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Panther Hockey at Red Shores this Thursday Night!
The UPEI Hockey Panthers are proud to team up with Red Shores Racetrack & Casino for a Night at the Track on Thursday October 9. The evening will feature a meet & greet, interviews, prize giveaways, and some of the players will be teaming up with a horse and driver on selected races. You can buy tickets to their season opener on Saturday October 11.
Reminder: Yale professor to give public talk at UPEI about web-based treatment for addictions
A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island’s healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions. Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI’s Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll’s talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.
Reminder: Guest Speaker Dr. Terry Anderson - October 10
The Office of Skills Development and Learning is excited to welcome Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca University, former Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, and co-author of the recent book "Teaching crowds: Learning and social media" to do a talk this Friday, October 10. There will be coffee and snacks in Schurman Square at 10:00 am, followed by the talk at 10:30 am in McDougall Hall, Room 243. If you haven't already expressed your interest in attending the talk, you can do so here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4
Information session for students applying to the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University - October 8
Thinking of applying to Dalhousie Medical School, then you should plan on attending their information session being held on the UPEI campus on Wednesday October 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in AVC 287 N. http://www.medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/admissions.html UPEI staff and faculty are asked to encourage any interested students to attend! For more information, email Kylah Hennessey in UPEI Career Services khennessey@upei.ca
JET Programme information session - October 9
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government-sponsored exchange programme promoting international understanding. They will be on campus Thursday, October 9. A kiosk will be set up in the Library Breezeway to meet students and share information about the JET Programme, from 9:30-11:00 am, and from 1:00-3:30 pm. An information session will be held in room 286C N in the Atlantic Vet College (AVC) building. Drop by the kiosk or attend their information session. For more information visit jetprogramme.ca
ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) information session - October 23
Universities and research institutions looking to develop and bring to market new products and services that meet market demands and global quality standards; adapt new technology to meet business needs/respond to market opportunities; and help Atlantic Canada's new traditional sectors pursue opportunities, solve challenges, and stay competitive and grow are encouraged to check out ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). Juanita Diamond from ACOA will be on campus, Thursday October 23 to hold an information session regarding the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). The information session will take place in AVC 286A N at 10:30 am. The session will last approximately an hour with time for questions. If you plan to attend, please send your RSVP to Krista MacDonald, krdmacdonald@upei.ca. For more information, visit: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/ImLookingFor/ProgramInformation/Atlanti…
JET Programme information session - October 9
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government-sponsored exchange programme promoting international understanding. They will be on campus Thursday, October 9. A kiosk will be set up in the Library Breezeway to meet students and share information about the JET Programme, from 9:30-11:00 am, and from 1:00-3:30 pm. An information session will be held in room 286C N in the Atlantic Vet College (AVC) building. Drop by the kiosk or attend their information session. For more information visit jetprogramme.ca
ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) information session - October 23
Universities and research institutions looking to develop and bring to market new products and services that meet market demands and global quality standards; adapt new technology to meet business needs/respond to market opportunities; and help Atlantic Canada's new traditional sectors pursue opportunities, solve challenges, and stay competitive and grow are encouraged to check out ACOA's Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). Juanita Diamond from ACOA will be on campus, Thursday October 23 to hold an information session regarding the Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). The information session will take place in AVC 286A N at 10:30 am. The session will last approximately an hour with time for questions. If you plan to attend, please send your RSVP to Krista MacDonald, krdmacdonald@upei.ca. For more information, visit: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/eng/ImLookingFor/ProgramInformation/Atlanti…
First presentation in Fiona Papps Colloquium Series - October 10
Gather your friends and come and join the Psychology department for our first presentation in the Fiona Papps Colloquium Series taking place this Friday, October 10 at 1:30 pm in Memorial 215. The topic of the day "Wicked questions, academic activism, and community based participatory action research: Lessons from the field" will be presented by Dr. Colleen MacQuarrie. All are invited and welcome to attend.
Panther Hockey at Red Shores this Thursday Night!
The UPEI Hockey Panthers are proud to team up with Red Shores Racetrack & Casino for a Night at the Track on Thursday October 9. The evening will feature a meet & greet, interviews, prize giveaways, and some of the players will be teaming up with a horse and driver on selected races. You can buy tickets to their season opener on Saturday October 11.
Reminder: Yale professor to give public talk at UPEI about web-based treatment for addictions
A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island’s healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions. Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI’s Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll’s talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.
Reminder: Guest Speaker Dr. Terry Anderson - October 10
The Office of Skills Development and Learning is excited to welcome Dr. Terry Anderson of Athabasca University, former Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, and co-author of the recent book "Teaching crowds: Learning and social media" to do a talk this Friday, October 10. There will be coffee and snacks in Schurman Square at 10:00 am, followed by the talk at 10:30 am in McDougall Hall, Room 243. If you haven't already expressed your interest in attending the talk, you can do so here: http://goo.gl/forms/0Z9IxKZwd4
Information session for students applying to the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University - October 8
Thinking of applying to Dalhousie Medical School, then you should plan on attending their information session being held on the UPEI campus on Wednesday October 8, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in AVC 287 N. http://www.medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/admissions.html UPEI staff and faculty are asked to encourage any interested students to attend! For more information, email Kylah Hennessey in UPEI Career Services khennessey@upei.ca

Public reading: Ivan Coyote - October 23
Ivan Coyote is an award-winning author of eight collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, and four short films--and a renowned columnist and sought-after performer. Join the discussion in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 104 on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 pm for this free public talk, Q&A, and book signing. Ivan's presentation/performance will focus on issues of gender/failure. All are welcome to attend! This event is made possible thanks to the UPEI Student Diversity Office, UPEI Student Affairs, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, and The Action Committee on Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
Attention: 2012 Graduates' Survey
UPEI faculty and staff are asked to encourage their graduates from 2012 to complete an MPHEC survey for a chance to win one of 10 prizes worth $500 each. Students may have received an email or phone invitation to participate in a Maritime-wide survey conduced by an independent research firm, Advanis, on behalf of the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, in collaboration with UPEI. For 2012 graduates who wish to complete the survey, they can visit http://remember.upei.ca/2012-graduate-survey
Research on Tap, presented by the Royal Society of Canada
Research on Tap returns for its sixth season of public discussion, debate, and ideas presented by researchers from the University of Prince Edward Island. The series kicks off Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm in the Pourhouse above the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. Dr. Christina Murray, assistant professor of nursing, will lead a discussion entitled “I didn’t get married to be a single mother,” featuring stories of Prince Edward Island women whose husbands work in western Canada. The 2014-15 season of Research on Tap is presented in cooperation with the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), Atlantic Chapter. The RSC is Canada’s national academy and is the senior national body of distinguished scholars, artists, and scientists. For information, contact Dave Atkinson at (902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca
We've added TWO MORE books to this Friday's Faculty of Arts Book Launch!
