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Richard Wagamese, award-winning Ojibwa novelist, journalist, and memoir writer will give a public reading on Monday, November 3, at 7:30 pm in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery.

His new novel, Medicine Walk, which follows his best-selling novel Indian Horse with its focus on Aboriginal hockey and residential schools, testifies to the redeeming power of love and compassion.

Among his honours are the 2013 Molson Prize for the Arts and 2012 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Media & Communications.

Wagamese's reading is sponsored by the 黑料老司机 Department of English, with the collaboration of the Confederation Centre Art Gallery and generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

For information:
Dr. Richard Lemm
Winter's Tales Author Reading Series
(902) 566-0592, rlemm@upei.ca

The 黑料老司机 Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of October 20-26 are Alysha Corrigan, Women's Rugby; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer. 黑料老司机 Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 黑料老司机 Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.

Who: Alysha Corrigan, Women's Rugby; and Jared Murphy, Men's Soccer

What: 黑料老司机 Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 20-26

Where: 黑料老司机 Turf Field

Why: Corrigan, a first-year business student from Charlottetown, PEI, had a strong performance for the Panthers during the rugby team's AUS semi-final 39-12 loss to Acadia University. Corrigan scored two tries on huge 50 m runs. Corrigan was physical the entire game, driving the Axewomen out of bounds, and saving the team many times. Corrigan was named an AUS Player of the Game.

Murphy, a fifth-year business student from Charlottetown, PEI, continued his strong performance for the Men's Soccer Panthers as they finished the regular season with two final wins, a 2-0 win over Memorial University and a 3-0 over Cape Breton University. Murphy scored three of the teams five goals in the two games.

For information:
Ron Annear
黑料老司机 Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Alysha Corrigan, Women's Rugby

A recent forum in Charlottetown brought together students, teachers, and community partners participating in unique research, which examines school-based health promotion projects in Prince Edward Island schools. Dr. Donna Murnaghan and Dr. Jo-Ann MacDonald, researchers from the 黑料老司机's School of Nursing, received funding from the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (CCSRI), for the (S)chools (A)gainst (C)ancer: Using a (K)nowledge to Action Process (SACK) project. SACK is aimed at translating local evidence into school-based health initiatives.

The SACK project used data from the School Health Action, Planning, and Evaluation System-Prince Edward Island (SHAPES-PEI), which monitors key health indicators of PEI students from grades 5 through 12, and has done so since 2008. SHAPES-PEI provides health profiles to individual schools so that health promotion activities may be tailored at each school, based on identified needs.

'Funding from the CCSRI for the SACK project has been instrumental for us to partner with schools to better understand how knowledge exchange works between researchers and schools,' said Dr. Donna Murnaghan, co-principal investigator of SHAPES-PEI and SACK. 'Most importantly we are better able to understand the complexities of what works and what does not work, for both researchers and schools, when evidence is being used to inform action on prevention.'

SACK was able to proceed thanks to the cooperation and participation of schools, the PEI English Language School Board, and La Commission scolaire de langue fran莽aise.

'Through SHAPES-PEI, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has been generating local health evidence to help inform school-level policy and planning,' said Sterling Carruthers, School Health Specialist. 'Research projects like SACK provide opportunities for PEI schools to leverage additional resources and supports in their efforts to create healthier school communities.' Since 2009, the government has provided funds for schools to act upon their SHAPES-PEI data through the School Health Grant.

SACK was funded through a CCSRI Knowledge to Action (KTA) Grant. KTA Grants are designed to support projects capable of closing the gap between what health research tells us, and what we do with that knowledge. Accordingly, the SACK projects undertaken by PEI schools address chronic disease prevention by helping young people to understand modifiable risk factors and get an early start at living healthy lives. One school project had students pair with teachers to lead various activities including geocaching, a scavenger hunt, Zumba classes, and arm wrestling; this project was also supported by community partners in the region, including Go!PEI.

The SACK project explored how a knowledge to action process can be tailored most effectively within individual schools. This research will help support PEI schools in using evidence and building community partnerships to create healthier school communities.

For information:
Dave Atkinson
Research Communications Officer, 黑料老司机
(902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca

Veteran broadcast meteorologist Peter Coade will join authors Don Jardine and Adam Fenech for the launch of 'Some weather we're having!' The 2015 PEI Weather Trivia Calendar. The event takes place Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm at The Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Proceeds from calendar sales go to 黑料老司机's Climate Research Lab.

Prince Edward Island history comes to life in this first ever PEI weather trivia calendar of 365 stories about PEI weather and its impact on Islanders' everyday lives. Meet the authors, Don Jardine and Adam Fenech, as they visit eleven libraries (and one pub!) across the Island during the month of November.

Come for the launch with Peter Coade, stay for music from singer/songwriter Patrick Bunston.

The 2015 PEI Weather Trivia Calendar brings stories from North Cape to East Point, West Point to Murray Head-and all points in-between over the last 150 years. Calendars are sold at each reading tour event, at all Murphy's Pharmacies, and online at .

For information:
Dave Atkinson
Research Communications Officer, 黑料老司机
(902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca

The 黑料老司机 Music Department is pleased to present soprano Sarah Jo Kirsch, winner the Eckhardt-Gramatt茅 (EGr茅) National Music Competition, on Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30 pm.

The EGr茅 is the most important annually held contemporary music competition for exceptional emerging Canadian performing artists in piano, voice, and strings. Since 1976, the Eckhardt-Gramatt茅 National Music Competition discovers, develops, and promotes exceptional young Canadian performing musicians who show artistic proficiency, knowledge, and keen interest in Canadian and international repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Sarah Jo Kirsch is a soprano/vocalist currently based in Winnipeg, Canada. She continues to make waves as a soloist with local ensembles - large and small - and maintains a continuing presence at the WSO New Music Festival, Cluster New Music + Integrated Arts Festival, and Groundswell, Winnipeg's new music concert series.

In the spring of 2014, Kirsch was awarded second-place in the WMC McLellan Competition and first-place in the Eckhardt-Gramatt茅 National Music Competition. Outside of Manitoba this season, Kirsch embarks on a cross-Canada tour with Winnipeg pianist Maddy Hildebrand this fall, and premieres Michael Matthews' new song cycle 'Solo queda el desierto' with L'Orchestre de Chambre de Montr茅al and performs Mozart's Gro脽e Messe in c-moll at the American University of Beirut and Ligeti's Mysteries of the Macabre and Berberian's Stripsody with Calgary's Land's end ensemble in spring.

Kirsch will be accompanied by pianist Madeline Hildebrand. Madeline's love for piano music has directed her path from the age of six, culminating in a Master of Piano Performance from the University of British Columbia under the tutelage of distinguished Canadian artist, Jane Coop, and is presently on the piano faculty at Canadian Mennonite University.

Tickets are $15 or $10 for students and seniors and are available at the door, online at , or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507. The recital takes place in the Dr. Steel Recital Hall, 黑料老司机.

The 黑料老司机 has announced that Susan Connolly has been appointed Associate Vice-President Human Resources after an extensive search process.

Susan is a native of Prince Edward Island and holds a BA (Hons) in Psychology (from Mount Allison) and a Bachelor of Laws degree (from Dalhousie). Called to the PEI bar in 2005, she has practised law with Stewart McKelvey since 2007.

Vice-President Administration and Finance Jackie Podger led the search process. 'A key factor in the University successfully fulfilling its academic mission is to attract and retain quality employees. We have a great team at 黑料老司机, and need to ensure we have the right person leading the efforts to support the team in their work. Susan will be a tremendous asset to 黑料老司机.'

Susan is a demonstrated leader who has significant experience in providing advice on complicated legal issues and in building relationships of trust with clients and colleagues. While her work is often adversarial, Susan is known for her success at building bridges, collaborating with others, and navigating and negotiating controversial situations with positive results. She has also worked on a number of files related to 黑料老司机 and 黑料老司机 Human Resources.

'I'm very excited to join 黑料老司机,' said Connolly. 'I look forward to developing and strengthening the relationship between our employees and administration, as well as supporting and providing resources so that 黑料老司机 can continue to deliver quality post-secondary education to our students.'

Susan Connolly will begin her new role on November 24.

After receiving the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Student-Athlete Community Service Award last week, fourth-year science student and 黑料老司机 rugby player Shanda Mosher-Gallant attended the All-Canadian Rugby Gala in Guelph, Ontario this week where she was further recognized with the CIS national award. She is the first player from 黑料老司机 to be honoured with the Student-Athlete Community Service Award since its inception in 2009. Mosher-Gallant is in her third year of eligibility with the 黑料老司机 Women's Rugby Panthers and plays on the wing.

This past summer in western Prince Edward Island, Mosher-Gallant spearheaded the creation of a Rookie Rugby program, Rugby Canada's non-contact introduction to the game that is implemented in schools and communities across Canada for youth of all ages.

Mosher-Gallant, small but mighty, standing at five-feet tall, is originally from Wellington, PEI. She decided to take matters into her own hands as she single-handedly approached the City of Summerside to secure funding for Rookie Rugby. She also approached other local businesses to get them on board to financially support the program. Mosher-Gallant managed the bulk of advertising and marketing tasks, and contributed $500 of her own money to purchase necessary equipment for U10 and U12 rugby participants. Thanks to Mosher-Gallant, PEI was able to host its first-ever mini rugby game in late August.

Mosher-Gallant has her level one coaching certification and attended Rugby Canada's Rookie Rugby training session in Halifax in October.

'PEI has a small population of 145,000 and promoting and retaining rugby players here is very challenging,' 黑料老司机 Women's Rugby Head Coach Shannon Atkins said in a news release. 'Shanda saw the need in her community to engage young athletes in this dynamic sport and jumped at the chance to offer children the opportunity to play a sport that has been so good to her. She is an innovator and giver. I feel that she is one of those great people that you get to have in your life.'

Congratulations, Shanda!

