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The 精童欲女, along with the PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture and the PEI Department of Health and Wellness, released today the results of the 2014-15 School Health Action Planning and Evaluation System (SHAPES-PEI) Provincial Student Health Profile. SHAPES-PEI gathers information from students in grades 5 through 12 about healthy eating, physical activity, mental fitness, bullying, and tobacco/substance use, in collaboration with the Canadian Student Tobacco Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSTADS), and the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact. This is the fourth release of data since SHAPES-PEI began in 2008.

鈥淭he findings from this fourth cycle of SHAPES-PEI tell us that researchers, schools, and communities must continue to fight for the health of our youth,鈥� said Dr. Donna Murnaghan, co-principal investigator of SHAPES-PEI and adjunct professor of nursing at 精童欲女. 鈥淭he flat or plateau results around physical activity levels point to no significant improvements in physical activity levels even though there have been concerted efforts to promote youth being physically active. The rising tobacco and alcohol use among PEI youth changes the conversation to we are not done yet with these risks. These are complex problems that require continued timely monitoring and surveillance to inform action for the future.鈥�

鈥淭he information collected through SHAPES reflects students鈥� health and well-being not only at school, but within their homes and communities as well,鈥� said Sterling Carruthers, School Health Specialist for the PEI Department of Education, Early Learning and Culture. 鈥淎lthough we are seeing some positive changes in both the mental fitness of students and a decreased consumption of 鈥榦ther foods,鈥� we need to continue our partnerships with student, teachers, parents, community, and government to support improved health and well-being for students in other areas identified in this report.鈥�

Highlights from the 2014-15 SHAPES-PEI survey include:

• 71% of PEI students reported having high mental fitness, compared to 66% in 2008 (mental fitness describes a student鈥檚 sense of emotional and psychological well-being)
• 37% of PEI students (30% males, 42% females) reported being bullied in the past 30 days
• 45% of PEI students meet national physical activity guidelines (unchanged since 2010)
• 38% of PEI students reported eating fruit and vegetables more than six times the day before the survey (mostly unchanged since 2008)
• 15% of PEI students reported eating high fat/salty/sugary snacks or drinks seven or more times the day before the survey (down significantly from 2008)
• 58% of PEI students reported eating breakfast every day, while 12% of PEI students reported not eating breakfast at all in a usual school week (up from 8% from 2012)
• PEI has the second highest rate of current smokers (among 10-18 year olds) in the country at 6.6%, which is almost double the national average of 3.4%.
• In the last 12 months: 25% of PEI students reported using marijuana and鈥攐f the 43% of students who had a drink of alcohol鈥�32% reported engaging in binge drinking, which are the highest rates in Canada.

鈥淥ne of our three key education priorities is to support the social and emotional well-being of students, and this data is very useful in informing this work,鈥� said Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. 鈥淲e continue to use the SHAPES data to develop priorities and policy, and to inform our collaborative work with parents and school communities on improving student well-being and achievement.鈥�

鈥淚nstilling the values of wellness, such as healthy eating, avoiding tobacco use, regular exercise and activity at a young age is probably one of the greatest investments we could make for our young people, as they will lead to lifelong healthy choices,鈥� said Minister of Health and Wellness Robert Henderson. 鈥淪HAPES-PEI provides valuable information which helps direct our decision making and long-term planning for health promotion in this province.鈥�

Full copies of the 2014-15 SHAPES-PEI Provincial Student Health Profile are available by request, or by visiting:

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 wishes all YDAY participants well in their discussions as they gather in Charlottetown today. YDAY is bringing together more than 120 young people, including several 精童欲女 students, who wish to make PEI an attractive place to work, grow and thrive. The discussions and brainstorms shared by this diverse representation of island youth will help to catalyse new initiatives, programs, and policies that will help shape and direct the island鈥檚 cultural and economic future.

YDAY is part of a longer-term strategy that will help to change the narrative for island youth and their futures on Prince Edward Island. The Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning has placed a strategic emphasis on youth and their needs.

鈥淎s a province, we will continue to work with young Islanders to assist them in making a successful transition to the workforce and to launch new careers here on Prince Edward Island,鈥� said Minister Richard Brown. 鈥淵DAY is a wonderful opportunity for our Island youth to be heard and engaged on matters that affect their lives now and into the future.鈥�

精童欲女 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said he is grateful for the opportunity to support YDAY and its mission to help transform the narrative for youth and shape the island鈥檚 future. 鈥淵oung minds gather on our campus every day where they are encouraged to work together and produce new ideas and solutions to today鈥檚 problems,鈥� said President Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥� 精童欲女 is excited for this historic event to take place and we look forward to hearing the recommendations and advice put forth at YDAY PEI.鈥� 

The 精童欲女 is celebrating Open Access Week with a series of informative events.

