Distributed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of PEI:

In September, two UPEI alumni-Michael Fitzpatrick CA; and Ryan Pineau, CA-and one faculty member-Michael Cassidy, FCA-were recognized with Institute of Chartered Accounts of PEI awards during a celebratory event at the Delta Prince Edward.

Michael Fitzpatrick CA, and Ryan Pineau CA, were both recognized with Early Achievement Awards. This award is presented to a CA, who within the first ten years since qualifying as a CA, demonstrates excellence in professional, civic, charitable, or community service, and/or remarkable accomplishments in their career.

UPEI professor, Michael Cassidy FCA, was honoured with a Fellowship of Chartered Accountants award. FCA awards are awarded based on meritorious service which had honoured the profession over a lengthy period of time. Candidates have to demonstrate exceptional achievement in career, community service, and service to the profession. Cassidy was honoured by his colleagues for his outstanding contribution to the CA profession through his extraordinary capabilities as an educator, mentor, and role model to students considering the CA profession or entrepreneurship as a career. Cassidy, who obtained his CA designation in 1986, has spent much of his career not only as a successful businessman, but as a sessional lecturer and Assistant Professor at the UPEI School of Business, teaching primarily in the areas of Accounting and Entrepreneurship. He has also authored and delivered many course programs ranging in topics from marketing and customer service to challenges facing young people wanting to become an entrepreneur. Cassidy's charismatic personality and infectious enthusiasm has made him a much sought-after speaker for both private companies and government organizations in the areas of accounting, marketing, and sales seminars. Giving back to his community is another one of Cassidy's great strengths. He has been a long time coach of hockey, soccer, and baseball, and has been very active in his church. Cassidy lives in Charlottetown with his wife Mary Jane, and their four children.

Fitzpatrick co-founded PEI's first father/son accounting firm, Fitzpatrick and Co., which was recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's fastest growing companies in 2011 and 2012. He is an avid volunteer in the CA profession, both provincially and nationally, but also lends his accounting expertise in his community as well, serving as treasurer for the Catholic Family Services Bureau. He also serves on the boards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of PEI, Stars for Life Foundation for Autism, Liberal Association of PEI, and the Board of Examiners for CICA. Somehow Fitzpatrick also finds time to coach minor hockey, and is active in youth employment future on PEI. He graduated from UPEI in 2002, and lives in Pleasant Grove with his wife Lori and young son Ira.

Pineau graduated first in his class from the UPEI School of Business in 2005, and quickly became the youngest partner in MacPherson Roche Smith & Associates. Pineau furthered his education in accounting by completing a variety of in-depth tax courses, and is known for his tax expertise. He manages his firm's income tax practice, and also teaches several professional development tax courses to his peers. 'Giving Back' has always been important to Pineau, as demonstrated by his countless volunteer positions. He serves on the boards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of PEI, the Competency Map Committee of CICA, and the City of Charlottetown Economic Development Advisory Board. He is also treasurer for the PEI Progressive Conservative Party, St. Pius X Knights of Columbus, Innovation & Technology Association of PEI, Queens County Residential Services, past president of the Progressive Conservative Youth Association, and past youth delegate for the PEI Occupational Health and Safety Board. In 2011, Pineau established the Paul Ryan Pineau Award, which provides a bursary to the UPEI student with the highest mark in the taxation course. He resides in Charlottetown with his wife Becky.

Congratulations to our UPEI award winners!

On Friday, November 15 at 7:30 pm, saxophonist Kevin MacLean will perform as part of the UPEI Concert Series. 'Worldly Inspirations' will feature music from England, Japan, the United States, and Prince Edward Island. MacLean will collaborate with Frances McBurnie, Karem Simon, Branden Kelly, and perform a world premiere by composer Dr. Rick Covey.

MacLean has most recently been concerto soloist with the UPEI Wind Symphony and the PEI Symphony. Past performances include the World Association of Bands and Ensembles Conference, North American Saxophone Alliance Conference, and the National Music Festival. He is currently the saxophone instructor at UPEI.

The centrepiece of this recital will be the world premiere of Covey's 'The Moment When.' This large-scale solo work was commissioned by MacLean in the summer of 2013. MacLean has worked closely with Covey and is excited to premiere this exciting new addition to Canadian saxophone repertoire.

The inspiration behind this extensive solo work is the song cycle, common to musical theatre. Compositional choices were made based on theatrical considerations first, such as plot, imagery, and character development, resulting in a unique addition to the solo saxophone repertoire. This dramatic work is comprised of seven diverse movements, each connected with a brief pause signifying the sectional division. The result is an overall musical form that is both continuous and a series of short, individual movements that form a clear dramatic structure.

Tickets are available at the door ($15 adults/$10 seniors and students) or by contacting the UPEI Music Department at (902) 566-0507 or music@upei.ca.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation announced the UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of October 28-November 3. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports throughout the seasons. UPEI 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: Sarah Stanley, Women's Soccer; and Cody McNaughton, Men's Hockey

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of October 27-November 3

Why: A third-year business student in her fourth year of eligibility from Charlottetown, PEI, Sarah Stanley scored the overtime game winning goal in the AUS Women's Soccer quarterfinal match, and was selected as Player of the Game. During the AUS semifinal game, Stanley played hard, injured her shoulder on one play and her ribs on another, but she persevered with a gutsy performance. Stanley was also recently selected to the AUS Women's Soccer 2nd All-Star Team, and was selected back in September as an UPEI, AUS, and CIS Athlete of the Week.

A first-year business student in his first year of eligibility from Petawawa, Ontario, Cody McNaughton scored a hat trick in the Men's Hockey 10-2 win over STU. McNaughton is quickly getting comfortable with the league as he continues to develop all facets of his game. He was also particularly effective in penalty kill situations over the weekend.

