Dynamic international speaker and consultant Martin Rutte treated UPEI business students and special guests to a lecture on spirituality in the workplace on Wednesday, September 17. Rutte motivated and challenged the audience by telling his story, what led him to the consulting world, and his thoughts on spirituality and business.

Rutte is the president of Livelihood, a management firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he explores the deeper meaning of work and its contribution to society. Rutte has worked for a variety of organizations to help them expand their outlook and positions for the future, including: the World Bank, Quad/Graphics, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Southern California Edison, Virgin Records, Labatt Breweries, and London Life Insurance.

Rutte was the first Canadian to address the Corporate Leadership & Ethics Forum at the Harvard Business School, and has also addressed the American and Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong, and acted as the keynote speaker at the International Conferences on Spirituality in Business in Mazatlan, Mexico.

Rutte is the co-author of the New York Times business bestseller, 'Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work' and has lectured around the world on spirituality and business. Rutte is also the founder of the Centre for Spirituality and the Workplace at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and co-taught the first-ever credit course at a Canadian university on spirituality and business at UPEI in 2006 with UPEI professor Ken DesRoches.

Harry Thurston is one of Atlantic Canada's premier nature and environmental writers, and also one of the region's finest poets. Thurston has collaborated with New Brunswick poet and songwriter-musician Allan Cooper on their new book and poetic conversation, 'The Deer Yard.' Cooper has played a key role in the region's literary scene as founder of Owl's Head Press and editor of Germination magazine.

Thurston and Cooper will read from 'The Deer Yard' on Monday, September 22 at 7:30 pm in UPEI's Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building. The pair will also read on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm in the Summerside Rotary Library. These readings are organized by the UPEI English Department, with funding from The Canada Council for the Arts.

In 2009, Thurston was writer-in-residence on Vancouver Island in the heritage site home of renowned fisherman and environmentalist Roderick Haig-Brown. While there, he and longtime friend Cooper, on the east coast, embarked on a poetic dialogue about the natural world. They followed the model of the Wang River Sequence, a poetic correspondence by the Chinese poets Wang Wei and P'ei Ti over 1,200 years ago.

'Our poetry, separately, has always been rooted deeply in the natural world,' said Thurston. 'Like many other Western poets, we have looked to the East, to classical Chinese poetry, as one model to best express our relationship with what we now call the environment, a no less reverential term than Nature.'

Thurston's most recent non-fiction work, 'The Atlantic Coast: A Natural History' won the 2011 Lane Anderson Award. Cooper's recent musical projects include Rosedale and Songs for a Broken World.

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

The Time Travelling Trombone featuring Dale Sorensen will be presented at UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Sunday, September 28 at 2:30 pm. Sorensen will be accompanied by Jacqueline Sorensen Young, piano; Frances McBurnie, piano; Richard Covey, piano; David Parker, horn; and Gregory Irvine, tuba.

Step into the Doctor's TARDIS, and let yourself be transported through five centuries of music for trombone. Sorensen's journey will begin with the first composition written specifically for his instrument, an Italian canzona from 1621, and performed on the ‘sackbut.' On the way to 18th century Austria, he will pick up Symphony Nova Scotia's principal horn player, Parker, for a performance of Michael Haydn's elegant Concertino for horn, alto trombone, and piano. The European tour will continue with J.I. Müller's 19th century theme-and-variations on a German chorale melody, followed by a neo-Romantic concert piece written by Philippe Gaubert for the Paris Conservatoire in the early 20th century. A quick jaunt to the USA will feature Leonard Bernstein's short unaccompanied work for trombone (performed à la Stompin' Tom!), followed by two 21st century Canadian works, PEI composer Richard Covey's Fantasia for trombone and piano (with the composer himself playing piano), and Barbara York's very recent Nordic Suite (2012) for trombone, tuba, and piano, for which Sorensen will be joined by his former teacher, UPEI professor and tubaist Irvine. Special pianists for this recital include Sorensen's long-time collaborator McBurnie, and sister Sorensen Young.

Sorensen, a PEI native, was a sessional lecturer in trombone at UPEI from 2001-11, and has also taught at Dalhousie University, and continues to teach privately and adjudicate at music festivals throughout the Maritimes and in Ontario. 2014 marks his 25th season performing with the Charlottetown Festival Orchestra.

