cape Breton University and St. Francis Xavier University, but coach Lewis Page said Sanchez showed leadership on and off the field. 鈥淣acho Sanchez was excellent in both road games this weekend,鈥� said Page. 鈥淗is tireless running enabled him to contribute both on the attached and defense with a box-to-box performance.鈥�

Go Panthers Go!

Calling all 69传媒alumni! It鈥檚 time to suit up in your finest 69传媒swag and come back to cheer on your Panthers for Homecoming 2018.

Get an early jump on the weekend with the annual 69传媒Men鈥檚 Basketball Green & White Scrimmage. Get to know the newest Panthers by catching this inter-squad game Thursday evening at 6:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

鈥淲e are very excited to kick off the 2018鈥�2019 campaign,鈥� said coach Darrell Glenn. 鈥淪ix new Panthers join a team that made steady movement last year. We expect to defend better on the ball and shoot a much better percentage from the three-point line鈥攖wo areas that really hurt our young and inexperienced team last season.鈥�

Each Panther will be hungry as they compete for roster positions on the eve of their exhibition season. Admission is by donation.

Homecoming 2018 starts in earnest on the soccer pitch Friday evening, as both teams defend the home turf against the Universit茅 de Moncton. The women suit up at 5:00 pm.

鈥淲e need to come out this weekend and step it up physically and mentally and finish our chances when they come along,鈥� said Graeme McDonald, coach of the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Soccer team.

Stick around after the women鈥檚 game, as the men take the field at 7:15 pm.

鈥�69传媒Men鈥檚 Soccer is looking forward to hosting U de M,鈥� said coach Lewis Page. 鈥淲e have performed well in recent games and are looking to turn performance into points this weekend.鈥�

Friday is Alumni Night, with all alumni receiving free admission. The first 200 people through the gate will receive a special Panther gift. Come help us celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the Panthers鈥� 1998 AUAA Championship Team and join us for a post-game social at Boston Pizza.

Friday evening also sees pre-season exhibition action for the 69传媒Women鈥檚 Hockey team. The Panthers take on Mount Allison at 7:00 pm at MacLauchlan Arena.

鈥淲e have performed well in recent games and are looking to turn performance into points this weekend,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson.

Alumni are also admitted to the women鈥檚 hockey game for free. The first 30 fans in the arena will receive a special Panther gift.

The women hit the ice again Saturday evening at 7:00 pm with an exhibition match against the Dalhousie University Tigers. 69传媒alumni will receive free admission.

Sunday, 69传媒Soccer hosts the University of New Brunswick. The women鈥檚 game starts at 1:00 pm on the 69传媒Artificial Turf Field. The men鈥檚 game begins at 3:15 pm. All 69传媒alumni are admitted free.

Go Panthers Go!

The Honourable Catherine Callbeck will be installed as the ninth Chancellor of the 69传媒 on Saturday, September 29. Dr. Callbeck is a retired business leader and senator, and former premier of the province of Prince Edward Island. The native of Central Bedeque, PEI, was unanimously elected to the volunteer position earlier this year by UPEI鈥檚 Board of Governors.

As Chancellor, Callbeck will preside over the University鈥檚 Convocation ceremonies each spring, conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Callbeck has had a long and active involvement in business, politics, and charitable and public service groups at all levels, and has received many honours for her contributions.

She received her early education in Central Bedeque and Summerside, and went on to earn commerce and education degrees Mount Allison University and Dalhousie University respectively. After a period of teaching, Callbeck returned to PEI where she became involved with her family鈥檚 business鈥擟allbeck's Limited and Callbeck's Furniture.

She was the second woman ever elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and, from 1974-78, served as the first female Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Responsible for the Disabled, and Minister Responsible for Non-Status Indians. In 1978 she left politics and returned to her family鈥檚 business.

In 1988, she re-entered politics, this time on the federal level. She was the first woman elected as the Member of Parliament for Malpeque, making her the second woman ever to be elected to the House of Commons from PEI. She returned to provincial politics in 1993 when she was elected Leader of the Liberal Party of PEI, and soon after, became the first woman in Canada to be elected as premier of a province. In 1997, she was called to the Senate of Canada where she served until her retirement in July 2014.

Callbeck was named a member of the Order of Canada in 2015 and Order of PEI in 2017 and holds honorary doctor of laws degrees from both Mount Allison University (1996) and the 69传媒 (2015).

Callbeck replaces UPEI鈥檚 eighth chancellor Dr. Don McDougall. She is the second woman to hold the post; Doris H. Anderson was UPEI鈥檚 first female University Chancellor from 1992鈥�96.