Join us Friday, October 10 for a celebration of the culture of writing and publishing from UPEI’s Faculty of Arts. We’ll launch eight new books by UPEI author/editors that were published in 2014. The event begins at 3:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge of UPEI’s Main Building. Books will be available for sale and for signing. This year’s titles include: Books: Dr. Ian Dowbiggin, The Search for Domestic Bliss: Marriage and Family Counseling in 20th-Century America (University Press of Kansas) Deirdre Kessler, Born! A foal, five kittens, and Confederation (The Acorn Press) Deirdre Kessler, Mother Country (coming this month from Oberon Press) Dr. Peter Koritansky, Human Nature, Contemplation & the Political Order: Essays Inspired by Jacques Maritain’s Scholasticism and Politics (Catholic University of America Press) Dr. Udo Krautwurst, Culturing Bioscience: A Case Study in the Anthropology of Science (University of Toronto Press) Journal Special Issues: Dr. Michael Arfken, guest co-editor (with Dr. Jeffery Yen), Journal of Theoretical & Philosophical Psychology, Volume 34, number 1, 2014, Special issue: Psychology and Social Justice (American Psychological Association) Dr. Annabel Cohen, Psychomusicology: music, mind, & brain, Volume 23, number 4, 2013, Special Issue: Jazz improvisation; Cognitive Perspectives (guest co-editors: Dr. Martin Norgaard, Dr. Susan Rogers, Dr. Peter, Vuust) (American Psychological Association) Dr. Annabel Cohen, Psychomusicology: music, mind, & brain, Volume 24, number 1, 2014, Special Issue: Interactions between emotion and cognition in music (guest co-editors: Renee Timmers, Eduardo Coutinho) (American Psychological Association) For more information, including a video interview with Dr. Udo Krautwurst about his book Culturing Bioscience, visit upei.ca/news. Did you have a book released in the last year that's not included in this list? Get in touch with Dave Atkinson at datkinson@upei.ca. We'd like to celebrate all the works from authors and editors working in the Faculty of Arts.
UPEI hosts East Coast Student Leadership Conference - November 7-9
On November 7-9, UPEI will host the East Coast Student Leadership Conference, a leadership and development summit which welcomes college and university level student leaders from throughout Atlantic Canada, and beyond. This year's theme is "Cultivating Leaders: It's Your Time to Grow!" The conference is comprised of keynote presentations, student-led concurrent sessions, networking and brainstorming sessions, service learning experiences, and social activities, all designed to encourage growth, development, and understanding of what it truly means to be a leader. More information on the conference can be found by visiting the conference website at http://eastcoaststudentleaders.ca/ The organizing committee is enthusiastic about showcasing UPEI's dynamic campus community, and we are excited at the opportunity to include more UPEI students than ever before in this unique leadership and development experience. For specific questions about the conference, or to support a student leader in your area, please contact Keith Lawlor, by phone at (902) 566-0568 or kjlawlor@upei.ca.
Public reading: Ivan Coyote - October 23
Ivan Coyote is an award-winning author of eight collections of short stories, one novel, three CDs, and four short films--and a renowned columnist and sought-after performer. Join the discussion in the K.C. Irving Chemistry Centre, room 104 for this free public talk, Q&A, and book signing. Ivan's presentation/performance will focus on issues of gender/failure. All are welcome to attend! This event is made possible thanks to the UPEI Student Diversity Office, UPEI Student Affairs, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, and The Action Committee on Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
Yale professor to give public talk at UPEI about web-based treatment for addictions
A prominent American researcher in the field of addictions treatment is coming to Prince Edward Island to give a public talk, and to discuss ways of importing her web-based treatment methods to the Island’s healthcare system. Dr. Kathleen Carroll is a Professor of Psychiatry from the Yale School of Medicine. The public is welcome to her talk on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 pm in the Alex H. MacKinnon Auditorium, room 242 of UPEI’s Don and Marion McDougall Hall. Dr. Carroll is best known for her work in computer-based training for cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT4CBT, which has received multiple awards and recognitions for its success. CBT4CBT is being implemented within the U.S. healthcare system and has been shown in several sites to nearly double the improvement of treatment success for patients struggling with addictions. Dr. Carroll comes to Prince Edward Island as a guest of Dr. Juergen Krause, Dean of the School of Business and Director of UPEI’s Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR). Dr. Carroll’s talk will offer more information about this new treatment option for Prince Edward Island and Canada, and will give the public an opportunity to ask questions to learn more.
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