Sarah Stanley

UPEI Field Hockey goalie Grace Sullivan has been selected as one of 30 players across Canada to attend a women's national team identification (ID) camp from November 6-9 at UBC's Wrights turf field, in Vancouver, BC.

Sullivan, a second-year arts student and daughter of Val Paton and Derek Sullivan, was selected for her strength during the 2013 AUS Field Hockey season. She was also a member of the PEI U-18 team that attended nationals in Vancouver this past July and was part of the Target Team for 2017. Most recently, she has been with the UPEI Panthers Field Hockey team for the 2013 season, where she was voted AUS Goalie of the Year.

Sullivan will join three of her PEI U-18 teammates at the ID Camp -- Abbey MacLellan, Maddy Koughan, and Sarah Sear-for fitness, training, and games.

Best of luck, Grace!

UPEI is pleased to welcome Island native Zachariah Wells and Vancouver's Rachel Lebowitz who will be reading from their new books of poetry at The Big Orange Lunchbox restaurant on Sunday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. Both authors currently reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Wells' previous book, Track & Trace, was shortlisted for the Atlantic Poetry Prize, and Lebowitz's first book, Hannus was shortlisted for the 2007 Roderick Haig-Brown Regional BC Book Prize and the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction. Wells will launch his chapbook Baffle while Lebowitz will launch her new book Cottonopolis.

The book launch and reading by these exciting and vibrant poets is sponsored by the UPEI English Department. A reception and book signing will follow. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

UPEI Student Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Physics, is pleased to host a presentation by Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques on Thursday, November 28 at 11:30 am in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre's McMillan Hall. Dr. Saint-Jacques will take attendees on the learning journey that led him to become a Canadian astronaut and talk about his training. He will also give an overview of Canadian Space Agency projects, and will share some insights on future opportunities for students.

Dr. Saint-Jacques was selected in 2009 as one of two members of the third Canadian Astronaut selection. He is one of 14 members of the 20th NASA astronaut class. In 2011, he graduated from Astronaut Candidate Training, and is now eligible for spaceflight. Also in 2011, he participated in the underwater mission, NEEMO 15 (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations), and in 2012, he participated in the European Space Agency's CAVES training.

Most recently, Dr. Saint-Jacques has been assigned as Crew Support Astronaut for Expedition 36/37 and is a Capcom at NASA's Mission Control Center, the voice between the ground and the International Space Station. He continues to build and maintain his skills through spacewalk, robotics, Russian and flight training.

On November 1, Dr. Kelloway spoke to the 2013 MBA cohort about his research on mental health in the workplace. His talk focused on the role that business leaders can take in the areas of preventing and mitigating the issue of mental health in the workplace. Dr. Kelloway is a Professor of Psychology at Saint Mary's University, and is the founding Director of the CN Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. He is the Associate Editor of 'Work & Stress' and section editor for 'Stress & Health.' He is active in several professional associations, and past chair of the Canadian Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology.

The University of Prince Edward Island sincerely thanks Chancellor W.E. 'Bill' Andrew, upon his completion of two terms of dedicated service to the University.

UPEI has now begun the search for an outstanding individual to fulfill the terms of this prestigious role and invites nominations for the position of Chancellor for a renewable, four-year term ending June 30, 2017.

The Chancellor is the titular head of the University, confers all certificates, diplomas, and degrees, is a member of the Board of Governors, and acts as an important liaison between the University and the wider community. A distinguished person with an expressed interest in and commitment to the University, the Chancellor reflects UPEI's spirit and vision. The ideal candidate will have a strong public presence and profile, having demonstrated excellence in his/her chosen field and in overall service to the community at large. Current UPEI employees or students are not eligible.

Nominations should include the nominee's city/town and province of residence, profession, relationship to UPEI and the wider PEI community, and involvement in the private and/or public sector, as well as biographical information that would assist the selection committee.

Nominations must be forwarded in confidence, no later than November 22, 2013, to chancellorsearch@upei.ca or in care of the Board of Governors, Don and Marion McDougall Hall 225, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3.

Enquiries may be directed to chancellorsearch@upei.ca.

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UPEI Athletics and Recreation announced the UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of November 4-10. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports throughout the season. UPEI 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: Amy Gough, Women's Basketball; and Jordan Mayer, Men's Hockey

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of November 4-10

Why: Amy Gough, a fourth-year nursing student from St. John's, Newfoundland, averaged 13 points, 9 rebounds, four assists, and three steals to lead her team to two wins over Acadia on the weekend. Gough played an outstanding defensive game holding her opponent to under five points in each of the two games. Gough was also named this week's Atlantic University Sport Athlete of the Week.

Jordan Mayer, a second-year business student from Kingston, Ontario, had a goal and an assist in last Wednesday's close 3-2 overtime shootout loss to UNB. Mayer also scored a goal during the shootout. In last Friday night's AUS Men's Hockey All-Star Game, Mayer recorded an assist, and also performed very well at the FISU Camp over the weekend where the All-Stars competed for a spot on the AUS All-Star team heading for the World University Games in Trentino, Italy, in December.

Gough and Mayer will be recognized at this week's UPEI Athletes of the Week Celebration on Thursday, November 14 at 12:45 pm in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre's McMillan Hall. All are welcome.

Go Panthers Go!

Jordan Mayer, Men's Hockey

The Master of Arts in Island Studies (MAIS) program is pleased to announce that it will host the annual meetings of RETI, a consortium of 24 island universities, July 4-9, 2014. The theme of this year's event will be "Livable Islands: Culture, Politics, Economy and Environment." It will consist of four components: