Research on Tap

Where: Mavor’s, Confederation Centre of the Arts Who: Dr. Joe Velaidum, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies Discussion: “The same old arguments of the new atheism movement” What: The cold wind blows. The long winter night creeps in. What better way to chase away the winter doldrums than an evening spent discussing ideas in a warm and welcoming atmosphere? Velaidum says the problem with the proponents of this brand of atheism, made popular by best-selling authors such as Richard Dawkins, is that they “don’t understand religion. They don’t understand faith, or Christianity. They even misunderstand science.” He’ll also consider what role religion has in modern society, especially as Christmas draws near, “a holiday that’s had most of its religious themes stripped away.” Research on Tap is a series of public discussions with UPEI researchers.

Collection, Selection, Reflection: Introduction to the Teaching Dossier

Collection, Selection, Reflection: Introduction to the Teaching Dossier January 15, 2-4 Webster Centre Boardroom In this workshop, Shannon Murray will guide participants through the first stages of compiling a Teaching Dossier for hiring, tenure, promotion, or teaching awards. We will cover the Red Book's requirements for a dossier as well as the sorts of things that teaching award committees look for. By the end of the session, participants will know what to collect, what principles to use in selecting the best material, and what kinds of reflection and writing tend to go into a teaching dossier. Please note: Registration deadline is January 8, 2009 at 4pm. To register, please contact Krystal Mayne, kmayne@upei.ca.

Town Hall meeting, Tuesday, December 8, 2:30-3:45 pm, Room 242, Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium

The campus community is reminded that there will be another Town Hall meeting hosted by President Wade MacLauchlan and Gary Bradshaw, Vice-President of Finance and Facilities on Tuesday, December 8th, from 2:30-3:45 p.m. in Room 242, Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, McDougall Hall. This meeting is an opportunity to expand on the 2009 UPEI Update for colleagues who were unable to attend, to speak further about how we can enhance and spread the message about University Island, and to consider UPEI’s opportunities and challenges over the coming months and years.

Visions of Sugar Plums Luncheon

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Wanda Wyatt Dining Hall The much anticipated annual Christmas luncheon will take place on Wednesday, December 16th. Menu features a selection of Salads, Squash & Apple Bisque, traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings, Peppered Roast Beef, Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato & Turnip Napoleon and a wide selection of tantalizing desserts. Tickets are limited and are going fast. To reserve please e-mail catering@upei.ca

Research Breakfast this Wednesday morning at 7:30

Don't forget the Research Breakfast this Wednesday morning at 7:30 at the Rodd Charlottetown. Tickets are $10, and include breakfast and presentations by two UPEI researchers. Dr. Juergen Krause will give a presentation entitled The art of clustering — the biotech way (see this post on the ORD Blog for details: http://www.upei.ca/research/blogs/2009/11/20/art-clustering-biotech-way ) Dr. Rick Cawrthorn will give a presentation entitled Is your snow crab bitter? Implications for the snow crab fishery in Atlantic Canada (details: http://www.upei.ca/research/blogs/2009/11/26/your-snow-crab-bitter ) For more information, contact Jane McKay at (902) 566-0307 or jmckay@upei.ca ( mailto:jmckay@upei.ca?subject=Research%20Breakfast ).

Austrian Ambassador to Canada makes return visit to UPEI

His Excellency, Mr. Stefan Pehringer, the Austrian Ambassador to Canada, made a return visit to the University of Prince Edward Island on June 17, meeting with representatives from the faculties of Sustainable Design Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. Ambassador Pehringer's first visit to UPEI was in September 2018 when he toured the Atlantic Veterinary College and the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (SDE) building.

Accompanied by Honorary Consul Peter Wunsch, Ambassador Pehringer discussed possible areas of collaboration with Dr. Greg Keefe, Dean of Veterinary Medicine; Dr. Nicholas Krouglicof, Dean of Sustainable Design Engineering; and Allan Dale, Director of Industry Partnerships for SDE.

Appointed Ambassador to Canada in 2017, Mr. Pehringer previously held diplomatic posts in Latvia, Denmark, Germany, and Luxembourg and worked as the head of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Eastern Asia and UNESCO units. 

 

 

 

 

 

“Flax Americana” short-listed for CHA’s Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History

A book by UPEI’s Dr. Joshua MacFadyen was short-listed by the Canadian Historical Association for its annual Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History Price (formerly the Sir John A. MacDonald Prize). Dr. MacFadyen is UPEI’s Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities and an associate professor in the Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture program.

Flax Americana: A History of the Fibre and Oil that Covered a Continent examines the story of flax, a plant that went in a few decades from a specialty fibre crop in the Great Lakes region to an oilseed empire that spanned continents and helped create urban industrial capitalism. Flax Americana is published by McGill Queen’s University Press as part of the Rural, Wildland, and Resource Studies Series.

The finalists for the Best Scholarly Book in Canadian History Prize were celebrated at the recent Congress for the Humanities and Social Sciences held in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Congratulations, Dr. MacFadyen!

The University of Prince Edward Island 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—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI 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.

Minke whale skeleton installed in AVC learning commons

A fully articulated 20-foot minke whale skeleton is now suspended from the ceiling in AVC’s McCain Foundation Learning Commons, much to the delight of Dr. Pierre-Yves Daoust, wildlife pathologist and professor emeritus of pathology.

The story of the skeleton goes back to 2010 when a dead minke whale was found washed up on the shore near Goose River in eastern PEI. Daoust and a team from the College’s wildlife group conducted a necropsy on the animal, after which the bones were brought to AVC with the idea that they would be saved for assembly in the future.

In 2018–2019, AVC undertook a successful campaign to raise funds to complete the preparation and assembly of the skeleton. Last fall, the bones were sent to Claude Bourque, an artist in Îles-de-la-Madeleine who has experience in preparing whale skeletons for display. Over the winter, he carefully degreased, cleaned, and assembled them for display. Earlier this week, he, assisted by fellow artist Yoanis Menge, hung the skeleton in the large, open atrium of the College’s learning commons.

The installation will be complemented by artwork with an Indigenous theme, paying tribute to the deep cultural and spiritual connection between Canada’s Indigenous people and the animals that live in the marine environment. Interpretative panels will also be installed to tell the story behind the skeleton and to provide information about minke whales.

Daoust and AVC Dean Greg Keefe believe that the skeleton speaks to the College’s focus on and work in aquatic animal species and the marine environment, and it will be an excellent educational tool.

 

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