Tickets are $15/$10 for students and seniors and are available at the door or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507 or by email at music@upei.ca

The UPEI community congratulates Verne Helene Lorway, the first PhD student in the Faculty of Education to defend her dissertation. Lorway's dissertation is titled ‘Disrupting the 'maestro': Tuneful youth insights for engaged music education.'

'We are extremely proud of Verne,' said Dr. Ronald MacDonald, Dean of Education at UPEI. 'A tremendous effort was required by Verne, as well as the whole Faculty of Education Graduate Studies Team, including Verne's exceptional PhD Committee. Verne's total dedication to this work has led her to this esteemed academic achievement. This is indeed a landmark for the Faculty of Education.'

Besides her PhD studies, Lorway is a music educator with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board in Nova Scotia. Her research is largely ethnographic, and examines the engagement of young people in school and the greater community through arts, particularly the development of youth agency through music in a public school setting.

'I'm using voiced research to examine the possibilities of students to employ music and the arts to construct and re-construct a more radical, fully engaged, and youth-attuned pedagogy,' said Lorway.

Lorway's dissertation explores a series of questions: How do students articulate their perceptions and experiences of engagement in music making? How do these student ideas and perceptions figure into pedagogical practices for teaching music and further engaging in music making and school? Are student ideas being heard?

'Verne Helene Lorway has approached her PhD program and dissertation with great commitment to scholarship and to the young people with whom she works. Her research project is courageous, creative and poised to make an impact on music education,' said Dr. Kate Tilleczek, Lorway's supervisor, and UPEI's Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Young Lives in Global & Local Contexts. 'Dr. Jean Mitchell (Anthropology) and Dr. June Coutryman (Music) served on this Committee and have been vital to Verne's success. I cherish working with such devoted interdisciplinary scholars in our PhD in Educational Studies.'

One of the examiners for Lorway's dissertation defense was Dr. Rubén A. Gaztambide-Fernandez, an associate professor in the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gaztambide-Fernandez is a world-respected researcher and will give a pair of presentations while he is on campus. Dr. Andrew Zinck, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Music was the Internal Examiner, because Lorway's educational research draws on her background as a music educator.

UPEI's PhD in Educational Studies program allows students to examine issues and trends in education at an advanced level and from a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives. Graduates of the PhD in Educational Studies will develop the competence and expertise needed to assume positions of leadership such as academic scholars, researchers in institutional or community contexts, teacher educators, curriculum and instructional leaders in school boards and private industry, school, school board, and governmental educational administrators. This program also promotes collaborative work with colleagues in educational endeavours and life-long professional development.

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

The fourth annual UPEI Kitchen Party will be held on Saturday, September 27 in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre's McMillan Hall in support of the UPEI Panthers varsity sport programs. A reception and silent auction will be held at 5:00 pm, followed by a delicious lobster dinner served by UPEI athletes at 6:15 pm.

The ability to recruit and retain the best student athletes is vital for maintaining AUS and CIS Championship calibre programs. All of the funds raised from the event will directly support the student-athlete experience through Athletic Financial Awards, professional training, enhanced exhibition schedules, and improved team activities.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation seeks your support either through ticket purchases or by donating to the auction. Tickets are required at the door and are available for $45/person, or $330 per table of eight. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Bruce Donaldson at bdonaldson@upei.ca or (902) 393-0662.

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 15-21 are Lauren Chamberlain, Women's Rugby; and Adam Lowther, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. 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: Lauren Chamberlain, Women's Rugby; and Adam Lowther, Men's Soccer

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of September 15-21

Why: Chamberlain, a third-year science student from Fall River, NS scored a try and had seven conversions in the Panthers' 54-12 rugby win over Saint Mary's University on Saturday, September 20. As a tight-five player, it is hard to get noticed on the field, but Chamberlain was memorable. Her job as a lock is to tackle and be in rucks; however, she was supporting players on long breakaways, getting around the field, and wrecking havoc. She made it look easy as she successfully converted seven out of eight kicks in unpredictable high winds, with the eighth attempt bouncing off the crossbar.

Lowther, a fifth-year business student from Cavendish, PEI had excellent performances in centre back during the UPEI Men's Soccer weekend games. Lowther, team captain, led the team both on-and-off the field during the Panthers 2-2 tie against the University of New Brunswick on Friday, and again on Saturday during the team's 2-0 win over l'Université de Moncton.

