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69传媒music department faculty and guests will present 'Low Brass Extravaganza' on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 pm at UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Professor Greg Irvine has invited his friends and colleagues in the low brass world to join him for this afternoon concert.

The recital will feature special guest Michael Grose from the University of Oregon on tuba, Bob Nicholson (bass trombone and tuba), Dale Sorensen (trombone and euphonium), and Francois Godere (trombone and euphonium). The brass players will be accompanied by pianists Frances Gray and Fran McBurnie. Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors.

For tickets and information, contact music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

Canada lost one of its most patriotic citizens, and the 69传媒 one of its most colourful honorary degree recipients with the passing of musical icon Stompin' Tom Connors, OC, LLD, LittD, at the age of 77 years on March 6. 69传媒was pleased to present Dr. Connors with an honorary doctor of laws in 2002.

The University extends its sincere condolences to his wife Lena, two sons, two daughters, and several grandchildren.

'The entire 69传媒community is saddened to learn of Stompin' Tom's passing,' said 69传媒President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 'We have lost a musical treasure, a man whose name is synonymous with the Maritimes, and whose memorable and quintessential Canadian songs will be his great legacy to future generations. On behalf of UPEI, I offer my deepest sympathies to his family and legions of friends and fans.'

Connors was an Officer of the Order of Canada, and received many other accolades including his own Canadian postage stamp, the Governor-General's Performing Arts Award, and the Queen's gold and diamond jubilee medals. He also earned honorary degrees from Saint Thomas University and the University of Toronto.

Born Thomas Charles Connors in Saint John, NB and raised from an early age by foster parents in Skinners Pond, PEI, Connors lived for most of his adult years in Peterborough, Ontario-a public celebration of his life will take place in Peterborough on March 13.

Everyone at 69传媒hopes Stompin' Tom will always be 'rollin' down the highway smilin'.'

Ashley MacDonald is a well known name to 69传媒women's rugby. 69传媒is excited to announce that the former Panther is coming back to the University to take on the role of assistant coach for the 69传媒women's rugby team for the 2013 season.

As a Panther, MacDonald was an AUS all star and AUS Rookie of the Year. In 2005, she was a CIS All-Canadian and for the next two years, she was granted the same honour when she played rugby for the University of Lethbridge.

'Having Ashley's experience and expertise will greatly add to the refinement of technical skills for the 69传媒team-especially in the front row,' said Shannon Atkins, Head Coach of the 69传媒women's rugby team. 'Her passion and drive are second to none not only in the sport of rugby, but in the heart and soul of the Panther program. I cannot think of anyone who would be a better asset to the program. The whole team is anxious for her arrival.'

MacDonald has been playing rugby for over 10 years, in PEI, across the country, and around the world. She has been at two Canada West Championships, two CIS National Championships, and has received numerous awards including three CIS All-Canadian awards, four CIS Academic All-Canadian awards, and five Conference All Star awards.

The highest honour for any athlete is to represent their country, and MacDonald has worn the red and white uniform on a number of occasions. In 2010, she was a member of the World Cup Team, and this past summer, she represented Canada at the Senior Women's Nations Cup where she competed against teams from England, South Africa, and the United States.

'I'm very excited to be joining the 69传媒Rugby coaching staff for the upcoming season. I'm looking forward to help build a program that allows talented young athletes to develop and excel at a sport we all love,' said MacDonald. 'Varsity sport at 69传媒opened so many doors for me, and I'm thankful to have the opportunity to give back to the program which is so near and dear to my heart.'

Congratulations and welcome back, Ashley!

UPEI's executive MBA (EMBA) program and the PEI Business Women's Association are partnering on an event which focuses on workplace bullying. The presentation and networking event takes place on Wednesday, March 13, 5:00-7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

Jodi Murphy, a 69传媒EMBA graduate and teacher with the Prince Edward Island English Language School Board will share her research findings on the current state of workplace bullying in Canada and the implications that this issue has on organizations. Some of her findings include the costs associated with workplace bullying, which come from loss of productivity, legal settlements, and loss of good employees who have been bullied and chose to leave the organization. Workplace bullying has negative effects on the target of bullying, the other employees who witness the incidents, the organization as a whole, and some believe there are societal consequences as well.

Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information on the event, or UPEI's executive MBA program, contact Grace McCourt at (902) 566-6474 or mba@upei.ca

UPEI's Faculty of Arts received a Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) provincial award in the 'Support to Student Reservists (Post Secondary Institutions)' category during a special award ceremony and reception on March 7. 69传媒alumnus and reservist with the Prince Edward Island Regiment, Sergeant Ben Miller, nominated the faculty who supported both his education and military endeavours during his time at the University. The Honourable H. Frank Lewis, Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island, was in attendance to present the awards.

The CFLC is comprised of a group of more than two hundred Canada-wide senior business executives and educational leaders, a full-time secretariat, and a national network of reserve officers who all volunteer their time and effort to promote the Canadian Forces Reserve Force. The Council's mandate is 'to enhance the availability of reservists for their military duties by obtaining the support and cooperation of organization leaders in Canada.'

The Council encourages civilian employers and educational institutions to grant reservists time off on a voluntary basis, without penalty, to allow them to participate in their military activities, duties, and training.

Sergeant Miller recalls the amazing support system he received during his time at 69传媒where he completed both a bachelor of arts in history and political science and a certificate in public administration. 'The professors were very supportive and if there were training events that had a scheduling conflict they were always cooperative and supportive as long as my work was completed,' he explained.

'In any given year, universities are always going to have current reservists or veterans enrolled, and I wanted to create a working relationship between 69传媒and the Armed Forces,' said Miller. 'We're fortunate enough to live in a society where we have access to this kind of education, and I'm a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due,' he added in response to why he decided to nominate 69传媒for the provincial CFLC award.

