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The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) honoured 11 innovators, leaders, connectors, and emerging stars of international education with its 2016 Excellence Awards. Among them was 精童欲女鈥檚 president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, who was named the recipient of the President鈥檚 Award for Distinguished Leadership in International Education. Great friend of President Abd-El-Aziz and to Prince Edward Island, Dr. Thomas H. B. Symons received the Founders Award for Excellence in International Education.

The distinguished leadership award recognizes an 鈥渋ndividual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the internationalization of Canadian education and/or the international education profession beyond their home institution.鈥�

The citation for Dr. Abd-El-Aziz from the CBIE reads:

鈥淎t twenty-six years old, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz travelled to the University of Saskatchewan as an international student from Cairo University. Over the next 30 years he went from international student to President and Vice-Chancellor of the 精童欲女 (精童欲女). Dr. Abd-El-Aziz created the first International Development Relations Office (IRO) at 精童欲女 in 2012. He has been active in the front-line participation of recruitment trips to China, India, South Africa, Brazil, and the Middle East. In just four short years, the international student population has increased by 50% at 精童欲女 and 精童欲女 students now have the opportunity to study abroad at 55 institutions in 21 different countries.鈥�

鈥淚t gives me great pleasure to recognize these dedicated and passionate people whose contributions pave the way for our collective internationalization goals,鈥� said Karen McBride, President and CEO of CBIE, 鈥渁nd I am proud to join with our members and partners in celebrating their outstanding achievements.鈥�

The 精童欲女 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鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 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.

Every week, 精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Marie-Soleil Deschenes (Women鈥檚 Hockey) and Dut Dut (Men鈥檚 Basketball), the 精童欲女 Panther Subway Athletes of the week for November 7-13!

Marie-Soleil Deschenes is a fifth-year Bachelor of Science student from 脦le-Perrot, Quebec, and a goalie on the 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Hockey team. The Panthers split a pair of games over the weekend, including a win over the CIS #2 ranked Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies. 鈥�Marie continues to be one of the strongest goalies in the AUS,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥� She competes very well and loves to challenge the shooter.  She has great reflexes, is quick, and moves well.  Game-in and game-out she is a leader with her work ethic on the ice.鈥�

Dut Dut is a fifth-year forward on the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Basketball team, and a Bachelor of Arts student from Ottawa, Ontario. The Panthers dropped two games over the weekend to the University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds, but Dut shone with an average of 17 points-per-game, and 20 rebounds for the weekend. 鈥淒ut Dut turned in two solid games for us this weekend,鈥� said coach Tim Kendrick. 鈥淗e played hard at both ends of the floor and was our most consistent player in every way.鈥�

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.

The 精童欲女 Wind Symphony will perform its final recital of the Fall semester on Friday, November 25 at 7:30 pm at Park Royal United Church in Charlottetown. With performances in recent years at local Churches 鈥� Saint Dunstan鈥檚 Basilica and Zion Presbyterian 鈥� the Wind Symphony is continuing a tradition of performing beyond campus. The exceptional acoustics of Park Royal will make this performance memorable, and the seating capacity will allow for all Wind Symphony supporters to attend.

The centrepiece of this recital will be Frank Ticheli鈥檚 Angels in the Architecture, a massive, landmark work for the wind band medium. Opening with a single soprano voice and accompanied with crystal-like backgrounds, this work features contrasting sections of force and power with tranquil moments of lyricism and colour. The work unfolds as a dramatic conflict between the two extremes of human existence鈥搊ne divine, the other evil. The work鈥檚 title is inspired by the Sydney Opera House itself, where it received its premier performance, with its halo-shaped acoustical ornaments hanging directly above the performance stage.