Panther Action this weekend:

Saturday, September 27
1:00 pm (W) Soccer vs. Acadia (@ UPEI)
3:15 pm (M) Soccer vs. Acadia (@ UPEI)

Sunday, September 28
2:00 pm (W) Rugby vs. StFX (@ UPEI)

All Panther home games are available on http://austv.ca/

Go Panthers Go!

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

Adam Lowther, Men's Soccer

The University of Prince Edward Island held its fifteenth annual Recognition of Founders ceremony today to acknowledge those who have contributed to the University in a significant way. Prior to this special ceremony, UPEI's second annual Donor Picnic recognition event was held to celebrate and thank its many donors who have significantly contributed to the University.

The 2014 founders are Ms. Dulcinea Andrews, Ms. Joy Ikede, and Dr. Frances Gray. Dr. Ian Dohoo was this year's recipient of the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award, which pays tribute to individuals who have made an exceptional impact on the Atlantic Veterinary College. Jeff Dohoo accepted the award on behalf of his father who was not able to attend the ceremony.

The recognition event was led by macebearer Mr. Lucas MacArthur, President of the UPEI Student Union; marshall Dr. Susan Dawson; and piper Mr. Matthew MacLaine. Tom Cullen, Chair of the UPEI Board of Governors acted as the event's master of ceremonies, while Sister Sue Kidd, University Chaplain provided the invocation, and Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, UPEI President and Vice-Chancellor delivered welcome remarks.

'UPEI's Recognition of Founders Ceremony is a time to come together as a community and honour those who have helped us establish who we are today,' said Abd-El-Aziz. 'And we are so proud to honour three strong and worthy recipients as our 2014 Founders, alongside Dr. Dohoo who is well known to both the UPEI and AVC communities for his exceptional commitment and dedication. On behalf of the institution, I commend you all for your contributions to our University.'

MacArthur, President of the UPEI Student Union and fourth-year biology student delivered the citation for Andrews; Ms. Joy Ang, third-year foods and nutrition student read Ikede's citation, while Ms. Leah Inman, fourth-year music student, majoring in piano delivered Gray's citation. Dr. Larry Hammell, AVC professor and former graduate student of Dr. Dohoo delivered the citation for the Green Hat Award.

A reception was held immediately following the ceremony in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall.

About the Founders:

Ms. Dulcinea Andrews
Dulcinea attended Prince of Wales College (PWC) for grade eleven in 1950-51. Many years passed and as a working mom, she attended PWC to earn her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English in 1969. She succeeded, but a few months into the program the government decided to close PWC and Saint Dunstan's University (SDU) to develop one university and one community college.

In 1968, Dulcinea was appointed to represent the students of PWC on the university and college planning committee. The University Planning Committee (UPC) consisted of administration, senate, board of governors and students.
After receiving her BA, she went on to earn a BEd from UPEI in 1970. On July 1, she was appointed to the Board of Governors. She was on the final PWC Board, as a student representative, and participated in various stages of the UPEI transition, including as a member of the search committee that selected former president Ron Baker.

Ms. Joy Ikede
Joy Ikede was UPEI's first International Student Advisor and began her career with UPEI in 2000. During her time at UPEI, Joy was instrumental in establishing International Development Week in addition to the seasonal gathering for international students.

Joy spent a significant amount of time raising awareness of intercultural education on campus, in addition to internationalizing the campus and enabling positive transitions for international students.
Joy implemented the 'Ambassador Family' program where students were invited to Lt. Governor Barbara Hagerman's home for meals and were treated as part of the family. She secured the international flags in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre, and started an emergency fund for international students in need (and is a primary donor to the fund). She launched the SIS (Society of International Students) and organized their executive elections and governance, and has hosted many students for holiday dinners at her home.

In addition to her work at UPEI as International Student Advisory and a sessional lecturer in Latin, Joy taught English to new immigrants and volunteered at the Multicultural Council in Charlottetown (what is now PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada).

Dr. Frances Gray
Dr. Frances Gray, pianist, teaches in the areas of Piano Performance, Piano Literature & Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano, and Music Theory. She received her Associate Diploma and Bachelor of Music Degree from McGill University and her Master and Doctor of Music Degrees from Indiana University, where she was a student of Menahem Pressler, renowned teacher and pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio.

Frances is the recipient of many awards and research grants, including a Silver Medal from McGill University, Canada Council Fellowships, and a Commonwealth Scholarship for a year's study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England. In 1998, she received a UPEI award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement.

Frances has performed throughout Canada, in the United States, at Canadian Embassies in London, England, and Brussels, Belgium, in Rachmaninoff Hall of the Moscow Conservatory in Russia, and at the University of Melbourne, Australia. At the Banff Centre for the Arts, Frances recorded three solo piano CDs, all of which were nominated for East Coast Music Awards in the Classical category. She has performed a number of times with orchestra, most recently as guest soloist with the Prince Edward Island Symphony Orchestra in the Gershwin Piano Concerto in F. Frances retired in 2014 after a career spanning 45 years teaching music at UPEI, and received Professor Emeritus status during the 2014 Convocation.

Dr. Ian Dohoo
Dr. Ian Dohoo completed his PhD in epidemiology at the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph and worked for government before moving to Prince Edward Island to work at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Ian's work built the global reputation of AVC's epidemiology program, which led to the creation of the UPEI Centre for Veterinary Epidemiologic Research. Ian was also responsible for supervising the AVC's first MSc and PhD graduates in 1988 and 1998 respectively.

Ian is the recipient of numerous awards including, but not limited to, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's Schering Award for Contributions to Large Animal Veterinary Medicine, Norden Distinguished Teaching Award, Pfizer Award for Research Excellence, and the Hessian Award for Excellence in Teaching. Ian is also one of only five veterinarians elected to the prestigious Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. In 2008, he received an honorary doctorate from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. More recently, he received an Honorary Doctor of Science from the University of Guelph and the Calvin Schwabe Lifetime Achievement Award.

With more than 200 publications and many graduate students, now distributed around the globe, Ian had already put our institution on the world stage. With Henrik Stryhn and Wayne Martin, he added to that reputation by authoring the standard text(s) used for epidemiology curricula in medical and veterinary schools around the world.

The UPEI Music Department is pleased to present pianist Willem Blois on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:30 pm at the UPEI's Dr. Steel Recital Hall. Last spring, Blois was chosen from five accomplished competitors at the Atlantic Young Artist Competition to perform as the 2014 Atlantic Young Artist. Blois will be performing works by Haydn, Prokofiev, Poulenc, Chopin, and Canadian composer François Morel.

Blois has been praised as a musician with tremendous commitment to his craft. Beginning studies in classical piano at a young age, he received a medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for his final practical exam and won the Piano Rosebowl at the Nova Scotia Provincial Music Festival. Recently, Blois represented Nova Scotia at the Federation of Canadian Music Festival's National Competition in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Blois studied music at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and in Montreal, Quebec. He also attended the Orford Arts Academy, performing in master classes led by Marc Durand and Maneli Pirzadeh. This past spring, Blois graduated from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia where he studied solo and collaborative piano with Lynn Stodola.

The Atlantic Young Artist Competition and Tour are projects of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations and its provincial counterparts in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island. The competition is open to pianists, singers, and instrumentalists who are currently studying with a registered music teacher.

General admission tickets are $15; $10 for students/seniors, and are available at the door, or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507 or by emailing music@upei.ca.

The UPEI Music Department Concert Series continues in a 'big' way at the Dr. Steel Recital Hall on Friday evening, October 10 at 7:30 pm with Big Band Jazz featuring UPEI alumni and friends. The 20-piece band will be comprised of well-known PEI musicians and several coming home to UPEI to participate in this concert. Under the direction of Roger Jabbour, the band will feature music graduates from the 1970s to 2014.

The program will feature jazz standards like Duke Ellington's Caravan, Nat Adderley's The Work Song and Li'l Darlin. Contemporary tunes arranged for Norwegian Wood, Come in from the Rain and Brazil will round out the program.

Many familiar musicians from the Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble and other local bands will be featured in the alumni band, including:

Saxophone: Rowan FitzGerald, Niki Sheick, Jon MacInnis, Peter Wynne, and Melissa MacRae
Trumpet: Dan St. Amand, Frank Nabuurs, Mark Parsons, and Laura MacLeod
Trombone: Jeff McGee, Bob Nicholson, Daniel MacDonald, and Steve Giddings
Rhythm section: Alan Dowling (drums), Dave Shephard (aux. percussion), Deryl Gallant / Isaac Williams (bass), Sean Ferris (piano), and Perry Williams (guitar)

General admission tickets are $15; $10 for students/seniors, and are available at the door or in advance by calling (902) 566-0507 or by emailing music@upei.ca.

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:
Dave Atkinson, Research Communications Officer, UPEI
(902) 620-5117, datkinson@upei.ca