More than the sum of its parts: Collaborative research team grows big ideas
Dr. Ali Ahmadi and Dr. Russell Kerr aren’t the most obvious in research colleagues. Dr. Ahmadi is an assistant professor in UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering with a specialty in micro-fabrication. Dr. Kerr is a professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Biomedical Science with a long history of discovering and producing novel bioactive compounds from marine sources. When the two met in 2017 at a BioAllliance event, they knew right away they could work together.
UPEI Men’s Soccer recruits Nathan Chow
Nathan Chow has committed to wear the green and white this season as a member of the UPEI Men’s Soccer team. Chow is a 17-year-old striker, winger, and attacking midfielder from Campbell River, British Columbia.
“Nathan is a creative attacking player who will create chances for others and score goals himself. We are excited to have him join the Panther family,” said Lewis Page, head coach of UPEI Men’s Soccer.
Archbishop of Cape Town discusses moral leadership with students in MBA in Global Leadership
Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, recently presented to students in UPEI’s new MBA in Global Leadership program. The archbishop participated in a question-and-answer style presentation with Dr. Jurgen Krause, dean of UPEI’s Faculty of Business. The two discussed moral leadership, morality in business, and the importance of finding common ground when negotiating with people of other cultures and beliefs.
Experience and reflection
Danelle Finney has always been interested in an environmental career, but the fourth-year Bachelor of Environmental Studies student isn’t exactly sure where her path will lead.
“I have many career goals, a lot of passion and interests.”
Two AVC classes to hold summer reunions
Summer is a great time to catch up with classmates and friends, and two AVC classes are celebrating anniversaries next month.
The Class of 1994 will hold its 25th anniversary reunion from August 2–3 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plans include an informal get-together on the Friday evening in Halifax. The highlight of Saturday evening is a gathering at The Links at Penn Hills golf course in Shubenacadie. For information, please contact Dr. Emma Raghavan at emmar@eastlink.ca
2019 Animal Welfare in Practice conference focuses on dairy cow welfare
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre’s fifteenth annual Animal Welfare in Practice conference, scheduled for September 20–21, will focus on dairy cow welfare assessment.
Celebrating 50 years of Accomplishment—A Tribute to Alex B. Campbell, LLD
The University of Prince Edward Island paid tribute today to Alex B. Campbell, former premier of Prince Edward Island, for his central role in the creation of UPEI 50 years ago. The university unveiled the new Alex B. Campbell Terrace in the UPEI Quadrangle near the W.A. Murphy Student Centre and the creation of an endowment fund in Campbell’s name for entrance scholarships.
Meet and Greet with UPEI first President, Dr. Ronald J. Baker
Dr. Ronald J. Baker, President Emeritus, took up his duties as the University of Prince Edward Island’s first president in the summer of 1969. Upon retiring as president in 1978, Dr. Baker continued duties as a professor at UPEI until 1991. Dr. Baker will host a meet and greet reception to mark the occasion of UPEI’s fiftieth anniversary, and looks forward to welcoming former colleagues and students!
A Tribute to Alex B. Campbell, LLD & Strawberry Social
Join members of the community as two legacy projects are announced in honour of former premier, Dr. Alex Campbell, whose bold vision for postsecondary education on Prince Edward Island was central in the formation of UPEI fifty years ago.
The announcement will take place in the UPEI Quadrangle, between the W. A. Murphy Student Centre and Kelley Memorial Building.
UPEI Women’s Hockey recruits goalie Shaylin McFarlane
Bruce Donaldson, coach of UPEI’s Women’s Hockey team, is pleased to announce Shaylin McFarlane has committed to the Panthers for the 2019–2020 season. McFarlane is a goalie from Douglastown and was a member of Team New Brunswick for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