On Monday, October 24 at 1:30 pm in Robertson Library 312 (or from the comfort of your own office), we are hosting a webinar by Robin DeRosa (Plymouth State University): 

On Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 am, Robertson Library 312, Robert Gilmour will introduce and re-launch the new  and . Dawn Hooper and Donald Moses from the Robertson Library will demonstrate the services and answer questions.

Also on Thursday, October 27 at 7:00 pm, the Robertson Library will partner with the Open Data Book Club to host a  in Robertson Library 312. First, the Open Data Book Club will introduce its activities related to Open Data. Following that we will have two speakers: Dr. Adam Fenech, Director of 精童欲女 Climate Lab, will speak on 鈥淭he Value of Open Data in Research鈥� and Mary-Ann MacSwain, Data Analyst at the 精童欲女 Centre for Health and Community Research, will speak on 鈥淗ealth Data in an Open Data World.鈥� 

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October was Cyber Security Awareness Month in Canada, but 精童欲女 encourages students, faculty and staff to 鈥減rotect while you connect鈥� year-round.  There are several simple ways to stay safe online, says Dana Sanderson, 精童欲女鈥檚 Chief Information Officer.

鈥淲hether you're sending emails, downloading files at work or school, banking online, connecting with friends, the Internet has become an essential part of everyday life,鈥� explains Sanderson. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also a breeding ground for criminal activity and where your information can be compromised. If you take the time to learn about the common threats and risks, online security and protecting yourself can be easy.鈥�

Know the threats.
Online threats include , , , , and . Knowing where they come from and what they look like is the first step to keeping them at bay.

Watch out for fake software.
Cyber criminals develop schemes to trick you into downloading and installing on computers, mobile devices and networks. Learning to spot the tricks can keep your precious customer and financial information under locks.

Protect your social networks.
By sharing personal information on sites that can be used to build a profile of your responsibilities and activities, it can then be used to develop a convincing scam, tailored to you specifically.

Watch out for phishers.
Cyber criminals use fake emails, text messages and websites to trick you into giving up important info. It's called . Passwords, usernames, credit card numbers can be are taken, sold, and used. Criminals may even impersonate organizations and businesses like 精童欲女 to try to scam clients.

Never respond to emails requesting private information, or click on links from unknown sources. Be on the lookout for email scams where the message is alarmist, has spelling mistakes, offers a deal that's too good to be true, or requests sensitive information.

Know how to spot risky URLs.
By taking the URLs of recognized sites and tweaking them slightly, cyber criminals can catch unsuspecting people in a scam. Signs that a URL is untrustworthy include hyphens, numbers, spelling mistakes and @ symbols in place of regular characters. Manually type URLs in the address bar, rather than clicking on email links. This can help ensure you are going to a legitimate site and not a malicious or spoofed site.

Don't write down passwords. Choose strong ones and change them frequently.
Avoid writing down your passwords on scraps of paper by your work areas. They can be nabbed by people passing by and used to access your accounts. Also, choose strong passwords that aren鈥檛 easily guessed and change them on a regular basis to keep your accounts secure.

Lock computer screens.
Lock your screens when you are away from your desks, to help ensure your work areas are secure.

Protect laptops in public.
If cyber criminals get a hold of your computer or mobile device, they can mine it for the important information you've worked so hard to keep secure. Be mindful of where and how you keep your devices.

Don鈥檛 connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks.
Choose your network wisely. "Evil twin" Wi-Fi hotspots are sometimes created in the same location to lure and attack unsuspecting mobile users. Turn off settings that automatically search for Wi-Fi networks to prevent your phone, tablet, or laptop from connecting to unsecure and unknown networks. When on public Wi-Fi, look for secure connections that require a password.

Maintain anti-virus software and firewalls.
While most personal computers come with trial versions of anti-virus software, a firewall, and anti-spy software, after a certain length of time you will need to purchase them or replace them with an alternate software in order to stay protected. Don't ignore updates when prompted on your computer, but make sure they come from your anti-virus software or operating system. If you're not sure, take your computer to an expert. If you are using a 精童欲女 computer, ITSS has installed/subscribed to these protections.

Contact ITSS in an emergency.
In the case of a potential breech or theft, employees should contact 精童欲女 Security Services or the ITSS Help Desk at 902-566-0465 or helpdesk@upei.ca immediately to limit the damage.

Get more tips at the Government of Canada's . 