UPEI鈥檚 Chancellors and their installation dates
鈥� The Honourable Thane A. Campbell, CC, MA, LLD 鈥� May 14, 1970
鈥� Gustave Gingras, CC, MD, FRSA, LLD, FRCP(c) 鈥� May 12, 1974
鈥� David Macdonald Stewart, OC, CStJ, KLJ, FRSA, FHS(c), LLD, DBA 鈥� October 1, 1982
鈥� The Honourable Gordon L. Bennett, OC, BSc, MSc, LLD, DCL 鈥� March 9, 1985
鈥� Doris H. Anderson, CC, BA, LLD 鈥� October 24, 1992
鈥� Norman Webster (chancellor emeritus), CM, BA, MA, DCL 鈥� November 2, 1996
鈥� William (Bill) Andrew, DipEng, BEng 鈥� March 6, 2005
鈥� Donald (Don) McDougall, BA, MBA, LLD 鈥� March 30, 2014

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 following is released by the 69传媒, in co-ordination with research institutions across the country, as participants and co-investigators on the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL)

The results from a large national research project led by the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the CHEO Research Institute shows that about two-thirds of Canadian children haven鈥檛 achieved an acceptable level of physical literacy. Physical literacy moves beyond just fitness or motor skill; it includes the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life.

Fourteen articles that looked at different aspects of physical literacy and the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy (CAPL) were published today as a special supplement in the journal . More than 10,000 children, aged eight to 12, from 11 sites across the country participated in the study through the CHEO Research Institute and research partners. Using the CAPL, children were assessed on a number of different areas.

The results demonstrate that more needs to be done to ensure Canadian children are physically literate. 鈥淲e hear about increasing obesity rates in kids, falling rates of physical activity and more time spent in front of screens,鈥� says Dr. Mark Tremblay, Senior Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute and Director for HALO. 鈥淧hysical literacy looks at different domains in children to give a better overall picture of children鈥檚 healthy active living and future health. Physically literate children become more active and healthy children, which sets them up for life.鈥� 

Two of the articles published today were led by 69传媒researchers. Dr. Travis Saunders, assistant professor of applied human sciences, examined the relationship between sedentary behaviour and physical literacy.

鈥淲e found that children who spend more time watching TV or playing video games had lower physical literacy,鈥� said Dr. Saunders. 鈥淭his suggests that minimizing screen time may help promote the development of physical literacy.鈥�

Dr. Dany MacDonald, associate professor and chair of applied human sciences, used CAPL data to explore the roles adequacy and predilection for physical activity play in a child鈥檚 physical literacy.

鈥淭he findings suggest that children鈥檚 perception of adequacy and predilection need to be considered to fully understand how physical literacy develops in this age group,鈥� said Dr. MacDonald. 鈥淚n addition, it was also found that a child鈥檚 cardiovascular fitness had the strongest association with adequacy and predilection to physical activity, suggesting a complex relationship a children鈥檚 physical and psychological states and physical literacy.鈥�

The HALO Research Group has been developing and refining the CAPL for the past 10 years.  It鈥檚 a robust tool that is valid, reliable and feasible and is being used across the country and internationally. The results of this research provide the first comprehensive assessment of the physical literacy of Canadian children.

鈥淭hrough this project, we provide comprehensive evidence that Canadian children aged eight to 12 years are falling short of standards for components of physical literacy,鈥� said Dr. Mark Tremblay. 鈥淔or example, boys and girls across Canada have aerobic fitness levels at the 30^th percentile of global norms and only 20% are meeting physical activity guidelines.鈥�

鈥淭hese results show us that more needs to be done,鈥� continues Tremblay. 鈥淓very organization concerned with the well-being of children, whether provincial governments, municipal public health and recreation departments, boards of education and sports or recreation groups, should allocate increased resources to increase children鈥檚 physical literacy. Addition education campaigns, greater priority in school curricula and increased numbers of physical education specialists could have a real impact in the health of Canada鈥檚 children.鈥�

Findings from this project have led to further refinements of the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy and the release of the second edition of the Canadian Assessment of Physical Literacy, or CAPL-2. 鈥淓nsuring that we have the right tools for coaches, educators and parents is an important way to increase physical literacy in Canada,鈥� says Pat Longmuir, Scientist with the CHEO Research Institute, HALO Research Group. 鈥淭he CAPL-2 is a shorter, easier to administer series of tests that can be used to assess and monitor physical literacy in Canada. The materials are available in both English and French, free of charge at .鈥�

This research study was made possible in part with support from the RBC Learn to Play Project, an initiative funded by RBC and the Public Health Agency of Canada and delivered in partnership with ParticipACTION, with additional support from Mitacs.

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.