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The Climate Research Lab at the 69´«Ã½ is hosting a day of Living Shorelines Training with Kevin M. Smith of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The training takes place Wednesday, February 19 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Registration is required.

'Living shorelines are the result of applying erosion control measures that include a suite of techniques and maintain coastal process,' said Smith. 'Techniques may include the use of fibre coir logs, sills, groins, breakwaters, or other natural components used in combination with sand, other natural materials and/or marsh plantings. These techniques are sued to protect, restores, enhance, or create natural shoreline habitat.'
Discussions during the day of training include the causes and outcomes of shoreline erosion, an overview of traditional control practices, the origins of living shorelines, and many more topics.

The cost of the training is $10, which includes lunch and breaks. For more information, or to register, email climate@upei.ca.

Prince Edward Island writers are invited to submit an 'Expression of Interest' for this year's Writers Exchange with Tasmania. The successful applicant will be offered a three-week residency in Hobart this September.

Writers must have:

• a high calibre of published work in any genre(s);
• a background in teaching creative writing;
• public speaking skills; and
• the ability to travel to Tasmania in September, 2015.

Applicants must submit:

• a completed Expression of Interest;
• a sample of their work; and
• the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications must be received by 28 February, 2015 and be sent to: director@tasmanianwriters.org. The successful applicant will be contacted in mid-March.

The Prince Edward Island and Tasmania Writers' Exchange is supported by the University of Tasmania, the 69´«Ã½, the PEI Writers' Guild, and the Tasmanian Writers' Centre. For more information, contact Richard Lemm, professor and chair of English, UPEI, at rlemm@upei.ca.

A new book by celebrated Island author and teacher Deirdre Kessler was recently launched at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery as part of the P.E.I. Literacy Alliance's Family Literacy Day. 'Born! A foal, five kittens, and Confederation' is published by the Acorn Press in both English and French.

Watch a video of 'Born!' here:

Deirdre Kessler teaches children's literature and creative writing in UPEI's Department of English. 'Born!' is illustrated by Brenda Jones

The 69´«Ã½Alumni Association invites all 69´«Ã½alumni and Island community members to a free family skate on Islander Day, Monday February 16 from 10:00 -11:00 am at the MacLauchlan Arena B. Hot chocolate and prizes will be provided. For more information, contact:

For more information, contact:
Sarah McInnis
69´«Ã½Alumni Office
(902) 566-0687, smmacinnis@upei.ca

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.

Research on Tap, the successful series of public discussions featuring research and ideas from the 69´«Ã½, is hitting the road in 2015. The first stop is Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm at Brothers 2 Restaurant in Summerside.

The tour will kick off with a bit of patriotic zeal to Uncle Sam and friends. Dr. Richard Kurial, associate professor of history at UPEI, will lead a discussion entitled: The Debt of Western Civilization to the United States of America.

'In the modern era,' argues Kurial, 'all the freedoms enjoyed in the west-our political development, our economic well-being, and our safety-relies on the United States. We owe them a huge debt, and can repay that debt by endeavouring to understand the basis of their policies and initiatives.'

Kurial will lay out his arguments in a brief talk, then open the floor to discussion and debate. 'And I expect a healthy debate,' says Kurial with a wry smile. 'These are not popular sentiments outside of the U.S., but we'd be worse off were it not for their compassion, vision, and generosity.'

This season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada's national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists.

The 69´«Ã½Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 2-8 are Amy Gough, Women's Basketball, and Marcus Power, Men's Hockey. 69´«Ã½Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 69´«Ã½Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Amy Gough, Women's Basketball and Marcus Power, Men's Hockey

What: 69´«Ã½Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of February 2-8, 2015

Where: 69´«Ã½

Why: Gough, a fifth-year Nursing student from, St. John's, NL, had her first 'double-double' of the season during the Panthers 70-66 win over Acadia on Friday night, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds. On Saturday, Gough continued her strong play during the Panthers 69-52 win over UNB recording 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Power, a first-year Bachelor of Business Administration student also from St. John's, NL, had a strong offensive weekend for the Panthers. Power recorded 3 goals and 3 assists during the Panthers' two wins: a 4-2 win over UNB and a 4-3 win over STU.

About 69´«Ã½Athletics and Recreation

• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
  
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
  
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 69´«Ã½Alumni Canada Games Place
  
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
  
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas

At a regular meeting of Senate on February 13, 2015, a motion was passed by a majority vote to extend the number of teaching days in the current semester (January-May 2015) due to recent storm/weather closures.

As a result, please note:

• Classes will now end on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 (instead of Wednesday, April 8, 2015) providing instructors with 4 additional teaching days if needed: Thursday, April 9; Friday, April 10; Monday, April 13; and Tuesday, April 14.

• Instructors have the option of using these additional teaching days or not, but must communicate their plan for end of semester classes to their students by email or through Moodle.

• The exam period will now take place from Friday, April 17, 2015 to Friday, April 24, 2015 (instead of April 13 to 23). A final exam schedule will be produced and distributed by Friday, February 20, 2015.

• Course grades for fourth-year students must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by noon on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@upei.ca or (902) 566-0439. Amended academic calendar dates (as approved by Senate) are listed below for reference.

SECOND SEMESTER ACADEMIC SEMESTER, JANUARY-MAY 2015
For all programs except Veterinary Medicine

January 2015

5 Monday Classes Begin
16 Friday FINAL DAY for late registration, for changing courses or sections, for cancellation of courses or sections, for cancellation of courses with full refund.
30 Friday Last day for discontinuing courses - 60% refund.