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 Alysha Corrigan (Women鈥檚 Rugby) and Mark Smith (Men鈥檚 Soccer), the 精童欲女 Panther Subway Athletes of the week for October 17-23!

Alysha Corrigan is a third-year Business student from Charlottetown and plays centre on the 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Rugby team. The Panthers lost a very close 22-17 game to Acadia in the AUS semi-final Saturday evening. 鈥淎lysha was a major force in both the Panthers attack and defense,鈥� said Coach John LaBoyne. 鈥淚n attack she lead the backs with play decisions and outstanding running plays. In defence, she covered the field, stopping many of the opposition breaks with difficult open field tackles. Alysha also contributed to the scoring line with a convert.鈥�

Mark Smith is a second-year fullback on the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Soccer team, and a second-year Business student from Charlottetown. The Panthers defeated Memorial University (2-0) and the Universit茅 de Moncton (3-1) in games over the weekend. 鈥淢ark provided outstanding leadership at the back during both games on the weekend, and scored the pivotal first goal versus MUN," commented Coach Lewis Page.

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 Open Pages series at 精童欲女鈥檚 Robertson Library welcomes John Cousins to discuss his book New London: The Lost Dream. The event is Wednesday, November 16 at 7 pm, in the second floor common area of the Robertson Library.

New London: The Lost Dream tells the true story of brave Quakers from London, England who settled along PEI鈥檚 north shore in 1773. This book is an excellent recreation of how some of the Island鈥檚 first European settlers arrived, survived, and occasionally thrived in the 鈥渘ew world.鈥�

The Quaker settlers were different from other early settlers, not only because of their religion, but because their goal was not to farm or fish, but to build a new commercial outpost on what they considered to be the doorstep to the new world. They were tradespeople and entrepreneurs, many of them city dwellers, who saw the dream of a new life in the abundant fish and timber stocks of PEI. They called their settlement New London after the city they had left. It was located at what is today the end of the Cape Road in French River and lasted from 1773 to 1795, before succumbing to harsh weather and lack of funds.

Island folklorist John Cousins is a marvellous storyteller. He brings these Quaker settlers alive in this new book. Thanks to three diaries, which survived from that time, he recreates their daily lives鈥攚hat houses they built, what hardships they faced, and what dreams they saw dashed.

New London: The Lost Dream is published by Island Studies Press at 精童欲女. For more details, see 鈥淩ecent Titles鈥� at .

Open Pages features local authors speaking about their books: what inspired them, what they learned, and what they shared. The public is warmly invited to this evening, which takes place in the common area on the second floor of the 精童欲女 Robertson Library. Light refreshments will be served, and books will be for sale and signing by the author.

For more information, contact Joan Sinclair at Island Studies Press at ispstaff@upei.ca, or Simon Lloyd in the Robertson Library, slloyd@upei.ca.

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.

Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Micayla Darrach received the Canadian Red Cross鈥� young humanitarian of the year for PEI award on October 19. Darrach was honoured at the PEI convention centre during the annual Red Cross PEI fundraising dinner.

The Argyle Shore native is an honours student whose volunteer efforts have not gone unnoticed. In 2012, Darrach volunteered at orphanages in Jamaica and upon returning to PEI she organized a fundraising dinner that raised more than $2,000 for the Jamaica School for the Deaf. Following this global service she embarked on a student medical service trip to Haiti, providing nursing care at clinics in impoverished communities.

鈥淗er dedication to caring for and supporting others, especially vulnerable seniors and students with disabilities, is inspiring,鈥� said Laura Johnson-Montigny, provincial director of the Canadian Red Cross in P.E.I. 鈥淚 have no doubt she will continue to make important contributions to the well-being of others moving forward in her career.鈥�

In addition to her studies, Darrach also works as a shift Supervisor at Andrews Residence in West Royalty, helping ensure the well-being and dignity of elderly residents, and she volunteers with the 精童欲女 Best Buddies program that offers peer-to-peer support to students with disabilities.
 
鈥淢icayla exemplifies exactly what the spirit of this award represents,鈥� said 精童欲女鈥檚 Dean of Nursing, Dr. Gulrose Jiwani. 鈥淢icayla is a strong leader in our community, and her outstanding achievements in nursing, academics, and community involvement make her a model student in our program. Micayla 鈥榞ets it' and this recognition is a testament to her dedication and service.鈥�

精童欲女 is proud of Micayla and congratulates her on this prestigious and well-deserved award!

Teams from 精童欲女鈥檚 School of Business won first and third place at the Atlantic Schools of Business (ASB) Case Competition. The competition was part of the 46^th Annual ASB Conference鈥攐ne of Canada鈥檚 longest running academic business conferences, this year held at Saint Mary鈥檚 University.

