6th Palmer Conference on Public Sector Leadership
This year’s conference, hosted at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), will focus on The Future of Work — the challenges and opportunities “emerging” and “disruptive” technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation are having on labour and consumption.
Those interested in attending can register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/palmer-conference-on-public-sector-leadership-tickets-61229167087
UPEI to host the 2021 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship
U SPORTS, the national body governing university sport in Canada, has awarded the hosting of the 2021 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship to the University of Prince Edward Island. UPEI has a proven track record in hosting national championships, including men’s soccer in 2005 and 2014, women’s soccer in 2010, and women’s hockey in 2019 and 2020.
Neuroscience Journal Club
The monthly UPEI & Friends Neuroscience Journal Club will be held Friday August 9, 2019 from 3-4 pm in the "fishbowl" conference room of the Regis and Joan Duffy Research Centre. All faculty, staff, and students with an interest in neuroscience research are welcome. For a copy of the paper to be discussed please contact Simon Cunningham (secunningham@upei.ca) or Andy Tasker (tasker@upei.ca).
10 year reunion for AVC Class of 2009
Come and reminisce with the AVC Class of 2009 as they gather for their 10 year reunion on Friday, August 9 at 5 pm. Get caught up on the news and enjoy some light refreshments. RSVP to jmacwilliam@upei.ca by Wednesday, August 7. Hope to see you there!
More than the sum of its parts: Collaborative research team grows big ideas
Dr. Ali Ahmadi and Dr. Russell Kerr aren’t the most obvious in research colleagues. Dr. Ahmadi is an assistant professor in UPEI’s Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering with a specialty in micro-fabrication. Dr. Kerr is a professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Biomedical Science with a long history of discovering and producing novel bioactive compounds from marine sources. When the two met in 2017 at a BioAllliance event, they knew right away they could work together.
UPEI Men’s Soccer recruits Nathan Chow
Nathan Chow has committed to wear the green and white this season as a member of the UPEI Men’s Soccer team. Chow is a 17-year-old striker, winger, and attacking midfielder from Campbell River, British Columbia.
“Nathan is a creative attacking player who will create chances for others and score goals himself. We are excited to have him join the Panther family,” said Lewis Page, head coach of UPEI Men’s Soccer.
Archbishop of Cape Town discusses moral leadership with students in MBA in Global Leadership
Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, recently presented to students in UPEI’s new MBA in Global Leadership program. The archbishop participated in a question-and-answer style presentation with Dr. Jurgen Krause, dean of UPEI’s Faculty of Business. The two discussed moral leadership, morality in business, and the importance of finding common ground when negotiating with people of other cultures and beliefs.
Experience and reflection
Danelle Finney has always been interested in an environmental career, but the fourth-year Bachelor of Environmental Studies student isn’t exactly sure where her path will lead.
“I have many career goals, a lot of passion and interests.”
Two AVC classes to hold summer reunions
Summer is a great time to catch up with classmates and friends, and two AVC classes are celebrating anniversaries next month.
The Class of 1994 will hold its 25th anniversary reunion from August 2–3 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plans include an informal get-together on the Friday evening in Halifax. The highlight of Saturday evening is a gathering at The Links at Penn Hills golf course in Shubenacadie. For information, please contact Dr. Emma Raghavan at emmar@eastlink.ca
2019 Animal Welfare in Practice conference focuses on dairy cow welfare
The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre’s fifteenth annual Animal Welfare in Practice conference, scheduled for September 20–21, will focus on dairy cow welfare assessment.
