2019 Insight Summit and Summer Workshop focuses on conflict, peace-building, and change

More than fifty professionals from diverse fields spanning four countries gathered in Charlottetown from August 7 to 9 for the first Insight Summit and Summer Workshop. The summit, devoted to conflict, peace-building, and change based on the theory and skills of the “insight approach” to conflict was hosted by UPEI’s Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture (ACLC) program. 

Tiah Scichilone to wear the green and white with UPEI Hockey this season

Bruce Donaldson, coach of the UPEI Women’s Hockey team, announced today Tiah Scichilone has committed to the Panthers. Scichilone is a forward from Saint John, New Brunswick, where she made her mark on the Rothesay Netherwood School varsity girls team.

“Tiah has Island roots, as her grandparents are from PEI,” said Donaldson. “Tiah brings a great hockey IQ to the game, and while she is small in stature, she plays way bigger than she actually is. She has an amazing work ethic. She’s a true team player and loves to compete.”

Let's Talk Teaching Day 2019

Teaching is thrilling, scary, challenging, and rewarding. Everybody does it differently; however, in any institution, we are all bound by certain rules, restrictions, guidelines, obligations, and constraints. We are all aware of them, but we don’t necessarily acknowledge and discuss them, foreground them as aids or obstacles to teaching the way we really want to. What kind of classroom are you in – a tiered lecture theatre or a small room with movable tables and chairs?  What time of day do you teach? How long are your classes? How do you use technology – and does it usually work?

Master of Arts, Island Studies Thesis Defence

Ms. Emerald Naylor, a student in the Master of Arts, Island Studies program, will be defending her thesis entitled "More than sun and pineapples: A look into the culture of astronomical sciences in Hawai'i." The defence will take place on Thursday, August 15, 2:00 pm, in Rm. 278 North, AVC Building. The public is welcome. However, please reserve a seat by contacting the program coordinator at jarandall@upei.ca

UPEI Women’s Hockey recruits Lexie Murphy

UPEI Women’s Hockey has recruited Lexie Murphy to join the Panthers roster for the 2019–2020 season. Murphy is a forward from Kensington, PEI who played this past season for the Ridley College Tigers in St. Catharines, Ontario and represented PEI at the most recent Canada Games.

“Lexie brings a strong skill set to our program,” said coach Bruce Donaldson. “We have had some great players come out of the Ridley program, so were very excited to see Lexie joining ours.  She has great size, plays aggressively, and should transition into the U SPORTS level nicely.”

Mike Peterson returns as head coach of UPEI Cross Country

Chris Huggan, of Athletics and Recreation, welcomes Mike Peterson back to the coaching staff of the UPEI Cross Country and UPEI Track and Field teams. Peterson was instrumental in the formation of the cross country team in 2015, but had to step away due to scheduling conflicts. He returns this season to be the head coach for the cross country team and the middle- and long-distance coach for the track and field team.

Candidate Seminar for Canada Research Chair in Veterinary Epidemiology

The Department of Health Management will be interviewing 3 candidates for the Canada Research Chair tenure-track faculty position in Veterinary Epidemiology. As part of the interview process, each candidate has been asked to present two brief seminars; one suitable for graduate student level and the other a presentation of their research.

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