精童欲女 competed on Saturday, October 22 against five other teams from Atlantic Canada, including Dalhousie University, Saint Mary鈥檚 University, St. Francis Xavier University, Crandall University, and Cape Breton University.

鈥淭he students really came together in their respective teams and impressed the judges,鈥� said Mary Whitrow, program coordinator and coach of the 精童欲女 teams. 鈥淎ll of us at 精童欲女 can be proud of what they achieved this weekend.鈥�

Teams were given a business case (a narrative about a real-life company and the problems it is facing) they had never seen before. They had three hours to analyze the case and create a solution to the company鈥檚 problems. The teams each had 15 minutes to present their recommendations to a panel of academics and industry professionals, followed by a five-minute question period. Judges indicated both 精童欲女 teams showed an excellent understanding of the concepts presented in the case; both presentations stood out for being comprehensive and clearly communicated.

The first-place team included Hannah Dawson (fourth-year BBA, marketing specialization), Shanna Blacquiere (second-year BBA), Krista Oliver (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), and Carter MacDonald (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization).

鈥淚'm so proud of our team's performance at this competition,鈥� said Blacquiere. 鈥淲e couldn't have had a better start to the season.鈥�

Members of the third-place team are Kate Kinsman (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), Alex Dunne (third-year BBA, accounting specialization), Andrew Chapman (third-year BBA, accounting specialization), and Sydney Gallant (third-year BBA).

鈥淏eing able to compete at ASB provided a fantastic opportunity to apply the concepts we鈥檝e studied in class to a real-life situation,鈥� said Dunne. 鈥淥ur result at ASB makes me very excited to see what we can achieve moving forward this year.鈥�

These results continue a tradition of great results for 精童欲女 at the ASB. Last year, 精童欲女 teams placed first and second. In 2014, 精童欲女 placed third. 精童欲女 teams also won first place in 2012 and 2011.

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.

It鈥檚 a busy couple of days for the Panthers at home for the weekend of October 28-30. 精童欲女 will see action in soccer, hockey, and the Atlantic University Field Hockey Championships.

The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Soccer teams are in the home stretch as they play their last home games of the regular season this weekend. Both teams play Mount Allison on Friday evening. The women鈥檚 game begins at 5 pm. The men start at 7:15 pm.

鈥淭he players are focused and feeling positive going into our last home game,鈥� said Graeme McDonald, coach of the 精童欲女 Women鈥檚 Soccer team. 鈥淲e will have to show a strong attacking mentality and aggressive defending. We are ready to go all out to get the win.鈥�

鈥溇�童欲女 Men's Soccer is looking forward to finishing the regular season at home versus Mount Allison on Friday night,鈥� said Lewis Page, coach of the men鈥檚 team. 鈥淲e will be looking for a victory on a night when we honour our graduating seniors.鈥�

Friday is Seniors Night for 精童欲女 Soccer, and special tribute will be paid to the graduating senior members of the teams.

The 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Hockey teams play a pair of games each at home this weekend. The men play Friday night at 7 pm against St. Francis Xavier, and Saturday at 7 pm against Dalhousie University.

鈥淭hese are two big games with two opponents that are off to a great start their respective seasons,鈥� said Forbes MacPherson, coach of the 精童欲女 Men鈥檚 Hockey team. 鈥淲e are somewhat familiar with both teams, having played them last weekend. We will need to be at our very best to secure a win both nights.鈥�

The women鈥檚 hockey team plays Saturday at 3 pm against the Universit茅 de Moncton, and again Sunday at 6 pm versus Mount Allison.

鈥淭he players have had a strong week of practice and are looking forward to playing both games at home this weekend,鈥� said coach Bruce Donaldson. 鈥淲e look forward to getting our offence production going and having stronger success with our specialty team opportunities.鈥�

精童欲女 also hosts the Atlantic University Field Hockey (AUFH) Championship this weekend.

鈥淕oing into the final tournament the team is feeling confident and focused,鈥� said 精童欲女 Field Hockey coach Sheila Bell. 鈥淲ith strong leadership from captain Sydney Stavert and a balanced team approach, we are taking it one game at a time.鈥�

Sunday鈥檚 games in the tournament will all be broadcast live on AUStv. Find a complete schedule at .

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.

Scientists at the 精童欲女 and Memorial University of Newfoundland are partnering with industry partner EWOS/Cargill to develop new therapeutic diets for farmed Atlantic salmon. could lead to healthier fish and significant savings for the Canadian aquaculture industry.

The $4.5 million Integrated pathogen management of co-infection in Atlantic salmon project was announced by Parliamentary Secretary for Science, Mr. Terry Beech. It is one of six national research collaborations awarded through Genome Canada鈥檚 Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP).

The project鈥檚 scientific team consists of co-leads Dr. Mark Fast, associate professor in Fish Health at 精童欲女鈥檚 Atlantic Veterinary College, Dr. Matthew Rise, Professor in the Department of Ocean Sciences, Faculty of Science at Memorial, and Dr. Richard Taylor, senior research scientist at Cargill Innovation Center.

The project could have a significant impact on aquaculture in Atlantic Canada and across the country, said Dr. Fast.  鈥淭his research holds the promise of developing an integrated pathogen management system that could reduce fish losses by as much as 20% overall, and up to 50% for some diseases.鈥�

鈥淲hen there is an outbreak, it isn鈥檛 uncommon for fish to be infected simultaneously with multiple pathogens such as sea lice, bacteria and viruses. This can result in severe economic losses for aquaculture farmers,鈥� said Dr. Taylor.

鈥淥ur functional genomics research will identify molecular mechanisms involved in salmon responses to co-infections.  This will lead to the development of better feeds for improved treatments to combat co-infections,鈥� explained Dr. Rise.

Relatively little research has been conducted on co-infections in salmon because it requires specialized know-how and a complex infrastructure of test facilities. Dr. Taylor noted that co-infection feeds are novel to the salmon industry and a high priority for EWOS/Cargill. 鈥淭he expertise of the research team, along with the collaboration of EWOS/Cargill, Memorial and 精童欲女 are enabling this research to move forward.鈥�

It is estimated that the use of therapeutic feeds could save the Canadian aquaculture industry up to $57 million annually, while decreasing the use of chemical treatments and minimizing the risk of transmitting pathogens to wild salmon.

Project  funding for Integrated pathogen management of co-infection in Atlantic salmon is provided by the Government of Canada via Genome Canada at $1.5 million; EWOS/Cargill at $2.2 million; the Research & Development Corporation of Newfoundland & Labrador (RDC) at $500,000; Mitacs at $90,000; 精童欲女 at $101,000; and Memorial at $51,000.

The project builds on research conducted by the team that focuses on individual pathogens in farmed Atlantic salmon.  This earlier project, which is ongoing, is also funded through Genome Canada鈥檚 GAPP program. Both projects are managed by Genome Atlantic.

鈥淕enomics technologies are a transformative suite of tools that can help us find solutions in many other sectors,鈥� says Steve Armstrong, President and CEO of Genome Atlantic. 鈥淲e are pleased to continue working with our industry and academic partners to advance important developments that benefit the aquaculture industry here in Atlantic Canada and nationally.鈥�

Partner Quotes

鈥淯nderstanding and managing the factors impacting fish health is critical to the aquaculture industry. Through innovative R&D and collaboration between academic researchers and industry, the application of genomics in this project has the potential to make significant advancements in the salmon industry and will reduce the rate of infection and strengthen competitiveness in the seafood market.鈥�
Mark Ploughman, Acting CEO, the Research & Development Corporation

鈥淥ur partnership with Professor Rise at Memorial University and EWOS Innovation exemplifies the shared commitment Mitacs and Genome Canada have in supporting Canada鈥檚 next generation of innovators. Their research in genomics plays an important role in addressing multi-sector challenges while having a positive impact on the economy.鈥�
Dr. Alejandro Adem, CEO and Scientific Director of Mitacs

Genome Atlantic is a not-for-profit corporation with a mission to help Atlantic Canada reap the economic and social benefits of genomics and other 鈥榦mics technologies. Working with a broad range of partners, Genome Atlantic helps companies, genomics researchers and others collaborate around strategic R&D initiatives that create sustainable improvements in agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries, energy, the environment, forestry, human health and mining. Genome Atlantic has helped to enabled more than $87 million in genomics R&D since its inception in 2000. 

EWOS is a leading supplier of feed and nutrition for the international aquaculture industry. The company has produced fish feed since 1984 and operates in four of the world鈥檚 major salmon farming regions: Norway, Chile, Canada, and Scotland. EWOS continually invests in research and development and is known as a global innovator in aquaculture. EWOS was recently acquired by Cargill, a multi-national company that provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services. With more than 150,000 employees in 70 countries, Cargill is committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving communities.

Research & Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for improving Newfoundland and Labrador鈥檚 research and development performance. RDC works with research and development stakeholders including business, academia and government agencies and departments to make strategic investments in highly qualified people, R&D infrastructure and innovative research. Since 2009, RDC has invested $129 million into more than 725 projects and has leveraged over $325 million from other investment partners.

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.