Featured soloist will be saxophonist Emily Proude, who will perform Claude T. Smith鈥檚 Fantasia, a work that exploits both the technical and lyrical qualities of the saxophone. Ms. Proude, a fourth-year Bachelor of Music student 精童欲女, is establishing a significant profile in performing many of the saxophone鈥檚 most challenging works with considerable poise and artistry. Currently, she is a student in the studio of Dr. Nicole Strum, and is principal saxophonist of the Wind Symphony and the 精童欲女 Saxophone Quartet.

Under the direction of Dr. Karem J. Simon, the Wind Symphony is known for its programming of eclectic contemporary repertoire. James David鈥檚 All Dark Is Now No More is one such piece which includes electronics with the band. These electronics amount to granular synthesis 鈥� a process of breaking apart large sounds into many segments that are then rearranged into algorithmic clouds of digital chaos. Other pieces on the programme will include Derek Bermel鈥檚 quirky Ides March, Joaquin Turina鈥檚 colourful La Procession du Rocio, and Gordon Jacob鈥檚 classic An Original Suite.

Performances this Fall have brought the Wind Symphony to Saint John, New Brunswick, Amherst Nova Scotia, and Summerside, PEI. These represent 精童欲女鈥檚 commitment to community outreach while providing its music majors with additional performance exposure.

During the past eighteen years the Wind Symphony has produced an annual compact disc featuring selected repertoire from each year鈥檚 performances. Cathedrals, released in May 2010 received the 2011 Music PEI Award for Best Classical Recording. In February 2011 the Wind Symphony released its O Canada CD, a project exclusively for PEI public schools. Its most recent compact discs, Freebirds, Lord of the Rings, Four Horsemen, Rumpelstilzchen, Lincolnshire Posy, and Magnolia Star have been highly acclaimed.

Tickets for this performance at $15 Adults/Seniors and $10 Students may be acquired at the 精童欲女 Music Department and at the admission鈥檚 desk the evening of the recital. 

The 精童欲女 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鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 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.

The 精童欲女 signed memorandum of understandings (MOUs) this week with three universities at the Canadian Bureau of International Education (CBIE) Annual Conference in Ottawa. 

Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President and Vice-Chancellor, who was at the CBIE conference , formalized agreements with officials from the Universidad da Vinci de Guatemala, Intec institute de Formation Technique Professionelle in Haiti, and Galen University in Belize.

鈥淭oday, we are very pleased to meet and work with representatives from these three universities,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淭hese MOUs mark the first time that 精童欲女 partnered with universities in Central America and Haiti. This historic occasion will allow the University to offer more academic and research opportunities to students, faculty, and staff.鈥�

Each MOU indicates that 精童欲女 and the partner university will endeavour to explore and mutually collaborate on a variety of activities such as:

鈥� the exchange of academic staff for the purposes of teaching and research,
鈥� the exchange/study abroad programs for students,
鈥� the participation in joint seminars, lectures, training, and academic meetings,
鈥� the exchange of research materials in the fields of mutual interest,
鈥� research/consulting contracts, and
鈥� program collaborations.

Representatives from the three institutions toured 精童欲女 last week on a pre-conference visit to several post-secondary institutions in eastern Canada.

鈥淭hat our International Relations Office was able to secure these partnerships so quickly speaks volumes about our ability to be nimble and respond to opportunities as they present themselves,鈥� added President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淚 am very proud that 精童欲女 is moving forward with internationalization efforts to achieve growth and a thriving, sustainable future.鈥�

Students from 精童欲女鈥檚 School of Business won second place at the Scotiabank Ethics in Action Case Competition held at Dalhousie University over the weekend of November 4 and 5.

As part of the Scotiabank Ethics in Action Conference鈥攚hich includes a panel discussion, speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities that allow students to interact with industry experts and peers from across the country鈥攖he case competition provides an opportunity for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in practicing ethical leadership. It challenges students with complex ethical dilemmas that they are likely to face in today's corporate world and tasks them with making strategic business decisions, while adhering to ethical principles.

鈥淭he students worked hard to truly understand what it means to be ethical leaders in a practical sense, and I am so proud of the hard work and dedication they have shown over the semester,鈥� said Mary Whitrow, coach of the 精童欲女 case team.