The 黑料老司机 will host the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Men's Soccer Nationals, November 6-9, 2014 at the 黑料老司机 Turf field. The event will host the best male student-soccer athletes from across the country. 黑料老司机 held the CIS Women's Soccer Championship in 2010.

Two teams will be selected from each CIS conference, for a total of eight teams who will play eleven matches in a single elimination, four-day tournament. The gold medal match will be held on Sunday, November 9 at 1:00 pm.

On Thursday, November 6, all former 黑料老司机 soccer players are invited to attend the opening ceremonies of the tournament at 6:30 pm where a special recognition of 黑料老司机's 1984 CIAU semi-finalist team will take place. Food and drink specials will be available from 4:30-6:15 pm, followed by the 黑料老司机 Panthers' opening game at 7:00 pm. A post-game social will be held at The Wave for all alumni. Registration for this event is required to reserve a free day pass and special gift; please contact alumni@upei.ca or call (902) 566-0761 by November 3.

CIS Men's Soccer Championship Schedule

Wednesday, November 5
9:00 am-5:00 pm Practices
5:30 pm CIS All-Canadian Gala

Thursday, November 6
11:00 am Quarter-final #1
1:30 pm Quarter-final #2
4:00 pm Quarter-final #3
6:30 pm Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm Quarter-final #4

Friday, November 7
11:00 am Consolation semi-final #1
1:30 pm Consolation semi-final #2
4:00 pm Championship semi-final #1
6:30 pm Championship semi-final #2

Saturday, November 8
11:00 am Fifth place - Consolation Final

Sunday, November 9
10:00 am Bronze Medal Game
1:00 pm Gold Medal Game

With our proud past, and bright future, join the 黑料老司机 Panthers as we celebrate 40 years of 黑料老司机 Men's Soccer! Go Panthers Go!

Heritage Canada The National Trust has honoured Dr. Edward MacDonald for his contributions to the study and promotion of Island history with the 2014 Lieutenant Governor's Award. Dr. MacDonald is a professor of History at the University of Prince Edward. Better known by his students as 'Dr. Ed,' Dr. MacDonald has served through his career as an editor, curator, teacher, policy advisor, heritage advocate, media resource, author, poet, and as an outstanding public speaker.

From the website of Heritage Canada The National Trust:

'Throughout his career, Dr. Edward MacDonald has understood that heritage conservation is about more than preserving bricks and mortar, it is about connecting the broader community to the history of streetscapes, landscapes, and the people who lived in them. As a historian, teacher and volunteer, he has devoted his career, and much of his personal time, to helping his community understand that heritage matters.'

The Lieutenant Governor's Award is one of the National Heritage Awards from Heritage Canada The National Trust for outstanding contributions to their fields. Dr. MacDonald and the other recipients were honoured at a recent ceremony in Charlottetown with The Honourable Frank Lewis, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.

To read more about Dr. MacDonald's award, and to see photos from the ceremony and reception, see

For information:
Dave Atkinson
Research Communications Officer, 黑料老司机
(902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca

The 黑料老司机 Wind Symphony is in concert this weekend as they head to Saint John, New Brunswick on Saturday, November 1 for a performance at Harbour View High School at 7:30 pm. The Wind Symphony will then perform the following afternoon in Summerside, PEI at Three Oaks High School at 2:00 pm. Dr. Karem J. Simon will direct the symphony who will perform an eclectic program, featuring both traditional and contemporary wind band repertoire.

"Fanfare for a Golden Sky," an intense and spirited piece by American Scott Boerma, will open the recital. This will be followed by Gustav Holst's masterpiece, "Suite in F," one of the landmark original works for wind band. Using English folk melodies, Holst's contrapuntal writing and use of instrumental colour creates a very engaging work. Soloist for this performance is fourth颅year trumpet major Laura MacLeod. She will be featured in "La Virgen de la Macarena," a bull fighting song made famous by the the trumpet virtuoso Rafael Mendez.

"Passamezzo Antico" by Paul Richards, the centerpiece of this recital's program, is a contemporary work written in Renaissance style with departures into contemporary counterpoint. Richards' brilliant scoring and craftsmanship is apt to appeal to the serious listener. Spanish composer Oscar Navarro's Downey Overture will close the program. It is a virtuosic work reminiscent of Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story.

The 50-颅member Wind Symphony has toured the Maritimes annually for the past nineteen years and is among the finest wind ensembles in the region. During the past sixteen years, the Wind Symphony has produced an annual CD featuring selected repertoire from each year's performances. Cathedrals, released in May of 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 CDs, Freebirds, Lord of the Rings, Four Horsemen and Rumpelstilzchen have been highly acclaimed.

The 黑料老司机 Wind Symphony is delighted to collaborate with the Harbour View High School Concert Bands, under the direction of Ms. Lisa Sanderson; as well as the Three Oaks High School Concert Bands, under the direction of Ms. Krista Bryson, which will open the recitals. Tickets for these performances may be acquired at the admission desks. The public is cordially invited to attend.

For more information, please contact Dr. Karem Simon at (902) 566-0702 (office), (902) 892-5993 (home), or ksimon@upei.ca