UPEI's Dean of Arts Don Desserud accepted the award on behalf of the faculty. 'Helping out an outstanding individual like Ben Miller was a pleasure and a privilege, and the least we could do to assist someone who serves his country so capably,' he said. 'I believe 69传媒and indeed all Canadian universities must be far more diligent in working with our men and women in uniform in ensuring that they have the right opportunities to pursue their education. We will all benefit if we do.'

Congratulations to the Faculty of Arts!

69传媒wishes to express condolences to the family of Mary Beth Harris who passed away on Monday, March 4. From 1967, Mary Beth was Head of Library Information Services at the 69传媒 until her retirement from the University in 1992.

Mary Beth was known as a gentle and courtly woman and she will be missed by family and friends who loved and admired her calm deameanor and kindly spirit. She was a proud Islander, respectful of her family heritage which included the artist Robert Harris, and a lifetime member of the congregation of St. Peter's Cathedral.

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The 69传媒 kicked off its first annual Mental Health Week today with the installation of an acrylic-on-canvas mural and presentation by Reid Burke, Executive Director of Canadian Mental Health Association (PEI division). 69传媒Mental Health Week takes place from March 11-15.

The mural was created by eight young people with psychosis and portrays their experiences using paintings, posters, and words. 69传媒research manager Valerie Campbell presented the mural at the kickoff. The mural will be housed for the week in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre. The installation is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to Dr. Kate Tilleczek, UPEI's Canada research chair in child/youth cultures and transitions, associate professor, and adjunct health systems research scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Dr. Katherine Boydell, health systems research scientist at SickKids who have shown and discussed the mural with over 5,000 young people in high schools across Canada.

Burke's presentation entitled 'Mental Health is for All' described the importance of mental and emotional needs in conjunction with physical needs. 'Canadian Mental Health Association would like to congratulate 69传媒on its first annual Mental Health Awareness Week and commend them in engaging students to talk about their mental health,' said Burke. 'By talking about it we can reduce the stigma and people will get the help that they need. We are looking forward to being part of the activities here this week in promoting mental health for all.'

69传媒Mental Health Week Committee chairs James Reddin, counsellor and Cathy Rose, coordinator Accessibility Services will coordinate this week's events. Interim Vice-President Academic Dr. Christian Lacroix and Treena Smith, manager, Webster Academic Services attended the kickoff event and acted as guest speaker and event emcee.

'69传媒is proud to take part in mental health awareness. It is our collective responsibility to promote and take steps to strengthen mental health in our respective circles and workplaces,' said Lacroix. 'This campaign is an excellent way to initiate this discussion.'

69传媒Mental Health Week will showcase a series of events including mental health workshops, a mental health fair, a movie screening, a therapy-dog program, and wrap-up celebration designed to challenge the stigmas surrounding mental health while providing a culture of care and education.

The 69传媒music department is pleased to present a series of junior and senior recitals throughout the month of March. This week, Nik Dragatakis (jazz guitar) and Cora Wong (flute) will be presenting their junior recital on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 pm at UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Wong, of Westville, Nova Scotia is a third-year music major in flute performance. She has competed extensively in the New Glasgow Music Festival and the Nova Scotia Provincial Music Festival and has also represented Nova Scotia in the National Music Festival for woodwinds. Her junior recital program will feature works of Bach, Feld, Clarke, and Casella. Wong will be accompanied by Frances McBurnie.

Dragatakis will be performing jazz classics by Kenny Wheeler, Jimmy VanHeusen, Wayne Shorter, and Bobby Timmons. His trio will feature Isaac Williams on bass and Patrick LeClair on drums. He will also be joined by guest performers Robyn Verhoeven on trumpet and Dan Rowswell on alto saxophone. Dragatakis studies jazz guitar with Ian Toms.

On Sunday, March 17, classical guitarist Tim Sherran, of Nine Mile Creek, PEI will perform at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Sherran began studying classical guitar in April 2008 with Dr. Jim Dickson and he's now studying with Paul Bernard. He will be graduating this spring from 69传媒with a bachelor of music in guitar performance. Sherran's recital will feature works by Bach, Tarrega, Dominiconi, and Albeniz, Villa-lobos.

All recitals are free to attend and everyone is welcome! For information, contact Susan Stensch at music@upei.ca or (902) 566-0507.

Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the public are invited to The Wave in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 pm as four outstanding alumni take the stage to discuss their experiences at 69传媒and how they have transitioned into successful careers.

Joining the panel will be Shannon MacDonald (BBA'90), managing partner with Deloitte; Spenser MacPherson (BSc'93) owner of SEM Partnerships specializing in safety management; Erin McGrath-Gaudet (BA'03), director of provincial affairs for Prince Edward Island with the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, and David McMillan (BA'97) owner of Home Instead Senior Care (PEI) and Island Ease Concierge.

'Whenever 69传媒alumni are able to connect with 69传媒students and share their experiences, it is a win-win situation. Students have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of those that have gone before them, and our alumni are able to give back to 69传媒in a meaningful and rewarding way,' said Anthony Gill, manager of Alumni Affairs.

Kate VanGerven, 69传媒Student Union president, agrees. 'Students at 69传媒need to know that they're not facing their challenges alone. Being a student at 69传媒means belonging to a community that includes alumni who know what those challenges are and how to overcome them.'

There are more than 20,000 69传媒alumni spanning fifty countries and eight decades, creating a network of resources that current and future 69传媒students can leverage to their advantage. Events like this are just one of the many opportunities for students and alumni to connect.

This is an initiative of the 69传媒Student Union and is supported by Student Affairs and the 69传媒alumni office. For more information on volunteer opportunities for alumni, please contact Anthony at (902) 566-0761 or adgill@upei.ca