精童欲女 won second place against nine other teams from across Canada and the United States. The 精童欲女 team included Hannah Dawson (fourth-year BBA, marketing specialization), Shanna Blacquiere (second-year BBA), Krista Lee Oliver (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), and Carter MacDonald (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization). The team also competed in the Atlantic Schools of Business Case Competition in late October, where they placed first.

鈥淚 am so happy that our team was able to get these results for 精童欲女,鈥� said team member Krista Lee Oliver. 鈥淲e feel honoured to have kept this track record going.鈥�

Ten days before the competition, students received a business case (a narrative about a real life business and the problems it is facing) they had never seen before. Using all resources available to them (Internet, textbooks, faculty, etc.) they prepared a 12-minute presentation to deliver on the first day of competition to a panel of academics and industry professionals, which was followed by a three-minute question period.

鈥淭his was an excellent learning experience for our team,鈥� said team member Carter MacDonald. 鈥淚t challenged us to see problems from multiple points of view and to solve those problems ethically.鈥�
The following day, the team received another case. This time, they had just three hours to analyze it and create a solution to present to the judges, without the assistance of the Internet or textbooks. The judging panel said 精童欲女鈥檚 team stood out for delivering a solution that was both ethically sound and realistic.

鈥淭o have such consistent results is impressive,鈥� said Dr. Juergen Krause, dean of 精童欲女鈥檚 School of Business. 鈥淐ongratulations to the students and their coach on a job again well done.鈥�

Past 精童欲女 Results at Scotiabank Ethics in Action

2016 鈥� 2nd place
2015 鈥�2nd place
2014 鈥�1st place
2013 鈥� 1st place

精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation are hosting the tenth annual Shoot for the Cure fundraiser Saturday, November 26.  The 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Basketball team will host the Memorial Seahawks with a tip off of 6:00 pm.

Shoot for the Cure is a fundraising initiative led by University Sport鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and other related charities. The campaign has proven an overwhelming success since it was launched in the fall of 2007, having collected over $1 million in donations. This season, and for the sixth year in a row, all 47 University Sport women's basketball schools are set to participate in the program.

At the 2016 CIS championship last March, the WBCA presented a cheque for $98,776 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. An additional $25,837 was amassed by universities that donated their fundraised money to local or provincial organizations, bringing the overall Shoot for the Cure total for the 2015鈥�16 season to $124,613.

The entire Panther team is involved in the local fundraising effort, this year led by fourth-year student-athlete Kiera Rigby. The team hopes to achieve their $2000 fundraising goal through selling Shoot for the Cure t-shirts, collecting donations, and holding a bake sale. Some players have also set individual fundraising goals.

"We each have our individual reasons, but are united by our desire to take care of one another and find a cure for this disease,鈥� said Rigby. 鈥淚f we can help even one individual, it is well worth the effort. In addition to our team鈥檚 efforts, I am donating my hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign that makes wigs for women who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment. This is in honour of my grandmother, Sandra McNeilly who passed away fighting cancer, as too many others have.鈥�

Rigby will have her hair cut and donate over eight inches of hair to a Canadian Cancer Society representative at halftime during the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Basketball game (tip off at 8:00 pm).

鈥淭he 精童欲女 Women's Basketball team is pleased to again be taking part in the University Sport National Shoot For The Cure campaign in support of breast cancer research,鈥� says head coach Greg Gould. 鈥淥ur players always look forward to this game and work hard to ensure its success. I hope our fans and the entire Island community come out to support this worthy cause!鈥�

To donate to Kiera Rigby鈥檚 individual effort to support Shoot for the Cure, click on her or find it on her Facebook profile.
 

Forty-eight 精童欲女 students were recognized for their writing skills at the fifth annual MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing celebration held in Don and Marion McDougall Hall on Friday, November 18.