February 2015

16 Monday Islander Day. No classes
17 Tuesday Registration begins for SUMMER SESSIONS 2015
23-27(Mon-Fri) Mid-semester break. No classes
27 Friday Last day for discontinuing courses - 40% refund. No discontinuations after this date.

March 2015

2 Monday Classes resume

April 2015

3 Friday Good Friday. No classes/exams
6 Monday Easter Monday. No classes/exams
7 Tuesday Classes Resume
14 Tuesday Final day of classes
17-24 (Fri-Fri) EXAMINATIONS. Note: No examinations will be held during the period 30 March to 14 April inclusive without the permission of the Chair and appropriate Dean.
24 Friday End of Second Semester.
25-Saturday Course grades for fourth-year students to be submitted to the Registrar's Office by noon on this date.
29 Wednesday Course grades for third-year, second-year, first-year, and part-time students to be submitted to Registrar's Office by noon on this date.

May 2015

9 Saturday Convocation
11 Monday First day of classes for First Summer Session

The 69´«Ã½Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 9-15 are Tamara Tompkins, Women's Basketball and Bradley States, Men's Basketball. 69´«Ã½Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 69´«Ã½Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Tamara Tompkins, Women's Basketball, and Bradley States, Men's Basketball

What: 69´«Ã½Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of February 9-15

Where: 69´«Ã½

Why: Tompkins, fourth-year Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology student from Centreville, NB, was a big part of UPEI's 53-52 win over St. FX on Saturday night. Tompkins was Player of the Game and finished with 10 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal.

States, a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Bathurst, NB, enjoyed a great game in UPEI's 74-73 win over St. FX on Saturday night. States was Player of the Game finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 steals, and 2 assists. He shot 12/18 from the field hitting 2 foul shots with 22 seconds remaining to win the game by 1 over St. FX, clinching a playoff bye.

About 69´«Ã½Athletics and Recreation

• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
  
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 69´«Ã½Alumni Canada Games Place
  
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
  
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas
  

UPEI's Climate Research Lab and Nature PEI are partnering to offer two training sessions for Islanders interested in participating in the Climate Diary project. The Climate Diary is a printed journal for Islanders to keep record of the changes in the environment as they occur year to year. Rosemary Curley of Nature PEI will provide training on plant and bird identification on Monday, March 3 from 9:00 am to noon, and again on Tuesday, March 30 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. To register for either session, contact climate@upei.ca. The sessions are free. Copies of the Climate Diary will be made available at $10 per copy.

The 69´«Ã½ and Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud of all members of the 69´«Ã½community who are participating at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, British Columbia, February 13 to March 1.

'Congratulations to 69´«Ã½students and staff who are representing Prince Edward Island at the 2015 Canada Winter Games,' said Director of Athletics and Recreation Chris Huggan. 'The dedication of these athletes, coaches, and team staff is to be applauded, and our Panther Pride will be showing as we cheer them on!'

The largest representation of 69´«Ã½students is with the ringette team, on which nine 69´«Ã½students compete and one, Becca Hughes, is a coach. The team ended a winless drought when it won its first game at the Canada Games since 1999 against Saskatchewan on February 16. 69´«Ã½Field Hockey student-athlete Ashley Hollis and 69´«Ã½Rugby player Sidney Corrigan each scored three times in the 9-8 win.

69´«Ã½also has representation on the alpine ski, wheelchair basketball, men's hockey, and synchronized swimming teams. Ringette, alpine ski, wheelchair basketball competition takes place during week one while men's hockey and synchronized swimming follows in week two.

The Canada Games is one of the largest multi-sport and cultural events in the world, occurring every two years and alternating summer and winter. At Prince George's 2015 winter edition of the Games, 2,400 athletes, 1,000 coaches and officials, up to 4,500 volunteers, hundreds of media, and thousands of visitors are expected to attend. 69´«Ã½was a week-two venue and the Athletes' Village for the 2009 Canada Summer Games held on PEI.

Below are the 69´«Ã½students and staff who are on Team PEI, with their sport, hometown, and connection to the University noted.

Alpine Ski
Jackson Slauenwhite, New Haven, PEI (wax technician); 69´«Ã½Athletics and Recreation employee, Arts student

Ringette
Alysha Corrigan, Charlottetown, PEI (athlete); 69´«Ã½Women's Rugby, Business student
Sidney Corrigan, Charlottetown, PEI (athlete); 69´«Ã½Women's Rugby, Arts student
Monica Downe, Stratford, PEI (athlete); Arts student
Ashley Hollis, Stratford, PEI (athlete); 69´«Ã½Field Hockey, Arts student
Eryne MacLeod, Mt. Stewart, PEI (athlete); Science student
Jessie McCarthy, Montague, PEI (athlete); Science student
Amy Mol, Cornwall, PEI (athlete); Science student
Niki Triantafillou, Mermaid, PEI (athlete); 69´«Ã½Women's Rugby Athlete, Science student
Bryn Van Wiechen, Montague, PEI (athlete); Arts student
Becca Hughes, Stratford, PEI (coach); Arts student

Wheelchair Basketball
Ronnie McPhee, Stratford, PEI (athlete); Arts student

Men's Hockey
Mark Carragher, Charlottetown, PEI (coach); 69´«Ã½Men's Hockey assistant coach
Bo Ford, Charlottetown, PEI (equipment manager); 69´«Ã½Men's hockey staff

Synchronized Swimming
Hailey Hennessey, Charlottetown, PE, (apprentice coach); Arts student