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing award was established in 2011 by the MacLauchlan family to honour Premier Wade MacLauchlan for his contributions to 精童欲女 and his years of service as president and vice-chancellor from 1999-2011. The award recognizes the importance of effective writing as a foundational skill for academic success and lifelong learning.

In congratulating the winners, 精童欲女 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said, 鈥淚 cannot stress too strongly the importance of developing strong writing skills. Writing is such an essential communication skill鈥攆or academic success and for daily life, no matter what career we choose to enter.鈥�

He thanked the MacLauchlan family for their generosity, and Premier MacLauchlan, himself an accomplished writer and author, for his commitment to encouraging excellence in writing among students at 精童欲女.

The guest speaker was Deirdre Kessler, Poet Laureate for PEI, author, and English professor. Fallon Mawhinney, a third-year arts student, and Jacob McNeill, a third-year science student, read from their winning submissions.

The MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing distribute up to $30,000 annually in awards. The family has made previous contributions to the Harry W. MacLauchlan Scholarships in Entrepreneurial Leadership, MacLauchlan Arena, Robertson Library, athletic scholarships, and student prizes in mathematics and entrepreneurship.

2016 MacLauchlan Prizes for Effective Writing recipients

Faculty of Arts: Kourtney Allen, Lydia Banks, Ya Chen, Elyse Cottrell, Daniel Gallant, Jay Gallant, Erin Hannah, Elizabeth Iwunwa, Charlotte Large, Jordan MacPhee, Fallon Mawhinney, Mitchell McIntosh, Karla McIntosh, Samantha Pedersen, Jean-Phylippe Provencher, Nick Scott, Khadija Adamu Usman, Rebecca Watson, Michaela Wipond

School of Business: Jillian Craig, Hannah Dawson, Damilola Emmanuel, Nathan Hood, Pam Raper, Oluwafoyinsayemi Senbanjo, Colin Trewin

School of Nursing: Jiselle Bakker, Tanya MacCallum, Robyn Soulsby

Faculty of Science: Samuel Ebong, Katie Fullerton, Lindsay MacGregor, Bethany Maynard, Jacob McNeill, Brooks Roche, Rachel Speare, Emma Taylor, Catherine Williams

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Anne Arsenault, Elizabeth Byers, Vanessa Gerber, Mikaela Jahncke, Kimberly MacKinnon, Twila Maloney, Dionne Paine, Ashley Powell, Mila Profit, Alexandra Soengkono

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) have awarded an Insight Grant to Dr. Sean Weibe, Professor of Education at the 精童欲女. Dr. Wiebe鈥檚 project is titled 鈥淩econceptualizing Teachers鈥� Roles for Canada鈥檚 Creative Economy,鈥� and is the recipient of more than $275,000 from SSHRC.

Dr. Weibe鈥檚 previous research has demonstrated that education is mired in a language of skills-training that does not engage students鈥� creative and critical capacities. Rather than training students with obsolete skills for the boom and bust of economic shocks, Dr. Wiebe proposes that students be prepared for a new economy fuelled by creativity.

鈥淓conomists widely agree that human creativity drives innovation, and that process begins in schools,鈥� said Dr. Sean Wiebe. 鈥淚n some schools, there are teachers and students who contribute to the creative economy through blogs, YouTube channels, art installations, and so on. But these contributions are the exception.鈥�

Dr. Wiebe鈥檚 project intends to address this problem by supporting innovation within school communities. At test schools, teachers will be trained as artist/researchers and encouraged to experiment with pedagogical practices and design thinking.

鈥淒r. Weibe's approach to promoting creativity in education will help to prepare students and teachers for the economy of the future, said Dr. Robert Gilmour, Vice-President Academic and Research at 精童欲女. 鈥淪tudents trained to think outside of traditional boundaries are more likely to appreciate and embrace the innovations of tomorrow and to generate innovations themselves.鈥�

The goal of the program from SSHRC is to build knowledge and understanding about people, societies, and the world by supporting research excellence in all subject areas eligible for funding from SSHRC.

The 精童欲女 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鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥斁�童欲女 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 精童欲女 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.

Every week, 精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Jane McLaughlin (Women鈥檚 Basketball) and Marcus Power (Men鈥檚 Hockey), the 精童欲女 Panther Subway Athletes of the week for November 14-20!

Jane McLaughlin is a third-year forward on the 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Basketball team. She is a Bachelor of Nursing Student from Fortune, PEI. She led the Panther鈥檚 offence this weekend over two games, averaging eleven points, six rebounds, and three assists. 鈥淛ane had an outstanding weekend,鈥� said coach Greg Gould. 鈥淪he led the offence and was equally outstanding defensively shutting down much taller and bigger post players.鈥�

Marcus Power is a third-year forward on the 精童欲女 Men's Hockey team, and a Business student from St. John鈥檚 Newfoundland. The Panthers dropped two games over the weekend, but Power scored two goals. 鈥淢arcus battled some early injuries in the season,鈥� said coach Forbes MacPherson. 鈥淗e has been working more consistently and has been rewarded this week with a couple goals. For our team to have success, Marcus will have to have the same effort every night.鈥�

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.

It鈥檚 a busy weekend at home on the ice and the court, with loads of opportunities to cheer on your Panthers!

Friday night at 7, the 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Hockey team takes on Mount Allison University at MacLauchlan Arena. It鈥檚 a special evening for PEI female minor hockey teams and for the 精童欲女 Campus Food Bank. Entrance is free for all players, coaches, managers, one parent, and for anyone who donates a non-perishable food item. Gate proceeds for the evening will go to the 精童欲女 Food Bank.

The Women鈥檚 Hockey team also takes on Dalhousie the following afternoon at 3 pm.

鈥淲e are looking forward to hosting both Mt. A and Dal and to finish strong on their final weekend of play for the first half of the season,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淲e have told our players each and every day, 鈥榙on't be confused over other team鈥檚 records. Both are two very good hockey teams that work exceptionally hard. If you don't come physically and mentally prepared to play, you will be disappointed in the outcome.鈥� Our players need to remember the goals that they established for the first term, we are within reach but have lots of work to do in getting ready for the weekend. We have worked too hard not to play our very best hockey.鈥�

Panther Basketball will hold its Shoot for the Cure fundraiser on Saturday evening. Both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 teams play Memorial University. The women鈥檚 game begins at 6 pm. The men tip off at 8 pm. Join in the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a Shoot for the Cure t-shirt, make a donation, or pick up a treat at the bake sale.

鈥淭he Panthers are looking to rebound from four road losses when they host the Memorial Sea Hawks this Saturday and Sunday,鈥� said women鈥檚 coach Greg Gould. 鈥淚t should be a great weekend of basketball. We鈥檙e especially looking forward to the annual Shoot for the Cure game on Saturday, when Kiera Rigby will be getting her hair cut to donate to the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.鈥�

鈥淢emorial is coming in at 5-1 and in first place overall in our league,鈥� said Tim Kendrick, coach of the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Basketball team. 鈥淚t鈥檚 no secret that we have been struggling at both ends of the court. Our players understand that we need to improve if we want to beat such a good team. We will have to certainly play well and execute more efficiently if we hope to be successful!鈥�

Due to the Charlottetown Christmas Parade on Saturday evening, fans attending the Women's Hockey game at 3pm and Women's Basketball game at 6 pm must access campus from the Belvedere Avenue entrance. Also, fans are advised they will not be able to exit the campus between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.

Sunday, it鈥檚 Minor Basketball Day at 精童欲女, as both teams take on MUN again. The women play at 1 pm, while the men start at 3 pm. All minor basketball teams and coaches are admitted free and are invited to arrive by 12:15 pm for 鈥淢eet the Panthers,鈥� face painting, sign making, and a pre-game coaches social.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at gopanthersgo.ca.